Lecturer HCI

Join us!
Are you interested in making a valuable contribution to the education of students in our Masters Information Studies and Artificial Intelligence programs? Do you want to be part of innovative education programs with high quality and deep connection to students in the thriving Amsterdam computing ecosystem? Then apply now for the position of Lecturer for Informatics.

This is what you will do
We are looking for a Lecturer who will support group classes (project seminars and computer lab sessions), grade assignments and supervise teaching assistants (TAs) and coach Master thesis students. The position will primarily serve the Information Studies (Data Science, HCI) program with potential support for other programs. These programs are part of the Graduate School of Informatics of the Faculty of Science. You will be part of the Digital Interaction Lab and embedded in the Informatics Institute.

As a Lecturer, you will help in the preparation and organisation of seminars, computer labs, and projects for a range of (core) courses in our program. This will be done in consultation with the course coordinators.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• preparing and adapting course material for project groups and computer lab sessions;
• coaching and instructing TAs;
• supervision of project groups;
• grading and/or providing feedback on weekly assignments;
• giving lectures
• supporting the Master thesis process (organisation as well as supervision);
• organizing extracurricular activities (if applicable).

What we ask of you
Your experience and profile

• An MSc in computer science or related field with a preference for a PhD
• A motivational teacher, with an encouraging teaching style;
• Teaching experience and course administration experience.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Pro-active and flexible attitude.
• Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly.
• Professional command of English and the willingness to learn Dutch
• Possession of the University Teaching Qualification (BKO), or the willingness to obtain this within two years after the start of the employment.

This is what we offer you
We offer a temporary employment contract for 38 hours per week for a period of 12 months with a probationary period of two 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 € 4,925 to € 6,682 (scale 11). This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile Docent 3 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.

You will work in this team
The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 8,000, as well as 1,800 members of staff working in education, research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works, be it elementary particles, the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain.

You will be part of the Digital Interaction Lab a Human-Computer Interaction research group within the Informatics Institute at the University of Amsterdam. The research bridges the gap between the technology-oriented and market-led formulation of the smart agenda with a sociological and psychological understanding of what people need artificial intelligence to be, and how data science might enhance our societies. The education is situated within the Graduate School of Informatics which educates over 1700 students across 8 MSc programs.

Want to know more about our organisation? Read more about working at the University of Amsterdam.

Academic grant writer for Infection and Immunity research

Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting idea development and assessing alignment with national and international funding calls;
• Identifying suitable funding opportunities and advising researchers on funding strategies;
• Leading the development of competitive grant proposals—including personal fellowships, project grants, and consortium grants—by drafting, coordinating, reviewing, and editing applications;
• Identifying and engaging collaboration partners from academia, industry, and the private sector;
• Preparing and coordinating project budgets in collaboration with researchers and financial support staff;
• Serving as a point of contact for funding organizations.

You will work closely with our Faculty Research Support Office to identify relevant research funding opportunities and ensure alignment with institutional processes. In addition, you will actively contribute to expanding and maintaining the division’s professional network, including collaborations with private-sector partners. You will also participate in monthly meetings with fellow grant writers and project managers across the Faculty, providing opportunities for peer support, knowledge exchange, and professional development.

The division’s research focuses on a broad range of topics in immunology and infectious diseases, including the mechanisms of innate and adaptive immune responses, the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections, antimicrobial resistance, and the role of extracellular vesicles in infection in both humans and animals. More information about the research groups can be found here (link Infection Biology), here (link KLIF), and here (link Immunology).

You will work in a multidisciplinary, international, and inspiring environment that values initiative, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and professional development.

This position offers excellent opportunities to further develop your skills and advance your career. You will receive regular coaching and feedback from experienced colleagues and have access to a wide range of courses and training programmes through the Utrecht University Development Programme.

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Wat ga je doen?

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Jouw werkzaamheden bestaan onder meer uit:

• Beheren en actualiseren van de instituutswebsites, waaronder medewerkersprofielen, projectbeschrijvingen en andere vaste content.
• (Her)schrijven en waar nodig vertalen van webteksten en teksten voor het intranet.
• Deelnemen aan redactieoverleggen.
• Meewerken aan nieuwsbrieven.
• Voorbereiden van content ten behoeve van nieuwe website van het Meertens Instituut.

Je werkt nauw samen met de communicatieadviseurs van de instituten en adviseur interne communicatie, de student-assistent, de redacteur social media en de webmaster.