Assistant Professor in AI & Behaviour (Career Track)

at  Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

• Nieuwe Universiteitsgebouw (NU)
• Amsterdam
• 1 / 1
• Faculty of Science
• Assistant Professor
• MSc
• Closes on15-09-2024
  Are you passionate about advancing AI in a way that empowers humans and promotes healthy, safe, and sustainable behaviour? The AI & Behaviour group at VU Amsterdam is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Professor to join our research team.

YOUR PROFILE

• a PhD in AI, Computer Science, Cognitive Science or a related field
• a research background in human-centered AI, e.g. in a post-doc position
• proven interest in the safety, sustainability or health domain
• expertise in one or more of the following research areas: computational modelling, reasoning and knowledge representation, behaviour change technology, and/or machine learning
• experience with practical implementations with meaningful impact
• a commitment to ethical AI practices
• ambition to be part of a collaborative working environment
  As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.
  We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.

YOUR PROFILE

• a PhD in AI, Computer Science, Cognitive Science or a related field
• a research background in human-centered AI, e.g. in a post-doc position
• proven interest in the safety, sustainability or health domain
• expertise in one or more of the following research areas: computational modelling, reasoning and knowledge representation, behaviour change technology, and/or machine learning
• experience with practical implementations with meaningful impact
• a commitment to ethical AI practices
• ambition to be part of a collaborative working environment
  As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.
  We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.

YOUR DUTIES

• conduct cutting-edge research in AI and human behaviour
• develop innovative AI solutions that contribute to societally relevant applications
• collaborate with a experts within and outside our research group
• contribute to teaching and mentoring AI students
• perform management tasks within the department

YOUR DUTIES

• conduct cutting-edge research in AI and human behaviour
• develop innovative AI solutions that contribute to societally relevant applications
• collaborate with a experts within and outside our research group
• contribute to teaching and mentoring AI students
• perform management tasks within the department