The Department of Human Sciences at the Technical University of
Darmstadt invites applications for the position of a
Professorship (W3) for “Computational Cognitive Science”
starting as soon as possible.
The position holder will be a member of the Hessian Center for
Artificial Intelligence - hessian.AI ( https://hessian.ai/) and provides
research at
the Center and will also be a member of the Centre for Cognitive Science
( https://www.cogsci.tu-darmstadt.de/).
We are looking for an outstanding scientist who will represent the topic
area of Computational Cognitive Science in research and teaching. The
scientific focus of the position is on the computational and algorithmic
modeling of behavioral data to understand the human mind. Exemplary
research topics include, but are not limited to:
+ computational level models of perception, cognition, decision making,
action, and learning as well as extended behavior and social
interactions in
humans,
+ algorithmic models that are able to simulate, predict, and explain
human behavior,
+ model-driven behavioral research on human cognition.
Successful candidates should demonstrate an outstanding scientific
profile, with high-impact research contributions in the area of
computational
modeling of human behavior. A research profile that is able to interact
with current developments in machine learning and artificial
intelligence is
desired. Candidates are expected to teach these topics in our
undergraduate as well as graduate-level programs in Cognitive Science.
Furthermore, a
proven track record of successful collaboration in international
research teams, with industry, or across research disciplines is a plus.
The professorship is expected to strengthen the Hessian Center for
Artificial Intelligence and TU Darmstadt’s Human Science department’s
research
focus on Cognitive Science, which belongs to one of the three
distinguished research fields of Technical University of Darmstadt
(Information +
Intelligence). The current faculty at both the Hessian Center for
Artificial Intelligence and the Centre for Cognitive Science maintain
numerous vibrant
collaborations and are jointly involved in several cluster projects,
including “The third Wave of AI” and “The Adaptive Mind”.
Depending on the candidate’s profile there is the opportunity to
participate in joint research projects currently running at TU
Darmstadt. This in
particular includes the state funded cluster projects “The Adaptive Mind
(TAM)” ( https://www.theadaptivemind.de/) and “The Third Wave of
Artificial Intelligence (3AI)” (
https://hessian.ai/projects/3ai-the-third-wave-of-ai/).
In addition to excellent scientific credentials, we seek a strong
commitment to teaching in the department’s Bachelor and Masters programs in
Cognitive Science. Experience in attracting third-party funding as well
as participation in academic governance is expected.
Technical University of Darmstadt is an autonomous university with broad
excellence in research, an interdisciplinary profile, and clear focus
areas in
engineering sciences and information and communication technology. The
professorship is a full professorship on a permanent basis. A
prerequisite for
applying is that additional academic achievements must be present; in
general, the doctorate should be more than three years old at the time of
application.
The position will be remunerated in line with the German “W-Besoldung”
and subject to negotiations between the applicant and the university
management in accordance with his/her experience and qualifications. The
regulations for employment are specified under §§ 67 and 68 HessHG
(Hessisches Hochschulgesetz).
Technical University of Darmstadt intends to increase the number of
female employees and encourages female candidates to apply. In case of
equal
qualifications, applicants with a degree of disability of at least 50 or
equal will be given preference. Technical University of Darmstadt is
certified as a
family-friendly university and offers a dual career program.
Please submit applications with the usual attachments (CV including
research and teaching achievements, list of publications, scans/copies of
diplomas) as well as a research and teaching statement, quoting the code
number 380, to the Chair of the Department of Human Sciences, Prof. Dr.
Josef
Wiemeyer ([email protected]).
For further information or questions please contact Prof. Constantin
Rothkopf, PhD, email [email protected].
By submitting your application, you agree that your data may be stored
and processed for the purpose of filling the vacancy. You can find our
privacy policy on our webpage.
Application deadline: October 1st, 2023.
