The University of Amsterdam is pleased to announce two PhD positions focused on Human-Aligned Video-AI. These positions are part of the prestigious Human-Aligned Video AI (HAVA) Lab, a flagship interdisciplinary project that aims to explore and address fundamental questions about human alignment with video AI.
Applicants from all countries are eligible to apply. Candidates must possess a relevant master’s degree in artificial intelligence or a related field, with strong programming skills, particularly in Python, and experience in computer vision and machine learning. They should demonstrate a keen interest in interdisciplinary research, exhibit creativity, independence, and have excellent communication skills in English.
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( votes)The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is the largest university in the Netherlands, offering a wide range of academic programs to over 42,000 students. Founded in 1632, UvA is renowned for its research excellence and high-quality education across various disciplines. It boasts a diverse and international community of 6,000 staff members and 3,000 PhD candidates, fostering a culture of curiosity and innovation.
Application Deadline: June 15, 2024
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Amsterdam
- Faculty/Department: Faculty of Science, Mathematics & Computer Science
- Course Level: PhD
- Award: Two PhD positions focusing on Human-aligned Video-AI
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: 2
- Nationality: International
- The Award Can Be Taken In: Netherlands
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all countries.
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for PhD research in any subject offered by the Faculty of Science, Mathematics & Computer Science at the University of Amsterdam.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a relevant Master’s degree in artificial intelligence or a related field.
- Show affinity with interdisciplinary research in AI.
- Demonstrate interest in developing skills required in complementary disciplines.
- Possess experience with programming in Python, computer vision, and machine learning.
- Be highly motivated, independent, and creative.
- Exhibit strong communication, presentation, and writing skills in English.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications online by June 15, 2024. Applications should include:
- A motivation letter for the position.
- A curriculum vitae (max 2 pages), including a list of publications if applicable.
- A research statement detailing how the applicant intends to approach the PhD project (max 2 pages).
- A link to the Master’s thesis or an abstract if it is not available online.
- A complete record of Bachelor and Master courses (including grades and an explanation of the grading system).
- A list of projects or publications with brief descriptions of the applicant’s contributions (max 1 page).
- Names and contact details of at least two academic references.
All documents, except the CV, should be submitted as a single PDF file.
Benefits
- Salary: A gross monthly salary ranging from €2,770 in the first year to €3,539 in the final year (scale P).
- Contract: A temporary contract for 38 hours per week for four years, initially for 18 months, with the possibility of extension upon satisfactory evaluation.
- Additional Benefits:
- 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus.
- 232 holiday hours per year (based on full-time).
- Courses from the Teaching and Learning Centre.
- An educational program for PhD students.
- Courses on time management, stress handling, and access to an online learning platform.
- 7 weeks of partner leave with 100% salary.
- Partly paid parental leave.
- Assistance in setting up a home workplace.
- Pension contributions at ABP, with UvA covering two-thirds of the cost.
- Dutch language courses.
- Housing assistance for international applicants.