Connectionists: Assistant / Associate Professors Artificial Intelligence (Tenure Track), Tilburg University, the Netherlands

[Eric Postma]

*Several positions for Assistant / Associate Professors Artificial
Intelligence (Tenure Track), Tilburg University*

Due to the fast growth in numbers of students and the strong increase in
research funding opportunities, the Department of Cognitive Science and
Artificial Intelligence of the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital
Sciences (TSHD) of Tilburg University (TiU), is looking for several
enthusiastic new colleagues, whose scientific focus is in line with one or
more of the main topics of research at the department. The candidates are
expected to contribute to the teaching in the bachelor/master program
‘Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence’ and/or the master program
‘Data Science and Society.’ Among the disciplines studied in the department
are artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and data science, with a
special focus on (but not limited to) machine learning and deep learning,
virtual reality, computational cognitive neuroscience, (serious) games,
computational linguistics, and robotics. Besides excellent terms of
employment, the department offers its members access to modern research
facilities, such as a computer cluster with GPU computing capability,
experimental labs, as well as robots, virtual reality facilities, and
sensing technologies.

*Profile*

The position calls for ambitious scientists with experience in both
teaching and research. A successful candidate

   - has a PhD and a publication record in Computer Science, Artificial
   Intelligence, Cognitive Science, or another relevant discipline;
   - has a record in developing and teaching bachelor and master courses,
   and experience with supervising master theses;
   - has the ability to acquire external funding for research;
   - has the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team;
   - has the ability to communicate in English fluently;
   - has acquired or is willing to acquire the University Teaching
   Qualification (UTQ).

Both junior candidates and senior candidates can apply. If a position is
offered, it will be in line with the background and experience of the
candidate.

*Terms of employment*

The positions will be ranked in the Dutch university job ranking system
(UFO) as assistant professor (“universitair docent”) or associate professor
(“universitair hoofddocent”). The starting gross salary for a full-time
appointment for an assistant professor is (minimally) € 3,637 in scale 11
up to (maximally) € 4,757 gross per month (max € 66,388 all in per year).
The starting gross salary for a full-time appointment for an associate
professor is (minimally) € 5,039 per month in scale 13 up to (maximally) €
5,978 gross per month (max € 85,592 all in per year). The positions are
full time or 80%, with tasks divided between teaching/management (65%) and
research (35%). A position as full-time lecturer is also a possibility. A
part-time position can be discussed based on the possibilities offered by
the educational organisation. The start of the employment is negotiable
with a high preference for starting June 1, 2019, at the latest.

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 of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%
(annually), an options model for terms and conditions of employment and
reimbursement of moving expenses. The collective labor agreement of the
Dutch Universities applies.

*Information*

For more information on this position, please contact the Head of the
Department, prof. Pieter Spronck (p.spronck at tilburguniversity.edu)
<p.spronck at uvt.nl)>, or the director of education, Dr. Marie Postma (
marie.postma at tilburguniversity.edu). <marie.postma 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 candidate’s
contribution to Cognitive Science and/or Artificial Intelligence. The first
deadline for application is April 1, 2019. After that deadline, we will
continue accepting candidates depending on the number of positions being
filled. Interviews will be held shortly after the deadline. If you are
interested in applying for the position, please use
http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about-tilburg-university/working-at/wp/.
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