PhD Candidate in Mechanism-Informed World Models and Agents
University of Amsterdam (UvA)AmsterdamGlobal catastrophic risksAI safetySoftware engineeringResearch
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Why this is on the board
Of AI-systemen die in de fysieke wereld handelen te controleren en te doorgronden zijn, hangt af van methoden die nu nog in laboratoria worden bedacht. Dit promotieonderzoek werkt aan modellen die niet alleen voorspellen wat er gebeurt, maar de onderliggende mechanismen blootleggen — werk dat via publicaties en open code ook buiten deze ene groep bruikbaar wordt.
About the role
Want to teach machines the mechanisms behind how the world changes — and build agents that act on them?
Requirements
| Language | English is enough |
|---|---|
| Work authorisation | Unclear |
| Screening | Certificate of conduct or security screening required — Knowledge security check as part of selection procedure per national guidelines |
| Where you work | On site in the Netherlands · Amsterdam |
| Level | Entry level |
| Salary | €3.059–€3.881 per maand |
| Posted | 30 June 2026 |
| Closes | 20 August 2026 |
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