Research Fellow in Data Science

Duties and responsibilities

• High-quality research work in innovative methods of machine learning, under the guidance of the research group leader.
• Active participation in the research project as a team member of the project.
• Writing and submitting scientific papers to high-impact journals of the field.
• Presenting research findings at high-level conferences in the field.
• Preparing new research projects, under the guidance of more experienced colleagues.
• Participating in teaching activities, including supervision of MSc and PhD students.
• Participation in the decision-making bodies of the university is recommended.

Required qualifications
PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a closely related field.

Required experience

• Research work in machine learning at the international level in the volume of at least one PhD thesis.
• Very good programming skills in Python and experience with using machine learning frameworks.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience in supervising MSc and PhD students is recommended.

Required language skills
Excellent command of the English language. The Estonian language is recommended but not required.

Additional information on remuneration
From 2700 euros (gross) per month depending on work experience and qualifications.

Number of vacancies
1

Documents required for applying

1. A letter of application to the Rector.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. A list of research publications (if necessary, enclosing copies or offprints of more important publications).
4. A copy of a document (including its annexes) which shows the candidate to hold the required qualification (with authorized translation into Estonian, English or Russian if the credential is not in Estonian, English, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, French, Italian, Ukrainian and Belarussian languages). A candidate can be required to submit the original or a certified copy of the document (including its annexes) showing the candidate to hold the required qualification. If the candidate has acquired the higher education in question abroad, he or she may be required to submit an assessment issued by the Academic Recognition Information Centre (the Estonian ENIC/NARIC) of his or her qualification in respect of the qualification requirements for the position.
5. Other materials considered relevant by the candidate (a list of such materials must be included in the application or annexed to it).

Additional information

The start time of the contract is negotiable.

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