Assistant Department of Information Technology (29180)

Karlstad University; Zwijnaarde; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prestigious university in Zwijnaarde is seeking an Assistant in the Department of Information Technology. The role involves academic research on robotics and machine learning, and assisting with bachelor-level teaching. Candidates must hold a relevant Master's degree and have sufficient Dutch proficiency. The position offers a two-year contract with possible extensions and various benefits, including training opportunities and paid leave.

Prestations

36 days of paid leave

Bicycle commuting reimbursement

Extensive training opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate degree requirement to be fulfilled at the start of appointment.
• Interest in academic research or project-based services.
• Recommended teaching experience or participation in training.

Responsabilités

• Conduct academic research for a doctoral dissertation in robotics and machine learning.
• Assist with teaching bachelor-level courses in programming and software development.
• Support departmental services.

Connaissances

Academic research interest

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Dutch language proficiency

Formation

Master of Science in Computer Science Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Computer Science

Master of Science in Information Engineering Technology

Master of Science in Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology

Description du poste

Assistant Department of Information Technology (29180)

Ghent University is one of the top 100 universities in the Dutch language area, with more than 44,000 students and 15,000 staff members.

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing 15.000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.

YOUR TASKS

• At least 50% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation in the disciplines robotics and machine learning. The envisaged research focuses on investigating innovative machine learning techniques, combining intelligent perception and action selection in smart robot environments, where robots are interacting with a rich sensor and actuator environment.
• You will assist in the teaching activities at the department in courses on bachelor level, specifically courses on programming and software development.
• You will assist in the internal and external services of the department.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold one of the following degrees:
  • Master of Science in Computer Science Engineering
  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Master of Science in Computer Science
  • Master of Science in Information Engineering Technology
  • Master of Science in Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology
• The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
• For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted.
• You are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services.
• Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended.
• You have excellent teaching and communication skills.
• Sufficient knowledge of the Dutch language is required. You have to be able to provide academic education at bachelor level in Dutch.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a two-year appointment, which may be renewed twice for two years, on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation. Attention: If you have been previously appointed as a junior assistant or doctoral fellow at a university within the Flemish Community, this appointment will be deducted from the maximum term of appointment, which is six years at the most according to the Codex of Higher Education.
• Your appointment will start on 1 January 2026 at the earliest.
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc.

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline. We do not accept late applications or applications that are not sent through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘Cv’: your cv and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file).
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format.
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession).
• If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• In the field ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted (if already in your possession, if not, you need to be able to provide proof that you have applied for a certificate of equivalence at the start of your appointment).
• For diplomas awarded in the UK before January 31st of 2020, a certificate of equivalence is not required.

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.