Connectionists: Assistant or Associate Professor In Cognition-Inspired Intelligent Systems

[f.vandervelde at utwente.nl]

Dear all,

The following position is available at the University of Twente (UT), Enschede, The Netherlands:

Assistant or Associate Professor In Cognition-Inspired Intelligent Systems

Full information about the position can be found at:
https://www.utwente.nl/en/organisation/careers/!/2021-248/assistantassociate-professor-in-cognition-inspired-intelligent-systems-mf

You can submit your application using this website before April 1, 2021.

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.

Your tasks include:

•      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/).

•      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).

•      Acquiring external research funding.

•      (Co-)teaching and coordinating courses in the Psychology bachelor and master programs, and the Robotics master programme. (Teaching at the UT is in English.)

•      Supervising students from these programs in their graduation assignment; contributing to the supervision of PhD students.

Your profile includes:

•      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.

•      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.

•      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.

•      Good communication skills and an excellent command of English, at least at C2 level.

Our offer:
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.).

Best
Frank van der Velde

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