AI Consultant (f/m/x) - Sustainable AI

at  Helmholtz Zentrum Mnchen

102640
Full time
39 hrs./week
Neuherberg near Munich
Home Office Options (3 days remote per week possible)
The mission of , whose central unit is implemented at Helmholtz Munich, is to enable the transfer of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into practice. Since its inception, the has been providing Machine Learning (ML) expertise to research scientists from Germany’s largest research organization, the Helmholtz Association, with great success. It is now broadening its scope to facilitate access to AI computing infrastructure and expertise for industry, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including start-ups.
To join our growing team, we are inviting applications for the position of “AI Consultant - Sustainable AI (f/m/x)”.
We offer you the unique opportunity to use your expertise in AI to push forward realworld applications in a vibrant international environment, with a focus on sustainability. You will be an active part of the AI consultant team, which already has extensive experience in the development of AI applications in science, thereby bridging the gap between academic research and industry applications.
Prof. Matthias Tschöp (Dr. Med., Dr. hc.), CEO of Helmholtz Munich: “We believe that excellent research requires a range of different perspectives. Diverse teams reach better solutions and are more innovative in their research topics.
Establishing our Diversity Management Strategy demonstrates our commitment to ensuring an appreciative company culture based on mutual respect. We are also implementing diversity-sensitive processes throughout our whole organization.”

Your tasks

• be a point of contact for questions related to ML/AI, for researchers and industry partners alike, and provide critical assessments of their projects
• benchmark state-of-the-art and emerging AI methods, including their energy consumption and carbon footprint and help mitigate them
• develop new methodologies to assess the sustainability of different AI use cases over the whole AI life cycle and publish them
• work closely with a team of talented scientists within Helmholtz Munich and the Helmholtz AI initiative

Your profile

• master or PhD degree in data science, computer science, mathematics or a related field
• track record of implementing applied AI pipelines in Python, ideally with large models, such as transformers or generative models
• strong interest for sustainability aspects, familiarity with AI in HPC environments is a plus
• high degree of autonomy, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with different stakeholders
• open and curious mindset with a strong team spirit

Benefits

• Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
• Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities
• Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
• International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives

Since 2005, we hold the TOTAL E-QUALITY award for exemplary action in the sense of an equal-opportunity organizational culture.
Helmholtz Munich is actively committed to diversity and inclusion in practice and is sustainably committed to equality.
The Diversity Charter has set itself the goal of promoting diversity in the world of work. By signing the charter, we commit ourselves to create an appreciative working environment for all employees.
If you fulfil all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 2 years but may be extended under certain circumstances.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree.
Interested in applying?
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Marie Piraud, +49 89 3187 49653, who will be happy to help.

Your application should include

• CV
• Cover letter
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• Contact details for at least two referees

We are Helmholtz Munich.
Why join us?
Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Helmholtz AI
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Oberschleißhei

• be a point of contact for questions related to ML/AI, for researchers and industry partners alike, and provide critical assessments of their projects
• benchmark state-of-the-art and emerging AI methods, including their energy consumption and carbon footprint and help mitigate them
• develop new methodologies to assess the sustainability of different AI use cases over the whole AI life cycle and publish them
• work closely with a team of talented scientists within Helmholtz Munich and the Helmholtz AI initiativ