[jobs] PhD position in NLP/DL at Johannes Kepler University Linz
navid.r...@gmail.com
PhD candidate (must hold a Diploma/Master's degree) for a 30-hour/week, two-year position at the Institute of Computational Perception at Johannes Kepler University Linz
Job Reference Number: 4933
Job Duties:
- Conduct independent research in the fields of Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, and Information Retrieval
- Publish and disseminate research findings in journals and present at conferences
- Work towards a doctoral dissertation
- Actively take part in scientific collaborations
- Co-supervise Bachelor’s/Master's theses
Your Qualifications:
- Extensive knowledge and practical experience in at least one (preferably several) of the following fields: Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Information Retrieval, Fairness/Bias Mitigation/Explainability of Deep Learning models
- Excellent programming and good mathematical skills
- Commitment, creativity, and ability to conduct independent scientific work as well as publish and disseminate findings
- Fluency in English (oral and written)
- Ability and willingness to independently supervise students in the fields mentioned above
- Team player and good social skills
What We Offer:
- On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3.058,60 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
- Stable employer
- Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
- Attractive continual educational opportunities
- State-of-the-art research infrastructure
- Dynamic research environment
- Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
- Exercise and sports classes (USI)
Application Deadline: May 31, 2022.
The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with physical disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.
How to Apply:
Prospective applicants interested in the multifaceted position are requested to electronically send an application in adherence to the stated criteria together with the requested documentation via mail to navid.r...@jku.at.
Contact:
If you have questions, please contact: Dr. Navid Rekabsaz, P +43 7 32 2468 47 24, E-mail: navid.r...@jku.at or
Prof. Dr. Markus Schedl, P +437322468 4716, E-mail: markus...@jku.at.