PhD in Robust and Ethical AI on social network analysis in Defense and Security

5 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Tilburg University

Research Field

Language sciences
Cultural studies

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

31 Jul 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

40.0

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

The Faculteit Militaire Wetenschappen (FMW) of the Netherlands Defence Academy (NLDA) in collaboration with Tilburg University (TiU) seeks to appoint a PhD candidate for the Data Science Center of Excellence, funded by a PhD research grant of the Chief Information Office (CIO-office) of the Department of Defense for the project ‘Robust and Ethical AI on social network analysis in Defense and Security’. The candidate will be appointed as a PhD student at Tilburg University and will work within the Data Science Center of Excellence (DS CoE) with  researchers of the FMW supervisory staff and other researchers at Tilburg University.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

A successful Ph.D. candidate should preferably have: 

• A master’s degree in mathematics, computer science or related fields. 
• A demonstrable affinity with the subject matter of the project. 
• Demonstrated programming skills with open toolboxes.
• An outstanding record of undergraduate and master’s degree work. 
• Excellent command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written. 
• Strong writing and analytical skills. 
• Excellent communication skills.
• An ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment.

Candidates must pass the security screening that is required for working with the Ministry of Defense. 

Additional Information
Benefits

• A full-time position at the department of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence, of the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences, Tilburg University.
• The selected candidate will start with a contract for one year. Upon a positive outcome of the first-year evalu-ation, the candidate will be offered an employment contract for the remaining three years.
• A minimum gross salary of € 2.770,- per month up to a maximum of € 3.539,- in the fourth year.
• A holiday allowance of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% (annually).
• Researchers from outside the Netherlands may qualify for a tax-free allowance equal to 30% of their taxable salary (the 30% tax regulation). The University will apply for such an allowance on their behalf.
• Assistance in finding accommodation (for foreign employees).
• Benefits include an options model for terms and conditions of employment and reimbursement of moving ex-penses, including excellent technical infrastructure, savings schemes and excellent sport facilities. 
• The collective labor agreement of the Dutch Universities  applies. 
• At least 75% of task assignments will be available for this research. The PhD student can be taking part in up to a maximum of 0.2fte in education. 
• Tilburg University offers excellent employment conditions. We think flexibility, professional and personal de-velopment, and good employee benefits are important. We make clear agreements about career paths and offer all kinds of facilities and schemes to maintain an optimal balance between work and private life. You can also follow numerous training courses, for example, in the areas of leadership skills, personal effectiveness, and career development.  
• Tilburg University values an open and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity and encourage the mutual inte-gration of groups of employees and students. We focus on creating equal opportunities for all our employees and students, so that everyone feels at home in our university community.
• Tilburg University has a lively campus in beautiful green surroundings that is easily accessible by public transport. We are committed to a sustainable society and challenge you to make an active contribution.

Please visit working at Tilburg University  for more information on our terms of employment. 

The offer includes support facilities such as workplace facilities, travelling and courses i.a.w. NLDA/FMW-policy. More information about FMW can be found at: https://faculteitmilitairewetenschappen.nl/ .

Selection process

Written applications should address each of the criteria mentioned under qualifications, and include the following documents: 

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Copy of relevant diplomas and grades.
• Copy or link to a recent academic publication or a recent paper or thesis.
• Names and contact details of two referees.

The only way to apply is online. Note that incomplete applications cannot be included in the subsequent selection pro-cedure. Candidates who make the shortlist will be invited for an interview. The publication is open until filled. Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis.

Additional comments

Enquiries can be made to Roy Lindelauf ([email protected] , [email protected] ) 

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/338530/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

The School and the department

Country

Netherlands

City

Tilburg

Postal Code

5037 AB

Street

Warandelaan 2

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/338530/phd-in-robust-and-ethical-ai-on-soci…

Contact

City

Tilburg

Website

http://www.uvt.nl/

Street

Warandelaan 2

Postal Code

5037 AB

STATUS: EXPIRED