We are hiring!

We are looking for a Postdoc or experienced PhD student with an interest in applied machine learning or data science for digital underwater technology.

Our mission

We are a young research group working on robust and data-efficient machine learning models. To this end, we work on the integration of knowledge-based and data-driven machine learning, on deep learning for tabular data, and on machine learning for heterogeneous and multi-modal data. In addition, we are applying these methods to solve challenging real-world data science problems, e.g. in marine ecology or underwater technology.

In our research group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive academic research community that welcomes and supports individuals from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse group of researchers fosters creativity, innovation, and excellence in our research. Therefore, we seek to attract talented researchers from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, religion, and disability.

What you will be doing

  • Research in underwater technology or maritime computer science, e.g. data science or computer vision for underwater technology

  • Coordination of joint data management and common analysis methods of multiple research groups at the University of Rostock working on maritime data analysis

  • Interdisciplinary collaborations with leading national and international researchers

  • Publishing scientific papers in high-impact conferences and journals

  • Outreach activities, promoting our research ideas to startups, networks, competence centers and companies at regional, national and international level

Requirements

  • Curiosity and high motivation to learn

  • Strong intrinsic motivation to develop data analysis methods and apply them to solve challenging real-world problems

  • First practical experience in underwater technology or data analysis methods for underwater technology

  • Ability to work in a team and to communicate in an interdisciplinary environment

  • Ideally, first experience in building up a research group and research management

  • Completed university degree (state exam, diploma, master's degree or comparable degree) in data science, computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering or comparable

Our offer

  • Supportive and highly motivated colleagues

  • Fully funded position, TV-L E13 (fixed-term appointment for 3 years) with the option for TV-L E14

  • Opportunity to work in beautiful Rostock just 20 minutes from the Baltic sea

  • 30 paid vacation days

  • Educational programs offered by the University, e.g. presentation and writing skills or German language

Application

Please apply until 31.03.2024 (in English or German) via the application portal of the University of Rostock.

You application should include:

  • A cover letter (1-2 pages), describing your research interests and why you want to work at the MDS group,

  • You CV, showing your education and previous employments

  • A transcript of records

Contact: Jun.-Prof. Stefan Lüdtke