PhD Position - Methods for detection and clustering of neural activity patterns in massive data during visuo-motor processing

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Advertising division: IAS-8 - Data Analytics and Machine Learning

Reference number: 2022D-061

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You want to apply your data science knowledge to the basic research questions and societal challenges of our modern world? Our scientists in HDS-LEE address some of the most pressing issues of our time, such as energy transition, climate change and resource scarcity, brain function, drug design, identification of diseases at very early stages. As Helmholtz School for Data Science in Life, Earth and Energy (HDS-LEE), we aim to educate and train the next generation of data scientists during their doctoral thesis in close contact to domain-specific knowledge and research in three application domains: Life and medical science, earth science, energy systems and material science. For further information visit HDS-LEE at: https://www.hds-lee.de/

We are offering for the next possible starting date a

PhD Position - Methods for detection and clustering of neural activity patterns in massive data during visuo-motor processing

Your Job

This HDS-LEE PhD position will be located at the newly founded Institute for Advanced Simulation - Data Analytics and Machine Learning (IAS-8) at Forschungszentrum Jülich. At IAS-8 we are convinced that making AI systems reliable is one of the most relevant challenges in data science of the 21st century. If you want to contribute to this societally relevant effort, IAS-8 is the right place for you. We aim at advancing theory and application of data sciences with a focus on image processing and computer vision for imaging as a scientific measurement tool. Our interests range from use-inspired, method-driven theory to application-driven research. We are working on a wide range of data science and machine learning topics at the intersection of machine learning, computer vision, image processing, and scientific applications of imaging. Your tasks in detail:

• Optimize and parallelize existing and new analysis methods in order to keep pace with the increasing number of neurons observed in brain recordings
• Use efficient methods for pattern detection and significance estimation, in particular building on methodology in the field of machine learning and artificial intelligence
• Work with experts at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) to run your algorithms/tools on large distributed computer systems
• Regularly participate in international conferences to present your own work and learn about state-of-the-art machine learning and computer vision methods and their applications
  
  

Your Profile

• Excellent Master’s degree in computer science (or a related field), with a focus on computer vision, image processing, or machine learning
• Solid mathematical background, distinct analytical and numerical skills
• Very good programming (Python, C/C++) and computer (Linux, Windows) skills
• You share our passion for making AI systems reliable and applying them in societally relevant fields, ideally have done some previous research in this field (e.g., internships, research papers, etc.), and want to make an impact in societally relevant applications
• Outstanding cooperation and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team in an international and interdisciplinary environment
• Excellent knowledge of written and oral English (TOEFL or equivalent evidence)
• High level of scholarship as indicated by bachelor and master study transcripts and at least two reference letters
  
  

Our Offer

Forschungszentrum Jülich is one of the largest research centers in Europe, with excellent scientific equipment including one of the fastest supercomputers in the world (top 7 worldwide, top 1 in Europe). We are more than 7.000 employees located on a green campus offering an international and interdisciplinary working environment. Jülich is close to the border between Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, and near the cultural centers Aachen, Bonn, Cologne, and Düsseldorf. The quality of life is exceptionally high and the atmosphere is both tolerant and inclusive.

We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• The opportunity to work with world class technical equipment and infrastructure, innovative software technologies, and fascinating scientific data
• An exciting working environment on an attractive research campus
• A highly motivated group as well as an international and interdisciplinary working environment
• Continuous scientific mentoring by your scientific advisors
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. via the comprehensive training programme of the graduate school HDS-LEE https://www.hds-lee.de/
• A structured doctoral degree programme via our doctoral researchers’ platform JuDocs https://www.fz-juelich.de/judocs
• Chance of participating in (international) conferences
• Qualification that is highly welcome in industry
• The doctoral degree will be conferred by RWTH Aachen University
• 3-year contract with an optional, additional 3-month project setup phase at the beginning
• 30 days of annual leave
• Usual contribution towards compulsory social insurances, i.e. health, nursing care, pension and unemployment insurance
• Information on employment as a PhD student at Forschungszentrum Jülich can be found here http://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  
  

Please send us your application including a statement of research interest, CV, copies of exams, degrees and grades (transcript of records), a copy of your Master thesis (or a draft thereof), published articles or other relevant material such as letter(s) of recommendation (if applicable) in PDF format via our online recruiting system.

The position is initially for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 100% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us. The employment will be carried out by the central administration of Forschungszentrum Jülich.

You want to apply your data science knowledge to the basic research questions and societal challenges of our modern world? Our scientists in HDS-LEE address some of the most pressing issues of our time, such as energy transition, climate change and resource scarcity, brain function, drug design, identification of diseases at very early stages. As Helmholtz School for Data Science in Life, Earth and Energy (HDS-LEE), we aim to educate and train the next generation of data scientists during their doctoral thesis in close contact to domain-specific knowledge and research in three application domains: Life and medical science, earth science, energy systems and material science. For further information visit HDS-LEE at: https://www.hds-lee.de/

We are offering for the next possible starting date a

PhD Position - Methods for detection and clustering of neural activity patterns in massive data during visuo-motor processing

Our Offer

Forschungszentrum Jülich is one of the largest research centers in Europe, with excellent scientific equipment including one of the fastest supercomputers in the world (top 7 worldwide, top 1 in Europe). We are more than 7.000 employees located on a green campus offering an international and interdisciplinary working environment. Jülich is close to the border between Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, and near the cultural centers Aachen, Bonn, Cologne, and Düsseldorf. The quality of life is exceptionally high and the atmosphere is both tolerant and inclusive.

We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• The opportunity to work with world class technical equipment and infrastructure, innovative software technologies, and fascinating scientific data
• An exciting working environment on an attractive research campus
• A highly motivated group as well as an international and interdisciplinary working environment
• Continuous scientific mentoring by your scientific advisors
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. via the comprehensive training programme of the graduate school HDS-LEE https://www.hds-lee.de/
• A structured doctoral degree programme via our doctoral researchers’ platform JuDocs https://www.fz-juelich.de/judocs
• Chance of participating in (international) conferences
• Qualification that is highly welcome in industry
• The doctoral degree will be conferred by RWTH Aachen University
• 3-year contract with an optional, additional 3-month project setup phase at the beginning
• 30 days of annual leave
• Usual contribution towards compulsory social insurances, i.e. health, nursing care, pension and unemployment insurance
• Information on employment as a PhD student at Forschungszentrum Jülich can be found here http://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  
  

Please send us your application including a statement of research interest, CV, copies of exams, degrees and grades (transcript of records), a copy of your Master thesis (or a draft thereof), published articles or other relevant material such as letter(s) of recommendation (if applicable) in PDF format via our online recruiting system.

The position is initially for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 100% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us. The employment will be carried out by the central administration of Forschungszentrum Jülich.