Are you passionate about educating the next generation of data and AI professionals? Do you enjoy combining academic knowledge with practical applications in software, data, and intelligent systems? Then this position at Wageningen University & Research may be the ideal next step in your career.
As Lecturer in Big Data and AI, you will contribute to education and innovation within the Information Technology Group. You will teach and coordinate courses in areas such as big data systems, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data engineering, and software systems. You will help students develop both theoretical understanding and practical engineering skills that are essential for designing modern intelligent systems.
You will work in an international and interdisciplinary environment where digital technologies are increasingly applied to societal challenges in domains such as food, agriculture, environment, health, and sustainability.
Your duties and responsibilities include:
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Teaching and coordinating courses in Big Data, AI, and related IT subjects;
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Supervising student projects, theses, and practical assignments;
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Contributing to curriculum development and educational innovation;
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Supporting the integration of AI and data technologies in education;
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Collaborating with colleagues on educational and applied research activities.
Your team
You will work within the Information Technology Group, an international and collaborative team of researchers and educators focusing on AI, data science, and software engineering. The group is part of Wageningen University & Research and contributes to education and research at the intersection of IT and life sciences.
You are an enthusiastic educator with strong communication skills and a passion for teaching data science and artificial intelligence. You enjoy working in an international academic environment and supporting students in their learning and thesis trajectory.
You also possess:
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A completed PhD degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field;
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Demonstrated knowledge of Big Data technologies and Artificial Intelligence;
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Experience with programming and modern data/AI frameworks;
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Strong communication and teaching skills;
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Excellent command of English.
Preferably, you also have:
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University teaching experience;
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Experience with Python, cloud technologies, distributed systems, or machine learning platforms;
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Affinity with interdisciplinary and application-driven education.
In our international working environment there is an increasing amount of communication in English. For this position it is about language level C1.
Scale 7 up to and including 10
WUR welcomes applications from international candidates. However, for applicants for this specific position from outside the EU/EFTA zone, immigration restrictions may apply based on Dutch and EU immigration laws. Such candidates may be eligible for an “orientation year” in the Netherlands or a visa as a “knowledge migrant”.
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:
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sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
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working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
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there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
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a fixed year-end bonus of 8.3%;
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excellent pension scheme.
In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive gross salary of between €3546 and €5538 for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 10). As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended based on good performance.
We encourage development and internal mobility within our organisation. Our recruitment and selection policy sets out the conditions that apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions, we are happy to help.
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.
Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Communitypage contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.
For more information about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Bedir Tekinerdogan, Chair Information Technology Group, via email: [email protected]l
Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Noorien Abbas, Corporate Recruiter, via [email protected] .
Ready to apply?
Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.
You can apply until 1 August 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The first interviews may take place before the closing date of the vacancy.
Procedure
As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure
Welcome, safe, and valued
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.
The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.
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We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.
