Do you want to contribute to the next generation of healthcare fueled by Artificial Intelligence? Do you want to act as a bridge between AI and health care? We then invite you to apply for the position of Assistant/Associate professor for AI and Health, a joint position of the Computer Science Department of the VU and the Cancer Center Amsterdam of the Amsterdam UMC. FTE: 0.8 - 1 Job descriptionThe potential of techniques from Artificial Intelligence for improved patient care is widely recognized. However, the number of applications that make it to the patient or clinician remains low. One of the causes of this gap is that clinicians and AI experts often speak a different language. To try and bridge the gap between the two disciplines the Amsterdam UMC (AUMC) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) are joining forces and are creating a joint position between the Cancer Center Amsterdam of the Amsterdam UMC and the Department of Computer Science at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. The tenure track position starts at the level of assistant professor or associate professor depending on the experience of the candidate. It involves the areas of research, education and management and contains the following duties:
We especially encourage women applicants. In the case of equal suitability of candidates, preference will be given to a female candidate.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: We only have one vacant position so we can only hire one candidate. We encourage both candidates with an experience level matching the level of assistant professor and associate professor to apply. We will rank candidates by taking into account their years of experience and built up CV. The selected candidate will be offered the position that matches the level of experience. Requirements
What are we offering?A challenging position in two socially involved organizations.
About Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamThe ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. We strive to be a university where personal development and commitment to society play a leading role. A university where people from different disciplines and backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Our teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavour – from the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences. We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most important values. We believe that engaging in international activities and welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds enhances the quality of our education and research. We are always looking for people who can enrich our world with their own unique perspectives and experiences. The Faculty of Science The Faculty of Science inspires researchers and students to find sustainable solutions for complex societal issues. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to medicines and from molecules to the moon: our teaching and research programmes cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. We share knowledge and experience with leading research institutes and industries, both here in the Netherlands and abroad. About the Department of Computer Science The Department of Computer Science has approximately 200 members, including 35 tenured staff members and 50-60 PhD students. The tenured staff members form the essential basis for the functioning of the department. A tenured staff member is required to make significant contributions to the research and education programs, and to spend effort on administrative tasks at the department level. The Department includes four AI research groups. The position will be embedded in the Quantitative Data Analytics group. About Cancer Center Amsterdam and Amsterdam UMC Amsterdam UMC is the largest academic medical center in The Netherlands that originated from a merger from two University Medical Centers in Amsterdam in 2018. It provides academic care and training, distinctive scientific research and a competence-based education program for MD’s. Scientific research is multidisciplinary and organized in 8 research institutes. Within Amsterdam UMC, Cancer Center Amsterdam connects science and care for cancer: We deliver unique care on a daily basis, and every healthcare professional, every researcher and every patient contributes to the cancer care of tomorrow by connecting research and care. Optimization of (big) data extraction and analysis is one of our goals, a goal that we believe we can only achieve by cooperation with others. ApplicationAre you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button and upload your curriculum vitae and cover letter until 30 April 2021.
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