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Dear all,<o:p></o:p></p>
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The following position is available at the University of Twente (UT), Enschede, The Netherlands:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<i>Assistant or Associate Professor In Cognition-Inspired Intelligent Systems<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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Full information about the position can be found at:<o:p></o:p></p>
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https://www.utwente.nl/en/organisation/careers/!/2021-248/assistantassociate-professor-in-cognition-inspired-intelligent-systems-mf<o:p></o:p></p>
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You can submit your application using this website before April 1, 2021.<o:p></o:p></p>
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The position is initially for 2 years (1.0 FTE), after which it can become permanent, subject to a successful evaluation. The starting data will be preferably 1 June 2021 or if possible earlier.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Your tasks include:<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span>Developing our research line, with a genuine interest in operating at the crossroads of different disciplines such as the UT-wide Digital Society Institute (https://www.utwente.nl/en/research/themes/digital/).<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span>Developing systems that show intelligent executive control of (deep-learning) systems involved in perception, motor behaviour and behaviour planning (e.g., as can be applied in robots).<span lang="NL"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span>Acquiring external research funding<span lang="NL">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span>(Co-)teaching and coordinating courses in the Psychology bachelor and master programs, and the Robotics master programme. (Teaching at the UT is in English.)<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span>Supervising students from these programs in their graduation assignment; contributing to the supervision of PhD students.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Your profile includes:<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span>A strong interest and experience in human neurocognition, as well as in modelling neural networks and cognitive processes (e.g., in C++ or Python). Candidates have a plus when they have experience with the iCub robot.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span>A PhD degree in a relevant background and experience in research, which is apparent from international peer-reviewed publications in highly ranked academic journals, presentations in international scientific conferences, grant application skills
and other academic activities.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span>A possession of, or an interest in acquiring, a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) certificate (or international equivalent). Candidates are passionate, creative and effective teachers able to teach psychological and professional skills as
shown in good teaching evaluations.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span>Good communication skills and an excellent command of English, at least at C2 level.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Our offer:<o:p></o:p></p>
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We offer an appointment as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (1,0 FTE) for 2 years, after which your position can become permanent, subject to a successful evaluation. The starting data will be preferably 1 June 2021 or if possible earlier. The starting
salary, depending on your experience, ranges between € 3.746 to € 6.940 gross per month (in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities). In addition, we offer additional attractive employment conditions (8% holiday allowance, 8.3%
end-of-year bonus, solid pension scheme, sabbatical leave, professional and personal development programs, etc.).<o:p></o:p></p>
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Frank van der Velde<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
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