[iva] Position: Junior Research Group Leader "Machine Learning in the Cognitive Sciences", U Potsdam

[David Schlangen]

The University of Potsdam is pleased to advertise a position for a

	      "Junior Research Group Leader" position in
	    "Machine Learning in the Cognitive Sciences".

This is a 3 year position (plus possibly a 1 year extension) that comes 
with money to hire a PhD student, who the successful applicant will 
supervise.

This is a great opportunity for a recent PhD graduate to achieve early 
independence, embedded in a great environment with many groups working 
on different areas of Cognitive Science.

See below for details, or here [1]. I am happy to answer any queries 
about the position.

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The University of Potsdam, invites applications for the following 
position subject to funding commitment:

		     Junior Research Group Leader
	     “Machine Learning in the Cognitive Sciences”
		      Requisition No.: 272/2019

The position is starting on 1 January 2020 (or earlier / later). The 
salary is determined by the collective bargaining agreement for public 
employees in Germany (TV-L 13 Ost). The position is for 40 hours per 
week (100 % full-time contract).This is a temporary position limited to 
a term of 3 years in accordance with Section 2 subsection 1 of the 
Academic Fixed-Term Contract Law (WissZeitVG), with the possibility of a 
one year extension (subject to the availability of funds).

# Responsibilities & Qualifications

The successful candidate will lead a new independent research group on 
machine learning with an application to the cognitive sciences. We take 
the cognitive sciences to include, for example, computational 
linguistics, computer vision, cognitive modeling, human movement 
sciences, etc.

The candidate must have a proven track record of high-quality research 
and international publications, ideally both in the field of machine 
learning and in at least one field of the cognitive sciences, and is 
expected to participate in related inter- disciplinary research 
activities at the University of Potsdam. Some post-doctoral experience 
is desirable (~ 2 years), but in exceptional cases, we may consider 
candidates who have just completed their PhDs.

The junior research group is funded by the university's Research Focus 
in Cognitive Sciences. The Research Focus in Cognitive Sciences is one 
of four interdisciplinary focus areas of the University of Potsdam. It 
brings together researchers from the fields of computational 
linguistics, computer science, linguistics, mathematics, psychology, and 
sports science who do empirical and theoretical research on the 
structure, the dynamics, and the development of complex cognitive 
abilities, such as language, vision, attention, action planning, and 
motor skills. More details can be found on the website: 
https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/cognitive-sciences/index.html.

The Research Focus Cognitive Sciences is also tightly integrated into 
ongoing research activities within the greater Berlin-Potsdam 
metropolitan region.

The position includes funding for a PhD student that the Junior Research 
Group Leader will select and supervise, and an annual budget for travel 
and other expenses. While this is primarily a research position, the 
group leader is encouraged to contribute to advanced-level teaching 
activities, e.g. in the English-language MSc programs in Cognitive 
Systems (computational linguistics, machine learning, knowledge 
representation and reasoning) and in Cognitive Science (embodied 
cognition).

Any questions can be directed to Prof. David Schlangen, 
david.schlangen at uni- potsdam.de.

Under the laws of the federal state of Brandenburg, employees under this 
contract are permitted to dedicate at least 33% of their contract time 
for their scientific qualification.

The University of Potsdam strives to maintain gender balance among its 
staff. Severely disabled applicants shall receive preference in case of 
equal qualifications. We expressly invite applications from people with 
migration backgrounds.

Applications should include a CV, a publication list, a brief research 
statement outlining the candidate's research plans for the next four 
years, and the names and email addresses of at least three references. 
Possible points of connection to the existing collaborative research 
centers in Potsdam (SFB 1287 - “The Limits of Vari- ability in 
Language”, https://www.uni-potsdam.de/sfb1287/index.html ; SFB 1294 - 
“Data Assimiliation”,https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/sfb1294.html) 
would be ap- preciated.

Please send your application materials to Ms Ines Mauer (assistant to 
Prof. Schlangen) to the University of Potsdam, Research Focus Cognitive 
Sciences, Haus 14 Raum 4.35, Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 24-25, 14476 
Potsdam, Germany
- preferably electronically as one single PDF file by August, 27 at the 
latest to mauer at uni-potsdam.de with the subject line, “Junior Research 
Group Leader – 272/2019.”

In order to return your application documents, we request that you 
include a self- addressed stamped envelope.


Young, modern, and research oriented... the University of Potsdam has 
firmly established itself within the scientific landscape since its 
founding in 1991. Nationally and internationally renowned scientists 
teach and perform research here at Brandenburg’s largest university. 
The University of Potsdam is successful in acquiring third-party funds, 
delivers outstanding performance in technology and knowledge transfer, 
and has a very service-oriented administration. With about 21,000 
students studying at three campuses – Am Neuen Palais, Griebnitzsee 
and Golm – the University of Potsdam is a prominent economic factor 
and engine of development for the region. The University of Potsdam has 
a total of over 3,000 faculty and staff members and is located in one of 
Germany’s most scenic areas.


[1] 
https://www.uni-potsdam.de/fileadmin01/projects/verwaltung/docs/Dezernat3/Ausschreibungen/2_akadPersonal/272_2019_HWF_Schlangen31.07.2019.pdf


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David Schlangen
Chair "Foundations of Computational Linguistics"
Department of Linguistics, University of Potsdam

Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse 24-25
14476 Potsdam, Germany

Campus Golm, Building 14, Room 2.18