Summary
The ELLIS Institute in Tübingen, Germany, is inviting applications for Principal Investigator positions, designated as Hector Endowed Fellows. These roles offer full academic freedom, minimal obligations, and globally competitive packages to attract top machine learning talent. The institute focuses on pioneering AI research, combining fundamental scientific excellence with societal relevance, and operates within the vibrant Cyber Valley ecosystem alongside the Tübingen AI Center and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems.
Designation
Principal Investigator (PI) / Hector Endowed Fellow
Research Area
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (all areas welcome)
Location
Tübingen, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification
- Candidates should hold a PhD or an equivalent international degree.
- Demonstrated record of past accomplishments and clear future scientific plans.
Job Description
As a Principal Investigator at the ELLIS Institute Tübingen, you will:
- Lead independent research with full academic freedom.
- Benefit from globally competitive packages, substantial research budgets covering personnel, equipment, and operating costs.
- Have no teaching and minimal service obligations.
- Potentially be appointed as a Fellow or Scholar of the ELLIS Society.
- Have the possibility of co-appointment as an Independent Research Group Leader with the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS), including additional research budget. A tenure-track option at MPI-IS exists.
- For outstanding senior candidates, co-appointment as a professor at the University of Tübingen is possible (requires a separate application to their full professor call).
- Benefit from the extensive resources and vibrant intellectual environment of the Tübingen AI Center.
How to Apply
- Prepare your application materials in English as a single PDF file, including:
- A research statement (up to three pages) detailing past accomplishments and future scientific plans.
- An academic CV including a publication list.
- Submit your application via the online application system.
- After registering in the online application system, you will receive detailed instructions on how your referees should submit their reference letters directly.
Last Date for Apply
December 13, 2026
Important Dates
- Application deadline: December 13, 2026
- On-site talks in Tübingen, Germany: March 8-9, 2027
- Final decisions: April 2027
Apply Link
https://ellis-apply.tue.mpg.de/registration/ELLIS-PI2027
Contact Information
For any questions, please contact: applications-pi@tue.ellis.eu
