| Institution | Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics - Munich Center for Machine Learning (MCML) |
| Remuneration group | TV-L E15 |
| Full-time / Part-time | Full-time (100%) |
| Start date | 2023-07-01, limited to three years (with the possibility of extension upon re-evaluation) |
| Application deadline | 2023-02-28 |
About us:
The Munich Center for Machine Learning (MCML) is a joint research initiative of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and Technische Universität München. It is one of six nationwide AI centers in Germany to receive permanent funding as part of the German and Bavarian government's AI strategy. Our vision is to strengthen regional, national and international competence in AI and to make the corresponding potential accessible to users from science and industry.
We are looking for you:
Junior Research Group Leader in Machine Learning (m/f/x)
in Munich
Your tasks and responsibilities:
You will develop an original research project in a field related to one of the three research areas of MCML:
- Foundations of Machine Learning
- Perception, Vision, and NLP
- Domain-Specific Machine Learning
You will lead a research group for which you are expected to hire two PhD students (both TV-L E 13), who will be funded by MCML.
Your qualifications:
- Outstanding PhD in the area of informatics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mathematics, statistics, data science, or physics
- Outstanding track record, demonstrated by high-impact publications in top venues of machine learning or related fields
- Excellent communication skills, fluency in English (written and oral)
- Experience in mentoring M.Sc. or B.Sc. students / running a research team
Benefits:
You will join one of the top AI research centers in Germany and in Europe with access to an excellent network of scholars and scientists. MCML currently has more than 40 principal investigators working in one of our three core research areas. LMU and TUM offer high-caliber research facilities with extensive support for developing innovative and cutting-edge research projects. The MCML funding includes the position of the PI (TV-L E15) and two PhD students (TV-L E13). Your office will be located at LMU Munich (Faculty for Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics).
The position is an TVL-E15 position in the German TV-L system (based on the tariff contracts for public service, commensurate with experience). The position is for three years, with the possibility of extension upon re-evaluation. Working hours are flexible.
LMU Munich provides diverse benefits for its employees, including support for scientists from overseas. Details can be found here.
LMU Munich is interested in increasing the number of female faculty members and encourages women to apply.
Also possible in a part-time capacity.
People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.Contact:
To apply, please make sure to submit the following documents in a single pdf file to application@mcml.ai by 28 February 2023.
- A motivation letter (1-2 pages)
- An academic CV including Google Scholar link
- A research project proposal (3-4 pages)
- Names and contact information of two references
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