Postdoc in Artificial Intelligence for Scenario Forecasting (1.0 FTE)

The Intelligent Systems Department at Tilburg University together with the Netherlands Defence Academy invites applications for a fully-funded postdoctoral position in the interdisciplinary area of AI-driven scenario forecasting. This position is in collaboration with the Data Science Center of Excellence of the Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands. The project consortium brings together a number of pioneering experts in the field and aims to develop and reflect on (AI) solutions to how to deal with new challenges in cybersecurity of the Dutch armed forces.

The postdoctoral candidate will work on a project developing and evaluating forecasting models for the analysis of defense relevant scenarios. The project will be led by prof. Dr. Roy Lindelauf (NLDA, TiU), and prof. Dr. Marie Postma (Intelligent Systems Department at Tilburg University). The project aims to integrate concepts, methodologies, and information derived from Bayesian modeling, data science, cognitive science, and risk analysis. Its primary objective is to create advanced forecasting models, generate meaningful indicators using open-source data, assess the reliability, transparency, and applicability of these models, and validate them through applicable use-cases.

• PhD degree in computer science or artificial intelligence, data science or a related field.
• Background in Bayesian networks, risk analysis or uncertainty quantification (preferred).
• Knowledge of data science in general as well as practical experience with conducting data science analyses with good programming skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English and good academic writing skills.

Tilburg University offers excellent benefits in a pleasant working environment:

• A full-time position (1.0 FTE)
• Dutch citizen, fluency in Dutch, excellent command of English
• The selected candidate will receive a contract for 18 months.
• A salary ranging from a minimum of 3.546 to a maximum of 5.538 gross per month for full time employment, based on UFO profile Researcher 4 and salary scale 10 of the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
• A holiday allowance of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% (annually).
• Over 8 weeks of vacation leave.
• Hybrid working with home working allowance (€2 p/day) and internet allowance (€25 p/month).
• Reimbursement sustainable commuting: walking, cycling, and public transport.
• Options model for additional leave, pension, a bicycle or personal training.
• Assistance in finding accommodation (for foreign employees).
• 30% rule for international employees (if applicable).
• Pension through ABP.
• Ample training offer: personal development, leadership, education, research or language courses.
• Inclusive work culture: everyone welcome, equal opportunities.
• A green, inviting campus that’s easily accessible by public transport.

For more information, please see our website and the CLA Dutch Universities.

Tilburg University is an academic, inclusive, and engaged community. Together with nearly 3,000 employees, we are committed to broad prosperity, sustainably, and inclusion. For current and future generations. We develop and share knowledge for the requirements of people and our society. This is how we contribute to solving complex social issues and help society move forward.

We educate our 19,500 students of 110 nationalities to become responsible leaders with knowledge, skills, and character. With our education and research for broad prosperity, we exceedingly focus on themes such as mental and preventive care, an inclusive labor market, the energy transition, and digitalization.

More detailed project information can be provided on request: please contact Marie Safar Postma (Marie.Postma@tilburguniversity.edu).