Research Associate / Postdoctoral Researcher in Learning Algorithms for Multivariate Time Series | 154/2025 Research Associate / PostDoc (m/f/d) in the field of learning algorithms for multivariate t

Otto-von-Guericke- Universität Magdeburg

Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland
Published Jun 20, 2025
Part-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This Postdoctoral Researcher position at the Knowledge Management and Discovery (KMD) Research Lab focuses on expanding research into learning algorithms for multivariate time series, particularly for applications in healthcare and medical research. The role involves conducting cutting-edge research, participating in grant proposals, teaching, and supervising students, with the ultimate goal of Habilitation. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in data science or a related field, strong skills in deep learning methods (especially transformers for high-dimensional data), and proficiency in statistics and programming. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to interdisciplinary projects, advance temporal technologies, and work with medical researchers on novel data applications, while also developing teaching and leadership skills within a multinational academic team.

Required Skills

Education

PhD in Data Science or closely related field

Experience

  • PhD in data science or a closely related field
  • Experience with deep learning methods, preferably transformers, for predictors, forecasters, or temporal classifiers on high-dimensional tabular or signal data
  • Experience working in interdisciplinary teams, preferably in healthcare
  • Experience in teaching support (e.g., running exercises) is ideal

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to learn German if not already proficient