PhD Position: Optimal Models for AI-Assisted Systematic Review

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Utrecht, Utrecht, Nederland Sticky Voltijd
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our team at Sticky, a leading organization in the field of AI-assisted systematic review. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project that aims to develop optimal models for AI-assisted systematic review.

About the Project

The project focuses on investigating the best AI model for systematic review, which is a crucial task in the field of AI-assisted literature exploration. The researcher will be responsible for carrying out high-quality simulation studies combining active learning models and large language models, and testing their performance on 500+ labeled datasets.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented researcher who meets the following requirements:

  • Completed or almost completed a Research Master's degree in AI, NLP, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Ambition to conduct excellent scientific research and create an impact with their research.
  • Affinity with trans-disciplinary research.
  • Interest in systematic reviewing and AI-aided techniques to accelerate the screening process.
  • Affinity with or strong interest in machine learning / AI / NLP.
  • Demonstrable affinity with open science, open-code and/or open-source software.
  • Experience with GitHub, R, Python, Markdown, or Jupyter Notebooks.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Social, well-organized, communicative, and collaborative.
  • Interest in contributing to high-quality teaching, including supervising students, teaching lectures in data science and statistics.
About the Offer

We offer:

  • A collaborative, enthusiastic, and dedicated team that guides you in your research, teaching, and other tasks.
  • High-quality PhD education, being part of a research school, following courses, presenting at international conferences, etc.
  • A position for 4-4.5 years (depending on the amount of teaching).
  • A working week of 38 hours and a gross monthly salary between €2,770 and €3,539 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale P under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU)).
  • 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus.
  • A pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.
About Us

At Sticky, we strive to create a better future for everyone. Our scientists execute leading research and inspiring teaching, collaborating intensively towards major societal challenges. We are one of the leading faculties in Europe providing research and academic teaching in cultural anthropology, educational sciences, interdisciplinary social science, pedagogical sciences, psychology, and sociology.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation, via our website. The first round of interviews takes place in June. An assessment might be part of the procedure. Our preferred start date is 1 September 2024. The application deadline is 1 June 2024.



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