Postdoctoral researcher: Artificial Intelligence for the labour market (26989)

9 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Ghent University

Research Field

Computer science » Other
Economics » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

14 Mar 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

   →  Apply before 14/03/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
   →  Faculty of Engineering and Architecture  
   →  Department: EA06 - Elektronica en Informatiesystemen
   →  Occupancy rate: 100%
   →  Number of positions: 1    
   →  Type of employment: Contract of unlimited duration with clause 
   →  Term of assignment: 3 years 
   →  Wage scale:  PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree) 
   →  Required diploma: PhD 

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

 

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS

 

• At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research.
• You conduct research in the Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA) research group under the supervision of prof. Tijl De Bie on the use of AI methods for job market analysis, prediction, and policy.
• A particular focus of your work is on “The activation of inactive people: studying thresholds and breakthroughs using AI techniques”, a senior research project funded by the Flemish Research Foundation (FWO). This project studies the barriers that prevent the employment of inactive persons, i.e. those who are neither working nor looking for work, by combining the research tradition from labour economics on barriers on the employee and employer side and the research tradition from data science on matching both sides through artificial intelligence.
• You mentor Master and PhD students in the AIDA research group on related research topics.
• You publish your research in international workshops, conferences, and journals.
• You help with the organization of workshops, lecture series, and dissemination of your research to the broader public.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

 

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate in computer science, machine learning, or related fields (obtained max. 6 years ago. This term of 6 years is determined by the date written on the above-mentioned required diploma).
• You have extensive experience with AI applications in the job market and public employment services.
• You enjoy and have experience with multidisciplinary research, in particular in relation to social science and economics.
• You have a proven academic track record with publications in prestigious machine learning conferences and journals.
• You have experience in mentoring and educating students.
• You are proficient in writing and speaking in English (C1 level).

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

 

• We offer you a contract of indefinite duration with a maximum term of 3 years.
• Your contract will start on 1/05/2024 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1. Click here for more information about our salary scales .
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 35 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits (in Dutch).

INTERESTED?

 

Apply online through the e-recruitment systembefore the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.

 

Your application must include the following documents:

 

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• In the field “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results, …

 

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

 

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

 

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Tijl De Bie ([email protected] , +32(0)9/331 49 13). Important: do NOT send your application by email but apply online.

 

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read our FAQ or contact helpdesk ([email protected] - tel. 09/264 98 98).

Requirements

Research Field

Computer science

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Ghent University

Country

Belgium

City

Ghent

Postal Code

9000

Street

Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/ghent-university/2024/postdoctoral-researcher-…

Contact

City

Ghent

Website

http://www.ugent.be/en

Postal Code

9000

STATUS: EXPIRED