SMASH COFUND Fellowship: The SMASH (SMASH SMASH CALL 4 SMASH) program is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral researchers to join our intersectoral career-development training initiative co-funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions COFUND program. This program offers an exciting opportunity to develop cutting-edge machine learning applications in various scientific fields. We encourage applicants from around the world who are interested in addressing essential challenges in science and humanities.
Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow – SMASH COFUND Program
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Research Area: Candidates are invited to propose ambitious research projects in one of the following key areas:
- Machine Learning for Scientific Applications
- Machine Learning for Particle Physics, Astrophysics, and Cosmology
- Computing for Human and Animal Communication
- Machine Learning in Climate Research
- Personalised Medicine and Life Sciences
Location: Slovenia (hosted by one of the following institutions):
- University of Nova Gorica
- University of Ljubljana
- Jožef Stefan Institute
- Institute of Information Science
- Slovenian Environment Agency
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Holders of a PhD degree in a relevant field, of any nationality.
- Must comply with the MSCA-COFUND mobility rule (no more than 12 months residence or main activity in Slovenia within the three years before the call deadline).
- Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but have not yet been formally awarded their doctorate are also eligible.
- Commitment to the values of diversity and inclusion is essential.
Job Description:
Selected candidates will be employed on a 2-year full-time contract with attractive compensation and conditions. Responsibilities include:
- Designing and proposing innovative research projects using cutting-edge machine learning or artificial intelligence techniques.
- Collaborating with leading researchers from various disciplines to address significant scientific and societal challenges.
- Participating in a personalized training program and career mentoring by leading academic and industry professionals.
- Engaging in interdisciplinary interactions and contributing to the research community.
How to Apply:
- Identify a key research area and potential supervisor(s) from the SMASH website.
- Develop a research project proposal in collaboration with the selected supervisor(s) who will provide a Letter of Support.
- Register on the SMASH online application platform and carefully follow the Guide for Applicants.
- Compile and upload all required documents, including the Letter of Support, on the application platform.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Last Date to Apply: April 1, 2025, 14:00 CEST
Join us to contribute to innovative research and drive your career forward in an inclusive environment at the forefront of scientific advancements!
