5 PhD positions in Socially Intelligent Artificial Intelligence

The University of Amsterdam (UvA), the Free University of Amsterdam (VU University), the City of Amsterdam and the Ministry of Interior Affairs are opening a new research lab called Civic AI Lab (CAIL). The new lab will focus on developing advanced AI technology that promotes economic and social human rights, such as the right to health, education and employment, while respecting fundamental human rights such as non-discrimination and equality.

The Civic AI Lab is seeking 5 PhD candidates interested in creating intelligent systems that serve people and society. Systems that are fair, that respect differences between people in factors such as language, customs, lifestyle, etc., and that promote inclusive social and cultural environments. In particular we are looking for PhD candidates who value socially-relevant, practice-informed and interdisciplinary FACT* AI research, teaching and outreach in the areas of:

project A: Education;
project B: Health care;
project C: Wellbeing;
project D: Environment;
project E: Mobility.