[CogSci] PhD Position / Computational Cognitive Vision (with scholarship)

[Suchan, Jakob]

PhD Position / Computational Cognitive Vision (with scholarship)

We seek motivated PhD candidates with a strong interest in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, and Human-Centred Computing. The project focuses on developing computational models of neurosymbolic learning and reasoning for visual sensemaking. The position will be based at Constructor University Bremen (formerly Jacobs University), Germany.



# ABOUT THE PROJECT:  COGNITIVE VISION

The PhD project aims to advance the area of Cognitive Vision (https://codesign-lab.org/cognitive-vision/). The primary objective is to develop general methods for processing and semantic interpretation of dynamic visuo-spatial imagery (e.g., videos and other sensor data, human behavioural data). A particular emphasis is on the ability to abstract, learn, and reason with cognitively rooted structured characterisations of commonsense knowledge pertaining to space and motion. The general aim of this research is to integrate techniques from AI and Knowledge Representation and Reasoning with Computer Vision methods, e.g., to facilitate commonsense visual reasoning and sensemaking.



 # WHAT WE OFFER

Constructor University is a top-ranked, english-speaking private university located in Bremen, in the north of Germany. It ranks among the top 3 most international universities worldwide and provides an ideal environment to conduct your research. We offer the opportunity to pursue your PhD in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment with the following conditions:



  *   The PhD position is supported by a Three-year Fully Funded Scholarship.
  *   Tuition is fully waived.
  *   Close mentoring and strong supervision within a young research group.
  *   Participation in state-of-the-art research and international collaborations.



The PhD project will be based at Constructor University, and conducted under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Jakob Suchan, Germany. Broader engagement in the activities of CoDesign Lab EU (https://codesign-lab.org/) will be available offering opportunities for networking, interdisciplinary collaborations, exchange etc.



# APPLICANT PROFILE

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate demonstrating:



  *   A Master’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field.
  *   Strong foundations in one or more of the following areas: Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning
  *   Interest in human-centred, cognitively inspired methods and (neuro)symbolic AI.
  *   Experience with declarative programming paradigms, logic programming, answer set programming will be a plus but not necessary.
  *   Fluency in English (knowledge of German is not required).



# HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit the following documents as a single PDF:



(1)   Motivation letter (maximum one A4 Page)

(2)   Detailed CV

(3)   MSc transcript



A preliminary deadline of Jan 27 2025 is applicable. However, please note that applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.



Send your application via email to:

Prof. Dr. Jakob Suchan

jsuchan at constructor.university<mailto:jsuchan at constructor.university>

https://constructor.university/faculty-member/jakob-suchan
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