The healthcare domain is full of exciting challenges where AI can make a profound difference — and we are looking for someone eager to take those on. In this role, you will dedicate 50% of your time to groundbreaking research and 50% to high-quality teaching, mentorship, and curriculum development. Specifically, you will:

Conduct cutting-edge research in AI for healthcare (50%)

• Conduct high-impact research in AI-driven medical image analysis, computer vision, machine learning, and related fields
• Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary projects with clinicians, scientists, and industry partners.
• Secure funding, publish in leading journals, and present your work at international conferences.
• Supervise motivated PhD candidates and contribute to the research community.

Shape the next generation of AI talent (50%)

• Teach engaging courses in AI, machine learning, and medical imaging at the bachelor’s and master’s levels.
• Innovate in your teaching methods and help shape our curriculum for the future.
• Mentor students and inspire them to explore complex challenges in AI for healthcare.
• This balanced division between research and education allows you to grow as a researcher while making a meaningful contribution to the future of AI education at UvA

Your experience and profile

• A PhD degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Engineering or closely related field;
• excellent research skills, evidenced by a track record of publications in renowned international journals, and contributed and/or invited talks at international conferences/workshops;
• a strong background, experience and expertise in research in the area of AI and Medical Image Analysis;
• teaching experience at university level and proven didactic abilities;
• some experience with the (co-)supervision of BSc, MSc and/or PhD students;
• excellent oral and written communication skills;
• ability to contribute to research valorization and to research and teaching outreach activities;
• capable of multidisciplinary co-operation;
• has the Dutch Basic Teaching Qualification (UTQ/BKO), or the willingness to acquire this within the first two years;
• has an excellent command of English and Dutch, Non-Dutch speakers are expected to learn Dutch within two years by passing the state examination for Dutch as a Second Language (NT2), programme II.

We offer a temporary employment contract for 38 hours per week for a period of 18 months. The preferred starting date is as soon as possible. A permanent contract follows if we assess your performance positive.

The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between € 4,728 to € 6,433 (scale 11). This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile UD2 is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.

Curious about our extensive secondary benefits package? You can read more about it here.