The candidate will actively contribute to the research in the User-Centric Data Science (UCDS) research group, and will be responsible for teaching various topics related to Human Computer Interaction (HCI)  in the “Computer Science”,  “Artificial Intelligence” and “Information Sciences” Bachelor programs.

Your duties
• perform research with a strong focus on HCI, data science and/or artificial intelligence
• develop and teach the HCI bachelor course (and other related courses in the future)
• supervise BSc and MSc Information Sciences student projects
• contribute to research grant proposals
• contribute to administrative tasks of the group

• completed PhD in Computer Science or closely related field
• proven track record in academic teaching
• academic publication profile showing experience in research in relevant CS fields

A challenging position in a socially involved organization. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of € 3,545.- and a maximum € 5,513.- in accordance with salary scale cao NU 11 (UD2) and 12 (UD1) depending on your education and experience. The job profile is UD2 or UD1, based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for 1.0 FTE.

The employment contract will initial be effective for a period of 1 year. An extension with 1.5 years will be possible.

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
• considerable employer’s contribution to the ABP pension scheme
• contribution to commuting expenses
• optional model for designing a personalized benefits package

About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
The ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. And to be a university where personal education and societal involvement play a leading role. Where people from different disciplines and backgrounds work together on innovations and on generating new knowledge. Our teaching and research embrace the whole spectrum of science – from the humanities, the social sciences and the pure sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is home to more than 23,000 students. We employ more than 4,500 individuals. The VU campus is easily accessible, located in the heart of Amsterdam’s Zuidas district, a truly inspiring environment for teaching and research.

Diversity
Diversity is one of our university’s core values. We are an inclusive community, and we believe that diversity and international activities enhance the quality of education and research. We are always looking for people who can enhance diversity on our campus thanks to their background and experience.

The Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science inspires researchers and students to find sustainable solutions for complex societal issues. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to medicines and from molecules to the moon: our teaching and research programmes cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. We share knowledge and experience with leading research institutes and industries, both here in the Netherlands and abroad.

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 around 5,750 students.