Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Digital Humanities at The University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Digital Humanities Approaches at the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

About the Position

The University of Amsterdam’s Faculty of Humanities is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the ERC Synergy-funded project “BLOCKADE”. This interdisciplinary research explores global blockades during the First and Second World Wars and their lasting economic, social, and cultural impacts. The position emphasizes using digital humanities tools for deep collaborative research across international institutions.

Position Details

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
Institution: University of Amsterdam
Department: Amsterdam School for Historical Studies (ASH)
Research Field: Digital Humanities
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Number of Posts: 1
Job Type: Full-time (0.8 FTE), Fixed-term (3 years)
Start Date (Anticipated): September/October 2025
Working Hours: Approx. 30.4 hours per week
Salary Range: €3,378 – €5,331 gross per month (based on 38 hours/week)

Research Area

Machine learning-assisted OCR/HTR post-correction
Multilingual entity linking
Natural language processing (NLP)
Network analysis
Enhancement of digital archival tools for collaborative workflows

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in History or a related discipline in the humanities/social sciences
Strong digital humanities experience with distant reading methods (e.g., topic modeling, NER)
Programming skills relevant to data analysis and DH tools
Excellent English communication skills (minimum CEFR B2)
Experience in collaborative and interdisciplinary academic environments