Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is RUB’s declared aim.

The Institute for Neural Computation is hiring a W2 professor for initially five years (with Tenure-Track to W2) in Neural Data Science to start on 1st April 2022.

• The successful candidate will represent the field of Neural Data Science in education and research.
• A research focus on the application of modern machine learning methods in the analysis of imaging and/or electrophysiological data as well as in modelling of the neural basis of cognitive processes is desirable.
• Teaching is expected in the degree programs Bachelor and Master of Applied Computer Science as well as the international Master in Cognitive Science.
• Evidence of superior qualification for excellent research, acquisition of third-party funding, academic teaching, interdisciplinary collaborations and the contribution to academic self-administration are required.
• The professorship is part of an initiative for the interdisciplinary integration of research in cognitive neuroscience at Ruhr-Universität Bochum and Universität Duisburg-Essen.

• The prerequisites for employment are:
  • a completed university degree;
  • a positively evaluated junior professorship, habilitation or equivalent achievements;
  • an aptitude for scientific research with a track record of excellent publications;
  • as well as teaching skills.
• Experience in acquiring and leading third-party funded research projects as primary principal investigator, interdisciplinary collaborations as well as international networking are expected.

Applications with all relevant documents (academic CV; transcripts; proof of aptitude for academic teaching, preferably with evaluation results; list of publications; list of acquired third-party funding with respective grant number) should be submitted electronically by 01.08.2021 to the Managing Director, Prof. Dr. Gregor Schöner (gregor.schoener at ini.rub.de), Institute for Neural Computation, Ruhr-Universität Bochum. Subject-specific questions relating to the position can be directed to Professor Dr. Sen Cheng (sen.cheng at rub.de).

At RUB, we are committed to promote the careers of women and people of color in the areas in which they are underrepresented. We therefore encourage and welcome relevant applications as well as those from non-binary or gender-queer applicants. Applications from persons with disabilities or equal status are very welcome. Ruhr-Universität Bochum is an equal opportunities employer.

Information on the collection of personal data at the application process: https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/information-collection-personal-data-application-process.

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Prof. Dr. Sen Cheng
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Institut für Neuroinformatik
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