Job Information
Organisation/Company: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)
Research Field: Computer science; Engineering » Industrial engineering; Environmental science » Global change
Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4); Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline: 11 Sep 2026 - 21:59 (UTC)
Country: Netherlands
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Not Applicable
Hours Per Week: 38.0
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
We seek a new colleague who will help build and extend our department's reputation for excellence in research and teaching. Our research creates impact through publications in top international academic journals and close collaboration with companies. Our teaching spans a range of quantitative courses at bachelor's, master's, Ph.D. and postgraduate level, along with thesis supervision.
For this position, the candidate is expected to strengthen the research and teaching of the department at the intersection of machine learning/AI and sustainability from both a fundamental and an applied operations perspective, with applications in supply chain management and networks. We welcome candidates with a strong foundation in either quantitative sustainability management or machine learning, and particularly value candidates whose work connects the two. The candidate is expected to engage with companies and other societal stakeholders, in line with the department’s research and impact strategy.
Your duties
- teaching and course coordination in quantitative courses and thesis supervision in the BSc and MSc programmes of the School of Business and Economics
- initiating, conducting, and supervising high-quality research at the interface of machine learning and sustainability management
- publishing in top-tier journals and acquiring research grants
- engaging with companies and other societal stakeholders, in line with the School’s societal impact strategy, and contributing to postgraduate education
- contributing to the development of the department and school, for example through administrative and organisational tasks, and taking on committee roles as your career progresses
Where to apply
Requirements
Specific Requirements
- a (nearly) completed PhD in Operations Research, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Management Science or a related quantitative field
- a solid background in quantitative research
- a strong interest in analyzing and modelling real-life problems in sustainability and operations using state-of-the-art quantitative methods, witnessed by international scientific publications in mathematical optimization and/or machine learning
- affinity with machine learning and quantitative sustainability methods and the ability to contribute to the department’s research and teaching in this area
- demonstrated teaching experience at university level
- good communication skills to interact successfully with students, industry, and academic partners; experience in curriculum or course development is a plus
- fluent in English (command of Dutch language is a plus)
Additional Information
Benefits
A challenging position in a socially engaged organisation. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. And that is valuable. So in return for your efforts, we offer you:
- a salary of minimum € 4.925,00 (Scale 11) and maximum € 7.573,00 (Scale 12) gross per month, on a full-time basis. The exact salary depends on your education and experience.
- a position for at least 0.8 fte. Your employment contract will initially last 18 months. This can be converted into a permanent contract depending on performance in light of criteria formulated at the start of the contract. Candidates should be willing to acquire a basic qualification in teaching as demanded by Dutch universities (if they do not already have one)
We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:
- A full-time 38-hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis. For part-timers, this is calculated pro rata.
- 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
- solid pension scheme (ABP)
- contribution to commuting expenses
- a wide range of sports facilities which staff may use at a modest charge
Additional comments
Are you interested in this position and do you believe that your experience will contribute to the further development of our university? In that case, we encourage you to submit your application.
Submitting a diploma and a reference check are part of the application process.
Applications received by e-mail will not be considered.
Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.
Website for additional job details: https://www.academictransfer.com/362973/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands
City: Amsterdam
Postal Code: 1081HV
Street: De Boelelaan 1105
Contact
City: Amsterdam
Website: http://www.vu.nl/
Street: De Boelelaan 1105
Postal Code: 1081 HV
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