VU University Amsterdam Faculty of Sciences
f/m
Amsterdam, 1081 (Noord-Holland), 38 hours per week
Job description
Function title: PhD Candidate Computational Configuration of Value Networks
Research project
This PhD position at the VU/Amsterdam will research how a value model (see www.e3value.com) can be composed based on a stated consumer need, by using problem solving methods. Also, various mechanisms to select a suitable value model from a set of alternatives will be investigated.
The PhD will be a member of the Business, Web, and Media group. Furthermore, the PhD will be working in The Network Institute. This is a multi-disciplinary research institute of the VU University, in which researchers of Exact Sciences, Economics & Business Administration, and Social Sciences participate.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
Applicants should have a M.Sc. in Information Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or related discipline. Good communication skills, in writing as well as oral are important. The main task will be to do research, but you will be given the opportunity to acquire some teaching experience.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Post-doctorates(Scientific discipline: Engineering)
Organization
VU University Amsterdam
Faculty of Sciences
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, has been a renowned cultural, scientific and commercial centre for many centuries. It was here, in 1880, that the VU University Amsterdam first opened its doors to students. VU stands for 'Vrije Universiteit', which means 'Free University'. Here, 'free' refers to freedom of state and church interference. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam was established in 1880 by orthodox protestants. Nowadays it aims to be inspiring, innovative and involved.
Throughout the past century, the university has continued to expand. It now comprises twelve faculties and has teaching facilities for 18,000 students.
Click here for an overview of faculties and institutes: http://www.english.vu.nl/About_the_VU/
The university campus and university hospital are situated in the south-western part of Amsterdam, one of the most dynamic and fast-growing business districts in the Netherlands. The international airport of Schiphol-Amsterdam is 10 kilometres away, just 8 minutes by train. With more than fifty undergraduate (or bachelor’s) programmes and almost a hundred postgraduate (or master’s) programmes, the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers a wide choice of study options. The programmes are of a high quality, the atmosphere is very conducive to study, and the teaching staff is easily accessible.
The Faculty of Sciences offers 9 Bachelor’s and 12 Master’s programmes within the disciplines Computer Sciences, Physics & Astronomy, Chemistry & Pharmacochemistry and Mathematics. The education programme is strongly connected to the various research activities. The faculty offers excellent research facilities in highly specialized laboratories as well as unique computing facilities.
Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: temporary
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
The appointment will be initially for 1 year. If the results are successful the appointed period will be prolonged for in totally 4 years, intended to result in a dissertation. You can visit our website www.vu.nl/vacatures for a review of working conditions at the VU.
Salary
The gross salary is minimum € 2.000,- in the first year and maximum € 2.558,- in the fourth year, based on a full-time employment. The employment will have to result in a written thesis by the end of this period. You can find information about our excellent fringe benefits of employment at www.vu.nl/vacatures.
Additional Information
Additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
You can apply for this job before 14-04-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
VU University Amsterdam
Faculty of Sciences, department PZ
De Boelelaan 1081a
1081 HV Amsterdam
The Netherlands
E-mail: few-vacatures@few.vu.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber 1.2008.00070.
Amsterdam, 1081 (Noord-Holland), 38 hours per week
Job description
Function title: PhD Candidate Computational Configuration of Value Networks
Research project
This PhD position at the VU/Amsterdam will research how a value model (see www.e3value.com) can be composed based on a stated consumer need, by using problem solving methods. Also, various mechanisms to select a suitable value model from a set of alternatives will be investigated.
The PhD will be a member of the Business, Web, and Media group. Furthermore, the PhD will be working in The Network Institute. This is a multi-disciplinary research institute of the VU University, in which researchers of Exact Sciences, Economics & Business Administration, and Social Sciences participate.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
Applicants should have a M.Sc. in Information Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or related discipline. Good communication skills, in writing as well as oral are important. The main task will be to do research, but you will be given the opportunity to acquire some teaching experience.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Post-doctorates(Scientific discipline: Engineering)
Organization
VU University Amsterdam
Faculty of Sciences
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, has been a renowned cultural, scientific and commercial centre for many centuries. It was here, in 1880, that the VU University Amsterdam first opened its doors to students. VU stands for 'Vrije Universiteit', which means 'Free University'. Here, 'free' refers to freedom of state and church interference. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam was established in 1880 by orthodox protestants. Nowadays it aims to be inspiring, innovative and involved.
Throughout the past century, the university has continued to expand. It now comprises twelve faculties and has teaching facilities for 18,000 students.
Click here for an overview of faculties and institutes: http://www.english.vu.nl/About_the_VU/
The university campus and university hospital are situated in the south-western part of Amsterdam, one of the most dynamic and fast-growing business districts in the Netherlands. The international airport of Schiphol-Amsterdam is 10 kilometres away, just 8 minutes by train. With more than fifty undergraduate (or bachelor’s) programmes and almost a hundred postgraduate (or master’s) programmes, the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers a wide choice of study options. The programmes are of a high quality, the atmosphere is very conducive to study, and the teaching staff is easily accessible.
The Faculty of Sciences offers 9 Bachelor’s and 12 Master’s programmes within the disciplines Computer Sciences, Physics & Astronomy, Chemistry & Pharmacochemistry and Mathematics. The education programme is strongly connected to the various research activities. The faculty offers excellent research facilities in highly specialized laboratories as well as unique computing facilities.
Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: temporary
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
The appointment will be initially for 1 year. If the results are successful the appointed period will be prolonged for in totally 4 years, intended to result in a dissertation. You can visit our website www.vu.nl/vacatures for a review of working conditions at the VU.
Salary
The gross salary is minimum € 2.000,- in the first year and maximum € 2.558,- in the fourth year, based on a full-time employment. The employment will have to result in a written thesis by the end of this period. You can find information about our excellent fringe benefits of employment at www.vu.nl/vacatures.
Additional Information
Additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
- About the organization (http://www.vu.nl)
- About the department (http://www.few.vu.nl/en/index.php)
- About the function (http://www.vu.nl/vacatures)
You can apply for this job before 14-04-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
VU University Amsterdam
Faculty of Sciences, department PZ
De Boelelaan 1081a
1081 HV Amsterdam
The Netherlands
E-mail: few-vacatures@few.vu.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber 1.2008.00070.
