- Conduct original and novel research in the field of machine learning and remote sensing technologies;
- Publish and present scientific work in/at international journals and conferences;
- Collaborate with other researchers at LIACS, and various international partners in the MAPHSA project;
- Engaging in organizing activities at the institute, university and potentially nationally, among other things to promote the conducted research;
- Assist in relevant teaching activities;
- A PhD* in computer science, mathematics, physics, ecology, remote sensing, earth sciences, computational archeology, or a related field.
- Strong quantitative skills including data analysis, statistical analysis, and data management.
- Experience in Python programming.
- An interest in interdisciplinary research spanning the fields of machine learning, archaeology, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and mathematical ecology.
- Experience in writing and publishing peer-reviewed articles.
- Fluency in verbal and written English.
- Ability to work independently and to engage in multi-author collaborative research projects.
- Interest in working in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment as a part of a diverse team.
- A short cover letter (1 page) detailing your motivation to apply for the position;
- A full academic CV including a list of publications. The CV must contain a link to the applicant's Google Scholar page;
- The names and addresses of at least two persons that can be contacted for reference (who have agreed to be contacted);
Postdoctoral Researcher in Machine Learning, for the Project MAPHSA - Leiden, Nederland - Universiteit Leiden
Beschrijving
Key responsibilities
Selection Criteria
*: excellent candidates not (yet) past the PhD phase, but close to graduation, are also invited to apply.
Research at our faculty
The Faculty of Science is a world-class faculty where staff and students work together in a dynamic international environment. It is a faculty where personal and academic development are top priorities. Our people are committed to expand fundamental knowledge by curiosity and to look beyond the borders of their own discipline; their aim is to benefit science, and to contribute to addressing the major societal challenges of the future.
Terms and conditions
We offer a full-time position for a period of maximum 18 months. Salary ranges from € 3.226, - to € 5.090, - gross per month (pay scale 10 in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).
Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3%), training and career development and sabbatical leave. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.
D&I statement
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Applications
Please submit online your application via the blue button in the vacancy. Please ensure that you upload the following additional documents quoting the vacancy number:
Only applications received before 30 April, 2024 can be considered.