Research Position (m/f/d) Social Cognitive Systems

• Start: as soon as possible
• Vergütung: salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• Umfang: Vollzeit
• Befristung: befristet ((3 years))
• Arbeitsort: Bielefeld

The Social Cognitive Systems Research Group, based in the Faculty of Engineering, investigates how modern AI systems can successfully interact and collaborate with humans or other technical agents. To this end, the group focuses in particular on developing models of artificial communicative, social, and cooperative intelligence at the intersection of AI (cognitive and machine learning), linguistics, cognitive science, and human agent/robot interaction. Relevant questions concern, for example, multimodal and dialogic interaction, interactive machine learning, social cognition and theory of mind, and human-AI/robot teamwork in various application areas (ranging from work and medicine to education and gaming).

Ihre Aufgaben

• contribute to research on AI systems with capabilities for cooperative and social
  interaction, particularly the development and application of human-centered methods
  of machine learning and AI techniques for communicative, collaborative agents (60 %)
• contribute to the preparation of scientific publications, presentations, and project proposals (5 %)
• assisting with the organization and implementation of the research group’s undergraduate teaching (seminars, tutorials, projects, lectures, supervision of theses) (4 contact hours per week) (25 %)
• assisting with the organization of the research group (project management, website, laboratory and computer infrastructure, etc.) (10 %)

Employment is conducive to scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development.

Ihr Profil

• a very strong scientific university degree in a relevant academic field with a focus on computer science/artificial intelligence or cognitive systems/cognitive science
• theoretical and practical knowledge of modern methods in artificial intelligence and machine learning
• knowledge in the areas of interactive systems, social cognition/interaction, and human-agent/AI Interaction
• extensive programming experience in Python, C/C++, and Java
• excellent command of written and spoken English
• independent, self-reliant and dedicated style of work
• excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• good proficiency in German
• technical knowledge of Linux, web technologies, and computer networks
• teaching experience in the fields of artificial intelligence, cognitive systems, and human-computer interaction

Wir bieten

• internal and external training opportunities
• variety of health, consulting and prevention services
• reconcilability of family and work
• flexible working hours
• collegial working environment
• open and pleasant working atmosphere
• exciting, varied tasks
• modern work environment with digital processes

We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.