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Vrije Universiteit Brussel

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PhD Scholarship in Sociology on AI, Inequality, and Digital Society Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium

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PhD

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Computer Science

Funding

Fully funded full-time PhD position with 70% research and 30% teaching duties. Benefits mentioned include hybrid/homeworking options, 35 vacation days plus holiday closure, free hospitalization insurance, public transport reimbursement, bike compensation, affordable campus meals, sports facilities and discounts, and childcare support near campus.

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Expired

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Belgium

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Vrije Universiteit Brussel

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Keywords

Computer Science
Sociology
Information Technology
Political Science
Artificial Intelligence
Social Inequality
Mixed Methods Research
Statistics

About this position

PhD Scholarship in Sociology at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium, focused on the intersection of sociology, artificial intelligence, social inequalities, and data-driven research.

The position is based in the Faculty of Social Sciences & Solvay Business School and linked to the Brussels Institute for Social and Population Studies. The advertised research themes include AI and society, algorithmic bias and fairness, AI in public services, labour markets and migration governance, trust in AI systems, and digital inequalities.

This is a fully funded PhD opportunity with a full-time workload split between 70% research and 30% teaching in quantitative/statistical sociology courses. The post also mentions support for developing an independent PhD proposal for FWO funding.

Eligibility highlights include a Master’s degree in Sociology or a related field, strong interest in quantitative methods and AI, excellent Dutch and English skills, and interest in mixed methods and social research. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits listed include hybrid/homeworking options, 35 vacation days plus holiday closure, free hospitalization insurance, public transport reimbursement, bike compensation, affordable campus meals, sports facilities and discounts, and childcare support near campus.

Application deadline: 15 June 2026. Start date: 15 September 2026. Required documents include a CV, motivation letter, diploma and transcripts, and a 1-page research idea related to AI and inequality. Apply via the VUB Jobs Portal.

Funding details

Fully funded full-time PhD position with 70% research and 30% teaching duties. Benefits mentioned include hybrid/homeworking options, 35 vacation days plus holiday closure, free hospitalization insurance, public transport reimbursement, bike compensation, affordable campus meals, sports facilities and discounts, and childcare support near campus.

What's required

Master’s degree in Sociology or a related field; strong interest in quantitative methods and AI; excellent Dutch and English skills; interest in mixed methods and social research; recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Applicants must prepare their own PhD proposal related to AI and inequality for FWO funding.

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