Assistant/Associate Professor in Computer Vision and Deep Learning

Location: Delft, Netherlands; relocation to the Netherlands is supported. Flexible work schedules are available, with the option to work partly from home.

Salary: Assistant Professor €4,728–€7,297 gross per month; Associate Professor €6,512–€8,673 gross per month.

Company

hirify.global is an international university focused on engineering education, scientific research, artificial intelligence, digitalisation, sustainability, and societal impact.

What you will do

• Develop an independent, internationally recognized research program in computer vision, deep learning, and modern AI.
• Conduct research in areas including visual perception, foundation models, generative and multimodal AI, data-efficient learning, 3D/4D vision, and responsible computer vision.
• Publish high-quality research and secure competitive external research funding.
• Build collaborations with academic, industrial, and public-sector partners.
• Teach deep learning, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and specialized computer vision courses.
• Supervise PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and MSc and BSc students while contributing to academic leadership and curriculum development.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related discipline.
• Research record appropriate to career stage and a clear future research vision in computer vision and deep learning.
• Ability to teach deep learning, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision at university level.
• Experience with, or strong potential for, acquiring competitive external research funding.
• Experience supervising researchers and students, or clear potential to do so in an inclusive and supportive manner.
• Strong English communication skills are required for teaching and international academic collaboration.

Nice to have

• Established independent research profile, successful funding acquisition, academic leadership, and supervision experience for Associate Professor appointment.
• Experience working across disciplines and with industrial or societal partners.
• Teaching experience of fewer than five years may be supplemented by completing the University Teaching Qualification within three years.

Culture & Benefits

• Open, international, interdisciplinary, and collaborative research environment with strong laboratory facilities.
• Mentoring, leadership development, and opportunities to progress toward senior academic roles, including Full Professor.
• Academic Career Track Development programme covering education, research, societal impact and innovation, and leadership.
• Customisable compensation package, health insurance discounts, and monthly work costs contribution.
• Flexible work schedules and partial home working.
• Relocation guidance, housing and school support, settlement events, and a Dual Career Programme for accompanying partners.

Hiring process

• Submit a motivation letter, CV, research statement, and teaching statement by 15 September 2026.
• First-round interviews are expected on 28 September, 2 October, 9 October, or 16 October 2026.
• Reference checks and a knowledge-security risk assessment are part of the selection procedure.