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School of Life Science, Engineering and Design FTE 0,8 - 1 fte Work and cognitive level Higher Education Location Deventer, Enschede, Apeldoorn Salary scale 8: min € 3,477 / max € 4,595 Turn complex data into actionable intelligence. As a junior researcher you support the design, implementation and evaluation of quantitative models and you translate them into working prototypes for the safety and security domain. You work together with researchers, software developers and practice partners. Would you like to use data and AI and contribute to innovative solutions for criminal investigations? Check out the vacancy and apply! Apply right away You have until 11-11-2026 to respond! Apply now Application info What you need to know before applying for a job at Saxion. Application procedure Benefits Contact person Tatjana Kuznecova - Luckabauer +371 657080397 This is what you do as Junior researcher Data-driven intelligence and AI In this role, you will conduct applied research on data-driven intelligence and AI. Working under – and together with - experienced researchers, you will analyse and integrate data from a variety of sources, support the design, implementation, and validation of statistical and machine learning models, and contribute to data analysis, model testing, and prototype development. Throughout the role, you will critically assess methods, assumptions, and results while gradually building your expertise and research capabilities. You will support integration of the models into larger software systems and collaborate closely with developers, researchers, and external partners. Systematically documenting your work and contributing to technical and academic outputs and educational activities. You will join an enthusiastic, multidisciplinary team of colleagues from various fields. Working from Enschede, Deventer, and Apeldoorn, we collaborate on innovative technology for law enforcement investigations. The atmosphere is collegial, committed, and informal. (*) As you will be working in a security-sensitive environment and with sensitive data, you will be required to undergo a mandatory security screening. This is where you will work At Saxion we explore future developments, look beyond our borders and disciplines and drive innovation. By doing this together we contribute to a smarter, safer and more sustainable world. We question how significant technological innovations are and how they can contribute to humanity, society and our planet. We teach our students to look at social issues from a broad perspective and to come up with practical solutions. School of Life Science, Engineering and Design As Junior researcher Data-driven intelligence and AI at Saxion, you will be part of the Data-driven Investigations team, which conducts research within the Technologies for Criminal Investigations (TCI) research group.. This team is part of the School of Life Science, Engineering and Design (LED). LED offers an inspiring and effective learning, work and research environment, focused on applied technologies and recent national and international developments. Saxion’s employment terms and conditions Working at Saxion means working on inspiring, future-oriented education and research. You will fulfil an exciting position, working independently in a dynamic, socially relevant organisation that matters. The position provides you with plenty of opportunities to take initiative and develop. We Also Offer The Following The following salary scale: scale 8: min € 3,477 / max € 4,595 (cao-hbo) working on a full-time basis. 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus. You will receive a temporary contract, with the possibility of extension. A generous leave policy. For example: if you work full-time and have opted for a 40-hour week you can take 428 hours of leave annually. This means you will have 53.5 holiday leave days, including statutory holiday days and public holidays. Personal development: follow an inspirational webinar, workshop or training course at our internal Saxion Academy, do a career check or explore the possibilities of taking a master’s degree or PhD programme or professional doctorate. The Saxion Hybrid Working Package A comprehensive retirement plan. See the cao-hbo for more information. 100% allowance for travel by public transport and tax benefits on the purchase of a bicycle. Would you like to find out more about our terms of employment? Check out our webpage. Job requirements We seek a professional who fits the job profile below. Does this sound like you? Then this job is ideal for you! A completed Bachelor degree in a quantitative discipline such as statistics, data science, computer science, applied mathematics, or a related field. Strong statistical and quantitative analysis skills, with a theoretical understanding of the techniques used rather than tool-based application alone. Demonstrable interest or experience in quantitative modelling and machine learning. Good skill level in programming for data science (Python), and the ability to collaborate with software developers. A research-oriented mindset, with demonstrable critical and analytical thinking, and interest in the safety and security application domain. How to apply Feeling enthusiastic? Then apply directly for the position of Junior researcher Data-driven intelligence and AI using this application form. If you have any questions about this position, Then please contact Tatjana Kuznecova, (Researcher) +371 657080397 Saxion strives to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. Feel free to apply. VOG - may be part of the application process. Application procedure For Your Diary Applications can be submitted until 11th of November, 2026. The first job interview is on 18th of November, 2026 between 9.00-12.30. The second job interview (optional). Finally, we schedule the employment conditions on a later time. Please note that this vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates. In the event of candidates with equal merit, internal candidates will be given priority. We prefer to fill our vacancies ourselves, so unsolicited approaches are not welcome. Share this vacancy facebook linkedin whatsapp Junior researcher Data-driven intelligence and AI Share facebook linkedin whatsapp Ready to apply? Respond before 11-11-2026 Apply now! More info? 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Core Responsibilities

Conduct applied research in data-driven intelligence and AI by analyzing and integrating data, supporting the design and validation of statistical and machine-learning models, and contributing to testing and prototype development. Collaborate with researchers, developers, and external partners to integrate models into software systems, document work, and contribute to technical, academic, and educational outputs.

Requirements

A completed bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, data science, computer science, or applied mathematics is required. Candidates should have strong theoretical statistical and quantitative skills, an interest or experience in modeling and machine learning, Python programming ability, a research-oriented mindset, and interest in safety and security applications.

Benefits

• Holiday Allowance
• Year-End Bonus
• Generous Leave Policy
• Personal Development Opportunities
• Hybrid Working Package
• Retirement Plan
• Public Transport Allowance
• Bicycle Purchase Tax Benefits