<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN">
<html>
<head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;
charset=ISO-8859-1">
</head>
<body bgcolor="#ffffff" text="#000000">
<b>Junior Researcher Computational Intelligence (0.8 fte, 3 years)<br>
<br>
</b><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.vu.nl/nl/werken-bij-de-vu/vacatures/2014/007.asp">http://www.vu.nl/nl/werken-bij-de-vu/vacatures/2014/007.asp</a><br>
<br>
The Computational Intelligence group at the VU University Amsterdam
is looking for a Junior Researcher within the EU FP7 funded
E-COMPARED project. The project targets the development and
evaluation of advanced mobile health interventions for depression in
various European countries. The main task of the Computational
Intelligence group at the VU University Amsterdam is to develop
techniques to generate predictive models that could aid caretakers
in selecting suitable treatments for depressed patients as well as
facilitate automated interventions. The project is a collaboration
between Psychological and more technically oriented partners.<br>
<br>
<b>Tasks<br>
<br>
</b><i>Research<br>
</i>• contribute to the development of computational intelligence
techniques to generate predictive models and apply these techniques
in the aforementioned E-COMPARED project.<br>
• contribute to the development of an intelligent mobile system to
treat depressed patients.<br>
• publish the results of the research on high quality scientific
conferences and journals.<br>
<br>
<i>Teaching<br>
</i>• Aid tenured staff members in courses related to Computational
Intelligence.<br>
<br>
<b>Requirements</b><br>
<br>
• English language proficiency.<br>
• research Master degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer
Science or related field.<br>
• proven experience in the domain of Computational Intelligence
(Machine Learning, Data Mining).<br>
• affinity with the domain of e-Health.<br>
<br>
<b>Further particulars <br>
</b><br>
The appointment will be for a period of 3 years. We aim at a high
scientific productivity with the accompanying publications (which
can act as a good start of a PhD thesis). Possible extension of the
appointment to write a complete PhD thesis can be discussed but will
depend on the availability of funding at that time.<br>
<br>
You can find information about our excellent fringe benefits of
employment at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.workingatvu.nl">www.workingatvu.nl</a> like: <br>
• remuneration of 8,3% end-of-year bonus and 8% holiday allowance
<br>
• generous contribution (70%) commuting allowance based on public
transport;<br>
• discounts on collective insurances (healthcare- and car
insurance);<br>
<br>
<b>VU University Amsterdam</b><br>
<br>
VU University Amsterdam is one of the leading institutions for
higher education in Europe and aims to be inspiring, innovative, and
committed to societal welfare. It comprises twelve faculties and has
teaching facilities for 25.000 students. <br>
<br>
Research at the Faculty of Sciences focuses on the areas of Life
& Health, Networked World, Fundamentals of Science, and Energy
& Sustainability. The faculty’s teaching activities are directly
linked to this excellent research. Cooperation with other faculties
on the VU University Amsterdam campus generates attractive,
high-quality Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes. <br>
<br>
At international level, the faculty cooperates closely with leading
scientific institutes and other partners.<br>
In the context of the VU University Amsterdam management programme,
the faculty is cooperating closely with the Faculty of Earth and
Life Sciences to optimize the support of teaching and research.
During the upcoming period, the faculty, together with the Faculty
of Earth and Life Sciences, will be facing the challenge of how to
further flesh out cooperation between VU University Amsterdam’s
science faculties and those of the University of Amsterdam.<br>
<br>
The VUA Department of Computer Science has approximately 170
members, including 35 tenured staff members and 40-50 PhD students.
We are currently embarking on an ambitious collaboration with the
UvA Informatics Institute. This will result in the largest
conglomeration of computer science research in The Netherlands, and
one of the largest in Europe.<br>
<br>
Most of the research is embedded in the Network Institute of VU
University, and the Center for Creation, Content and Technology
(CCCT) of the UvA, covering disciplines such as Social sciences,
Humanities, and Economics. The department explicitly encourages
inter- and crossdisciplinary research, and expects from successful
candidates a willingness to collaborate with colleagues in other
fields of Computer Science, as well as with colleagues from other
disciplines such as those participating in the Network Institute and
CCCT.<br>
<br>
<b>Salary</b><br>
<br>
The salary will be in accordance with university regulations for
academic personnel, and depending on experience, range from a
minimum of € 2.427,- gross per month up to a maximum of € 3.037,-
gross per month (salary scale 10) based on a fulltime employment.<br>
<br>
<b>Information<br>
</b><br>
For additional information please contact: <br>
Dr. Mark Hoogendoorn<br>
phone: +31 20 598 7772<br>
e-mail: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:m.hoogendoorn@vu.nl">m.hoogendoorn@vu.nl</a> <br>
<br>
<b>Application<br>
</b><br>
Applicants are requested to write a letter in which they describe
their abilities and motivation, accompanied by a curriculum vitae
and one or two references (name(s) and e-mail address(es).<br>
Please send your application before 6 February 2014 to <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:vacature.few@vu.nl">vacature.few@vu.nl</a>
or:<br>
<br>
VU University Amsterdam<br>
Faculty of Sciences<br>
to the attention of: Mrs. Elly Lammers<br>
De Boelelaan 1081<br>
1081 HV Amsterdam<br>
<br>
Please mention the vacancy number 14018 in the e-mail header or at
the top of your letter and on the envelope<br>
<br>
</body>
</html>