We are looking for a creative and responsible candidate who is highly motivated to develop into an independent researcher. You bring the skills and critical mindset needed to make a valuable contribution to education and research in computer science and hybrid intelligence. More specifically, you fit to this role if you:

• have an MSc degree in Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence with a strong mathematical background, or an MSc degree in (Applied) Mathematics or Statistics, or an MSc degree in a related field with a comparable background;
• are a skilled programmer (Python and/or C++), demonstrated via relevant courses or projects;
• have at least basic knowledge and understanding of probabilistic graphical models and/or causal inference;
• are proficient in English (spoken and written);
• have demonstrable skills in planning your work effectively, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.

We especially encourage you to apply if you:

• can demonstrate an interest in human-centred AI, human-centred design, or related subjects, e.g. via relevant courses or projects;
• are interested in combining applied and theoretical research in an interdisciplinary context, with societal impact;
• are willing to actively collaborate within and contribute to the Hybrid Intelligence (HI) consortium, its challenges and specifically the Diabetes use case;

We aim to create hybrid intelligence for everyone, see also our Diversity Statement. To do this, we need an inclusive and diverse team of researchers. We especially encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply for this job.

• a position for 18 months, with an extension to a total of four years upon successful assessment in the first 18 months;
• a gross monthly salary between €2,901 and €3,707 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale P under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating professional development, leave schemes and schemes for sports and cultural activities, as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.

As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.

If you are enthusiastic about this position, just apply via the 'apply now' button. Please enclose:

• your motivation letter, in which you address (1) your personal motivation for pursuing a PhD in general, (2) your motivation for this project, more specifically, (3) the skills and knowledge you have gained during your Master's studies that will contribute to your success in this PhD programme;
• your curriculum vitae, including a link to your public code repository (if any);
• the names, affiliations, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least two referees who have agreed to be contacted;
• a copy of your Master’s diploma and grade list (if you haven’t graduated yet: include a list of grades obtained until now, a copy of your Bachelor’s diploma, and indicate the expected date of graduation);
• a copy of your Master’s thesis (or a draft version if not yet completed).

The position is available immediately, with the latest possible start date in 2025.

Note that this position is one of several job openings within the Hybrid Intelligence Centre (see the HI page with job openings). You can apply to more than just this one. If you do so, please inform the Hybrid Intelligence Centre’s Project Manager via email at projectmanager.at.HI@gmail.com of the projects you are applying to.

Please do not apply if you already have a PhD degree.

If this specific opportunity isn’t for you, but you know someone else who may be interested, please forward this vacancy to them.

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For more information, please contact Silja Renooij at s.renooij@uu.nl.

Do you have a question about the application procedure? Please send an email to science.recruitment@uu.nl.