PhD Position in Environmental Science

University of Amsterdam

Institution: University of Amsterdam (UvA), Faculty of Science
Institute: Informatics Institute, Digital Interactions Lab (DILAB)
Contract Type: Full-time PhD (38 hours/week)
Duration: 4 years (initial 18-month evaluation)
Salary: €3,059 – €3,881 gross/month + 8% holiday allowance + 8.3% year-end bonus
Application Deadline: 28 April 2026
Start Date: September 2026

Project Overview

This PhD focuses on designing, implementing, and evaluating AI-powered programming environments that are inclusive and human-centered, with a particular focus on supporting neurodiverse women in computing.

Research Areas:

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Software engineering
Applied Artificial Intelligence, including generative AI
Participatory and qualitative research methods (co-design, focus groups, interviews)

Activities:

Build IDE plugins or extensions (e.g., for VS Code) integrating AI functionality.
Conduct usability studies and participatory co-design workshops.
Develop modular, configurable software components for programming environments.
Evaluate tools through mixed-methods experiments (task-based studies, A/B testing).
Publish and present results at international venues such as ACM CHI, ICER, ICSE.
Assist in teaching undergraduate and master students.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, HCI, or related field.
Strong software engineering skills; experience with IDE plugins/extensions or modular software components.
Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python.
Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Desirable:

Experience with IDEs like VS Code and generative AI/large language models.
Qualitative or mixed-methods research experience.
Knowledge of HCI, accessibility standards, or inclusive design.
Experience with open-source codebases.
Interest in feminist, queer-inclusive, or social justice perspectives in computing.

Benefits

4-year PhD contract (initial 18 months, extendable upon evaluation).
Gross monthly salary €3,059–€3,881 + allowances.
Opportunity for teaching and research collaboration.
Extensive secondary benefits: holiday leave, parental leave, flexible work, pension (ABP), professional development.
Supportive and inclusive research environment with accommodations for neurodiversity, disability, or chronic illness.

How to Apply

Submit motivation letter (specifying interest and fit), CV, list of publications, and two references.
Applications submitted via the UvA online portal.
Contact for questions: Dr Siân Brooke – sian.brooke@uva.nl
For current PhD student insights: Maria Mlocka – maria.mlocka@uva.nl

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