International PhD Position in Applications of ID Wallets, Netherlands

  •  PhD
  •  24-Mar-2025
  •   Netherlands
  • $$  Gross monthly salary of €2,901 – €3,707 (based on a 38-hour work week), plus 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and additional benefits

International students should not miss the golden opportunity to participate in the PhD Position in Applications of ID Wallets at Radboud University.

To be eligible for the PhD position, candidates must hold a master’s degree in a technical field such as computer science, artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction (HCI), or industrial design. They should possess front-end programming skills (web development) and demonstrate an interest in digital identity and societal digitalization.

Radboud University is a renowned research institution dedicated to making a positive impact through groundbreaking research and high-quality education located in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Established in 1923, it fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment, bringing together diverse perspectives from over 70 countries among its staff and students. With a strong emphasis on addressing societal challenges, such as cybercrime and climate change, the university excels in fields ranging from science and technology to humanities and social sciences.
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Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen Information

Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen Grants

International PhD Position in Applications of ID Wallets, Netherlands Established in 1923, Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (Radboud University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Nijmegen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Gelderland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (RU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (RU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 96 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: All countries
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the university, with a focus on applications of ID wallet apps in areas such as contract signing, authenticated communication on social media, and online voting.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:

  • Hold a Master’s degree in a technical field such as computer science, artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction (HCI), or industrial design.
  • Possess front-end programming skills (web development).
  • Demonstrate an interest in the digitalization of society and developments in digital identity.
  • Be capable of integrating technical, human, and societal perspectives.
  • Support open science and open-source software development.
  • Have expertise or interest in user-centered/participatory design, value-driven design, and/or qualitative/user research.
  • Exhibit good oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Be a team player, eager to collaborate in an interdisciplinary team (computer scientists, lawyers, ethicists, historians, social scientists).
    Additional advantages (not required but preferred):

    • Interest in social and/or philosophical issues surrounding digital identity and/or autonomy.
    • Demonstrable experience with interdisciplinary research.
    • Publications at HCI conferences and/or in interdisciplinary journals.
    • Experience with ID wallets.
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Offered Benefits

  • A temporary employment contract (1.0 FTE) of 1.5 years, with a possible extension of 2.5 years (totaling a 4-year contract) upon positive evaluation.
  • A starting salary of €2,901 gross per month, increasing to €3,707 by the fourth year, plus an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
  • Flexible working hours, options for remote work, and a choice between 30 or 41 days of annual leave (based on full-time employment).
  • Dual Career Coaching to support your partner in finding employment in the Netherlands.
  • Access to training and development programs, a good pension plan, and a 34% discount on sports and cultural activities at Radboud University.
  • Opportunities to publish in top-tier scientific journals, present at international conferences (e.g., CHI, SOUPS), and contribute to open-source software.
  • Collaboration with leading societal partners and involvement in public debates on digital identity.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online via the designated application button on the Radboud University website by the deadline of 24 March 2025. Applicants should address their letter of application to Dr. Hanna Schraffenberger and include all required documents as specified in the application form. The preferred start date for employment is 1 September 2025. For more details on the application procedure, visit the Radboud University careers page.

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