Postdoctoral Researcher in AI for Longitudinal and Population Health Risk Prediction

1 - Working at the VUB For more than 50 years, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel has stood for f reedom, equality and solidarity , and this is very much alive on our campuses among students and staff alike. At the VUB, you will find a diverse collection of personalities: innovators pur sang, but above all people who are 100% their authentic selves . With some 4,000 employees , we are the largest Dutch-speaking employer, in the private sector, in Brussels ; an international city with which we are only too happy to connect and where (around) our 4 campuses are located. Add to this our principle of free research - in which self-reflection, a critical attitude and an open, creative mind around scientific and social issues are central - and you have a university that is fundamentally groundbreaking and pioneering in education and research. In short: the VUB all over again . Moreover, the VUB is a member of EUTOPIA , an alliance of like-minded European universities, all ready to reinvent themselves. 2 - Position description The Faculty of Engineering , Department Electronics and Informatics (ETRO) , research group [[Onderzoeksgroep_obj]] , is looking for a postdoctoral researcher . ETRO , the Department of Electronics and Informatics ( http://www.etrovub.be/) of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), conducts fundamental and applied research in micro- and optoelectronics, multidimensional signal processing, and audiovisual computing. ETRO collaborates closely with UZ Brussel, a top-rated university hospital recognized nationally and internationally. We are a core member of imec, the world-leading research and innovation hub in nano-electronics and digital technologies. Our team is currently a fruitful mixture of people from different nationalities. The primary working language is English. More concretely your work package contains: [[c_vakgebied]] For this function, our [[location_obj]] will serve as your home base while limited remote work can be considered per week, depending on the group activities. 3 - Profile What do we expect from you? [[c_VereistAcademischDiploma]] [[c_reqExp]] As a (non-)EEA national , meet the conditions for obtaining a valid permit for VUB and comply with the VUB residence requirements. More info here . The VUB wants to be a reflection of the society where everyone's talent is valued, regardless of gender, age, religion, skin color, migration background, disability and neurodiversity. 4 - Offer Are you going to be our new colleague? You’ll be offered a contract , for an assignment of [[c_fte]] FTE , for [[c_durationATP]] months (extendable, on condition of the positive evaluation of the research activities), with planned starting date [[c_prefStartDate]] . You’ll receive a salary linked to one of the scales set by the government. At the VUB, you’re guaranteed an open, involved and diverse workplace where you are offered opportunities to (further) build on your career. You will join a stimulating research environment and the opportunity to work on high-impact topics in AI, digital health, biomedical data science, and environmental health risk prediction. The position provides opportunities to develop advanced methodological expertise, collaborate with clinical and public health partners, publish in high-quality scientific journals, participate in international research networks, and contribute to European and national research initiatives. The candidate will benefit from scientific mentoring, access to multidisciplinary expertise, and opportunities to supervise students, contribute to research strategy, and develop an independent research profile. As well as this, you will also enjoy various other benefits : Extensive homeworking options , a telework allowance of 50 euros per month OR an internet fee of 20 euros per month; An open and informal working environment where attention is paid to work-life balance , and exceptional holiday arrangements with 35 days of leave (based on a fulltime contract), closure between Christmas and New Year and 3 extra leave days; Cost-free hospitalisation insurance ; Full reimbursement of your home-to-work commute with public transport according to VUB-policy, and/or compensation if you come by bike; A wide selection of meals in our campus restaurants at attractive prices; Excellent and affordable facilities for sport and exercise , a range of discounts via Benefits@Work (in all kinds of shops, on flights, in petrol stations, amusement parks...) and Ecocheques ; Nursery near campus, discount on holiday camps ; The space to form your job content and to continuously learn through our VUB learning platforms and training courses; And finally: great colleagues with a healthy drive. 5 - Interested? Is this the job you’ve been dreaming of? Then apply, at the latest on [[c_inwachtingstermijn]] , via jobs.vub.be , and upload the following documents: your CV; your motivation letter; your diploma (not applicable for VUB alumni). Our application process is as follows (subject to change): step 1: an initial selection based on your application file; step 2: a job interview. Do you have questions about the job content? Contact [[c_deskcontactpersoon]] at [[c_deskcontactemail]] or on [[c_deskcontacttelefoon]]. Would you like to know what it’s like to work at the VUB? Go to jobs.vub.be , and find all there is to know about our campuses, benefits, strategic goals and your future colleagues. Would you like more information about EUTOPIA? Go to eutopia-university.eu , and read more about the role of the VUB in the development of the EUTOPIA alliance.