Assistant Professor: Interdisciplinary Data Science & AI

Leiden University; Leiden; Hybrid; EUR 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

End-of-year bonus

Pension ABP

Public transport reimbursement

Flexible working hours

Extra leave options

Sabbatical options

Home-working allowance

Laptop provided

Job summary

Leiden University, via LIACS, invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Data Science for the Sciences. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary AI and data science research with collaborations across mathematics, chemistry, astronomy, physiology, and social sciences.

The successful candidate will teach at Bachelor and Master level, supervise students, and pursue external funding while contributing to LIACS and the broader Leiden University community.

Qualifications

• PhD in computer science, AI, data science, or another field with a strong computational component.
• Demonstrated interdisciplinary collaboration across disciplines.
• Proven track record in securing external funding and managing research projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in computer science with emphasis on AI and data science.
• Teach bachelor and master level courses related to the candidate’s research.
• Contribute to additional courses and educational activities across LIACS and Leiden University.
• Supervise BSc and MSc thesis students; co-supervise PhD students.
• Secure external funding for research projects (EU Horizon Europe, NWO, etc.).
• Participate in institutional committees and LIACS/Faculty activities.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

External research funding

Teaching experience

PhD supervision

Research funding strategy

Academic mindset

English proficiency

Dutch willingness to learn

International recognition

Education

PhD in computer science, AI, data science, or related field

Job description

Leiden University, via LIACS, invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Data Science for the Sciences. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary AI and data science research with collaborations across mathematics, chemistry, astronomy, physiology, and social sciences.

The successful candidate will teach at Bachelor and Master level, supervise students, and pursue external funding while contributing to LIACS and the broader Leiden University community.