Applications are now open for a PhD Position in Fair Machine Learning in Marketing at Erasmus University Rotterdam. The project explores key challenges to the rule of law, judicial decision-making, and public trust in courts using empirical methods in an international research environment.
Applicants should hold a quantitative master’s degree (such as econometrics, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related field) and have strong programming skills in Python and/or R. Candidates must demonstrate a clear interest in algorithmic fairness, ethics, and societal challenges, along with an interest in marketing applications.
Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is a leading international research university in the Netherlands, known for its strong focus on social impact, innovation, and interdisciplinary research. Located in the vibrant city of Rotterdam, EUR brings together students and scholars from over 140 countries and is recognized for excellence in fields such as law, economics, social sciences, and health. Guided by its mission “Creating positive societal impact”, the university combines high-quality education with research that addresses real-world societal challenges.
Established in 1913, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (Erasmus University Rotterdam) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized city of Rotterdam (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), South Holland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (EUR) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (EUR) 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.