Assistant Professor in Computational Biodiversity
Universiteit van Leiden
The Faculty of Science, Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science, is looking for candidates for a:Assistant Professor in Computational Biodiversity (0.8-1.0 FTE)The Faculty of Science, Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS), and Naturalis Biodiversity Center are seeking a candidate for an Assistant Professor position in Computational Biodiversity. The recent proliferation in biodiversity data has unlocked a vast array of biological information. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can reveal patterns and relationships that traditional methods might miss, enabling more accurate modeling of ecosystems, predicting species behavior, and understanding genetic diversity—crucial for conservation efforts and sustainable development. Additionally, computational challenges that arise in biodiversity research push the development of multi-modal algorithms for modelling, predicting, and optimizing complex systems, leading to innovations in machine learning and optimization techniques. This interdisciplinary approach not only propels ecological research but also enhances AI’s ability to tackle complex, real-world challenges. At LIACS, there are more opportunities than boundaries; you will join existing or new research groups and are expected to thrive in our culture of cross-group collaboration. As an assistant professor, you will teach courses related to your research, supervise students, and foster connections between LIACS, Naturalis Biodiversity Center, and the Institute of Environmental Sciences at Universiteit Leiden. LIACS values fun, inclusivity, openness, and teamwork. Next to LIACS, you will also be embedded in Naturalis Biodiversity Center, collaboration with leading researchers in biodiversity and providing access to state-of-the-art biodiversity data infrastructures.Expectations:
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We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about the intersection of computational science and biodiversity. The ideal candidate will be innovative, collaborative, and ready to contribute to our academic community. LIACS offers a supportive environment with a balance between teaching and research, allowing the candidate to write research proposals and providing opportunities for professional growth and development. The level of the position will correspond to the candidate experience.As an Assistant Professor, you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities at both LIACS and Naturalis Biodiversity Center and be part of a network of leading researchers in the field. You will play a key role in advancing our understanding of biodiversity through computational methods, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical solutions for conservation and sustainability.Research at LIACS
The Leiden Faculty of Science is a world-class faculty where staff and students work together in a dynamic international environment. Our people are driven by curiosity to expand fundamental knowledge and to look beyond the borders of their own discipline.
The research carried out at the Faculty of Science is diverse, ranging from artificial intelligence, computer science, mathematics, astronomy, physics, chemistry, and bio-pharmaceutical sciences to biology and environmental sciences. The faculty has grown strongly in recent years and now has more than 1,300 staff and almost 4,000 students. We are located at the heart of one of Europe’s biggest bio-science parks, where university and business life come together.The Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) is the Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science Institute of the Faculty of Science of Leiden University. We offer courses at the Bachelor and Master of Science level in the core areas of Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, and Data Science, and in the interdisciplinary areas of Business, Creative Intelligence, and Bioinformatics. We are a highly international place to do research, and we strive for excellence in a caring institute, where excellence, fun, and inclusiveness go hand in hand. We offer a clear and inviting career path to young and talented scientists with the ambition to grow.
€4322 – 5929 per month
Leiden, Zuid-Holland
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 06:52:33 GMT
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