Connectionists: Doctoral position on causal inference and explainable AI at the University of Vienna

[Moritz Grosse-Wentrup]

We have an opening for a doctoral position in the Neuroinformatics Group
at the University of Vienna (https://ni.cs.univie.ac.at/). The project's
goal is to develop causal inference methods that generate
human-interpretable concepts for explainable AI. These methods will be
applied in close collaboration with other group members to study the
link between neuronal activity and cognition in artificial and
biological intelligent systems.

We are looking for an intrinsically motivated student with a Master (or
equivalent) degree in Computer Science, Neural Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field. We expect strong
competencies in machine learning and programming, as well as a passion
for interdisciplinary research in general and learning about the brain
in particular. The ability to speak German would be beneficial but is
not required.

Employment is according to the collective bargaining agreement §48 VwGr.
B1 Grundstufe (praedoc, 75%), see

http://personalwesen.univie.ac.at/en/jobs-recruiting/job-center/salary-scheme/

The duration of employment is three years and can be extended to a
maximum of four years. The initial contract will be limited to 1.5 years
and automatically renewed for another 1.5 years at the end of the
12-month probation period. Job duties involve research as well as
teaching (in English or German).

The Neuroinformatics Group is part of the Faculty of Computer Science at
the University of Vienna, the oldest and largest public research
university in the German-speaking world
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Vienna). Research in our
group focuses on two topics: Causal inference for bridging the gap
between neuronal activity and cognition and AI/ML algorithms for
brain-computer interfacing. Our offices are located in downtown Vienna,
a city that has been repeatedly ranked as having the world's highest
quality of living. We strive to be a diverse research group and
particularly welcome (and, given equal qualifications, give preference
to) applications from groups currently underrepresented in academia!

To apply, please set up an account
(https://zid.univie.ac.at/en/setting-up-a-uaccount/) and submit the
following documents via
https://servicedesk.univie.ac.at/plugins/servlet/desk/portal/89/create/1277:

* Letter of motivation (~one page)
* CV
* Abstract of Master thesis
* Degree certificates
* Contact information of two referees
* List of publications and evidence of teaching experience (if any)

The application deadline is the 13th of December, 2021. Please choose
reference number "#06
PC2: Neuroinformatics, Prof. Grosse-Wentrup" when submitting your
application. Because there are two separate projects linked to this
call, please indicate in your motivation letter whether you are applying
to the BCI or the causal inference project.

If you have any questions prior to applying, please feel free to contact
me via moritz.grosse-wentrup at univie.ac.at.

Best,
Moritz Grosse-Wentrup


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Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Moritz Grosse-Wentrup
Research Group Neuroinformatics
Faculty of Computer Science
University of Vienna
Hörlgasse 6, A-1090 Wien, Austria
moritz.grosse-wentrup at univie.ac.at
+43-1-4277-79610
http://neural.engineering/