We are looking for a developer who is enthusiastic about producing beautifully designed software, who wants to work closely with people doing fundamental research, and who appreciates the importance of outreach activities aimed at increasing societal awareness of scientific findings.

Your experience and profile:

• BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline;
  
  
• strong programming skills, including the ability to produce well-documented code;
  
  
• familiarity with Python, and ability to identify and pick up other tools as needed;
  
  
• strong communication skills and a supportive attitude.
  
  

Prior experience with UI/UX design is a plus.

The working language in our research group is English. Knowledge of Dutch (in addition to English) is an advantage but not required.

You will need to be based in Amsterdam (or nearby).

We offer a temporary employment contract of (up to) 38 hours per week for a period of 6 months. Flexible part-time arrangements (possibly for a longer period) are also possible, particularly for candidates who want to combine this position with their studies. An extension of the contract beyond 6 months might be possible. This depends on performance and the availability of funding.

The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, will be in the range of € 2,471 to € 3,336 (scale 7). This does not include the 8% holiday and the 8.3% end-of-year allowance. The UFO profile Education/Research Officer is applicable. Please note that for this position we unfortunately cannot sponsor a visa. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.

Besides the salary and a vibrant and challenging working environment at Science Park we offer multiple fringe benefits:

• 232 holiday hours per year (based on full-time) and extra holidays between Christmas and 1 January;
  
  
• multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;
  
  
• multiple courses on topics such as time management and handling stress, and an online learning platform with 100+ different courses;
  
  
• 7 weeks birth leave (partner leave) with 100% salary;
  
  
• partly paid parental leave;
  
  
• the possibility to set up a workplace at home;
  
  
• a pension at ABP for which UvA pays two thirds of the contribution;
  
  
• the possibility to follow courses to learn Dutch;
  
  
• help with finding housing (studio or small apartment) in case you're moving from abroad.
  
  

Are you curious to read more about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits? Then take a look here.

Faculty of Science

The University of Amsterdam is the Netherlands' largest university, offering the widest range of academic programmes. At the UvA, 30,000 students, 6,000 staff members and 3,000 PhD candidates study and work in a diverse range of fields, connected by a culture of curiosity.

The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 8,000, as well as 1,800 members of staff working in education, research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works, be it elementary particles, the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain.

The Institute for Logic, Language and Computation (ILLC) is an interdisciplinary research institute that brings together insights from multiple disciplines concerned with the study of fundamental principles of encoding, transmission, and comprehension of information, such as computer science, AI, computational linguistics, mathematics, logic, philosophy, and cognitive science. The institute offers a friendly and international research environment with world-class faculty in all of its areas of specialisation.

The Computational Social Choice Group at the ILLC carries out research on the design and analysis of fair and efficient methods for decision making, particularly decision making in groups.

We are based in the beautiful city of Amsterdam, renowned for its historic system of canals, its laid-back cosmopolitan atmosphere, and its excellent connections to the rest of Europe and the world.

Any questions?

Do you have questions, or do you require additional information? Please contact:

• Prof.dr. Ulle Endriss, ulle.endriss@uva.nl