Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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PhD Scholarship in Sociology on AI, Inequality, and Digital Society Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
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.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Belgium
University
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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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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Research Interests
Human Geography
Artificial Intelligence
International Migration
Migration Ecology
Asylum Studies
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