Overview

A PhD position in Artificial Intelligence, Law, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Applications close on 27 Nov 2026. The listing states that the position is paid.

Key facts

Opportunity type: PhD position
Organization: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Field / discipline: Artificial Intelligence, Law, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences
Application deadline: 27 Nov 2026
Funding / compensation: Paid
Duration: See source description
Last source check: No source check recorded

Project description

Original title: PhD Position in Space Law and Artificial Intelligence

conduct independent doctoral research on the legal and ethical governance of AI-enabled Earth Observation
map and analyse applicable legal frameworks, including international space law, the EU Space Act, the EU AI Act and relevant security and military law
conduct doctrinal and empirical research, including interviews and engagement with governmental, regulatory, academic and industry stakeholders
contribute to academic publications, policy outputs, conferences, workshops and the development of principles for responsible and explainable AI-enabled Earth Observation
contribute to the activities of Amsterdam Law & Technology Institute and Amsterdam Space Law & Sustainability Center.

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What type of opportunity is this and where is it based?: This is a PhD position at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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PhD in Space Law and Artificial Intelligence