The University of Amsterdam is offering International PhD Position in Infrastructural Ideologies in the EU, Russia, and China. for the talented and motivated students.
This PhD position seeks to delve into the geopolitics surrounding the reordering of material communication infrastructures in China, Russia, and the European Union. It aims to explore how these regions shape informational flows and controls within their communication networks while maintaining connectivity with global networks. Through advanced qualitative and quantitative research methods, the successful candidate will investigate the policy-industry-research-implementation pipeline of these regions to understand the formation of their information networks.The University of Amsterdam offers a range of scholarships to international students, providing opportunities for academic excellence and cultural diversity. Among these scholarships are the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship and the Mr. Julia Henriette Jaarsma Scholarship, each designed to support students with outstanding academic records.
Universiteit van Amsterdam Information
Established in 1632, Universiteit van Amsterdam (University of Amsterdam) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Amsterdam (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), North Holland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 387 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.
Offered Benefits
- The successful candidate will receive a temporary employment contract for 48 months, with a competitive salary ranging from €2,770 to €3,539 gross per month.
- Additional benefits include a tuition fee waiver, access to courses offered by the Graduate School of Humanities and Dutch National Research Schools, professional development opportunities, and an inspiring academic environment in Amsterdam.
For inquiries about the position or department, please contact Niels ten Oever at . The first round of interviews will be conducted on May 22nd, 2024.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to apply online by May 10th, 2024. Applications should include a letter, full academic CV, a list of Master-level modules taken, a research proposal, and the names and email addresses of two references.