PhD Positions in Human-Aligned Video-AI at the University of Amsterdam, Study in Netherlands

PhD Positions in Human-Aligned Video-AI at the University of Amsterdam, Study in Netherlands

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The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is excited to announce two PhD positions in the prestigious Human-Aligned Video AI (HAVA) Lab. This interdisciplinary project aims to address fundamental questions related to human alignment with video AI technologies.

About the University of Amsterdam

Founded in 1632, the University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, known for its research excellence and high-quality education. With over 42,000 students and a diverse community of 6,000 staff members and 3,000 PhD candidates, UvA fosters a culture of curiosity and innovation.

Position Details

  • University/Organization: University of Amsterdam
  • Faculty/Department: Faculty of Science, Mathematics & Computer Science
  • Course Level: PhD
  • Application Deadline: June 15, 2024
  • Award: Two PhD positions focusing on Human-Aligned Video-AI
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: 2
  • Nationality: International
  • Award Location: Netherlands

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Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Hold a relevant Master’s degree in artificial intelligence or a related field.
  • Show an affinity for 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. The application should include:

  1. A motivation letter for the position.
  2. A curriculum vitae (max 2 pages), including a list of publications if applicable.
  3. A research statement detailing how the applicant intends to approach the PhD project (max 2 pages).
  4. A link to the Master’s thesis or an abstract if it is not available online.
  5. A complete record of Bachelor and Master courses (including grades and an explanation of the grading system).
  6. A list of projects or publications with brief descriptions of the applicant’s contributions (max 1 page).
  7. 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 Center.
    • 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.
    • Partially 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.

Apply Now

Seize this opportunity to join a leading research institution and contribute to groundbreaking work in Human-Aligned Video AI. For more details and to submit your application, please visit the University of Amsterdam’s application portal.

Good luck with your application!

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