[agents] Two open AI Researcher positions at DFKI

[PD. Dr. Matthias Klusch]

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The German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) in 
Saarbruecken, Germany,
very cordially invites applications for

         TWO OPEN POSITIONS for AI Researchers (m/f/d)

Both full-time positions are initially limited to three years and 
equipped with a competitive salary,
depending on qualification and working experience. DFKI offers an 
international, agile and professional
work environment for innovative AI research and development.

ABOUT DFKI:

The German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) is 
Germany's leading business-oriented
research institution in the field of innovative software technologies 
based on artificial intelligence methods.
In the international scientific community, DFKI ranks among the most 
recognized centers of excellence
- and currently is the biggest research center worldwide in the area of 
Artificial Intelligence and its application
in terms of number of employees and the volume of external funds.
DFKI also cooperates closely with many national and international companies.

The DFKI research department Agents and Simulated Reality (ASR) in 
Saarbruecken,
headed by Prof. Dr. Philipp Slusallek, develops innovative methods of 
Artificial Intelligence (AI),
Visual Computing and HPC for applications mainly in the areas of 
Industry 4.0, Smart Living,
and Autonomous Driving. The open positions are in the Intelligent 
Information Systems research team
of the ASR department, headed by PD Dr. Matthias Klusch. Main focus of 
the I2S team is on AI,
Agent Technologies, Services Computing, and Semantic Technologies for 
innovative means of
intelligent data analysis and service coordination.

Saarbruecken is the capital of the small federal state Saarland located 
in South-West Germany;
it is a stone's throw away from France and the Grand Duchy of 
Luxembourg. The city in the valley
of the river Saar has around 190.000 citizens and is one of the economic 
centres of the European
Saar-Lor-Lux region, while a certain "savoir vivre" mentality permeates 
the regional atmosphere.
DFKI in Saarbruecken is located on the campus of the Saarland University 
together with other
renown research institutes in computer science such as the Max-Planck 
institutes for informatics
and software systems.

POSITIONS:

+++ Position 1 (Job reference 91-19/PS): Researcher +++

The successful applicant will perform research and development in the 
context of an
European research project on intelligent, conversational agents and 
service coordination
in support of the reception and integration of migrants in Europe.
The project is expected to commence on February 1, 2020.

Main task of the successful applicant is research and development of AI 
methods for
context-based planning and execution of semantic services through
virtual assistants (intelligent agents) of distributed, mobile applications.

We expect applicants to have the following qualification, skills and 
competencies:
-  An above-average Master (MSc) degree in computer science
    (or in a discipline with significant overlap with computer science) 
and focus on AI.
-  Good knowledge and working expertise, ideally with a proven record of 
publications,
    in at least two of the following fields:
    - Semantic Web
    - Services Computing
    - Intelligent Agents
    - AI Planning
    and the willingness to get familiarized with these subject areas 
quickly,
    sufficiently, and independently when needed.
-  Strong programming skills in Java, C++; Web services programming;
    Working knowledge of Protegé (ontology development), Android app 
development.
    Basic knowledge of agent-oriented programming is of advantage.
-  Excellent spoken and written command of English
-  Independent, committed and highly team-oriented way of working
This position can also be filled as Senior Engineer depending on 
qualification and experience.

+++ Position 2 (Job reference 86-19/PS): Researcher +++

Main task of the successful applicant is research and development of
hybrid and trustworthy AI methods of machine learning and planning,
in particular explainable, hybrid learning and reasoning techniques.
One application domain is the field of autonomous driving.

We expect applicants to have the following qualification, skills and 
competencies:
- Very good master degree in computer science (or a discipline with
   significant overlap with computer science) and focus on AI
- Good knowledge and expertise, ideally with a proven record of 
publications,
   in one or more relevant subject areas such as machine learning, 
automated planning
   and reasoning, semantic technologies.
   Willingness to familiarize yourself with the subjects quickly, 
sufficiently,
   and independently when needed.
- Good proficiency in software engineering, e.g. Java, C#, Python
- Excellent English language skills (speaking and writing)
- Independent, committed and highly team-oriented way of working

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please send your application material including
- a meaningful cover letter
   including job reference number, your earliest starting date, salary 
expectation
- a detailed professional resume (CV)
   including contact details of two referees,
- url-pointers to up to 5 relevant publications (if applicable),
- scanned copies of transcripts (of records) and certificates,
and in digital form (printable PDF only)
by email to PD. Dr. Matthias Klusch at matthias.klusch at dfki.de
in cc to Dr. Oliver Keller at oliver.keller at dfki.de and Dr. Christian 
Müller at christian.mueller at dfki.de

All incoming applications are considered until positions are filled.
Applications for Position 1 should be sent until November 22, 2019.

For informal inquiries about the positions please contact PD. Dr. 
Matthias Klusch
either via Email: matthias.klusch at dfki.de, or phone: +49 681 85775 5297

DFKI is an equal opportunity employer. Priority will be given to 
applicants with severe disabilities
if their professional and personal qualifications are essentially the 
same. DFKI intends to increase
the proportion of women in science and therefore expressly invites women 
to apply.

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Priv.-Doz. Dr. Matthias Klusch
Senior Researcher, DFKI Research Fellow
Head of Intelligent Information Systems Research Team
German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) GmbH
Agents and Simulated Reality Department
Saarland University Campus, Bldg. D3.2
Stuhlsatzenhausweg 3, 66123 Saarbruecken, Germany
Phone: +49 681 85775 5297, Fax: +49 681 85775 2235
E-Mail: klusch at dfki.de
Web: www.dfki.de/~klusch, www.dfki.de/~klusch/i2s
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