WHAT WE NEED

• Degree in computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics or another relevant field
• Doctorate
• A strong research record in either machine learning in AI or data management and engineering, evidenced by publications at leading international venues
• Proven ability to conduct creative, independent research on complex problems and to explore new research areas and generate new knowledge
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written

• Establishment and management of a junior research group for methodological basic research that strengthens and complements the research focus of ScaDS.AI:
• In artificial intelligence (e.g. machine learning, computer vision, foundation models, neurosymbolic AI, and explainability)
• In scalable data management and engineering for AI/data science, such as in data cleaning, data integration, knowledge management, high-performance database systems, data streaming, time series, data analysis
• Independent and internationally visible research on data science and AI methods, with publication of research results at top conferences and in leading journals of the AI and data science communities
• Scientific contribution to the development of international excellence
• Exchange of expertise and research results with national AI centres and interdisciplinary collaboration with non-university research partners