Oorspronkelijke vacature omschrijving:

Are you a talented data engineer with an interest in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence?

We are looking for a talented data engineer to join a growing team of developers in the Institute of Data Science (IDS), a research unit within the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences (DACS). Your technical background should be in Python primarily, with an interest in data science and artificial intelligence."

You will be joining a growing team of developers working on EC funded projects and you will contribute to the development of open-source systems for data management, analysis and querying. A major focus of IDS is the development of open-source systems for data management and data mining, with a focus on data repositories, ontologies and knowledge graphs, and machine/deep learning.

Your primary responsibility will be working on the EC funded projects BioFIN and OpenAgri. BioFIN will develop tools to help redirect mainstream finance towards nature based solutions that ensure the maintenance and restoration of biodiversity. OpenAgri will develop a set of open-source components for the development of digital agricultural solutions for small scale farmers. In both cases, you will be working with partners across Europe in research institutes, universities and SMEs.

We expect you to

• Work with other developers and data scientists to code proof-of-concept projects and operational systems on large scale data sets.
• Document design decisions, code, and workflows.
• Migrate successful proof-of-concept projects into production environments.
• Extend your skill set with new technologies and consider their applicability to current or future needs.
• Advise researchers in the preparation and execution of their research data management plans.
• Collaborate with IT colleagues from IDS and across Europe in international EC funded projects.

IDS offers a highly collaborative, convivial environment with a large portfolio of research projects covering life sciences, health, food, agriculture, law and social sciences where the application of data science techniques can make a significant contribution. Colleagues will include developers, PhD Students, Postdocs and academics all working on a variety of data science research challenges.

Requirements

• Degree in computer science, or related discipline with strong software engineering components.
• 3+ years’ experience of IT platform development.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills in English (Dutch is a plus).

Additionally we would like it if you have

• Past experience of participating in development teams (small ones).
• Participated in open source projects (reporting bugs, proposing features and ideas and constructive criticism, providing bug-fixes and new implementations).
• Knowledge of semantic technologies (RDF, OWL, SPARQL, etc).
• Knowledge of and experience in machine learning/deep learning technologies.
• Do not be put off applying if you do not have all skills described, the important qualities are enthusiasm and passion for coding and that you can show us code you have written for example on Github or similar. A strong interest in data science and its use for the good of society is also a plus.
• You are willling to work at least 3 days on site.

What we offer

As Data Science Developer at Faculty of Science & Engineering, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:

• Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale 9 according to UFO profile ICT Developer, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €3377,00 and €4640,00 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
• An employment contract for a period of 24 months with a scope of 1,0 FTE.
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model.
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students.
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'.
  
  The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information, click here

Maastricht University

Why work at Maastricht University?

At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.

In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.

With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.

Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.

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Faculty of Science and Engineering

At the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE), we focus on themes such as circularity and sustainability, future farming, digitisation and (scientific) instrument development.??FSE's leading projects, like the Einstein Telescope Pathfinder, are sure to grab anyone's attention.??The faculty is a vibrant hub of education and research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS).??At FSE, over 450 staff members and 3700 students gather to explore e exciting interdisciplinary research and educational programmes. Feel welcome, be part of our team and put your brilliant mind to work!?

FSE at the Brightlands Campuses?

Maastricht, Sittard-Geleen, Heerlen, and Venlo, the home of four creative Brightlands campuses, are bustling with 30,000 entrepreneurs, researchers, and students working diligently to solve global challenges. The Faculty of Science and Engineering is active on all four Brightlands campuses, and this is where our impact reaches its peak. To give you an idea of what is happening at each campus: Sittard-Geleen is home to the largest chemical site in the Euregion, while Venlo is a large hub for agri-food innovation. Maastricht is the site of the Health Campus, and Heerlen is the place to be for Smart Services.?

Department of Advanced Computing Sciences

The Department of Advanced Computing Sciences is Maastricht University’s largest and oldest department broadly covering the fields of artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, mathematics and robotics.

Over 100 researchers work and study in the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences, whose roots trace back to 1987. The department’s staff teaches more than 1,200 bachelor’s and master’s students in 4 specialized study programmes in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science.

Curious?

Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact Professor Christopher Brewster Christopher.Brewster@maastrichtuniversity.nl for more information.

Applying?

Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new Data Science Developer? Apply now, no later than 17 March 2024, for this position.

Applicants are asked to upload their application, as a single PDF document consisting of:

An online programming test will be part of the selection procedure.

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.