doctoral and post-doctoral researchers in machine learning or
knowledge discovery in databases for the newly formed Computational
Data Analytics group of Prof. Johannes Fürnkranz. We are particularly
looking for researchers in one or
more of the following areas
• Interpretability in AI
• Inductive Rule Learning
• Preference Learning and Reinforcement Learning
• Multi-Label Classification
• Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
• Monte-Carlo Tree Search
• Machine Learning and Game Playing
Job description:
• Conduct independent research and collaborate in
machine learning projects
• Publish in renowned international journals and conferences
• Supervise students and support lectures of the group
Requirements:
1. Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related area
2. Strong background and track record in machine learning or
knowledge discovery
3. Knowledge and prior work in one or more of the above-mentioned
areas is a plus
4. Willingness and ability to work in a team and to support
students and lectures
About the group:
The Computational Data Analytics group at JKU Linz has started in
October 2019, within the Institute for Application-Oriented
Knowledge Processing (FAW) [1]. Together with the existing groups of
Prof. Sepp Hochreiter (Machine Learning) or Prof. Gerhard Widmer
(Computational Perception), the Computer Science Department of JKU
Linz [2] has become a leading center for machine learning and
artificial intelligence research in Austria and beyond. In Winter Term
2019, JKU has started the first Bachelor's [3] and Master's [4] study
programs in Artificial Intelligence in Austria.
About the location:
The area offers excellent quality of living in the heart of Europe -
close to the alps between Vienna, Salzburg, Prague and Munich. Linz
provides a superb cultural environment, e.g. with the Ars Electronica
Festival and the nearby Salzburg Festival. Moreover, the
world-cultural heritage sites Hallstatt and Český Krumlov are less
than two hours away. The picturesque and versatile landscape provides
countless options for recreation and sports in nature (skiing, hiking,
climbing, cycling, and many more).
How to apply:
Prospective applicants interested in these positions are requested to
electronically send an application via the online portal
http://jku.at/application.
Please specify Job Reference Number 3989 (for Ph.D. student) or 3990
(for Post-Doc) in your application.
Please provide us with
- a CV
- a research statement concerning one or more of the above-mentioned
areas, and
- a sample of your writing in English or German (thesis, publication, …)
The positions are open until filled, next decisions will be made on
November 23th, 2019. If you have questions, please contact Prof.
Johannes Fürnkranz (johannes.fuernkranz@jku.at).
References:
[1]
https://www.jku.at/en/institute-for-application-oriented-knowledge-processing/
[2] http://informatik.jku.at/
[3]
https://www.jku.at/en/degree-programs/types-of-degree-programs/bachelors-and-diploma-degree-programs/ba-artificial-intelligence/
[4]
https://www.jku.at/en/degree-programs/types-of-degree-programs/masters-degree-programs/ma-artificial-intelligence/
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