PhD Position: Human-Centric AI Researcher for Sustainable Energy

1 dag geleden


Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica Voltijd
Company Overview

CWI, the Dutch national research institute for mathematics and computer science, is a premier research organization that focuses on fundamental and applied research in mathematics and computer science.

Job Description

We are seeking an ambitious PhD researcher to join our Intelligent and Autonomous Systems group at CWI. The successful candidate will be part of the Align4Energy project, which aims to develop interactive and understandable AI systems that empower end-users by providing flexible, personalized solutions and decision support.

The project focuses on making the energy use of Dutch homes more sustainable. Your role will be to develop novel human-centric AI algorithms and techniques, enabling interactions that allow humans to better understand and trust their AI tools, and that allow AI systems to better understand and support their human users.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • A master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Self-drive, enthusiasm, curiosity, and a research-oriented attitude.
  • Interest in combining theory and experiments and well-developed analytical skills.
  • Programming skills e.g. in Python and/or Java.
  • Theoretical knowledge and practical experience with artificial intelligence and sequential decision-making, esp. reinforcement learning and/or planning, are an advantage.
  • Ability to work in an international, interdisciplinary team, and interest in collaborating with industrial partners.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Benefits

The terms of employment are in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Research Centres (



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