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Universitair Docent (Lecturer/tenured Assistant Professor) in Experimental Methods for AI in Logic & Language, Amsterdam (The Netherlands), Deadline: 19 Dec 2021
Assistant Professor in Experimental Methods for AI in Logic and Language
Sluitingsdatum: 19 december 2021
https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/Assistant-Professor-in-Experimental-Methods-for-AI-in-Logic-and-Language/736130202/
Do you combine a knowledge of natural language semantics with that of
experimental methods and their statistical analysis? Are you an expert in the
use of causality and/or bias in Artificial Intelligence? Do you have a track
record of publishing in leading journals in Logic, Language and/or Artificial
Intelligence? Are you an inspiring teacher who is competent to teach a wide
variety of courses in the areas of logic and natural language analysis, as well
as Human(e) AI? Do you have an excellent command of both English and Dutch?
If so, we hope you will apply for our vacancy for an assistant professor in the
area of Logic and Language with a focus on experimental methods in Artificial
Intelligence. This position has a significant teaching component (research to
teaching ratio is 50:50).
What are you going to do?
(*) Develop and teach courses at Bachelor and Master levels on topics such as
Logic and Computation, Experimental Methods for AI Causality and Common Sense
Reasoning, and Human(e) AI.
(*) Contribute significantly to the creation and supervision of BSc and MSc
thesis projects on AI.
(*) Be active in research in the field of natural language analysis at the
ILLC, while also reaching out to the broader research community active in
language and cognition within the Faculty of Humanities.
(*) Contribute to the research on experimental methods in AI, focusing
especially on the semantics and pragmatics of natural language.
(*) (Help to) setup and carry out (online) experiments on these topics,
statistically analys the results, and provide cognitive models to explain them.
(*) Publish papers in international journals / conference venues in your
field, and to give contributed or invited talks at international venues.
(*) Contribute to research valorisation, as well as to outreach activities in
research and/or teaching.
What do we require of you?
(*) A PhD in a relevant field, e.g., in probabilistic modelling, experimental
semantics, Logic, AI.
(*) Competence to teach a wide variety of courses in the areas of logic,
natural language processing and Human(e) AI.
(*) Experience with the (co-)supervision of BSc, MSc and/or PhD students.
(*) Excellent research skills, evidenced by a track record of publications in
renowned international journals or conference venues in any of the
above-mentioned fields, and contributed and/or invited talks at international
conferences / workshops.
(*) Experience with research using (online) experiments including the
statistical analysis of the data.
(*) Research experience on bias and/or the use of causal models in Artificial
Intelligence such that you can contribute to our 'Language Technology for
People' program.
(*) The Dutch Basic Teaching Qualification (UTQ/BKO) or willingness to acquire
this within the first two years.
(*) Excellent oral and written communication skills.
(*) The ability to teach courses and engage in an academic setting in both
Dutch and English (both orally and in writing).
Candidates who are willing and able to contribute to knowledge valorisation, to
outreach activities, and to contribute to multidisciplinary cooperation are
preferred.
Our offer.
A temporary contract for 38 hours a week, starting on 1 March 2022 or before,
for the duration of 24 months with the possibility of a permanent contract, if
the performance is positively assessed. Your salary, depending on your relevant
experience on commencement of the employment contract, ranges between ?3.807 to
?5.211 gross per month on the basis of a full working week of 38 hours. This
sum does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8.3% year-end allowance.
The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU) is applicable.
About us.
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is the largest university in the Netherlands,
with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with
39,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are all
committed to a culture of inquiring minds. The Institute for Logic, Language
and Computation (ILLC) is an ambitious research instituted, focused on the
interdisciplinary study of information. It is home to researchers with many
different backgrounds, including computer science, logic, linguistics,
musicology, philosophy and mathematics. In the area of Artificial Intelligence,
we have research groups focusing on Natural Language processing, Multi-agent
systems, Digital Humanities, Cognitive Modelling, Philosophy of AI, and
Computational Logic. ILLC is a founding partner in UvA's Artificial
Intelligence BSc and MSc programmes and the Master of Logic, and the institute
is part of both the Faculty of Science (FNWI) and the Faculty of Humanities
(FGw). Want to know more about our organisation? Read more about working at the
University of Amsterdam.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact (during office
hours):
Professor Sonja Smets
T. (0)20 5256508
Job application.
Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving
your application by 19 December 2021. You can apply online by using the link
below. The first round of application interviews will take place in January
2022.
The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize 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.
No agencies please
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