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<font color="#333333"><font face="Source Sans 3, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 10pt" size="2">We
are looking for excellent and highly motivated PhD students
to join
the <i>Sustainable Machine Learning</i> group in the
Department of Computer
Science, Ruhr University Bochum.</font></font></font></p>
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<font color="#333333"><font face="Source Sans 3, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 10pt" size="2">As
a PhD student, you will work on developing state-of-the-art
machine
learning models that can scale while being energy-efficient.
These
models will be based on core design principles of sparsity
and
asynchrony and take inspiration from biology/neuroscience.
The work
will be done in collaboration with academic and industry
groups that
develop biology-inspired low-energy neuromorphic hardware.</font></font></font></p>
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<font color="#333333"><font face="Source Sans 3, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 10pt" size="2">The
appointment will be for three years, starting as soon as
possible.
Salary is 75% of German salary scale TV-L E13.</font></font></font></p>
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<b><font color="#333333"><font face="Source Sans 3, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 10pt" size="2">We
offer:</font></font></font></b></p>
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<font color="#333333"><font face="Source Sans 3, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 10pt" size="2">-
An attractive interdisciplinary environment in Machine
Learning /
Artificial Intelligence.<br>
- Room to develop your own ideas in the
project.<br>
- Opportunity to collaborate with international
university partners and </font></font></font><font
color="#333333"><font face="Source Sans 3, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 10pt" size="2"><font color="#333333"><font
face="Source Sans 3, sans-serif"><font style="font-size:
10pt" size="2">industry</font></font></font>.<br>
- Infrastructure to integrate
well into the institute and the group.<br>
- Opportunity to do a PhD
(Dr).</font></font></font></p>
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<b><font color="#333333"><font face="Source Sans 3, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 10pt" size="2">Candidates
for this post should possess the following:</font></font></font></b></p>
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A very good Masters's degree in mathematics, computer
science,
engineering, or a related field.<br>
- Excellent programming skills
(Python preferably).<br>
- Good knowledge of applied mathematics and
computer science.<br>
- Ability to learn quickly and work
independently, as well as in a team.</font></font></font></p>
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<b><font color="#333333"><font face="Source Sans 3, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 10pt" size="2">Preferred
qualifications include:</font></font></font></b></p>
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Interest in interdisciplinary research questions and
cooperation.<br>
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Hands-on/research experience with deep learning.<br>
- Experience
with machine learning frameworks such as
PyTorch/Tensorflow/JAX.<br>
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Good communication and teamwork skills.<br>
- Experience or
willingness to collaborate with a wide variety of
interdisciplinary
partners.</font></font></font></p>
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<span style="font-variant: normal"><font color="#333333"><font
face="Source Sans 3, sans-serif"><font style="font-size:
10pt" size="2"><span style="letter-spacing: normal"><span
style="font-style: normal"><span style="font-weight:
normal"><b>How
to apply:</b><br>
Applications should be handed in
via </span></span></span></font></font></font></span><a
href="https://anandsubramoney.com/apply.html" target="_blank"><span
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sans-serif"><font style="font-size: 10pt" size="2"><span
style="letter-spacing: normal"><span
style="font-style: normal"><span
style="font-weight: normal">https://anandsubramoney.com/apply.html</span></span></span></font></font></span></font></span></a><span
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style="font-style: normal"><span style="font-weight:
normal"> and
should include the following:</span></span></span></font></font></font></span></p>
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<font color="#333333"><font face="Source Sans 3, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 10pt" size="2">-
CV with contact information for two references<br>
- transcript of
records for MSc and BSc<br>
- a statement of purpose describing your
research interests and why you think you are a good fit for
this
position<br>
- Application deadline: 11th of June, 2023<br>
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Applications sent only by email will not be considered</font></font></font></p>
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normal">Address
informal inquiries
to </span></span></span></font></font></font></span><a
href="mailto:david.kappel@ini.rub.de" target="_blank"><span
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style="font-style: normal"><span
style="font-weight: normal">david.kappel@ini.rub.de</span></span></span></font></font></span></font></span></a><span
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style="font-style: normal"><span style="font-weight:
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href="mailto:anand.subramoney@ini.rub.de" target="_blank"><span
style="font-variant: normal"><font color="#0087cc"><span
style="text-decoration: none"><font face="Source Sans 3,
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<font color="#333333"><font face="Source Sans 3, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 10pt" size="2">Travel
expenses for interviews will not be refunded.</font></font></font></p>
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<font color="#333333"><font face="Source Sans 3, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 10pt" size="2">Ruhr-University
Bochum is committed to equal opportunity in employment and
gender
equality in its working environment. We, therefore, look
forward to
applications from qualified women. Applications from
appropriately
qualified disabled persons are also encouraged.</font></font></font></p>
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