[AISWorld] Tenure track assistant professor in information systems for fair ecosystem design - correct application link

[Gordijn, J.]

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (TENURE TRACK) IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR FAIR ECOSYSTEM DESIGN Are you a talented computer scientist? Do you aim to research the design of information systems for fair ecosystems? Then, please apply for this assistant professor (tenure track) position at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU).

Location: AMSTERDAM
FTE: 0.8 - 1

JOB DESCRIPTION
Fair software ecosystems aim at networks of actors with environmental and societal goals, for example as stated in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, rather than to profit maximization only. Examples include information systems research topics focusing on the improvement of (environmental) sustainability, digital inclusion, fair trade, quality-of-service, digital democracy, and social communities.

We are looking for a tenure-track assistant professor who collaborates intensively with other disciplines and builds bridges. You are experienced in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research. You are an expert on at least one of the mentioned disciplines including, but not limited to innovative business models, application-level blockchain technology, ecosystem- and decentralized platform design, decentralized autonomous organizations, ICT4D. Besides, you have knowledge about conceptual modeling and requirements engineering. You are an active researcher able to perform quality research, link this research to the ongoing developments in technology, business and society, and connect it to our bachelor and master-level education.


Your duties
The position includes research, education and management (40%:40%:20%) and contains among others the following responsibilities:
- Shape and lead a research program around fair software ecosystems
- Build an active national and international network in your research field
- Contribute to administrative tasks
- Teach our education programs in the Information Sciences (IS) by initiating/developing and planning 2-3 courses in the IS for sustainability, as well as in the supervision of bachelor and master thesis projects. You will be encouraged to further improve education
- Where relevant, collaborate between the existing groups in the department

REQUIREMENTS
- A PhD degree and postdoc experience in Computer Science, Information Sciences, or a closely related field
- Academic teaching experience, preferably with experience in the supervision of MSc and/or PhD students
- An academic publication profile showing experience in relevant journals and conferences
- Either in possession of, or willing to obtain, a teaching qualification ('BKO')
- Experience with attracting research funding, either individually or collaboratively
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- English language proficiency
We especially encourage women applicants. In the case of equal suitability of candidates, preference will be given to a female candidate.

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?
A challenging position in a socially involved organization. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €3,746 (scale 11) and a maximum €5,127 (scale 11), depending on your education and experience. The job profile: is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for at least 0.8 FTE.
This is a tenure track position; the initial appointment will be for a period of five years. Based on performance indicators agreed at the start of the appointment, a tenure track position will lead to a tenured position of assistant professor 1 (scale 12)  in a period of maximally 5 years. In the fifth year of the appointment, the tenure decision will be taken and a midterm review will take place in 2,5 years’ time after the starting date.

Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:
- a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
- 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
- solid pension scheme (ABP)
- contribution to commuting expenses
- optional model for designing a personalized benefits package

ABOUT VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT AMSTERDAM
The ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. We strive to be a university where personal development and commitment to society play a leading role. A university where people from different disciplines and backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Our teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavor – from the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is home to more than 26,000 students. We employ over 4,600 individuals. The VU campus is easily accessible and located in the heart of Amsterdam’s Zuidas district, a truly inspiring environment for teaching and research.

Diversity
We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most important values. We believe that engaging in international activities and welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds enhances the quality of our education and research. We are always looking for people who can enrich our world with their own unique perspectives and experiences.

The Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science inspires researchers and students to find sustainable solutions for complex societal issues. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to medicines and from molecules to the moon: our teaching and research programmes cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. We share knowledge and experience with leading research institutes and industries, both here in the Netherlands and abroad.

Working at the Faculty of Science means working with students, PhD candidates and researchers, all with a clear focus on their field and a broad view of the world. We employ more than 1,250 staff members, and we are home to around 6,000 students.
The Department of Computer Science
The Department has approximately 180 staff members, including 90 PhD students. Lecturers form a critical and essential basis for the functioning of the department, providing foundational education that helps determine the future of our students.

Our research and our students are diverse, covering disciplines such as Social sciences, Humanities, Economics, and Bioinformatics. Currently, we offer programs in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Information Sciences (BSc and MSc), and Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (MSc), with a total of around 1000 new students each year.

APPLICATION
Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the link below and upload your curriculum vitae, 2-3 references, research and teaching statements (at most 2 pages for each), the 2-3 publications that best exemplify the quality and direction of your research, and a cover letter motivating your application until June 15, 2021.
- application link: https://workingat.vu.nl/ad/assistant-professor-tenure-track-in-in-information-systems-for-fair-ecosystem-d/up7vcj

Applications received by e-mail will not be processed.

Vacancy questions
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact:

Name: Dr. Jaap Gordijn
Position: Associate Professor
E-mail: j.gordijn at vu.nl
Telephone: +31 (20) 59 87769

Relocation support
If you have any questions regarding moving to Amsterdam, and working at VU Amsterdam, you may contact:
 
Name: Sara Veldhorst
Position: Relocation Advisor
E-mail: relocations at vu.nl
Telephone:  +31 (20) 59 85037
 

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-- Jaap Gordijn
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