Stellenausschreibung Nr. 504/2025

Researcher (f/m/d) in Computer Science

with the opportunity of pursuing a PhD

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

As a successful candidate, you will work on the development of machine learning methods in the AI for Materials Science (AiMat) group of Prof. Dr. Pascal Friederich.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Development of modern machine learning methods
  • Active contribution to the German-American research project “NeuroTronics”, with a particular focus on the design of doped semiconducting polymers using machine learning methods and self-driving laboratories
  • Research in the field of autonomous decision-making methods based on Bayesian optimization techniques
  • Collaboration with partners in the United States regarding their integration into automated synthesis and characterization workflows

In addition to scientific work, there is the opportunity of pursuing a PhD.

Persönliche Qualifikation

You have the following:

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or a Natural Science from an internationally recognized academic institution
  • Theoretical and practical experience in the fields of machine learning and deep learning
  • Experience in applying machine learning methods in an interdisciplinary context is an advantage ·      Experience in the area of Bayesian optimization and/or self-driving labs is welcome
  • Experience with quantum chemistry simulations of molecular or polymeric systems is welcome
  • Experience with the development and training of large models or running simulations on high-performance computing systems is welcome
  • Practical research experience and publications in relevant scientific areas are beneficial for the project.
  • Experience in programming with Python, particularly with libraries such as PyTorch
  • Fluent English language skills
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
Organisationseinheit

Institut für Nanotechnologie (INT)

Eintrittstermin

01.02.2026

Salary

Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.

Contract duration

2 years

Application up to

31.12.2025

Contact person in line-management

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Pascal Friederich: pascal.friederich@kit.edu or +49 721 608-44764.

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