Connectionists: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION IN COGNITIVE SCIENCE

[Menno van Zaanen]

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION IN COGNITIVE SCIENCE (1,0 fte)

Please see: https://tiu.nu/13423

The Department of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence of the Tilburg
School of Humanities and Digital Sciences, is looking for an enthusiastic
colleague for the position of Assistant Professor in the field of Cognitive
Science. The candidate is expected to contribute to the teaching and research
track ‘Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence’. This track emphasizes
interdisciplinary research in the cognitive sciences including human cognition,
(psycho)linguistics, anthropology, neuroscience, psychology and artificial
intelligence. Topics of research include, but are not limited to, robotics and
avatars, serious games, virtual and mixed reality, and language technologies.
The Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence track emphasizes innovative
cutting-edge research in those areas of cognitive science that bring together
psychological and computational theories and methodologies. The track is closely
related to the university-wide data science Master program Data Science:
Business & Governance, as well as to the Jheronimus Academy of Data Science.
Faculty in the Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence track have access
to a computer cluster, experimental lab facilities, a robotics lab, as well as
the DAF Technology Lab, a virtual and mixed reality lab and its sensing
technologies.


PROFILE
The position calls for an ambitious scientist with experience in both
teaching and research. The successful candidate

* has a PhD and a publication record in areas relevant to Cognitive Science,
  with expertise in multiple disciplines on human cognition, anthropology,
  (psycho)linguistics, neuroscience, psychology, philosophy and artificial
  intelligence; the ideal candidate has experience in conducting both
  experimental and theoretical/computational research on one or more relevant
  topics, such as for example cognitive development, language, speech, memory,
  learning, cognitive neuroscience, decision making, reasoning, social
  intelligence, meaning, vision, emotion, attention and (neuro)physiology;

* has a strong record in developing and teaching Bachelor and (Research)
  Master courses, and experience with supervising Bachelor and MasterÂ’s theses;

* has the ability to acquire external funding for research;

* has the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team;

* has the ability to communicate fluently in English;

* has acquired or is willing to acquire the University Teaching
  Qualification (UTQ).


TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
The position will be ranked in the Dutch university job ranking system (UFO) as
assistant professor (“universitair docent”). The starting gross salary for a
full-time appointment is (minimally) € 3.475,- in scale 11 up to (maximally)
€ 4.757,- gross per month per month (max € 66.388,- all in per year). The
position is full time, with tasks divided between teaching/management (65%) and
research (35%). A part-time position of 80% is negotiable.

The start of the employment is negotiable, preferably as near as possible to
August 1, 2018. A successful candidate receives first a contract of 1 year,
after a positive evaluation an extension of 1 to 3 years. A permanent position
after this period is possible dependent on performance and UTQ and the success
of the programs.

Tilburg University is rated among the top of Dutch employers and has excellent
terms of employment. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may qualify for a
tax-free allowance equal to 30% of their taxable salary. The university will
apply for such an allowance on their behalf. The Tilburg School of Humanities
and Digital Sciences will provide assistance in finding suitable accommodation.
The university offers very good fringe benefits (it is one of the best
non-profit employers in the Netherlands), such as a holiday allowance, an
options model for terms and conditions of employment and reimbursement of
moving expenses.


INFORMATION
For more information on this position, please contact prof. Max Louwerse
(m.m.louwerse at uvt.nl<mailto:m.m.louwerse at uvt.nl>), or the Head of the Department,
prof. Pieter Spronck (p.spronck at uvt.nl<mailto:p.spronck at uvt.nl>).


APPLICATIONS
Applications should include a cover letter in English, a Curriculum Vitae
(including two references), and a one-page statement about the candidateÂ’s
contribution to Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence. The application
deadline is May 21, 2018. The only way to apply is online by following this
link: http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about-tilburg-university/working-at/wp/

Note: check out the current vacancies in the department on the above link. The
department has job vacancies for Assistant professor in Data Science,
Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science and Educational Technology.


TILBURG SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND DIGITAL SCIENCES
Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences (TSHD) conducts scientific
research and education in the fields of Communication and Information Sciences,
Philosophy, Religious studies and Language and Culture studies. The School of
Humanities features three departments, several research institutes and a faculty
office. Each year around 275 students commence a Bachelor or (Pre) Master
Program. The School has approximately 1300 students and 250 employees.


RECRUITMENT CODE
Tilburg University applies the recruitmentcode of the Dutch Association for
Personnel Management & Organization Development (NVP).


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