Background
The Data Science Institute (DSI) at UHasselt brings together more than 150 researchers from 4 faculties and 9 research groups within UHasselt. Drawing on expertise in statistics, computer science, mathematics, theoretical physics, life sciences, logistics, and other data science disciplines, we address data science challenges with a multidisciplinary approach. This results in innovative research, high-quality education, and impactful service in collaboration with businesses, agencies, and other organizations both locally and globally.
DSI is a rapidly growing research institute, currently home to 26 professors covering the full spectrum from fundamental scientific research to applied research. It offers colleagues an interdisciplinary, inspiring, and dynamic research environment that prioritizes a healthy work-life balance, an open communication culture, transparent and shared leadership, and adequate support at different phases and aspects of research.
A position at the Data Science Institute of UHasselt provides various opportunities for (research) funding. For example, there is BOF-funding specifically aimed at supporting junior professors. In addition, the Computer Science department is committed to assigning a PhD researcher to a new faculty member in the short term, and within the institute there are opportunities for participation in cross-disciplinary research projects.
Education task
You will provide high-quality education in the bachelor’s and master’s programs in Computer Science and the master of Statistics and Data Science. Additionally, you actively assist in further shaping the Computer Science program and its associated bridging program. With your research expertise, you will also contribute to making the program more attractive for students. Moreover, you are open to teaching assignments in other programs.
Research mission
You are expected to establish high-impact research lines in alignment with the mission of the Data Science Institute (DSI). These research lines should fall within the discipline of Computer Science, broadly focusing on data analysis and processing. Examples of relevant research areas include Natural Language Processing, Information Retrieval, Algorithms, Distributed Systems, Programming Languages, Database Systems, Data Mining, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence, always with a focus on data processing and analysis. We seek expertise that aligns with and also complements existing strengths within the institute and the department of Computer Science. The research has a strong fundamental component while also fostering a clear interaction with system-oriented research and/or applications.
Consultancy
The DSI consultancy group executes projects for and with companies and organizations, related to the research expertise of the institute. These projects provide access to real-world data and challenges, which in turn serve as inspiration for new research and help steer the relevance of teaching. Therefore, you are open to participating in consultancy projects within DSI that align with your research interests.
Profile
- You hold a PhD in Science (Computer Science) or Engineering Science (Computer Science) (or equivalent)
You have a strong research record in data processing within the field of Computer Science. Your research should have a strong fundamental component and demonstrate a clear interaction with system-oriented research and/or applications. Expertise that aligns with, but is also complementary, to existing expertise is a strong advantage.
- You have publications in leading forums within the field.
You have proven experience in establishing internal and external collaborations, securing project funding, conducting scientific consultancy assignments, and/or contract research with industry.
- You are collegial, demonstrate organizational involvement, and contribute to the university's objectives.
You have experience in higher education and can enthuse and engage students.
- You are resilient under pressure.
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Dutch is the official administrative language of Hasselt University. If you do not have a sufficient knowledge of Dutch (CEFR level B2) upon your appointment, we expect you to obtain the required level no later than 5 years after being appointed or at the moment of tenure (usually after an internship of 3 years for senior academic staff). We provide tailor-made language training. If you are a coordinating lecturer you must have a command of the language of instruction of the program component at CEFR level C1. We provide tailor-made language training.
Offer
We offer:
- either an appointment as a lecturer in the tenure track system during 5 years. This will lead to an immediate permanent contract as a senior lecturer, if the Board of Directors favorably assesses the party involved, based on previously set public grading criteria.
- Otherwise, we will offer a fulltime appointment as a lecturer or higher, which will lead to tenure. In case of a first appointment as a member of the academic staff, the Board of Directors of the University can decide on a temporary appointment for a period up to 3 years. This will lead to a permanent contract if the Board of Directors favorably assesses the party involved.
Selection procedure
You can only apply online up to and including 26 May 2025.
The selection procedure consists of a preselection based on application file, an interview and a test lesson / presentation.
An assessment for the selected candidates is part of the selection procedure.
Further information
Prof. dr. Frank NEVEN, +32-11-268217, [email protected]
Prof. dr. Wim LAMOTTE, +32-11-268423, [email protected]
For questions about the selection procedure, please email [email protected].
