Fully-Funded PhD Position in Artificial Intelligence at Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies

Eligibility Criteria

Ideally, you have:

• A Master’s degree in theoretical and computational sciences (physics, biophysics, mathematics, computer science, or theoretical chemistry).
• Excellent communication skills and working proficiency in English.
• A strong interest in interdisciplinary research.
• Previous experience in programming (Python, etc.), biomolecular simulations (Gromacs, Namd), and machine learning (PyTorch, Tensorflow) are not required but a plus.

Offered Benefits

We offer:

• A highly inspiring work environment.
• Excellent research infrastructure and dedicated mentoring.
• A very competitive salary and social benefits.
• Excellent opportunities for training and career development. You will be affiliated to the Goethe-University and a fellow of the graduate school GRADE-iQbio [here and here].
• You will have the opportunity to live in Frankfurt am Main, a vibrant and exciting cosmopolitan city at the heart of Europe.

Applications may be submitted until August 20, 2020 but interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible. The successful applicant is expected to start in September 2020.

Application Process

Required documents:

• A motivation letter, stressing why you want to do a PhD in the field and in our lab.
• A detailed curriculum vitae containing academic qualifications, research experiences, skills, possibly a publication list where you highlight your contribution.
• Name and contact information of at least one reference.
• Detailed transcripts of records of your Master’s and Bachelor’s programs.

Please upload all documents as a single pdf file on our website.