Lecturer Applied Artificial Intelligence

We are an open knowledge institute where professionals at every stage of their development cross the boundaries of their fields to collaborate in the transfer, development and application of high-quality, practical knowledge.
For our challenging education and research environment within the Technology cluster, we are looking for a lecturer-researcher with experience and affinity within the context of Applied AI, in the field of computer science. We are looking for someone who, with a passion for craftsmanship, educates young professionals in an open, entrepreneurial and inspiring way so they will make a difference in our region, and who is also enthusiastic about doing applied research.
You will be initiating the development and implementation of (English-taught) bachelor education in the field of Applied AI and Data Science as well as teaching, supervising and coaching students. Besides that you will also be conducting research within the Research Centre for Data Intelligence and develop tests and review methodologies. Thus, ensuring knowledge circulation

You have a PhD or master's degree in AI, applied mathematics, data science, or computer science. Additionally, you also have at least two years of experience in applied AI and a strong affinity for education and teaching. While teaching experience is a plus, professional English language skills at level C1 and Dutch language skills at level NT2 are essential.
You should possess demonstrable knowledge and experience in machine learning, search and reasoning techniques, applied mathematics/statistics, data science, data analytics, algorithms, and software engineering. Expertise in algorithms and programming is a must. Additionally, the ability to translate and convert this knowledge into practical AI solutions is important.
Experience with practice- and design-oriented research is highly valued, along with excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams. We are looking for someone who thinks outside the box, has an open working attitude, and can inspire colleagues to solve problems in an analytical, creative, and innovative way.
Depending on your background and experience, you may also coordinate parts of teaching and research and prepare grant applications for new research opportunities. Above all, we seek a team player who can thrive in multidisciplinary collaborations.

ADSAI is a new academy within the Science and Technology domain. You will collaborate with your colleagues, including lecturers, researchers, support staff, and management, in order to contribute to education in a professional and friendly environment. Together we work hard to inspire young talents and professionals from around the world to be interested in AI and to live and work in Limburg. Furthermore, we show an interest in each other and in you as an individual. There is a reason why one of the pillars of our strategy is called: People first.

At Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, we build future-oriented and sustainable education, innovation and the development of the Meuse-Rhine Euroregion together.
Come work at a university of applied sciences where you yourself get the attention and guidance you deserve.
For this position, we would like to start with a one-year contract, with a size of 1.0 FTE. If it suits both sides well, we are happy to explore the possibility of extension.
The salary is a maximum of scale 11, cao-hbo. That means a minimum of € 4.173,75 and a maximum of €6.359,47 gross per month based on full-time employment. On top of this comes a holiday allowance of 8%, a year-end bonus of 8.3%, plenty of holidays, professionalisation and employability hours and a complete vitality offer. The grading is based on education and work experience.
In case of internal candidates, current employment will be respected.

Things you would like to discuss before you apply? No problem. Feel free to contact our head of programme: Fouad de Vries, telephone number: +316-30904183; e-mail address: fouad.devries@zuyd.nl.

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Don’t wait too long!
We close this vacancy on the 15th of April 2025, so we look forward to receiving your application before that date.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.