Hi all,
My department (Department of Advanced Computing
Sciences<https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/research/department-advanced-computing-sciences>)
has a vacancy for an assistant professor in NLP. Focus can vary: machine
translation, question answering, information retrieval, NLP applications, etc.
The text follows. Apply
here<https://www.academictransfer.com/en/316633/assistant-professor-in-computer-science-with-a-focus-on-natural-language-processing/>
by October 2nd.
Please share the position in your network. If you have any questions about the
position or the city, feel free to contact me!
Best,
Gerasimos (Jerry) Spanakis, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Advanced Computing Sciences | Maastricht Law+Tech Lab
Faculty of Science and Engineering
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
https://dke.maastrichtuniversity.nl/jerry.spanakis/
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Paul-Henri Spaaklaan 1, 6229EN, Maastricht, The Netherlands, Room C4.029A
Postbus 616, 6200 MD Maastricht
T 0031(0)4338-83916
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JOB DESCRIPTION
We invite applications for an assistant professor position in computer science,
focused on natural language processing (NLP). The position is open to all areas
of NLP. We are particularly interested in candidates who have expertise in
applying NLP in areas such as human-machine interaction, cognitive and social
robotics, decision making, text mining, dialogue and communicative systems,
automated argumentation, question answering, machine translation, information
extraction, and NLP for social goods.
As an assistant professor, you will undertake cutting-edge research in an
academic environment that is intellectually stimulating, welcoming, and
collaborative. You will also contribute to our top-rated education, which is
integrated with ongoing research in the department.
Responsibilities | More specifically, you will:
* Conduct leading research in your field of expertise;
* Teach courses at the bachelor and master level (in English);
* Supervise students at all levels (BSc, MSc, PhD);
* Network and collaborate with internal and external research partners;
* Apply for research funding on a national and European level.
REQUIREMENTS
Profile | Our ideal candidate has:
* A PhD degree in computer science, computational linguistics, machine
learning, applied mathematics, engineering, or a strongly related field;
* At least 1 year working experience in an academic environment post-PhD;
* A track record in research and teaching
* Experience with applying for research funding;
* Experience with guiding Bachelor/Master/PhD students;
* Fluent mastery of the English language;
* A personality characterized by team spirit, ambition, and vision;
* A keenness to build bridges between disciplines and to work in an
interdisciplinary environment.
We will help you develop yourself as a teacher and obtain a University Teaching
Qualification (BKO, for basiskwalificatie onderwijs: an official certification
for teaching at Dutch universities) through a training programme, in case you
are not yet certified.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
We offer a position (1.0 FTE) as Assistant Professor (universitair docent),
starting as soon as possible. Upon satisfactory performance in the one and a
half year probationary period, this initially 18 months position will become
permanent.
We offer a salary as stipulated in the Collective Labour Agreement of the Dutch
Universities. Within this framework, we offer a competitive salary with a
minimum of
€ 3,974 and a maximum of € 6,181 per month (depending on your experience) for a
full-time position of 38 hours/week. On top of this, there is an annual holiday
allowance (8% of annual income) and an annual end-of-year bonus (8.3% of annual
income).
Applicants from outside The Netherlands may be eligible for the so-called 30%
ruling, a tax cut for highly skilled migrants that applies for a maximum of
five years. If you are moving to Maastricht from more than 40 kilometers away,
you may qualify for a one-time reimbursement of your relocation costs
The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the Collective
Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). Furthermore, local UM provisions
also apply. Notable terms include a pension scheme, an optional collective
healthcare plan and partially paid parental leave. Furthermore, UM makes use of
a selection model, which allows you to exchange employment conditions to adapt
them to your preferences and circumstances.
For more information look at the website
www.maastrichtuniversity.nl<http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/> > About UM >
Working at UM.
EMPLOYER
Maastricht University
Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based
learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented
approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic
approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht
University has around 22,000 students and 5,000 employees. Reflecting the
university's strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and
staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health,
Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics,
Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences,
Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.
For more information, visit
www.maastrichtuniversity.nl<http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/>.
Living and working in Maastricht | DACS is housed in the historical city center
of Maastricht, The Netherlands. Situated in the heart of Europe and within 30
kilometers from the German and Belgian borders, Maastricht and its 120,000
inhabitants have a strong international character. It is a safe and
family-friendly city with a history spanning more than 2,000 years. The city’s
rich past is reflected everywhere in the streets: the ratio of
monuments-to-inhabitants is roughly 1:73. If you are unfamiliar with The
Netherlands, UM’s Knowledge Centre for International Staff will gladly assist
you with practical matters such as housing.
DEPARTMENT
Department of Advanced Computing Sciences | The Department of Advanced
Computing Sciences is Maastricht University’s largest and oldest department
broadly covering the fields of artificial intelligence, data science, computer
science, mathematics and robotics.
Over 100 researchers work and study in the Department of Advanced Computing
Sciences, whose roots trace back to 1987. The department’s staff teaches
approximately 800 bachelor’s and master’s students in 3 specialized study
programmes in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/dacs
Faculty of Science and Engineering | Maastricht University heavily invests in
the growth of its STEM research and education. The Faculty of Science and
Engineering is one of the focal points of these developments. Within the
Faculty of Science and Engineering, over 260 researchers and more than 2,700
students work on themes such as data science and artificial intelligence,
circularity and sustainability, and fundamental physics.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
More information
If you have questions about this position, you can refer to:
Prof. Mark Winands, Professor in Machine Reasoning, Chair of DACS
E-mail:
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
If you are interested in the position of Assistant Professor in Computer
Science / NLP at DACS, we welcome you to apply via Academic Transfer (link).
We strongly believe in diversity (including but not limited to nationality, age
and gender) and encourage you to apply if you are qualified for this position.
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