Project Manager Artificial Intelligence (ICAI) Labs

Are you a communicative professional, capable of managing various projects with multiple stakeholders, contributing to a world class scientific position of the University of Amsterdam in the field of Artificial Intelligence?

The Faculty of Science is looking for a project manager that will support the management of all the Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence (ICAI) Labs. Labs are collaborations between the University of Amsterdam and public and private partners. As the ways of working may vary between labs, partners and contracts you need to manage each of the partnerships with their specific agreements. You are also the first point of contact towards RVO, that provides additional subsidies to many of these projects.

What are you going to do

You:

• are the first point of contact for all non-scientific matters in the ICAI Lab projects;
• keep an overview of the milestones and deliverables of the labs, support in setting up and delivering reports, and actively follow up on them;
• support, maintain and formalise the different IP and other arrangements e.g. NDA's;
• follow-up the arrangements with other institutes in the labs;
• are the contactpoint regarding budget or project changes and annual reports with RVO;
• check with the project control department and the Institute of Informatics on the status of the budget and expenses;
• organize and facilitate Governing Board meetings;
• keep an overview of submitted Patent files for the labs;
• will initiate processes to streamline the project management of the ICAI portfolio.

What do we require of you

Higher professional education or academic background, preferably in informatics. Experience with scientific research is an advantage.

Experience in project management and in writing project proposals and understanding subsidy schemes and understanding of project administrative issues, finances, procedures, legal issues, and organization. Knowledge of Intellectual Property issues related to Informatics research.

Furthermore you:

• are capable of operating both independently with own authority, based on knowledge, expertise and experience, as within a team where you are willing to handle each other’s work where necessary;
• are capable of working independently with multiple stakeholders, both inside and outside the university;
• are willing to work with flexible work hours and where necessary on irregular hours;
• have a creative mind in setting up new projects and converting ideas into practice;
• demonstrate a service-oriented attitude towards the goal of the labs and projects. You are willing to perform both high- and low-level tasks in relevant projects;
• have good communicative skills, both in Dutch and English, and are capable of maintaining a high level, sometimes intercultural network. You can be persistent if needed.

Our offer

We offer a temporary contract for 32 to 38 hours per week, for the duration of 12 months. Upon a positive evaluation you will be offered a permanent position.

The salary, depending on relevant experience before the beginning of the employment contract, will be €3,746 to €5,127 (scale 11) gross per month, based on a fulltime contract (38 hours a week). This is exclusive 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.

Are you curious about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits like our excellent opportunities for study and development? Take a look here .

Questions

Do you have questions about this vacancy? Or do you want to know more about our organisation? Please contact:

• Jacco Konijn , Head of Project Management
• T: + 31 (0)6-13 538 282

About us

The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 7,000, as well as 1,600 members of staff working in education, research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works, be it elementary particles, the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain.

As the department of project management we are responsible for the day to day management of all externally funded research projects which are coordinated by the Faculty of Science. Our department continuously runs several projects at the same time and assists project leaders in acquiring new projects under their lead.

We are highly flexible in operating in both current running projects and in the constant acquisition rounds of proposals with external funders, mainly the European Commission, but also Dutch national funding agencies like NWO and RVO/ministries. We are highly service oriented towards the scientific staff, willing to work under pressure and always working towards solutions.

The ICAI has the mission to keep the Netherlands at the forefront of knowledge and talent development in AI. We want to achieve this, by working together as knowledge institutions with companies, governments and non-profit, and using our strengths. There are several regions, all with very strong aspects, that we can fully focus on with AI. Amsterdam is one of the regions were researchers work together with partners in an ICAI Lab.

Job Application

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.

Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 17 September. You can apply online by using the link below. 

Applications in .pdf should include a motivation letter and CV.

No agencies please

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