Assistant or Associate Professor in Artificial Intelligence for (Geo) Spatial Data Science and...

The chair group of geo- (spatial) information science, in collaboration with Wageningen Data Competence Center (WDCC ), invites applications from talented and enthusiastic scientists and educators for the position of Assistant (UD) or Associate Professor (UHD) in Artificial Intelligence (AI). As part of a rapidly growing team, the candidate is expected to develop innovative scientific research and education at the interface of AI, spatial sciences, and eXtended realities.

Our group's vision is to develop a strong combination of expertise in artificial intelligence and geo or spatial information science including advanced visualization (XR) to develop new research pathways addressing challenges and opportunities from both domains. This position is intended to further extend the expertise in artificial intelligence in the group. Candidates are expected to connect their expertise in AI to geo or spatial information science (including XR).

The focus of this position will be on researching opportunities and potentials in addressing grand AI research challenges (for more details see the Artificial Intelligence Research Agenda for the Netherlands ) and their interface with spatial information science, eXtended realities, and associated disciplines, research and education.

The candidate's expertise and vision will be in line with the thematic domains of the GRS group: from immersive technologies (see also WANDER initiative ), simulations, serious games, smart environments, smart cities, urban computing, spatial-temporal modeling, spatial cognition, human spatial behavior, and digital humanities to agriculture, nature conservation, and land use characterization. Contributions to our existing teaching portfolio, including deep learning and machine learning courses, are expected.

We are looking for a highly motivated Artificial Intelligence researcher with a track record in artificial intelligence and spatialdata science. The selected candidate will be involved in the submission of proposals to the AINed Fellowship Grant programme . It provides the opportunity to receive funding for 3 Ph.D. plus 2 internally funded Ph.D. positions directly connected to this position.

Tenure Track is a career path for inspirational scientists who pursue excelling in education and research. We seek to attract scientific talent and stimulate and support their development.