For the Institute of Data Science Foundations of the Hamburg University of Technology for the earliest possible date, we are looking for a:

Ph.D. - RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (m/f/d)

Full time, for a maximum of 4 years. The remuneration is in accordance with TV-L 13.

YOUR TASKS

• Fundamental research on topics related to the Institute for Data Science Foundations
  
• Publication of research results in journals and at relevant computer science / mathematics conferences
  
• Support of teaching activities and knowledge sharing tasks at the Institute for Data Science Foundations
  

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed scientific university studies, in particular in the subject area/s mathematics, computer science, or comparable
  
• Very good communication skills in English for publications, lectures and project meetings
  
• Knowledge in relation to some of the following areas is an advantage: 
  o Data science 
  o Artificial intelligence 
  o Robotics o Machine learning (supervised learning, deep neural networks, statistical learning theory,        reinforcement learning) 
  o Mathematical background, for instance in: probability theory, functional analysis, differential and/or algebraic geometry, information theory, information geometry
  
• The following knowledge is an advantage: 
  o Experience in scientific writing 
  o Experience in Python programming
  

OUR OFFER

• We offer you the opportunity for scientific qualification with the aim of a doctorate
  
• Become a member of the Institute for Data Science Foundations, and benefit from excellent supervision and interdisciplinary exchange
  
• Integrate into an excellent research network with national and international opportunities for collaboration
  
• Work in a motivated and interdisciplinary team, and develop your soft skills
  

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Nihat Ay, e-mail: [email protected] or his assistant Ms. Sandra Krüger, e-mail: [email protected].

We particularly encourage women to apply. Due to their underrepresentation, they will be given priority in cases of equal suitability, qualifications and professional performance.

Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae in table form, proof of completed training and/or university degree, job references or certificates of employment) via the online application system.

Notice for graduates of foreign educational qualifications: Please submit proof of all obtained university degrees and, if available, the recognition of your educational qualifications in Germany (e.g. anabin excerpts and/or acknowledgement of previous employers).

We look forward to receiving your online application by December 31st 2022.