The mission of the KAI group is to gain a better understanding of the representation, acquisition, extraction and management of explicitly modelled, mostly symbolic, knowledge and to use such knowledge in artificial intelligent agents. We want to strengthen our group with a researcher with enthusiasm for, and a track record in, (computational) Logic.

The successful applicant will receive a career track appointment (1.5 years) with a view to a permanent position after a positive evaluation. Do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss whether your qualifications are satisfactory for applying to the position. We encourage any person to apply for this position that can contribute to the diversity of our group, and the department of computer science in general.

Your duties

• perform research in Logic in Artificial Intelligence
• supervise PhD students
• teach in the study programmes of the Department of Computer Science, most prominently the Bachelor Artificial Intelligence
• supervise MSc/BSc student research projects
• contribute to and write research grant proposals
• contribute to departemental management tasks

• a PhD degree in (computational) Logic or closely related area plus experience in post-doctoral research
• a track record of published work about Logic, with a particular focus of Logics for Artificial Intelligence
• enthusiasm about Logic and its role in Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
• academic teaching experience including the supervision of MSc and PhD students
• experience in collaborative research and an interdisciplinary mindset

Fixed-term contract: 18 months.

• a challenging position in a socially involved organization
• a new group with a focus on the role of Knowledge in AI, with roots in an internationally renowned research group on Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
• an international, multi-disciplinary and dynamic environment
• a city in the global top 10 for quality of life (Economist ranking)
• a starting package including a fully funded PhD student and research/travel budget

On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €3,974 (scale 11) and a maximum €5,439 (scale 11), depending on your education and experience. The job profile is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for at least 0.8 FTE.

We offer a Career Track position at the level of Assistant Professor. A career plan to grow from Assistant Professor (profile Universitair Docent 2) to Assistant Professor (profile Universitair Docent 1) will be made and formalised in a Career Track agreement. The initial appointment will be for a period of 18 months. 15 months after the starting date, performance will be evaluated. After a successful evaluation permanent employment will be granted.

Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

• a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• solid pension scheme (ABP)
• contribution to commuting expenses
• optional model for designing a personalized benefits package

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

The ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. We strive to be a university where personal development and commitment to society play a leading role. A university where people from different disciplines and backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Our teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavor - from the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is home to more than 30,000 students. We employ over 5,500 individuals. The VU campus is easily accessible and located in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas district, a truly inspiring environment for teaching and research.

Diversity
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Working at the Faculty of Science means working with students, PhD candidates and researchers, all with a clear focus on their field and a broad view of the world. We employ more than 1,250 staff members, and we are home to more than 11,000 students.