Connectionists: Associate Researcher on Computational Vision and Artificial Intelligence (11 months, starting as soon as possible, pay-scale TV-GU E13 50%)

[Gemma Roig]

Hello community!

We are happy to announce that we have a job opening as associate researcher at the department of Computer Science at Goethe University and the Hessian Center for AI (hessian.ai). The PI of the project is Prof. Gemma Roig in collaboration with Prof. Radoslaw Cichy from Freie-Universität Berlin. The duration of the position is for 11 months. It is also possible to negotiate a E13 75% for 6 months.
 
The position will involve:
•       Developing cutting-edge research work on computational models of human visual cognition and artificial intelligence. 
•       Developing and enhancing a toolbox for linking AI models to brain data, including functional MRI, MEG and EEG 
•       Building a demonstrator for the Algonauts Project (http://algonauts.csail.mit.edu/)
•       Outreach and organizing a demo workshop 
 
Key requirements for the position: 
•       Master or PhD in Computational Neuroscience, Computer Science, applied mathematics, electrical engineering or related fields.
•       Strong knowledge in machine learning (deep learning, RNN, LSTMs, Transformers, …) 
•       Excellent programming skills in python, and extensive experience in Tensorflow, pyTorch or related libraries.
•       Basic knowledge and high motivation to learn about computational neuroscience and cognitive science.
•       Previous experience on building a demonstrator is desirable.
•       Fluent in English (writing, speaking, oral)
 
Self-motivated candidates with a hands-on, proactive approach and problem-solving skills are strongly encouraged to apply. 
 
Goethe University Frankfurt offers a collaborative, diverse, multidisciplinary environment in a scientifically vibrant and international city. Goethe University Frankfurt is strongly committed to Equal opportunities and women candidates as well as candidates with diverse backgrounds are encourage to apply.
 
Application Instructions:
Applicants are asked to send their documents (motivational letter, CV, 1 publication, diploma and certificates) in electronic form to Gemma Roig at roig at cs.uni-frankfurt.de <mailto:roig at cs.uni-frankfurt.de> until the 30th of April 2023. Please include in the subject [hessian.ai Algonauts]. Interviews will be held in Frankfurt or conducted electronically.
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