Open Postion: Postdoc in Machine Learning

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About the role

Hereon and Helmholtz Imaging are seeking a postdoctoral researcher in machine learning to advance the understanding of processing-structure-property-relationships of polymer membranes. The project, COMPUTING, focuses on uncovering correlations between parameters and structures in large experimental datasets using machine-learning-based data evaluation methods for microscopic images and fabrication parameters. The role involves developing novel machine learning architectures and modifying published methods. This is a collaborative effort with the Institute of Material Systems Modelling at Hereon and the Helmholtz Imaging Support Unit at DKFZ.

The position is initially limited to 15 months due to project funding, with a high chance for extension. The place of work is the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon in Geesthacht, with options for part-time home office.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of experimental and digital processes in membrane research
• Design and implementation of machine learning architectures for evaluating large scientific datasets
• Advancing existing machine learning models
• Combining machine learning architectures with physico-chemical models
• Validation of results in collaboration with polymer membrane scientists
• Close collaboration with other members of the COMPUTING project team
• Publication and presentation of scientific results in journals and at international conferences and workshops

Requirements

• Scientific university education and PhD degree in data science, computer science, physics, engineering, or related disciplines
• Very good coding skills in Python
• Profound knowledge of Python machine learning libraries (e.g., Keras, PyTorch, or TensorFlow)
• Experience in Artificial Neural Networks and Kernel-Ridge-Regression / Support-Vector-Machines
• Experience in statistical methods and data science
• Background in object-oriented programming (preferable)
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Experience with scientific methods, project planning, publications, and presentations
• German language skills are an advantage

Personal Profile

• Systematic and goal-oriented way of working
• Sense of responsibility and a high demand for quality in your work
• Ability to tackle complex problems and think outside the box
• Joy of working in a small team and flexibility regarding tasks
• Proactive communication skills
• Openness to an international and dynamic working environment in science
• Willingness to familiarize yourself with new topics, e.g., polymer chemistry and membrane technology

Benefits

• Exciting and varied job in a research centre with over 1,100 employees from around 50 nations
• Well-connected research campus and excellent networking opportunities
• Individual opportunities for further training
• Social benefits according to the collective agreement of the public service and remuneration
• Excellent technical infrastructure and modern workplace equipment
• 6 weeks holiday per year and company holidays between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Very good work-life balance through mobile and flexible work options
• Family-friendly company policy with childcare facilities, e.g., nearby nursery
• Free assistance program for employees (EAP)
• Corporate Benefits
• Varied offer in the canteen on campus