Open positions for 2025-2026
Do you have a passion for AI and want to enhance your skills and knowledge in a multi disciplinary team of dedicated students? Join Epoch for the next academic year.
Keep in mind that the application deadline for the positions of 2025 - 2026 is the 9th of March 2025.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the future of AI with us!
Coffee date
Come by our office and have a chat with a teammember who can tell you all about the position you're interested in! Sign up for a coffee date using this form
Management Positions:
Team Manager
Time: 40h / week (in office)
Main responsibilities: Leading and guiding the team with a strategic focus, supporting team members in their own development trajectory to achieve both individual and organizational goals.
Key activities: Fostering collaboration and engagement within the team, being the image of Epoch to the outside world, overseeing the output of Epoch.
Preferred background: Experience with working in teams/committees and strong social awareness. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
Project Manager
Time: 40h / week (in office)
Main responsibilities: Ensure smooth workflow and adherence to planning for the team. As a project manager you are responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of the team. You are also responsible for the financial management of the team.
Key activites: Maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the team, preventing task overlap and meeting deadlines.
Preferred background: Structured mindset and some experience in project management. You should be adept at communicating with a diverse range of individuals. This requires a strong social radar and the ability to adapt your communication style effectively.
Chief Engineer
Time: 40h / week (in office)
Main responsibilities: As Chief Engineer, you will be a part of the management of Epoch, functioning as the head of the engineering department, and being responsible for its quality.
Key activites: Examples of ML competitions can be found on Kaggle, DrivenData and Zindi. For these competitions, you will consult with your team and try to come up with the best approach. This includes reading research papers, writing code to implement models, setting up sweeps to get the best possible parameters, etc.
Preferred background: Previous experience competing in ML competitions is a plus. You need to have a good grasp of the field of Machine learning and proficiency programming Python as well as experience using pandas, SKlearn & Pytorch.
As you will be leading a team of people, soft skills are equally important. This means you are able to create a collaborative environment, where all ideas are valued and people are held accountable to their responsibilities. You are open to new ideas, but know when to pursue something and when not.
Finally, you will need to have good communication and leadership skills and both verbal and written proficiency in the English language.
Operations Manager
Time: 40h / week (in office)
Main responsibilities: As the Operations Manager at Epoch, you will lead the operations department and ensure its overall quality and effectiveness by providing both practical and personal support. Your department is responsible for PR, acquisition, growth, networking, and event management. As Operations Manager you will be a part of the management of Epoch.
Key activites: Planning of the recruitment campaign, HR responsibilities, branding strategy, maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations department.
Preferred background: Creativity and leadership experience are both good qualifications that will contribute to your capability in this role. This requires good social radar and the ability to adapt your style of communication accordingly. Previous operations experience is a plus.
Operations Positions:
Please note that we prioritize full-time applicants significantly over part-time applicants. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for full-time roles to increase their likelihood of selection.
Partnerships Coordinator
Time: 40h / week or 24h+ / week (in office)
Main responsibilities: Acquiring resources and maintaining relationships with Epoch partners.
Key activites: You are responsible for getting the necessary resources so the team can excel in their work. You will get into contact with sponsors and partners that can help Epoch, and you will set up meetings and give presentations on why Epoch is relevant for them. Besides starting connections you are also responsible for negotiating and maintaining relationships. At events you are the main point of contact.
Preferred background: You communication skills need to be on point, you are convincing, clear and thoughtful in conversations both in english and dutch. This position also requires you to be flexible in your time as companies are often not readily available. Sales experience is a plus.
Events Coordinator
Time: 40h / week or 24h+ / week (in office)
Main responsibilities: Organizing and hosting events that represent Epoch to the public.
Key activites: Epoch hosts various events throughout the year, including hackathons with 500+ participants, presentations, talks, and company visits. You will oversee the event organization, maintain communication with venues and other stakeholders, and have the creative freedom to plan events that add value to Epoch.
Preferred background: Extensive experience is not required. However, a structured and organized approach to work is essential. Some experience in event or project management is a plus.
Columnist
Time: 16h+ / week (in office)
Main responsibilities: Crafting long-form content that communicates Epoch’s values and perspectives to the world. You will also support the research team by providing insights and contributing to their tasks.
Key activites: Writing opinion pieces and research articles relevant to competitions or Epoch’s mission. Topics may include AI safety, data usage, or environmental challenges. In collaboration with the PR coordinator, you will aim to publish these pieces in reputable national newspapers, platforms, or magazines.
Preferred background: Experience writing opinion or analytical pieces, preferably with a technical or AI-focused perspective.
Public Relations Coordinator
Time: 40h / week or 24h+ / week (in office)
Main responsibilities: Managing external communication through Epoch’s social media platforms and serving as the primary point of contact for press and other stakeholders interested in Epoch’s story.
Key activites: Developing strategies to attract a larger audience to Epoch. Engaging with the press through radio interviews or print media features. You will receive media training throughout the year to sharpen your storytelling skills.
Preferred background: Strong communication skills are essential, enabling you to handle challenging conversations strategically. A clear understanding of what makes a compelling social media presence is crucial, with the ability to apply this effectively to Epoch. Proficiency in writing (Dutch and English) is preferred.
Visual Designer
Time: 40h / week or 24h+ / week (in office)
Main responsibilities: Maintaining and enhancing Epoch’s visual design style to ensure cohesive and impactful branding.
Key activites: Redesigning the Epoch website with your creative vision and design touch. You will also be responsible for designing Epoch brochures, shaping how potential partners or potential epoch members perceive the brand.
Preferred background: A creative mindset with the ability to view Epoch’s branding from diverse perspectives. An eye for effective marketing strategies and the ability to apply them to Epoch’s design efforts are essential. Experience with design software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is required.
Creative Engineer
Time: 40h / week or 24h+ / week (in office)
Main responsibilities: Your mission is to make our work accessible and engaging for a wide audience. You will be responsible for explaining Epoch’s mission, competitions, and projects through various ways of storytelling.
Key activites: Develop engaging content that explains what Epoch stands for, its values, and the projects we do. This can be done through a variety of formats, including blog posts, videos, workshops, physical objects or other ways that you think are suitable. You will have the freedom to experiment with different mediums and find the most effective ways to share our message and what's being made with a broad audience.
Preferred background: Experience in explaining and presenting projects through various formats. You should be able to write clearly and engagingly, think creatively about how to present our work, and know how to tailor content to different audiences. A strong understanding of Epoch’s mission and how to promote it is essential. Skills like drawing, video production, and 3D software are helpful but not required, as they can be learned on the job. You should be able to work independently, take initiative, and propose new ideas.
Engineering Positions:
Please note that we prioritize full-time applicants significantly over part-time applicants. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for full-time roles to increase their likelihood of selection.
AI Engineer - Full Time
Time: 40h / week (all in office)
Main responsibilities: Collaborating within Epoch’s competition team to develop the best possible machine learning models and win competitions.
Key activites: Examples of machine learning competitions can be found on platforms such as Kaggle, DrivenData, and Zindi.
Preferred background: Direct experience with machine learning competitions is not required. However, a strong understanding of machine learning fundamentals and proficiency in Python programming are essential. Familiarity with Pandas and scikit-learn is expected. Knowledge of PyTorch and deep learning is a plus but not mandatory.
Implementations Engineer
Time: 40h / week (all in office)
Main responsibilities: Developing and implementing applications that support Epoch’s goals, primarily focusing on models developed by the Engineering teams.
Key activites: The Malaria app, created in response to Epoch V winning the Lacuna Malaria competition.
Preferred background: Experience in developing web applications, both frontend and backend. Proficiency in frameworks such as React, Django, or NodeJS is ideal, though the specific technology is flexible, what matters most is delivering a well-functioning application. You’ll have the freedom to choose the best tools for the job!
AI Engineer - Part Time
NOTE: We prioritize full-time applicants significantly over part-time applicants. Please take this into consideration when applying.
Time: 24h+ / week (all in office)
Main responsibilities: Collaborating within Epoch’s competition team to develop the best possible machine learning models and win competitions.
Key activites: Examples of machine learning competitions can be found on platforms such as Kaggle, DrivenData, and Zindi.
Preferred background: Direct experience with machine learning competitions is not required. However, we expect a solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals and proficiency in Python programming. Familiarity with Pandas and scikit-learn is necessary. Knowledge of PyTorch and deep learning is a plus but not mandatory.
Open Application
If you are interested in joining the team but are unsure about which position would suit you best, or if you have a great idea, please send your CV and motivation to recruit@teamepoch.net.
Questions?
Send an email to recruit@teamepoch.net.