PhD Position: Knowledge Creation and Sharing in AI-Augmented Organizations
Explore how generative AI reshapes expertise, learning, and collaboration in modern workplaces through a Marie Curie-funded doctoral network.
Best for:Best for early-career researchers with a master’s in business economics, organizational studies, or related fields, passionate about AI’s impact on work and human collaboration.
Overview
This PhD position at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam investigates the transformative impact of generative AI on workplace dynamics, focusing on knowledge creation, expertise development, and interpersonal relationships. As part of the **EMANAIRE** Doctoral Network—a Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie initiative—you will conduct research within an international consortium of universities, benefiting from structured training, collaborative workshops, and a six-month secondment opportunity. The project spans four years, blending qualitative and quantitative methods to study AI’s role in augmenting human agency. Ideal candidates should have a strong interest in organizational behavior, AI’s societal implications, and interdisciplinary research methods.
What you'll do
- Conduct original research on how generative AI influences learning, expertise, and relationships in modern workplaces.
- Develop and implement mixed-methods research designs, including qualitative interviews, surveys, and organizational case studies.
- Collaborate with international partners across Europe through joint training sessions, workshops, and seminars.
- Complete a six-month secondment at a partner institution to broaden research exposure and network.
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at academic conferences.
- Participate in the structured training programme of the EMANAIRE Doctoral Network, including methods workshops and interdisciplinary discussions.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Economics, Organizational Behavior, Sociology, or a related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency at a level suitable for academic research and collaboration
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in organizational behavior, business economics, or related disciplines
- Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work collaboratively in an international research network
- Experience with data collection and analysis (e.g., surveys, interviews, case studies)
- Open to applicants from any nationality (EU/non-EU)
- No age restrictions, but eligibility for MSCA Doctoral Networks applies (e.g., mobility rule: not having resided in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the last 3 years)
- No prior PhD required (this is a PhD admission position)
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-18 (Europe/Amsterdam)
Applicants must submit their application through the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam’s official vacancy portal. The application should include a CV, a motivation letter, a research proposal (max. 2 pages), and academic transcripts. Two reference letters are also required. Ensure all documents are in English and adhere to the specified format. The application deadline is strictly 18 October 2026 at 23:11 (Europe/Amsterdam time).
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Research proposal (max. 2 pages)
- Academic transcripts (BSc + MSc)
- Two reference letters
Contact
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam HR· Recruitment Contact
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