Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d) within the field of Automated Machine Learning

 

The Institute of Artificial Intelligence invites applications for the position of a Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d) within the field of Automated Machine Learning (Salary Scale 14 TV-L, 100 %) starting at the earliest possible date. The position is initially limited until 30.06.2027 with the possibility of extension. The position can also be filled by doctoral candidates based on remuneration in salary scale 13 TV-L.

Your Tasks

Our research team at Leibniz University Hannover focuses on machine learning, automated machine learning, and reinforcement learning. We are seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. student or PostDoc to join us. You will have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge research topics, focusing on the development of novel approaches to automated deep learning aiming for energy-efficient architectures, or human-centered approaches. In addition to conducting innovative research, you will also engage in scientific exchange and active cooperation with related research groups, including presenting research results in workshops, conferences, and journals. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to contribute to open-source projects, thereby promoting the broader dissemination of research findings and advancing the field of sustainable AI. We are looking for candidates with a passion for sustainability, human-centered methods and innovation. If you are a highly motivated and creative individual seeking to make a positive impact through research, we encourage you to apply to our Automated Machine Learning (AutoML) position.

Your Profile

Prerequisite for employment is a completed academic university degree (Master's degree) in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, statistics or related disciplines, as well as a PhD in the broader field of artificial intelligence (preferably related to AutoML topics).

In addition, the following qualifications are desirable:

• Excellent relevant academic achievements
• Strong research performance in the field of AI
• Experience in managing people
• Solid understanding of and hands-on experience with machine learning and deep learning
• Advanced programming skills in Python, preferably familiarity with PyTorch
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written, including the ability to write scientific texts (German beneficial)
• Motivation to work independently and in an international team

We offer

• Varying, creative and innovative work in a young team
• Cutting-edge research facilities and resources, including state-of-the-art computing equipment and research databases
• Collaboration with top international researchers and scholars
• Participation in scientific workshops and conferences, as well as in international research exchanges and collaborations
• Further qualification as a postdoc and the possibility of habilitation
• Salary at the level of 100% of salary scale 14 according to the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Länder (TV-L)

 

Leibniz University Hannover considers itself a family-friendly university and therefore promotes a balance between work and family responsibilities. Part-time employment can be arranged upon request.

The university aims to promote equality between women and men. For this purpose, the university strives to reduce under-representation in areas where a certain gender is under-represented. Women are under-represented in the salary scale of the advertised position. Therefore, qualified women are encouraged to apply. Moreover, we welcome applications from qualified men. Preference will be given to equally-qualified applicants with disabilities.

 

Please submit your application with supporting documents (including CV, full set of transcripts, brief statement of at most 1 page of what drives you to do research in the field of (Green) AutoML, and what your goals are in applying at AutoML Hannover) by 30.04.2024 either digitally as a single PDF file to