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Postdoc in Machine Learning (basic research)
A postdoc position in Machine Learning is available immediately at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) in the group of Christoph Lampert.
Possible topics include, but are not limited to,trustworthy machine learning (e.g. privacy, fairness,robustness, federated learning, LLM security, ...),transfer/continual/meta learning (also multi-task learning, domain adaptation, lifelong learning, ...),Applicants should hold a PhD in machine learning or a related area of modern data analysis with a strong background in mathematics, programming and analytic reasoning. A strong research record is required, documented by publications at first-... More
University Professor of Data-Driven Material Research
The successful applicant will cover research and teaching in the field of data-driven material research with a reduced teaching load of two weekly credit hours at Freie Universität Berlin.
The professorship includes the opportunity of establishing and leading a newly founded Institute for Data-Driven Material Research (working title) as well as the central responsibility of chief information/data officer (CIO/CDO) at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB). The successful applicant will also represent the research field “Information” as a member of the extended Board of Directors at the HZB.Apply by Sept 4th. More
Entrepreneurship Project Coordinator for the EU-funded ELIAS Project at Tübingen AI Center
The Tübingen AI Center is inviting applications for a Parental Leave Cover position as Entrepreneurship Project Coordinator for the EU-funded ELIAS project (European Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability) at the University of Tübingen.
ELIAS aims to place Europe at the forefront of AI-driven sustainable innovation. Building on the success of the ELLIS Society (European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems), the project focuses on promoting entrepreneurship, tech transfer, and sustainable development in the AI space. A key initiative led by the Tübingen AI Center is the ELIAS Alliance — a growing network of top-tier innovation partners working together to foster entrepreneurial talent and scalable, sustainable AI ... More
A Postdoctoral Researcher and two Doctoral Researchers in AI and Foundation Models
The Department of Computing at University of Turku is seeking one Postdoctoral Researcher and two Doctoral Researchers to join Assistant Professor Shaoxiong Ji's research group, part of the ELLIS Institute Finland and TurkuNLP. The group focuses on advancing AI and Foundation Model research, with a strong emphasis on real-world applications.
Key research areas for these positions include:LLM Post-Training Techniques: Developing advanced methods for fine-tuning, reasoning, alignment, and knowledge injection to improve LLM performance and safety.Multilingualism in LLMs: Researching techniques to enhance LLM performance across various languages, including those with limited resources.AI for Healthcare: Designing and evaluating LLM-powered agents for clinical support, medical information retrieval, patient education, and workflow aut... More
GPI Postdoctoral Research Officer at the University of Oxford
The Department of Social Policy and Intervention is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Postdoctoral Research Officer to work on the Global Parenting Initiative (GPI).The GPI is a five-year, multi-million pound, international collaboration of universities, foundations, and implementing partners, with the bold aim of providing access to free, evidence-based, playful parenting support to every parent, everywhere, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to help their children realise their learning potential and to prevent child sexual abuse, exploitation, and family violence.
The Postdoctoral Research Officer role provides an exciting opportunity to lead the GPI’s expansion into a new and impactful area of research, harnessing the power of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to impact millions of families globally. Building on large-scale research and implementation of parenting programmes in the Global South, the successful candidate will draw on existing datasets and behavioural science frameworks to create a large language model (LLM)-powered tool that s... More
Research Scientist at Prior Labs, Freiburg or Berlin
Prior Labs is a VC-backed deep tech startup that grew out of the ELLIS ecosystem, with Frank Hutter and Bernhard Schölkopf among the co-founders. We're building breakthrough foundation models that understand spreadsheets and databases—the backbone of science and business. Foundation models have transformed text and images, but structured data has remained largely untouched. We’re tackling this $100B+ opportunity to revolutionize how we approach scientific discovery, medical research, financial modeling, and business intelligence.
Our Impact: We aim to be the world-leading organization working on structured data. Our TabPFN v2 model, recently published in Nature, sets the new state-of-the-art for small structured data. Our models have gained significant traction with 1M+ downloads and 3,500+ GitHub stars. We are now building the next generation of models that combine AI advancements with specialized architectures for structured data.Backing and Momentum: With €9M in pre-seed funding from top-tier investors including Ba... More
Research Scientist Intern at Prior Labs
Prior Labs is a VC-backed deep tech startup that grew out of the ELLIS ecosystem, with Frank Hutter and Bernhard Schölkopf among the co-founders. We're building breakthrough foundation models that understand spreadsheets and databases—the backbone of science and business. Foundation models have transformed text and images, but structured data has remained largely untouched. We’re tackling this $100B+ opportunity to revolutionize how we approach scientific discovery, medical research, financial modeling, and business intelligence.
Our Impact: We aim to be the world-leading organization working on structured data. Our TabPFN v2 model, recently published in Nature, sets the new state-of-the-art for small structured data. Our models have gained significant traction with 1M+ downloads and 3,500+ GitHub stars. We are now building the next generation of models that combine AI advancements with specialized architectures for structured data.Backing and Momentum: With €9M in pre-seed funding from top-tier investors including Ba... More
ML Engineer at Prior Labs
Prior Labs is a VC-backed deep tech startup that grew out of the ELLIS ecosystem, with Frank Hutter and Bernhard Schölkopf among the co-founders. We're building breakthrough foundation models that understand spreadsheets and databases—the backbone of science and business. Foundation models have transformed text and images, but structured data has remained largely untouched. We’re tackling this $100B+ opportunity to revolutionize how we approach scientific discovery, medical research, financial modeling, and business intelligence.
Our Impact: We aim to be the world-leading organization working on structured data. Our TabPFN v2 model, recently published in Nature, sets the new state-of-the-art for small structured data. Our models have gained significant traction with 1M+ downloads and 3,500+ GitHub stars. We are now building the next generation of models that combine AI advancements with specialized architectures for structured data.Backing and Momentum: With €9M in pre-seed funding from top-tier investors including Ba... More
Predoctoral Position Offer in Computer Vision, Robotics, and 3D Reconstruction at University of Córdoba
The University of Córdoba (UCO) seeks highly motivated candidates for a predoctoral position in the area of computer vision, robotics, 3D reconstruction, and SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping). The selected candidate will join an interdisciplinary research team with the aim of developing new methodologies and applications in these fields.
Requirements-Possess a master's degree that qualifies for doctoral studies.-Have the legal capacity to work in the European Union.-Previous experience or knowledge in computer vision, robotics, 3D reconstruction, and SLAM.-Experience with OpenCV and other libraries related to computer vision is valued.-Knowledge of programming in C++.-Analytical and problem-solving skills.-Medium-high level of English, both spoken and written.We Offer-3-year predoctoral contract (extendable to 4).-Participati... More
PhD/postdoc positions in Scientific Foundation Models at the University of Liège (Belgium)
PhD and postdoctoral opportunities are now available at the Science with AI Lab (SAIL, https://glouppe.github.io) of the Montefiore Institute, University of Liège, for researchers interested in advancing deep learning and foundation models for scientific applications.
Open positions include:a PhD/postdoc position in deep learning for scientific foundation models (Mosaic project)a PhD/postdoc position in physics-informed foundation models (Mosaic project)a PhD/postdoc position in foundation models for solving inverse problems (Mosaic project)a PhD/postdoc position on the emulation of regional climate models (MAR.ai project, in collaboration with Prof. Xavier Fettweis)These positions focus on methodological advances in deep learning, with AI for weather as a... More
Two open PhD positions on robot navigation and perception at the University of Freiburg
The Robot Learning Lab at the University of Freiburg and ELLIS Unit Freiburg, Germany, headed by Prof. Abhinav Valada currently has two open full-time PhD positions (E13 100%). International candidates are encouraged to apply, knowledge of the German language is not required. Women and people of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
The candidate should have:Master degree in computer science, robotics, machine learning, computer vision, or a related fieldStrong passion for robotics, perception, mathematics, programming and abstract thinkingProgramming skills including in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch (programming experience in C++ would be a plus)Excellent written and communication skills in EnglishFor the PhD position in Perception and SLAM:Prior research experience in one or more of the following areas:* Sce... More
Fully-funded Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowships at the University of Stuttgart
The Collaborative Artificial Intelligence (CAI) group at the University of Stuttgart in Germany, headed by Prof. Andreas Bulling, is inviting applications for three prestigious Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowships. The CAI group (https://collaborative-ai.org/) conducts fundamental research towards collaborative artificial intelligence at the intersection of multimodal machine learning, multi-agent reinforcement learning, computational cognitive modelling, computer vision, and human-machine interaction.
We are seeking outstanding candidates with an exceptional research track record and strong publications at the top venues in the above fields. Successful candidates will be able to pursue their own research program, will contribute to the preparation and leadership of research projects, will have the opportunity to advise undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to the teaching activities of the group. They will have access to excellent research infrastructure, distinguished lectur... More
