Senior Researcher Health Analytics

In brief:
Department: Data Science Research Group
Location: The Hague
Education level: Master and/or PhD Hours per week: 16 - 24 hours
Salary indication: between € 5.122,09 – maximum € 6.698,86 (scale 12) gross per month

Are you fascinated by data and methods to analyse them? Are you an experienced researcher in applied data science and health informatics? Do you like to do collaborative research and contribute to shaping the future of data science methods and applications with societal impact? Are you keen on working in applications of data science in healthcare for improving management and decision processes as well as social wellbeing? Do you get excited from helping others develop and supporting talent development of (future) IT people? Then you might be the person we are looking for!


The Researcher role

• You will develop, manage, or support scientific research programmesupported by external funding;
• You will support teaching and educational development, particularly in the development of our faculty's curriculum in areas related to applied Data Science;
• You will contribute to the publication of research findings in professional and scientific journals, presentations at conferences, and guest lectures in the fields of ICT, data science, and AI;
• You will contribute to the management and coordination of duties across the Research Group;
• You will liaise and cooperate with other research groups internally and externally (nationally and internationally) to develop new collaboration opportunities and jointresearch projects;
• You will coach and supervise student projects, where you endeavour to advance their technical skills. We enable and encourage students to become IT professionals who, in addition to the latest technologies, have also been exposed to societal and real-world problems. This approach opens new horizons for collaborative research projects with our stakeholders and potential partners;
• You will work on the development of AI-driven digital health platforms at scale. Your activities will include applying technologies for digital health and patient-centric population health analytics in our research portfolio.

Societal domains of interest to our Data Science Research Group include health care and social care, wellbeing, sustainability and quality of life, data-driven social innovation, and explainable and responsible AI and data/science.


What do we expect from you?
You have recently finished your PhD or MSc on a subject related to AI and Data Science. Next to this, you should also have experience with applied research as well as experience with grant applications.
Furthermore we ask:

• Demonstrable proficiency in advanced analytics and data science, supported by a track record of working with data, implementing machine learning, and/or the design of such systems. Ideally, showcase your expertise through product delivery;
• A strong research and industry profile in data science for health care, social care and wellbeing;
• Project management skills to navigate the complexities of projects with ease, collaborating effectively within a team by leveraging individual strengths, and managing relationships with internal clients Enthusiasm for the field;
• Hands-on experience with advanced analytics tools, cloud-based solutions and low-level coding in R, Python, and data modelling (structured and unstructured);
• Subject-matter expertise, particularly in digital health and population health analytics;
• Very good/Excellent English language.

What can you expect from us?
We want you to be successful as a Senior Researcher and we want to make sure that you will make the most of your time at THUAS. To that end we are offering you:

• A new dynamic Data Science research group, with an ambitious programme of collaborative interdisciplinary research in Applied Data Science.
• A dynamic working environment in which you can convey your fascination for data to our students and fellow academics, and further develop yourself in breadth.

As a researcher, you are therefore not alone and will regularly have the benefit of advice and consultation with your colleagues.

We also offer:

• A two year appointment (D4 contract voor 2 year), with a scope of 0.4 – 0.6 FTE; 16 – 24 hours per week;
• A salary between € 5.122,09 – maximum € 6.698,86 gross per month (scale 12) for a fulltime work week;
• 8% holiday allowance;
• A year-end bonus of 8.3%;
• A very generous paid leave allowance of 53 days, based on a fulltime work week (includes national holidays and some mandatory days off);
• A green travel expense scheme: if you choose public transportation, you will receive 100% reimbursement for an NS business card 2nd class in your name. 

But that’s not all! Read all employment conditions here.


What is it like to work at THUAS?
If you work at THUAS, you work at one of the most dynamic and open organisations in the City of Peace and Justice. Together with 2,500 colleagues, you help 26,000 students from over 120 countries to prepare for a promising future in a world that changes every day. We do this by growing and evolving along with the world and the wishes of our students. We work together intensively with colleagues, with students and in the professional field. Furthermore, we look ahead, we are critical, and we stand in the middle of society.

Diversity, inclusiveness and equality are at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the composition of the student and staff population to reflect the society in which we work, and we want to offer everyone equal opportunities. We realise that this requires constant attention. We invest in this ourselves, and we would like you to help us with this.

Read more about our story and our core values here
THUAS as an inclusive campus


Do you want to apply for the role of Senior Researcher at THUAS?

• The application deadline is June 16th. You can apply directly online on the website of THUAS;
• For more information about the vacancy contact Lampros Stergioulas, Professor Data Science via e-mail: l.stergioulas@hhs.nl
• Do you want more information on the application process? Then contact Pamela Schmitt-Leidsman, Advisor Recruitment via e-mail: vacatures@hhs.nl