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<p><span style="font-size: 14px;">JLU Giessen has an open faculty position that may be of interest to readers of the list. We would strongly encourage researchers with expertise in computational modelling of human sensory processes, or applications of neural computation methods to visual computing (e.g., computer graphics, VR, machine vision) to apply. Feel free to contact me with informal inquiries.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Best wishes,</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Roland Fleming </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; color: rgb(85, 26, 139);"><span style="font-kerning: none; color: #000000">see: <a href="http://www.academicjobseu.com/content/jobsearch/job_advert.asp?jobadid=21679"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">http://www.academicjobseu.com/content/jobsearch/job_advert.asp?jobadid=21679</span></a></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Owing to the successful application to the German federal-state programme for promoting early-career researchers (tenure-track programme), the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, Geography invites applications for a</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>W1 professorship (with W2 tenure track) for Neural Computation</b></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">The position is offered with the earliest possible starting date for a period of six years pursuant to § 64 Para. 3 and 4 Hessian Higher Education Act (HHG).</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">According to § 64 Para. 3 HHG, the applicant should have gained a doctoral degree at an institution of higher education other than Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) or have been in academic employment at an institution other than JLU for at least two years after conferral of a doctoral degree.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">The duration of said post-doctoral employment may not exceed four years or, in the case of successful completion of further academic training pursuant to § 62 Para. 6 HHG, may not exceed seven years.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">In the case of successful completion of the six-year W1 position, which is to be assessed in an evaluation procedure pursuant to § 64 Para. 2 HHG, the appointment will be converted into a permanent W2 professorship.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Proficient knowledge of German is expected.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Duties:</b></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Your research area focuses on mathematical and/or biophysical modelling of perceptual processes and their neural signatures as well as the processing of these using computer-based data analysis.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Interdisciplinary cooperation with colleagues in applied mathematics and the focus area of JLU in perception psychology as well as close collaboration with the core facility for high-performance computing are cornerstones of emerging research programs.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">During your work at JLU, successes in the independent acquisition of third-party funds as well as a commitment in joint association applications are expected.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">You will teach in the bachelor and master study programs of JLU, in particular in the fields of applied mathematics. Contributions to the implementation of novel study programs such as the new bachelor/master program in data science are expected. This program combines mathematics, computer science and physics within the faculty and extends into other fields that apply big data technologies.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">You will develop a curriculum on the application of computer-based algorithms to the understanding of neuronal processes.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">You provide lectures for psychology students on basic big data skills and computer algorithms with a focus on the underlying mathematics on a regular basis.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Substantial contributions to teaching for all members of the university as part of the digitalization strategy plan are expected.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Integration of gender aspects in teaching is highly encouraged.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Requirements</b></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">We are looking for an exceptionally qualified young-career scientist with a track record of research in the above-mentioned fields.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Scientists working in neighboring areas of neuro-science, machine learning and artificial intelligence, who want to contribute to the development of this interdisciplinary field, are encouraged to apply.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">International visibility as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, is expected, as is some experience with applications for third-party funding.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Didactic skills as well as exceptional research capabilities are expected.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">An international research portfolio and the ability to teach in English are required.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">The JLU aims to employ more women in academic research.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">We therefore particularly encourage female candidates to apply.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">JLU also pursues the goal at faculty leadership level of increased competence in dealing with gender and family-related issues.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">JLU is regarded as a family-friendly university.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Applicants with children are very welcome.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be given preference.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Please send your letter of application (no e-mails, please) with a CV and a documentation of your qualifications and teaching competence to: The President of Justus Liebig University Giessen, Erwin-Stein-Gebaeude, Goethestrasse 58, 35390 Giessen, Germany, quoting reference number 7-05/20.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Applications must be received by April 16th, 2020 at the latest.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Candidates are strongly recommended to refer to our webpage on application procedures at <a href="https://www.uni-giessen.de/org/admin/dez/c/beschaeftigung/professuren/merkblatt-englisch"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">https://www.uni-giessen.de/org/admin/dez/c/beschaeftigung/professuren/merkblatt-englisch</span></a>.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Please only submit copies of your application documents without document files or folders, as they cannot be returned after the application procedure has been completed.</span></p>
<div>Prof. Roland W. Fleming, PhD<br>
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FB06 Allg. Psychologie<br>
Otto-Behaghel-Str. 10F<br>
35394 Giessen<br>
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+49 (0)641 99-26140</div>
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