Are you interested to have an impact on how data-intensive experimental science is done?Two fully funded 2-year postdoctoral positions are available in an interdisciplinary project at the departments of Computer Science and Physics and Astronomy at Aarhus University (AU). The positions are part of a Villum Synergy grant that aims to develop methods for on-the-fly data analysis of results in Angle-Resolved Photoemission Spectroscopy (ARPES) experiments and facilitate exploration of experimental parameters using machine learning methods.The project aspires to carry on with a long tradition, in which experimental physics has relied on, and has often acted as a driving force for computer science, and initiate a research direction towards performing complex analytical tasks on large streaming data by automatically adapting the focus of attention through the integration of machine intelligence and targeted user feedback.Expected start date and duration of employmentThese are two 2–year positions from 01.02.2022 or as soon possible.Job description
Conduct scientific research at the interface between computer science and physics
Publish in premier international conferences and journals.
Collaborate with scientists in both departments. Your profile
PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Machine Learning, Statistics, or related fields.
Excellent publication record in top-ranked journals or conferences in data mining, machine
Learning, solid-state physics, or related areas.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Good programming skills in C++ and Python.
Advanced experience in at least one of the following areas:
Machine Learning and Deep Learning.
Solid State Physics, in particular angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy.
Data Management and Analysis.
Bayesian Optimization methods. Applicants should submit:
Letter of interest stating the motivation to apply.
PhD diploma.
CV including complete list of publications.
2 relevant publications.
2 reference letters to be uploaded separately. What we offer The department/centre offers:
A well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
An exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
A research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
A work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
A workplace characterized by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance. Place of work and area of employment The place of work is at either at:The Department of Computer Sciences – Åbogade 34, 8200 Aarhus NOr The Department of Physics and Astronomy – Ny Munkegade 120, 8000 Aarhus CThe area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.DeadlineApplications must be received no later than Wed, 1st December.Application procedureShortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.Letter of referenceIf you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline. Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.Formalities and salary rangeNatural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities. Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Confederation of Professional Associations.Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.Deadline: 01 December 2021The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University’s website.Aarhus University Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,000 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 885 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/
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