We seek a new colleague who will be responsible for supervision of BSc and MSc level student research projects in Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence programmes. We look for an active researcher in the bioinformatics domain, using machine learning as underlying methodology, or a researcher with a focus on Artificial Intelligence with applications in the domain of bioinformatics.

Your duties

• supervising BSc and MSc student research projects in Bioinformatics and AI
• assessing BSc and MSc student research projects in Bioinformatics and AI

• completed a PhD in Bioinformatics or Machine Learning
• experience in the supervision of BSc and MSc students
• experience in the formal assessment of BSc/MSc student projects

Fixed-term contract: 1 year.

A challenging position in a socially involved organization. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €3,746 (scale 11)
and a maximum €5,127 (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 0.2 FTE.

The temporary employment contract will affect a period of 1 year with a possibility for extension. 

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
• 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• solid pension scheme (ABP)
• optional model for designing a personalized benefits package,
• Possibility to save holiday hours, for sabbatical leave

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 endeavour – 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 26,000 students. We employ over 4,600 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
We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most important values. We believe that engaging in international activities and welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds enhances the quality of our education and research. We are always looking for people who can enrich our world with their own unique perspectives and experiences.

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 6,000 students.