Postdoctoral Researcher at Radboud University: The Donders Centre for Cognition, Faculty of Social Sciences, Radboud University, is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Probabilistic Graphical Models (PGM) to join the Personalised Care in Oncology (PersOn) consortium. The researcher will focus on explainability and justification in Bayesian networks, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of mathematicians, cognitive scientists, and medical specialists. The research aims to lay the foundation for the next generation of clinical decision support systems for personalized healthcare in oncology. The candidate will contribute to both foundational research in Bayesian networks and applied research to facilitate shared decision-making in healthcare.
Summary Table:
| Designation | Research Area | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Researcher | computer science, artificial intelligence, applied mathematics, or a related field (PGM) | Donders Centre for Cognition, Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands |
Eligibility/Qualification: Applicants should meet the following qualifications:
- Ph.D. in computer science, artificial intelligence, applied mathematics, or a related field.
- Strong background in AI research with a focus on theoretical and/or applied work in probabilistic graphical models (PGM), as evidenced by relevant conference or journal publications.
- Motivation to work in a team and contribute to team science and group functioning.
- Fluent in written and spoken English; affinity with the healthcare domain is preferred.
Job Description: The Postdoctoral Researcher will be part of the Personalised Care in Oncology (PersOn) consortium and collaborate with other researchers from diverse backgrounds. The role involves foundational research to advance the state-of-the-art in Bayesian networks and applied research to address user requirements in terms of explanation and justification in clinical decision support systems for personalized healthcare in oncology. The candidate will work in the Foundations of Natural and Stochastic Computing group within the AI department, helping to define the group’s research focus and positioning within the Donders Centre for Cognition (DCC) and the international PGM community. There will also be an opportunity to develop teaching skills and qualify for a career as an independent academic researcher.
We Offer:
- Employment for 0.7 (48 months) – 1.0 (33.5 months) FTE (Full-Time Equivalent).
- Gross monthly salary between €3,974 and €5,439, depending on qualifications and experience.
- 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
- Temporary employment for 2.8 – 4 years.
- Dual Career and Family Care Services for family-related support.
- Choice of 30 or 41 days of annual leave (full-time employment).
- Good pension plan and various training and development schemes.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply online using the application button below by the deadline of October 1, 2023. The application must include:
- A letter of motivation.
- CV (Curriculum Vitae).
- A research plan (1-2 pages).
Application Deadline: 01 October 2023
For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Johan Kwisthout, PersOn program leader, supervisor at +31 (0)24 3655977 or email address.
