Available Positions

• 2 PostDoc Positions
• 4 PhD Positions

Research Topics

• Advanced sequence modeling (xLSTM)
• Natural language processing (NLP)
• Machine learning robustness (distribution shift, out-of-distribution detection)
• Learning theory (density ratio estimation, divergence estimation)

Job Description

• Independently conduct research in deep learning and its applications.
• Collaborate on machine learning and deep learning projects.
• Publish in renowned international journals and conferences.
• Supervise students; prepare and hold lectures in an AI degree program.
• Engage in educational activities within the Artificial Intelligence curriculum.

Requirements

PhD Candidate Position (ML-PhD)

• MSc or equivalent in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• University-level coursework in:
  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Computer Science
  • Mathematics

PostDoc Position (ML-PD)

• PhD (or equivalent degree) in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related field.
• Strong publication record in a minimum of two of the following areas:
  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Mathematics
  • Signal Processing
  • Computer Vision
  • Speech Processing
  • Natural Language Processing

Additional Requirements

• Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and statistical inference.
• Experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras).
• Proficiency in Python.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with a willingness to support students and junior researchers.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment (40 hours/week), salary in accordance with collective agreement CA Job Grade B1.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects with leading experts Prof. Sepp Hochreiter, opens an external URL in a new window and Dr. Werner Zellinger, opens an external URL in a new window.
• Access to state-of-the-art computing infrastructure.
• Professional development and career advancement.
• A stable employer with an attractive campus environment and public transportation connections.
• Continual educational opportunities and state-of-the-art research infrastructure.
• On-campus dining services offering healthy meals (including organic food).
• Exercise and sports classes (USI).
• And much more!

Application Process

Deadline: April 20, 2025. Applications are processed regularly. Only complete applications will be considered.

The Johannes Kepler University aims to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and strongly encourages applications from qualified women. In case of equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. Applications from individuals with physical disabilities will receive special consideration.

How to Apply

Prospective candidates are requested to submit the following documents:

1. Letter of Intent (max. 1 page)
2. Curriculum Vitae (max. 3 pages, including a Google Scholar link)
3. Optional: Recommendations and/or reference letters

Email your application to: recruiting@ai-lab.jku.at, please include ML-PhD or ML-PD in the subject of your email.