Positions in Computational Data Analysis at JKU Linz

Positions in Computational Data Analysis at JKU Linz

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The Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU), Austria, is looking for
doctoral and post-doctoral researchers in machine learning or
knowledge discovery in databases for the newly formed Computational
Data Analysis group of Prof. Johannes Fürnkranz, which will commence
in October 2019. We are particularly looking for researchers in one or
more of the following areas

•    Interpretability in AI
•    Inductive Rule Learning
•    Preference Learning
•    Multi-Label Classification
•    Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
•    Monte-Carlo Tree Search
•    Machine Learning and Game Playing

Job description:
•    Conduct independent research and collaborate in
        machine learning projects
•    Publish in renowned international journals and conferences
•    Supervise students and support lectures of the group

Requirements:
1.    Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related area
2.    Strong background and track record in machine learning or
        knowledge discovery
3.    Knowledge and prior work in one or more of the above-mentioned
        areas is a plus
4.    Willingness and ability to work in a team and to support
        students and lectures

About the group:
Prof. Johannes Fürnkranz will start a new group on Computational Data
Analysis at JKU Linz, within the Institute for Application-Oriented
Knowledge Processing (FAW) [1]. Together with the existing groups of
Prof. Sepp Hochreiter (Machine Learning) or Prof. Gerhard Widmer
(Computational Perception), the Computer Science Department of JKU
Linz [2] has become a leading center for machine learning and
artificial intelligence research in Austria and beyond. In Winter Term
2019, JKU has started the first Bachelor’s and Master’s study programs
in Artificial Intelligence in Austria.

About the location:
The area offers excellent quality of living in the heart of Europe -
close to the alps between Vienna, Salzburg, Prague and Munich. Linz
provides a superb cultural environment, e.g. with the Ars Electronica
Festival and the nearby Salzburg Festival. Moreover, the
world-cultural heritage sites Hallstatt and Český Krumlov are less
than two hours away. The picturesque and versatile landscape provides
countless options for recreation and sports in nature (skiing, hiking,
climbing, cycling, and many more).

How to apply:
Prospective applicants interested in these positions are requested to
electronically send an application via the online portal
http://jku.at/application.
Please specify Job Reference Number 3989 (for Ph.D. student) or 3990
(for Post-Doc) in your application.
Please provide us with a CV, a research statement concerning one or
more of the above-mentioned areas, and a sample of your writing in
English (thesis, publication, …)

The positions are open until filled, first decisions will be made on
October 9th, 2019. If you have questions, please contact Prof.
Johannes Fürnkranz johannes.fuernkranz@faw.jku.at.


References:
[1] https://www.jku.at/en/institute-for-application-oriented-knowledge-processing/
[2] http://informatik.jku.at/
[3] https://www.jku.at/en/degree-programs/types-of-degree-programs/bachelors-and-diploma-degree-programs/ba-artificial-intelligence/
[4] https://www.jku.at/en/degree-programs/types-of-degree-programs/masters-degree-programs/ma-artificial-intelligence/