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

[Grzegorz Chrupała]

Several positions for Assistant / Associate Professors in 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), or
the director of education, Dr. Marie Postma
(marie.postma at tilburguniversity.edu).

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://bit.ly/2FAJ8Ms

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Grzegorz Chrupała
Department of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence
Tilburg University
PO Box 90153
5000 LE Tilburg
The Netherlands

Twitter: @gchrupala
Web: grzegorz.chrupala.me
Phone: +31 13 466 8020
Email: g.chrupala at uvt.nl