Post-doc in Neurosymbolic AI

KU Leuven, Belgium

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 01 May 2024

27 Jan 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

KU Leuven
Research Field

Computer science » Other
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Belgium
Application Deadline

1 May 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

38 hours/week
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number

BAP-2024-47
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The group of Luc De Raedt has openings at both the PhD- and post-doc level in neurosymbolic AI,  which combines probability, logic and neural networks with the goal of supporting both data and knowledge, learning and reasoning. Neurosymbolic AI is one the next frontiers in AI and it is enjoying a lot of attention these days. 


Requirements
Research Field
Computer science
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits
  • A full time post-doc scholarship of 1 year, extendible until max. 3 years.
  • A stimulating environment at Europe's most innovative university, in a well-equipped, experienced and internationally oriented research unit. 
  • The research will be based at the Department of Computer Science at the Arenberg Campus in Heverlee (close to the center of Leuven). 

Eligibility criteria

  • The candidate must have a PhD in Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence.  Experience that relates to neurosymbolic AI, or at least its ingredients is expected.  
  • Candidates must have excellent programming skills, be proficient in oral and written English, possess excellent communication skills, multi-tasking skills, and be team-oriented, proactive and result driven. The post-doc will work on research projects that involve frequent interactions with both internal and external researchers.
  • The positions can start immediately, and positions will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are found. Interested  candidates should send their CV, their transcripts, contact information of 2 or 3 referees, and a motivation letter using the KU Leuven system. The motivation letter should clearly outline the interests in neurosymbolic AI and/or the past experience in neurosymbolic AI.

Selection process

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Luc De Raedt, tel.: +32 16 32 78 34, mail: [email protected] .
You can apply for this job no later than 01/05/2024 via the online application tool


Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
KU Leuven
Country
Belgium
State/Province
Vlaams Brabant
City
Leuven
Postal Code
3000
Street
Leuven
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://easyapply.jobs/r/5kuaLX521fjtJ54EJBpR

Contact
State/Province

Leuven
City

Vlaams Brabant
Street

Leuven
Postal Code

3000

STATUS: EXPIRED

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