Data Scientist AI

Soft skills

• You are able to analyse and interpret complex datasets
• You have an innovative mindset and are able to define, run and analyse experiments and simulations
• You are able to communicate complex projects, models and results to a diverse public of experts and novices
• You can participate in diverse, cross-functional teams in a dynamic business environment
• You are inquisitive and eager to learn, have a desire to trial and implement new technologies, and can find new and creative solutions

Technical skills

• You have knowledge of AI-related libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch and scikit-learn and are able to work with large datasets and related technologies such as Hadoop & Spark
• You can demonstrate experience with various statistical and data mining techniques, such as GLM/regression, random forest, boosting, trees, text mining, hierarchical clustering, deep learning, CNNs and RNNs
• You can efficiently and effectively apply AI techniques such as machine learning, deep learning and neural networks in the development, training, evaluation and tuning of models
• You are familiar with the ethics and societal impact of AI, including detection of bias
• You are able to use cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure and Google Cloud and their AI services

As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.

We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.

A challenging position in a socially engaged organisation. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. And that is valuable. So in return for your efforts, we offer you:

• a salary of minimum € 3.378,00 (Scale 10) and maximum € 5.331,00 (Scale 10) gross per month, on a full-time basis. This is based on UFO profile Engineering and Application Manager 3. The exact salary depends on your education and experience.
• a position for at least 0.8 FTE. Your employment contract will initially last 1 year. Afterwards, there is a prospect of a permanent contract.

We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:

• A full-time 38-hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis. For part-timers, this is calculated pro rata.
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• space for personal development
• hybrid working enables a good work-life balance
• a wide range of sports facilities which staff may use at a modest charge

About the team

The VU has established the AI Competence Network (AICN) to stimulate and facilitate active, cross-domain, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The primary goal is to jointly develop and apply responsible AI solutions that add concrete value and create a positive impact in education, research, and operations. From the new data, AI, and innovation team, you will contribute to this on behalf of IT.

Information Technology
We at Information Technology (IT) have the responsibility of ensuring a worry-free digital environment for researchers, students and staff. We facilitate teaching and research with IT resources, advise on IT products and services, and keep the application landscape for work and study up-to-date. We ensure that the university’s IT facilities are up and running 24/7.

At the same time, we focus on the future of digital – everything from the smart campus and cyber security to open science and artificial intelligence. Along with the faculties and service departments, we look ahead to ask: how can we prepare now for tomorrow’s questions? Together we look for better and better ways to support the university’s ambitions in the areas of education, research and valorisation.

Are you interested in joining IT? Working in IT means operating on a complex, often hectic and challenging playing field, where both development and management demand your attention. We give you plenty of scope to show initiative and take responsibility. Learning from one another is key, while remaining focused on results. In Information Technology, you will join over 200 colleagues spread over 4 departments.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely - a broader mind. Maintaining an entrepreneurial perspective and concentrating on diversity, significance and humanity, we work on sustainable solutions with social impact. By joining forces, across the boundaries of disciplines, we work towards a better world for people and planet. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research. Learn more about our codes of conduct

We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility. Over 6,150 staff work at the VU and over 31,000 students attend academic education.

Diversity
Diversity is the driving force of VU Amsterdam. VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding.

We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services.

Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.