Researcher AI for animal welfare
Do you enjoy conducting research from A to Z? Do you want to contribute to groundbreaking technologies? Are you eager to delve into AI and sensor technology and apply them for animal welfare? Read more about the job in the job description.
Your capabilities
You have a master degree in a graduate program with a field related to agriculture, animal welfare, precision livestock farming or equivalent. Candidates with doctoral degrees are also welcome to apply. Students who will graduate in 2024 may also apply If you have a foreign diploma, we ask you to obtain equivalence recognition. You can apply for this at NARIC Vlaanderen
You have previous research experience, from setting up experiments to publishing articles.
You have experience with data analysis and programming languages such as R or Python.
You have a good oral and written knowledge of English.
We offer
We offer you an open-ended contract (with minimum guaranteed financing for 8 months) with a competitive salary based on your degree. You will be recruited in the salary scale A165 or A166 (depending on your degree). You can make a gross and net calculation of your monthly salary, a holiday bonus and your end-of-year allowance via Salarissimulator | Vlaanderen.be (note, do not use the new salary simulator). Relevant experience can be considered for financial seniority.
You get a varied, challenging and socially relevant job in a dynamic environment with attractive working conditions and development opportunities. Hybrid work is possible if the position allows it.
Additional: Hospitalization and group (life) insurance, commuting allowance (bicycle – public transport), meal vouchers (8 €/day) and option to lease a bicycle. A total of 35 paid vacation days based on last year's performance (private scheme). An additional week of holidays are given between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
