The Department of Information and Computing Sciences at Utrecht University seeks a PhD and a postdoctoral researcher to work within the multi-partner HAICu NWA-ORC (Multimedia Analysis in the HAICu Project).
This project is implemented by an ambitious consortium including many universities, knowledge institutions, archives, foundations, cultural institutions, and business partners in the Netherlands. It aims to use improved access to digital heritage to tutor the Digital Citizen in the use of big data. It brings together AI researchers and Digital Humanities scholars to seek solutions to the problem of inadequate data-mining tools we have, aiming to derive information from the continuous stream of data about the present and the past.
This will help citizens and other regular users, heritage curators, and journalists who are interested in tapping heritage collections, as well as civic organizations and authorities interested in improving civic participation.
There are two research topics. You can indicate in your motivation letter whether you prefer one or the other.
- Research topic 1 targets visual and multimodal feature learning for news ecosystems, analyzing the complex multidimensional feature space of visual information to support data-driven journalism. This includes experiments for accountability, transparency, inclusiveness, and misinformation.
- Research topic 2 targets audio and multimodal feature learning beyond words, such as intonation, tone, stress, and rhythm, to convey emotion or messages, to support data-driven journalism.
Duration: 3 years
Salary
- gross monthly salary, depending on experience, between €3,345 and €5,278 in the case of full-time employment;
- 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
- a pension scheme;
- partially paid parental leave; and
- flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.
Job Requirements
The faculty is looking for a talented Postdoc, with a keen interest in academic and professional development, who meets multiple of the following requirements:
- a PhD in computer science, artificial intelligence, mathematics, digital journalism, or a related field;
- demonstrable machine learning skills;
- curiosity about societal issues and how AI can be employed for the benefit of the public;
- strong teamwork skills, as collaboration with other researchers and stakeholders is key to the project’s success;
- comfortable in doing multidisciplinary research and interacting with important stakeholders and eager to conduct innovative and thorough research;
- excellent writing skills in English.
Application Process
The application package should include:
- letter of motivation, including whether they have a preference for research topic 1 or 2;
- curriculum vitae;
- the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least two references;
- a copy of PhD certificate, or a letter from the university stating when their defense will take place.
To apply for Postdoc Position on Multimedia Analysis in the HAICu Project, click here.
Deadline: November 13, 2024.
For more information on the Postdoc Position on Multimedia Analysis in the HAICu Project, visit the official site.