Professorship in AI and Foundation Models (open rank)

25 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Basel

Research Field

Computer science » Other
Mathematics » Applied mathematics
Mathematics » Computational mathematics

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Country

Switzerland

Application Deadline

22 Jun 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The University of Basel invites applications for a Professorship in Artificial Intelligence, with a focus on Foundation and Large Language Models, to join the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. This position is a key part of the University's AI initiative, aimed at bolstering our leadership in AI and Deep Learning, and Foundation Models. The role will significantly enhance the capabilities of our Center for Data Analytics and support interdisciplinary research across the university.
The new professor will enhance the research portfolio of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. They will be expected to foster interdisciplinary research collaborations across various departments and affiliated institutions, and thus strengthen the University of Basel's contributions to solving complex global challenges through AI.
We seek candidates with an outstanding research record in foundation models, in particular large language models. Candidates are expected to have a strong record of interdisciplinary work, for example in medicine or life sciences, who address key issues in AI such as reproducibility, safety, trustworthiness and robustness, and who engage with the theoretical and algorithmic foundations of AI. A strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship is essential. We seek candidates who show promise in shaping the future of AI through both their research and educational practices.
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science provides excellent research and teaching conditions and a stimulating academic environment. It maintains a wide range of collaborations with other departments of the Faculty of Science and affiliated research institutions, other Faculties, as well as other universities.
The University of Basel is an equal opportunity and family friendly employer committed to excellence through diversity. To increase the number of women in leading academic positions, the University strongly welcomes female applicants.
Application / Contact
Applications, including a curriculum vitae, list of publications indicating the five most significant papers, a statement of current and future research, a teaching statement, and names of five potential referees should be submitted online (as one single.pdf file) addressed to Prof. Dr. Marcel Mayor, Dean of the Faculty of Science. Applications submitted by other means will not be considered. For further information contact Prof. Dr. Volker Roth ([email protected] ). The deadline for receipt of applications is July 31, 2024.

Requirements

Research Field

Computer science

Years of Research Experience

More than 10

Research Field

Mathematics

Years of Research Experience

More than 10

Research Field

Mathematics

Years of Research Experience

More than 10

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Basel

Country

Switzerland

City

Basel

Postal Code

CH-4003

Street

Petersplatz 1

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/university-of-basel/2024/professorship-in-ai-a…

Contact

City

Basel

Website

https://www.unibas.ch/en.html

Postal Code

CH-4003

STATUS: EXPIRED