Junior Research Group Leader for Data Science
vor 1 Woche
The Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science and ScaDS.AI seek to fill the follow position:
**Junior Research Group Leader for Data Science (M/F/d/x)**:
Job posting from 2025-05-28 - Reference number 91/2025
**Salary group**:
- 15 TV-L
**Term**:
- Fixed term in line with qualification planning
**Volume**:
- 100% of a full-time position
**Start date**:
- at the earliest opportunity
Fixed term in line initially planned for three years, with the possibility of extension for up to three years following a positive evaluation
Founded in 1409, Leipzig University is one of Germany’s largest universities and a leader in research and medical training. With around 30,000 students and more than 5000 members of staff across 14 faculties, it is at the heart of the vibrant and outward-looking city of Leipzig. Leipzig University offers an innovative and international working environment as well as an exciting range of career opportunities in research, teaching, knowledge and technology transfer, infrastructure and administration.
A junior research group consists of a junior research group leader (M/F/d/x) and one research assistant (M/F/d/x; salary group 13 TV-L), both funded by ScaDS.AI at Leipzig University. In exceptional cases, where the research concept is of outstanding quality, an additional research assistant position may be provided.
**Your tasks**:
- Establishment and management of a junior research group for methodological basic research that strengthens and complements the research focus of ScaDS.AI:
- In artificial intelligence (e.g. machine learning, computer vision, foundation models, neurosymbolic AI, and explainability)
- In scalable data management and engineering for AI/data science, such as in data cleaning, data integration, knowledge management, high-performance database systems, data streaming, time series, data analysis
- Independent and internationally visible research on data science and AI methods, with publication of research results at top conferences and in leading journals of the AI and data science communities
- Scientific contribution to the development of international excellence
- Exchange of expertise and research results with national AI centres and interdisciplinary collaboration with non-university research partners
**What we need**:
- Degree in computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics or another relevant field
- Doctorate
- A strong research record in either machine learning in AI or data management and engineering, evidenced by publications at leading international venues
- Proven ability to conduct creative, independent research on complex problems and to explore new research areas and generate new knowledge
- Excellent command of English, both spoken and written
**What we offer**:
- An innovative environment supported by modern workstations and an open experimental space for data science and AI technologies in the ScaDS.AI Living Lab
- A modern workplace and attractive working conditions (mobile working)
- Flexible working hours and work-life balance
- Goal-oriented staff development throughout your working life, with opportunities for continuing professional development
- Pension plan
- Discounted local public transport ticket (e.g. the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket)
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