Generative AI is a hot topic in education. The VU Education Lab keeps an eye on the latest developments in AI and explores possible applications of AI in education. Our student assistants give workshops to teachers, participate in an AI task force and help develop new applications in education.

Your duties

• you explain to teachers how best to deal with chatbots and how to prompt them
• you will give workshops where you will lead the conversation on how best to integrate AI into education
• you create simple websites or chatbots, for example on WordPress or possibly with Microsoft Azure AI Studio
• you will create knowledge clips with AI Avatars using simple online editing software

• you are enrolled as a student of Arificial Intelligence, Computer Science or related studies at a Dutch university
• you enjoy giving a presentation or workshop in front of a group of lecturers and engaging in dialogue with them
• you can explain AI tools or concepts to beginners
• you can create simple websites and program in them using php, python or NoCode apps

As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.

We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.

Fixed-term contract: 6 months.

A challenging position in a socially engaged organisation. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. And that is valuable. So in return for your efforts, we offer you:

• a salary € 2.618,00 (SA) gross per month, on a full-time basis. This is based on UFO profile Student-assistant. The exact salary depends on your education and experience.
• a position for at least 0.2 FTE. Your employment contract will initially last 1 year.

We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:

• A full-time 38-hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year. For part-timers, this is calculated pro rata.
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• a wide range of sports facilities which staff may use at a modest charge
• optional model for designing a personalized benefits package
• discount on (and occasionally exclusive access to) theater performances and courses at the Griffioen Cultural Center

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

About VU Centre for Teaching & Learning
'Connecting through Education' is the driving force behind the VU-CTL, the centre of expertise for sharing knowledge, ideas and experiences around educational development at VU. Our aim is to empower and support teachers, programme directors and all others involved in education, so that together we can build an even stronger community of passionate educationists.
The VU Education Lab stands for teaching innovation and educational renewal. As part of the Centre for Teaching and Learning, we are committed to ensuring and enhancing the quality of education. We do not do this alone, but as a network organisation: we join forces with the VU education community. After all, together, our impact on teaching innovation and educational renewal is as great as possible!

Student & Educational Affairs
We at Student & Educational Affairs ensure that Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam works like a well-oiled machine. We assist in logistics and help with realising educational programmes; we also aim to create a worry-free and unforgettable university experience for our students. We support students from enrolment right through graduation. We help international students and researchers find their way around VU Amsterdam, for example by arranging housing and other needs. We also work closely with the faculties in developing educational policy and implementing educational improvements. We want students to learn, grow and have fun! That’s why we organise sport and cultural activities for everyone on campus and beyond.

Are you interested in joining Student & Educational Affairs? You will work at the heart of the university. You will join over 350 colleagues in the faculties to offer students and staff exciting events and personalised high-quality services, tailored to fit their needs.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely. - a broader mind. Maintaining an entrepreneurial perspective and concentrating on diversity, significance and humanity, we work on sustainable solutions with social impact. By joining forces, across the boundaries of disciplines, we work towards a better world for people and planet. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research. Learn more about our codes of conduct

We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility. Over 5,500 staff work at the VU and over 30,000 students attend academic education.

Diversity
Diversity is the driving force of the VU. The VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding.

We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services.

Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.