Postdoc: Human-Centered Interpretable ML for Health

Leiden University via AcademicTransfer; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transport reimbursement

Pension ABP

Hybrid work option

Laptop provided

Home-working allowance

Job summary

Leiden University’s Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) seeks a researcher to advance human-centered interpretable machine learning. You will ground models in background knowledge and expert feedback, exploring the Rashomon set and MDL principles in collaboration with health-care domain experts.

The role offers a one-year contract with potential extension, a competitive salary, and hybrid work within the Netherlands, with laptop provision and travel support for home-to-work

Qualifications

• PhD or near completion in Computer Science, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
• Excellent knowledge of machine learning and statistics, in particular probabilistic modelling.
• Knowledge of information-theoretic learning (e.g., MDL principle), interpretable models, or Bayesian model selection is a strong plus.
• Highly motivated to perform fundamental research in interpretable ML and apply methods to real-world applications.
• Creative, independent, and communicative team player with strong publications and writing skills.
• Excellent Python programming skills.
• Excellent proficiency in English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research on human-centered interpretable machine learning with background knowledge and expert feedback.
• Develop and evaluate methods in collaboration with domain experts, notably in health care.
• Publish and present scientific articles in leading journals and conferences.
• Co-supervise PhD and MSc students.
• Contribute to teaching activities.

Skills

Machine learning

Statistics

Probabilistic modelling

Information-theoretic learning

Interpretable models

Python

Academic writing

English fluency

Team collaboration

Research communication

Education

PhD in Computer Science / Statistics / AI / Data Science

Job description

Leiden University’s Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) seeks a researcher to advance human-centered interpretable machine learning. You will ground models in background knowledge and expert feedback, exploring the Rashomon set and MDL principles in collaboration with health-care domain experts.

The role offers a one-year contract with potential extension, a competitive salary, and hybrid work within the Netherlands, with laptop provision and travel support for home-to-work