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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Utrecht University</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Faculty of Science</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Department of Information and Computing Sciences</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Hours per week: 30-40</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Deadline: 31 August 2021</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Website:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><a href="https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/assistant-or-associate-professors-in-information-and-computing-sciences-tenure-track-08-10-fte" title="https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/assistant-or-associate-professors-in-information-and-computing-sciences-tenure-track-08-10-fte"><span lang="NL">https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/assistant-or-associate-professors-in-information-and-computing-sciences-tenure-track-08-10-fte</span></a></span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Job description</span></b><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Due to our successful educational programmes and our ambitions in research, the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/department-of-information-and-computing-sciences" title="https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/department-of-information-and-computing-sciences">Department
of Information and Computing Sciences</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>is expanding. We are therefore actively searching for 10 or more motivated and committed Assistant or Associate Professors in Information and Computing Sciences. Please note
that the levels of the positions offered will vary, depending on experience and expertise.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">You have a background in Computing and Information Sciences, preferably in the areas of Machine Learning (Reinforcement Learning, large scale Deep Learning, etc.), Computer Vision, Computer
Graphics, Interaction Technology, Human Computer Interaction, Technologies for Software Production (e.g. Cloud Computing and Architecture), Data Science, AI & Law, Computer Science Education, and Security or Web Semantics and Technology.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">You possess a proven commitment and talent for research. As teaching is also an essential part of the work, we are searching for people with a demonstrable motivation to teach, and who have
a flexible attitude. The Department provides a dynamic work environment. Our approach is characterized by a connected, open, and can-do spirit that stimulates personal initiative and curiosity. You are a team player who is encouraged to take ownership and
create value while sharing your knowledge both internally and across the wider (global) community. Every day we aim to live up to this mission because we believe it is the only way to make the breakthroughs that will help solve the challenges facing the world.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">If you are excited to actively participate and collaborate in shaping the department, we invite you to apply.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Qualifications</span></b><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">We are looking for new colleagues to complement our team at an academic as well as a personal level, and who fit well with the following qualifications:</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span dir="LTR"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">a PhD in Computer Science, Information Science or another relevant discipline;</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span dir="LTR"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">publications with impact, in international conferences and journals;</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span dir="LTR"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">experience with, or good prospects for acquiring external research funds;</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span dir="LTR"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">a vision on future research directions in your own area of expertise;</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span dir="LTR"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">experience with and enthusiasm for teaching and student supervision;</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span dir="LTR"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">the ability to teach in departmental Bachelor's and Master's programmes;</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span dir="LTR"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">experience with or willingness to use innovative teaching methods, and (e-learning) technologies;</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span dir="LTR"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">has a vision on teaching and your own contribution to teaching;</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span dir="LTR"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">an appointment at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor, initially for a period of 5 years. The position will be subject to a mid-term
evaluation after approximately 2.5 years and an end-term evaluation. Following a positive evaluation the position will become permanent after 5 years;</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span dir="LTR"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">a gross salary – depending on previous qualifications and experience - ranges between €3,353 and €6,940 (scale 10-14 according to the Collective
Labour Agreement Dutch Universities (cao)) per month for full-time employment;</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span dir="LTR"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3% per year;</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Labour Agreement Dutch Universities</a>;</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span dir="LTR"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">special perks include the assistance of a new PhD candidate funded by the Department in order to start up your research, the possibility
to develop towards acquiring a Basic Teaching Qualification, supported with educational development programmes offered by the University, and the possibility to travel to conferences.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">In addition to the employment conditions laid down in the CAO for Dutch Universities, Utrecht University has a number of its own arrangements. For example, there are agreements on professional
development, leave arrangements and sports. We also give you the opportunity to expand your terms of employment via the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/terms-of-employment">Employment
Conditions Selection Model</a>. This is how we like to encourage you to continue to grow.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">For international employees, the University offers help with finding housing, child care and schools, as well as a partner programme and a Dutch language course.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">More information about working at the Faculty of Science can be found<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/terms-of-employment">here</a>.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Utrecht is an attractive city located in the Netherlands, one of the world’s most open and connected countries. Utrecht University reflects this philosophy by offering a flexible work/life
balance that prioritizes your well-being within an understanding and supportive, family-friendly environment.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">About the organisation</span></b><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">The<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/department-of-information-and-computing-sciences">Department of Information and Computing Sciences</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>is
nationally and internationally renowned for its fundamental and applied research in computer science and information science. In our constantly changing (digital) society, we are constantly looking for new, realistic ways to push the boundaries of both science
and social application. We contribute to innovative information technologies through the development and application of new concepts, theories, algorithms, and software methods. Relevant areas of interdisciplinary research include Game Research, Foundations
of Complex Systems, Applied Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">The department has, among others, close collaborations with the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.uu.nl/en/research/utrecht-molecular-immunology-hub/expertise/university-medical-centre-utrecht">University
Medical Center</a>, the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/department-of-physics">Departments of Physics</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/department-of-mathematics">Mathematics</a>,
and the Faculties of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/faculty-of-humanities">Humanities</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/faculty-of-geosciences">Geosciences</a>.
The department offers Bachelor's programmes in Computer Science and Information Science, and six English language research Master's programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Business Informatics, Computing Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Game and Media Technology,
and Applied Data Science. High enrolment figures and good student ratings make the education very successful. The Department currently comprises 16 Chairs and 146 other scientific staff, including Postdocs and PhD candidates.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">At the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/faculty-of-science">Faculty of Science</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>there are
6 departments to make a fundamental connection with: Biology, Chemistry, Information and Computing Sciences, Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Physics. Each of these is made up of distinct institutes that work together to focus on answering some of
humanity’s most pressing problems. More fundamental still are the individual research groups – the building blocks of our ambitious scientific projects.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><a href="https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/faculty-of-science">Utrecht University</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>is a friendly and ambitious university at the heart of an ancient
city. We love to welcome new scientists to our city – a thriving cultural hub that is consistently rated as one of the world’s happiest cities. We are renowned for our innovative interdisciplinary research, and our emphasis on inspirational research and excellent
education. We are equally well-known for our informal atmosphere and the can-do mentality of our people. This lively and inspiring academic environment attracts professors, researchers, and PhD candidates from all over the globe, making both the University
and the Faculty of Science a vibrant international and wonderfully diverse community.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Additional information</span></b><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Do you have any questions that you would like an answer to first? No problem. Please contact Professor<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.uu.nl/staff/MJvanKreveld">Marc
van Kreveld</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>(Research Director) via<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:M.J.vanKreveld@uu.nl">mailto:M.J.vanKreveld@uu.nl</a>.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Do you have a question about the application procedure? Then please send an email to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:science.recruitment@uu.nl">science.recruitment@uu.nl</a> <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Apply</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Everyone deserves to feel at home at our university. We welcome employees with a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives and we attach great importance to diversity and gender balance.
Applicants are encouraged to mention any personal circumstances that need to be taken into account, for example, parental leave or military service. If you prefer a part-time appointment, you are also invited to apply, stating the desired part-time ratio.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">If you have the expertise and the experience to excel in this role, then simply respond via the “Apply now” button! Please enclose the following documents in English:</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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etc.), Computer Vision, Computer graphics, Interaction Technology, Human Computer Interaction, Technologies for Software Production (e.g. Cloud computing and architecture), Data Science, AI & Law, Computer Science Education, Security or Web Semantics and Technology.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">If this specific opportunity is not for you, but you know someone else who may be interested, please forward this vacancy to them.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Intelligent Systems<br>
Utrecht University<br>
Princetonplein 5<br>
3584 CC Utrecht<br>
The Netherlands<br>
Tel: +31 - 30 - 253 3599<br>
URL: <a href="https://www.uu.nl/medewerkers/MMDastani"><span style="color:purple">https://www.uu.nl/medewerkers/MMDastani</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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