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  • (New) CfP: The SignLab is looking for deaf/hard-of-hearing (ex)members of the UvA community

    Deadline: Tuesday 31 March 2026

    Are you deaf or hard-of-hearing (DHH)and have you studied/worked at the University of Amsterdam, either now or in the past? Would you like to help empower more DHH students to pursue higher education? If you answered "yes" to both, please connect with our researchers at the SignLab: you can either send an email to or fill out the form here

    The SignLab is located in Bushuis, Kloveniersburgwal 48, Amsterdam. The expexted duration of the chat is 2,5 hours and you will receive a compensation of €37,50 + travel costs.  Thank you for sharing your stories - your experiences, challenges, and successes will help us make a difference. 

     

    For more information, see https://jumpshare.com/share/ThYfKfa6QJsImtH1p5Nz or contact Jos Ritmeester at .
  • Postdoctoral Researcher in Natural Language Processing

    Deadline: Sunday 15 March 2026
    Are you passionate about machine learning, natural language processing and generative AI? We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join the research group led by Ekaterina Shutova (https://www.shutova.org/), part of the natural language processing research unit of the Institute for Logic, Language and Computation (ILLC).
  • Postdoctoral Researcher in Critical AI, Deep Learning and Digital Cultures

    Deadline: Saturday 28 February 2026

    The European Research Council-funded Advanced Grant "Deep Culture - Living with Difference in the Age of Deep Learning" invites an application for a PostDoc position. Collaborating with PhD students and other PostDocs, the aim is to realise an ambitious interdisciplinary research agenda on deep learning and culture. We are looking for a talented, ambitious PostDoc candidate who can combine independent research with team collaboration. You will have the opportunity to explore exciting questions of contemporary digital culture and deep learning and contribute to shaping debates about our relations with AI technologies.

ILLC Events this week

  • 23 February 2026, PhD Defense, Puyu Yang

    Date & Time: Monday 23 February 2026, 13:00
    Title: Bringing Science to the Public: The Role of Wikipedia in Scientific Communication
    Location: Agnietenkapel, Oudezijds Voorburgwal 231, Amsterdam
    Promotor: Raquel Fernández
    Copromotor: Giovanni Colavizza
    For more information, contact Puyu Yang at .