Head of Department Bacteriology, Host Pathogen Interaction and Diagnostics Development

 

Do you, as head of department, want to manage a team of professional, driven researchers and analysts? Supported by your leadership skills, they can make an optimal contribution to multidisciplinary research and consulting within the expertise of bacteriology, host pathogen interaction and diagnostics development. Read on and respond quickly!
 

Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR), part of Wageningen University & Research (WUR), combines fundamental and applied research within the field of life sciences and infectious diseases. WBVR employs approximately 250 people and performs innovative research for public and private partners in the field of animal and public health, such as vaccine development and diagnostic tests. 

Within WBVR the Bacteriology, Host Pathogen Interaction and Diagnostics Development department acts as a project organization in 3 expertise teams; Bacterial Zoonoses, Antimicrobial Resistance and Aquaculture and Pathobiology, Immunology and Diagnostics Development. 
 

Function:

As head of the department you will supervise, motivate and lead approximately 40 highly motivated project leaders, researchers and analysts.

In this position you are a member of the Management Team of WBVR and report directly to the director of WBVR. As head of the department you are responsible for the department plan, its finances, the quality of the research of your department and the planning and deployment of employees. In addition, you are responsible for developing and maintaining expertise for commercial product design. 

We ask

 What we ask: 

• You have excellent leadership, social and communication skills, preferably experience with integral management within a project oriented research unit;
• You have an academic training in veterinary medicine or life sciences and a PhD in a relevant work field, with at least 5 years of experience as a senior researcher;
• You preferably have experience with clinical (veterinary) or pre-clinical (human or veterinary) studies, infectious diseases and Good Clinical Practice;
• You also have a track record in establishing a contract research programme;
• You are fluent in Dutch and English;
• You are hands-on and aiming to continuously improve yourself and the organization using your vision, decisiveness and pro-active approach.

We offer

What we offer:

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional holiday hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you participate at the activities organized on-line;
• a fixed December bonus of 3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between € maximum of € 7.133,- gross per month based on a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 13 or 14). Initially, this position concerns a fixed-term employment for 1 year, with the option of extension or permanent employment. WBVR is located in Lelystad, the Netherlands.
 

Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a multi-faceted position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.
 

We also offer: 

• A holiday allowance of 8%;
• A fixed end-of-year bonus of 3%;
• Excellent training opportunities;
• An good pension scheme via ABP;
• 171 vacation hours, the opportunity to buy additional and attractive additional leave arrangements;
• An option model to determine part of your employment conditions yourself, e.g. a bicycle plan or the option to buy or sell vacation hours.

Wageningen University & Research stimulates internal career opportunities and mobility with an active internal recruitment policy. 

More information

Do you want more information?

For more information about this position, please contact Ludo Hellebrekers, director WBVR, phone number: +31 (0) 320 - 238619.

 

Do you want to apply?

You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval. 

This vacancy will be listed up to and including 31 May 2021. We hope to schedule the first job interviews soon after the closing date.

Given our current gender balance, we strongly encourage female candidates to apply.
 

Procedure 

A pre-employment screening is part of the selection procedure. We ask for a Certificate of Conduct when entering employment. An assessment can also be part of the selection procedure. Due to the Coronavirus policy, the first selection interviews may take place by MS Teams.
 

Equal opportunities 

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. For more information please go to our inclusive webpage. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment.

We are

Wageningen University & Research

The mission of Wageningen University and Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment.

 

With its roughly 30 branches, 6.500 employees and 12.500 students, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. An integrated approach to problems and the cooperation between various disciplines are at the heart of Wageningen’s unique approach. WUR has been named Best Employer in the Education category for 2019-2020.

 

These are the points our employees list as good reasons to come work at WUR: read the 5 reasons to come work at WUR

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

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Bioinformatician in Microbiology

 

Are you a skilled bioinformatician? Do you have a strong background in large-scale ‘omics’ data such as comparative genomics, metagenomics, proteomics or phylogenetics? Do you have profound knowledge about microbiology? Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is looking for a Bioinformatician in Microbiology. You can join our team in the laboratory of microbiology!

Bioinformatics analyses of large biological datasets is becoming an intricate part of our research and education activities within the Laboratory of Microbiology. Therefore, we are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled bioinformatician to support large-scale data analyses, such as metagenomics, comparative genomics and proteomics. You are expected to have experience in setting up and maintaining bioinformatics pipelines and databases, and with data management. As a bioinformatician, you are a proactive team player that can work independently if needed, and engage with professionals within the Microbiology (MIB) chairgroup, as well as in adjoining groups/fields.
 

We ask

For this position we request:

• A PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational biology, or a related field;
• computational competences in Python, Perl, Matlab and/or R, and familiarity with Linux shell environment;
• experience in analyses of large-scale omics datasets, preferentially related to microbiological systems, and in setting up and maintenance of computational pipelines and databases;
• knowledge of (linux) server and data management, and version control systems (such as Git);
• sound knowledge of microbiology;
• experience in interacting with experimental microbiologists;
• affinity with teaching and preferably with course development and development of teaching modules;
• the ability to work in teams, but also independently if needed;
• fluency in English, both written and spoken.

We offer

We offer you a challenging job in a vibrant and energetic working environment. As a bioinformatician you will be part of an ambitious team working on a wide range of scientific and educational questions with plenty of scope for initiative. Personal input and responsibility are an integral part of our culture.  
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• Sabbatical leave, study leave, and paid parental leave;
• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional holiday hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 8.3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

We offer you a temporary position for a period of 1 year with possibility for extension with another 3 years.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive gross salary between € 3217,- and € 4402,-  (scale 10) for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 10). 

Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a unique position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.
You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the Best University in the Netherlands for the 16th consecutive time.

Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. Applicants from abroad moving to the Netherlands may qualify for a special tax relief, known as the 30% ruling. Our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. 
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees and students coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and information about helping your partner to find a job, housing, schooling, and other issues.

More information

Do you want more information?
For more information about this position, please contact Prof. Thijs J.G. Ettema, chair microbiology, by e-mail: thijs.ettema@wur.nl.

More detailed information about the research and education of the Laboratory of Microbiology can be found at: https://www.wur.nl/Landingspagina-redacteuren-29/en/Research-Results/Chair-groups/Agrotechnology-and-Food-Sciences/Laboratory-of-Microbiology.htm.

For more information about the procedure, please contact Mrs. J. van Meurs, HR-Advisor, telephone number +31 317480101 or via e-mail: joes.vanmeurs@wur.nl. 

Do you want to apply?
You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval. 
This vacancy will be listed up to and including the 1st of July 2021, or until we have found a suitable candidate. 

Equal opportunities 
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. For more information please go to our inclusive webpage. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment.

We are

The mission of Wageningen University and Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment.

With its roughly 30 branches, 6.500 employees and 12.500 students, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. An integrated approach to problems and the cooperation between various disciplines are at the heart of Wageningen’s unique approach. WUR has been named Best Employer in the Education category for 2019-2020.

These are the points our employees list as good reasons to come work at WUR: read the 5 reasons to come work at WUR

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

Apply now

Behavioural Economist with focus on nitrogen file

 

Are you a Behavioural Economist with a clear vision and up-to-date knowledge of the climate and/or nitrogen file? Do you want to contribute to an economically and socially future-proof climate and nitrogen policy relevant to the Netherlands and abroad? If so, we have several interesting positions for you at Wageningen Economic Research.

We are facing many challenges: climate change, depletion of natural resources, pollution of our living environment and declining biodiversity. At the same time, we see trends such as urbanisation, an increasingly critical attitude towards the way in which we produce our food and an increasing demand for protein-rich food due to growing prosperity and a global population. This raises the question of how we can produce enough healthy and safe food in a sustainable and fair way. We are constantly working on answering such questions.

Wageningen Economic Research focuses on a national and international market of governments, NGOs and businesses with research results and advice, paying attention to the 3P’s of sustainable development (People, Planet and Profit). The value of our work is that the impact is directly visible in, for example, government policy and management decisions.
We find the dissemination of our research results very important, for example through client presentations, workshops, (interactive) reports and scientific publications. In addition, we communicate actively about our research and participate in the social debate.

This vacancy concerns the Innovation, Risk and Information management expertise group, one of the seven Expertise Groups within Wageningen Economic Research. The expertise group focuses on incentives for behavior change and innovation adoption, responsible research and innovation, risk management and information governance.

As a researcher, you will work in alternating interdisciplinary project teams on research projects in the field of climate and nitrogen issues. You will conduct economic studies (monitoring projects, scenario studies, ex-ante evaluations) and policy research (policy analyses, evaluations, foresights). You will work on research projects that cross sector boundaries, where the interaction between different sectors and stakeholders is key. You will present the research results in a clear manner and, based on that, provide independent advice to our clients.
Depending on your experience, you acquire and lead projects and actively maintain your network in the climate and/or nitrogen dossier. You are a sparring partner for our clients and able to translate their knowledge questions into clear socio-economic research and project proposals.

There are currently several vacancies in the field of climate and nitrogen policy; within Wageningen Economic Research we have, in addition to this position, the following vacancies:

• Business economist
• Agricultural economist
• Environmental economist with climate expertise
• Environmental economist

You will find an overview of (among others) these vacancies at Wageningen Economic Research.

We ask

• MSc in economics with a solid knowledge of behavioural change;
• affinity with nitrogen and climate issues;
• experience with policy making and knowledge of the legal and financial aspects of policy instruments;
• knowledge of incentives for behavioural change and the effectiveness of policy instruments;
• experience with qualitative and quantitative (behavioural) research methods is a must;
• sharp developed analytical skills;
• experience with project-based work in an applied research environment is a plus;
• a committed personality who enjoys working in a team, has a customer and result-oriented attitude, has good presentation skills and the ability to perform under pressure;
• excellent communication skills in Dutch and English, both oral and written.

We offer

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional holiday hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between €2.790,- and €5.183,- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 10-11). Additionally, a contract for 0.8 FTE can be discussed.

Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a multi-faceted position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. Applicants from abroad moving to the Netherlands may qualify for a special tax relief, known as the 30% ruling. Our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees and students coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and information about helping your partner to find a job, housing, schooling, and other issues.

More information

For more information about this position, please contact Mieke Weegels, Head of Innovation, Risk and Information management via +31(0)70-335 8231 of mieke.weegels@wur.nl.

For more information about the procedure, please contact Sandra Willemsen, Corporate recruiter of Joke Toet, Recruitment support via recruitment.ssg@wur.nl.

Would you like to get an impression of working at Wageningen Economic Research? Then take a look at this link: https://youtu.be/s3Ymarxh8BA

Do you want to apply?
You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.

The vacancy will remain open until it is permanently filled, if you come across this vacancy for the first time after the 17th of May, please contact us for the current status.

Equal opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. For more information please go to our inclusivity page. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment.

We are

Wageningen University & Research
The mission of Wageningen University and Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment.

With its roughly 30 branches, 6.500 employees and 12.500 students, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. An integrated approach to problems and the cooperation between various disciplines are at the heart of Wageningen’s unique approach. WUR has been named Best Employer in the Education category for 2019-2020.

These are the points our employees list as good reasons to come work at WUR: read the 5 reasons to come work at WUR

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

Apply now

Data Scientist for Medical Imaging

 

The Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging (AIMI) lab at the University of Bern's ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research invites applications from data scientists and software engineers with a strong background in data science and programming to work on innovative tools in the domain for healthcare

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates with excellent technical skills to join our research group.
We require outstanding in-depth technical skills in programming. Candidates are expected to have the following experience:

• Experience in data science methods (i.e., machine learning, deep learning)
• Experience with Linux System Administration and Docker
• Experience in web front ends in HTML /CSS /JavaScript and python back-end programming
• Experience with JavaScript front-end frameworks
• Interest in learning/applying new machine learning or deep learning methods
• BS/MS in Computer Science or a related technical field
• Good English language skills

The appointee will pursue the design and development of disruptive delivery solutions for machine learning methods in the medical domain. No previous experience in healthcare is necessary - only a desire to learn and innovate in this area. For this purpose, the appointee will have access to a significant database of medical images from our clinical partners. A secondary responsibility of the appointee will be to support other team members with dataset curation for their specific projects and to maintain these.

The AIMI lab offers a creative and international environment to conduct competitive research in an interdisciplinary team. Strongly linked to the Bern University Hospital (Inselspital) and part of the new Center for AI in Medicine, the AIMI lab strives to provide a coherent and holistic view of how AI in healthcare can benefit patients, by designing and developing fundamental and translation research

About the University of Bern

The University of Bern is located at the heart of Switzerland. Internationally connected and regionally anchored, the University of Bern cultivates exchange with society and strengthens partnerships between science, medicine business, and politics. The University of Bern is committed to a deliberate and ethical responsibility towards people, animate and inanimate nature. It strives as an important educator, promoting enterprise and industry in the region and beyond, and distinguishes itself through problem-oriented research into questions of pressing social relevance.
The University of Bern is an equal opportunity employer and strives to increase the number of women at all levels in its faculties.

More about the positions
The positions are funded for a 1-year period at first with the possibility to extend to 4 years thereafter. The start date is expected to be in the June-October 2021 period (flexible start dates possible).
Strong communication skills in English are required, as it is the working language of the ARTORG center. Free German courses are available for those wishing to learn. There are no associated teaching duties, but opportunities are possible for those interested.

Application deadline
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

To apply
Applications should be emailed to Prof. Dr. Raphael Sznitman (raphael.sznitman(at)artorg.unibe.ch) with the subject "[OPSE-04] Data Scientist". Contained must be a cover letter and a CV.

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Bioinformatics data analyst scientist

 

The Institute for Infectious Diseases (IFIK), University of Bern, Switzerland, is seeking a highly qualified and experienced staff bioinformatician to perform customer- and project-oriented genomic analyses. The new collaborator will be embedded in the Bioinformatics and Biostatistics group at IFIK.

We seek

A skilled researcher with demonstrated bioinformatic expertise, to apply and further develop bioinformatic data analysis workflows. The candidate will be responsible for conducting several projects in parallel, enabling the acquisition of a rich set of computing skills on various NGS and biology related topics.

Requirements

• postgraduate degree in bioinformatics or related field (MSc as minimal qualification)
• relevant work experience in omics and NGS data analysis: amplicon sequencing, whole genome sequencing, meta-genomics/transcriptomics
• great numerical and analytical skills
• advanced scripting skills (e.g., R/Bioconductor, Python/Perl, bash)
• at least 2 years relevant work experience with Unix (Linux) systems, including installation and troubleshooting of software
• excellent communication, team player
• detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• spoken and written fluency in English

The following qualifications are advantageous

• background in microbiology, diversity analysis, phylogenetics, phylogenomics, or related fields
• experience with both Illumina and Oxford Nanopore Technologies
• experience in clinical or medical working environment
• experience in service-oriented environments
• familiarity with workflow managers for reproducible and scalable data analyses

We offer

The IFIK provides an international, collaborative atmosphere and a multidisciplinary approach to the entire spectrum of microbiology in diagnostics, research and teaching. Opportunities to be trained specifically on emerging technologies in bioinformatics will be offered as needed.
The salary will be based on the University of Bern's system (salary and social insurance).
Percentage of salary: 100%
Starting date: May-June 2021
Duration: Two years, with possible extension

Applications until 30 April 2021 must include:
1. Curriculum Vitae, and publication list
2. Accompanying letter, including a concise description of how the listed essential qualifications are met.
3. Copy of Master/PhD degree certificates
4. Contact information of at least two referees (no need for reference letter at this stage)

Please send your application documents electronically to PD Dr. Alban Ramette (alban.ramette@ifik.unibe.ch) with the reference "NGS research WMA". Only complete applications will be considered and reviewed on an on-going basis.

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Educational specialist with experience in AI, machine learning, big data in plant sciences (20%, Scientific Assistant)

 

The PSC is a successful center of excellence in plant sciences at the Universities of Zurich and Basel, as well as ETH Zurich. For 20 years, we have coordinated and developed high-quality teaching and mentoring in the university environment and designed research programs. We organize two PhD programs within the Life Science Zurich Graduate School.

Project background

The PhD program in Plant Sciences provides training in research technologies and transferable skills for about 150 PhD students, including digital skills especially in environmental monitoring, plant breeding etc.

The position is dedicated to expanding the PSC curricula in the area of digital skills in close cooperation with the PSC PhD program coordinator. Start is June 1, 2021. The position is limited to the end of 2022.

Job description

• Expanding the curriculum in the PhD Program in Plant Sciences: organising courses in digital skills, artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data in plant sciences together with internal and external lecturers.
• Organising of a summer school in the area.
• Linking to other educational programs in digital skills organized by University of Zurich and ETH Zurich.
• Fundraising for further educational activities within the PSC programs.

Your profile

• Current or previous research background in artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data preferably in plant sciences or related areas.
• Strong didactical skill set and experiences and motivation to do own lecturing work in the programme.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong networking skills.
• Recently finished PhD.

ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

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Interested?

We look forward to receiving your online application until 07.05.2021. Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Further information about the PSC can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Melanie Paschke, Tel +41 44 632 60 22 or email melanie.paschke@usys.ethz.ch (no applications).

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Scientific Programmer and Computer Lab Coordinator

 

The Parallel Computing Systems (PCS) group at the Informatics Institute (IvI) of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) is looking for Scientific Programmer and Computer Lab Coordinator. The PCS group performs research on the design, programming and run-time management of multi-core and multi-processor computer systems. The modeling, analysis and optimization of the extra-functional aspects of these systems, such as performance, power/energy consumption but also the degree of productivity to design and program these systems, play a pivotal role in our work.

What are you going to do?

You will be playing an important double role within the PCS group. For about half of your time, you will be acting as a scientific programmer, helping our researchers with developing their software. This will be done in the context of the NWO-funded DSE 2.0 project, which is a collaboration with Leiden University and ASML. The DSE 2.0 project aims at developing innovative modeling, simulation and optimization techniques and software tools to help designers of complex distributed computing infrastructures embedded in industrial Cyber-Physical Systems (like ASML’s lithography machines) in the design process of the next generation of their products.

For the other half of your time, you will be assisting our lecturers by coordinating the computer labs of their courses. This will be done in continuous consultation with the lecturers who are responsible for the theoretical and didactic implementation of a course. The focus will be on courses within the MSc Software Engineering program, but may also be extended to courses from the MSc Computer Science and BSc Informatica. Your duties in this context would be: developing, preparing and adapting course material for project and practical groups, coaching and instructing teachings assistants, supervision on project and practical groups, providing feedback on (weekly) assignments, etc.

What do we require?

• Master’s degree Computer Science (or a closely related discipline);
• proven software engineering and programming skills;
• good analytical, didactical and organisational skills;
• fluency in oral and written English;
• ability to work in an international (research) team.

Preferably you have some prior expertise in one or more of the following fields: computer systems architecture, modeling and simulation, performance analysis, and system optimization.

Our offer

We offer a temporary contract for 38 hours per week for the duration of 12 months, preferably starting as soon as possible. After positive evaluation, the contract will be extended with a period of three years. The job profile Education/Research Officer is applicable.

The salary, depending on relevant experience before the beginning of the employment contract, will be €2,656 to €4,012 (scale 8-9) gross per month, based on fulltime employement (38 hours a week). In addition there is a 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.

Are you curious about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits like our excellent opportunities for study and development? Take a look here.

Questions?

Do you have questions about this vacancy? Or do you want to know more about our organisation? Please contact:

• Prof. dr. Andy D. Pimentel
  T: +31 (0)20 525 7578
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About the Faculty of Science and the Informatics Institute

The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 7,000, as well as 1,600 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 mission of the Informatics Institute is to perform curiosity-driven and use-inspired fundamental research in Computer Science. The main research themes are Artificial Intelligence, Computational Science and Systems and Network Engineering. Our research involves complex information systems at large, with a focus on collaborative, data driven, computational and intelligent systems, all with a strong interactive component.

Job application

The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.

The Informatics Institute strives for a better gender balance in its staff. We therefore strongly encourage women to apply for this position.

Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 21 April 2021. You may apply online by using the link below.

Applications in .pdf should include:

• a motivation letter and CV;
• BSc/MSc diplomas with course/grade transcripts.

Please mention the months (not just years) in your CV when referring to your education and work experience.

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