Postdoc in Source Authenticity, ID Wallets, and Digital Trust at Radboud University Radboud University in Netherlands

Radboud University is advertising a four-year postdoc in the project “Source authenticity with ID wallets” / AuthentiMark. The work sits at the intersection of computer science, information technology, communication studies, and psychology, with a strong focus on digital trust, source authenticity, digital signatures, watermarks, and ID-wallet apps.

The postdoc will be based at iHub, Radboud University’s interdisciplinary research institute, and will collaborate within the AuthentiMark consortium. The project aims to strengthen digital trust in the public sector, health and welfare, and finance by developing and validating tools for source authentication. The role includes designing user flows and interfaces, building interactive prototypes, and conducting user studies and online experiments.

This is a research-heavy position with some teaching duties (up to 20% of time). The post is funded by NWO through the NWA/KIC AuthentiMark consortium. The appointment is for 4 years, with salary in scale 10 plus holiday allowance and year-end bonus.

Eligibility highlights: a completed PhD in a relevant field (e.g. computer science, AI, HCI, industrial design), publication experience in HCI or interdisciplinary venues, strong English and Dutch skills, and frontend/web development ability. Experience with user-centered, participatory, or value-sensitive design is especially relevant.

Application deadline: 24 June 2026. Interested candidates should apply via the Radboud University vacancy page.