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<p>Are you a knowledgeable expert in the area of Computational
Intelligence with a PhD degree? Would you like to shape the future
of AI and teach students about the state-of-the art techniques?
Please apply at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.<br>
<br>
<b>Job description</b><br>
The position is within the Computational Intelligence Group that
has a special focus on adaptivity and personalization in (groups
of) devices that collaborate with each other and humans. In short,
we are researching “learning machines” with applications ranging
from robotics to health care. Techniques we use and develop
include machine learning, reinforcement learning, evolutionary
computing, neuro-computing, as well as swarms and collective
intelligence. We are looking for a colleague with a fitting
expertise to maintain a stream of high quality publications,
acquire external research grants, conduct excellent teaching, and
show Departmental citizenship. <br>
<br>
<b>Your duties</b><br>
</p>
<ul>
<li>strengthen and extend the CI research programme, seek
collaborations and synergies</li>
<li>acquire and manage research grants, supervise project staff,
incl. PhD students</li>
<li>teach 2-3 courses a year from our portfolio embedded in the
Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics program</li>
<li>supervise Bachelor and Master students of the Artificial
Intelligence and the Business Analytics programs</li>
<li>participate in departmental committee<br>
</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Requirements</b><br>
</p>
<ul>
<li>research profile (PhD-thesis) in a relevant area</li>
<li>articles in peer-reviewed international journals and
proceedings of major international conferences</li>
<li>teaching skills, experience with supervising Bachelor, Master,
and preferably PhD students</li>
<li>experience in acquisition of external research funding</li>
<li>experience in business practice in the area of Business
Analytics is considered an advantage <br>
</li>
</ul>
<p><b>What are we offering?</b><br>
A challenging position in a socially involved organization. On
full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross
monthly salary of €3,545 and a maximum €5,513 in accordance with
salary scale 11 or 12, depending on your education and experience.
The job profile (assistant professor) is based on the university
job ranking system and is vacant for at least 1 FTE.<br>
<br>
This is a tenure track position; the initial appointment will be
for a period of five years. Based on performance indicators agreed
at the start of the appointment, a tenure track position will lead
to a tenured position in a period of maximally 5 years. In the
fifth year of the appointment the tenure decision will be taken.<br>
<br>
Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe
benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good
work/life balance, such as:<br>
</p>
<ul>
<li>a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time
employment</li>
<li>8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus</li>
<li>considerable employer’s contribution to the ABP pension scheme</li>
<li>contribution to commuting expenses</li>
<li>optional model for designing a personalized benefits package<br>
</li>
</ul>
<p><b>About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam</b><br>
The ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to
contribute to a better world through outstanding education and
ground-breaking research. And to be a university where personal
education and societal involvement play a leading role. Where
people from different disciplines and backgrounds work together on
innovations and on generating new knowledge. Our teaching and
research embrace the whole spectrum of science – from the
humanities, the social sciences and the pure sciences through to
the life sciences and the medical sciences.<br>
<br>
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is home to more than 23,000 students.
We employ more than 4,500 individuals. The VU campus is easily
accessible, located in the heart of Amsterdam’s Zuidas district, a
truly inspiring environment for teaching and research.<br>
<br>
<b>The Faculty of Science</b><br>
The Faculty of Science inspires researchers and students to find
sustainable solutions for complex societal issues. From forest
fires to big data, from obesity to medicines and from molecules to
the moon: our teaching and research programmes cover the full
spectrum of the natural sciences. We share knowledge and
experience with leading research institutes and industries, both
here in the Netherlands and abroad.<br>
<br>
Working at the Faculty of Science means working with students, PhD
candidates and researchers, all with a clear focus on their field
and a broad view of the world. We employ more than 1,250 staff
members, and we are home to around 6,000 students.<br>
<br>
<b>About the department, institute, project</b><br>
The Department of Computer Science has approximately 200 members,
including 35 tenured staff members and 50-60 PhD students. The
tenured staff members form the essential basis for the functioning
of the department. A tenured staff member is required to make
significant contributions to the research and education programs,
and to spend effort on administrative tasks at the department
level. The Computational Intelligence Group is one of the three AI
research groups in the department and is co-responsible for the AI
education program. Additionally, the CI Group plays an important
role in the Business Analytics education program coordinated by
the Mathematics department. For more information please visit
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.cs.vu.nl/ci/">https://www.cs.vu.nl/ci/</a><br>
<br>
<b>Diversity</b><br>
Diversity is one of our university’s core values. We are an
inclusive community, and we believe that diversity and
international activities enhance the quality of education and
research. We are always looking for people who can enhance
diversity on our campus thanks to their background and experience.<br>
<br>
<b>Application</b><br>
Are you interested in this position? Send us an e-mail with a
cover letter, a curriculum vitae and a research and teaching
statement by January, 31st. Mention vacancy "ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
(UD) IN COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE (TENURE TRACK)".<br>
<br>
Name: Prof. Dr. A.E. Eiben<br>
Position: Head of the Computational Intelligence
Group<br>
E-mail: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:informatica.secretariaat.beta@vu.nl">informatica.secretariaat.beta@vu.nl</a><br>
<br>
Vacancy questions <br>
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact:<br>
<br>
Name: Prof. Dr. A.E. Eiben<br>
Position: Head of the Computational Intelligence
Group<br>
E-mail: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:a.e.eiben@vu.nl">a.e.eiben@vu.nl</a><br>
Telephone: +31 (20) 59 87758<br>
<br>
Relocation support<br>
If you have any questions regarding moving to Amsterdam, and
working at VU Amsterdam, you may contact:<br>
<br>
Name: Wytske Siegersma<br>
Position: Relocation Advisor<br>
E-mail: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:relocations@vu.nl">relocations@vu.nl</a><br>
Telephone: +31 (20) 59 85037<br>
<br>
No agencies<br>
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Dr. Mark Hoogendoorn
Associate Professor
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Computer Science
De Boelelaan 1081, 1081 HV Amsterdam, the Netherlands
tel. +31 20 598 7772 mob. +31 653922626
url. <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.cs.vu.nl/~mhoogen/">http://www.cs.vu.nl/~mhoogen/</a></pre>
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