PhD or postdoctoral researcher positions (all genders welcome) (Institute of Computer Science) (ID 16014)

Einrichtung: Institute of Computer Science (ID 16014)

Ansprechpartner: Alexander Ecker

Besetzungsdatum: ab sofort

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 25.01.2022

Within the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1528 “Cognition of Interaction” funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and a new project funded by the European Research Council (ERC), the Institute of Computer Science at the University of Göttingen invites applications for four

PhD or postdoctoral researcher positions (all genders welcome)

These are full-time positions (currently 39,82 hours/week) up to salary level TV-L E14 initially for three years, with the possibility of extension. The positions should be filled as soon as possible.

The projects are at the interface of computer science and neuroscience/cognitive science. You will develop and apply modern methods from machine learning and computer vision to investigate fundamental cognitive functions as well as their underlying neural mechanisms.

Your profile
• Strong background in machine learning (especially deep learning), computer vision as well as cognitive science or neuroscience to solve very challenging scientific problems
• A PhD in one of the relevant fields would be a plus
• For postdoctoral researchers: ability to lead a small team of PhD students
• Strong analytical skills
• Very good command of the English language

What we offer
• A highly interdisciplinary and collaborative, team-oriented research environment at the interface of computer science and neuroscience/cognitive science
• You will be integrated into a thriving scientific environment with several Collaborative Research Centers, the Campus Institute Data Science, collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization and international collaboration with partners at Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, TX, USA)
• We value diversity and equality, and provide a family-friendly environment

The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The mission of the University is to employ a greater number of severely disabled persons. Applications from severely disabled persons with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.

Please submit your application as a single pdf with the usual documents (motivation letter, curriculum vitae, university degrees, transcript of records, contact details of up to two referees) electronically until February 15, 2022 to Alexander Ecker: [email protected]

For questions about the position, please contact Alexander Ecker as well.

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