Postdoctoral Positions in Rational Machine Learning – CISPA Helmholtz Center, Germany

Postdoc in Germany

Postdoctoral Positions in Rational Machine Learning: The Rational Intelligence Lab at the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security in Saarbrücken, Germany, invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships under the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) 2025 call. The position offers a unique opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of machine learning, statistics, and economic theory with a strong emphasis on enhancing the rationality, safety, and reliability of AI systems.


📌 Quick Summary Table

FieldDetails
Position TitlePostdoctoral Researcher (MSCA Fellow)
DesignationPostdoctoral Research Fellow
Research AreaRational Machine Learning, AI Safety, Game Theory, Causality, GenAI
LocationSaarbrücken, Germany
InstitutionCISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security
Application DeadlineSeptember 10, 2025
Working LanguageEnglish
Contact Emailmuandet@cispa.de
Lab Websitehttps://ri-lab.org
EligibilityMSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship criteria + relevant PhD

🎓 Eligibility / Qualifications

  • A Ph.D. (at time of application) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Physics, or related fields.
  • Strong academic publication record, ideally in venues like ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR, AAAI, JMLR, etc.
  • Solid mathematical foundation and/or strong empirical programming skills.
  • Demonstrated interest in studying the behavior of advanced AI systems such as Generative AI, LLMs, recommendation systems, etc.
  • Must meet MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship eligibility requirements. Check here

📘 Job Description

Selected candidates will explore groundbreaking topics to build mathematical frameworks and empirical tools for understanding and improving complex AI systems. Key focus areas include:

  • Abstraction and Concept Learning in AI
  • Causal and Counterfactual Inference in AI Models
  • Game-Theoretic Models of Human-AI Collaboration
  • Incentive Alignment in Autonomous AI Systems
  • Quantification of Uncertainty in Safety-Critical AI

Other original ideas aligned with the lab’s mission are welcome and will be developed jointly with the PI.


🌍 Research Environment & Collaborations

  • Access to CISPA’s world-class infrastructure and collaborative network including:
    • Saarland University, MPI-INF, MPI-SWS, DFKI, HIPS
    • Helmholtz AI Cooperation Unit
    • Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems
  • Participation in ELLIS Unit Saarbrücken
  • International and diverse work culture
  • No German language requirement

📥 How to Apply

  1. Check your MSCA eligibility:
    MSCA Eligibility Guide
  2. Send the following to muandet@cispa.de:
    • A Cover Letter explaining:
      • Why the Rational Intelligence Lab is the right fit for you.
      • How your research experience aligns with this position.
    • An up-to-date CV with publication record.
  3. If there is a mutual research interest, you will collaborate on proposal development ahead of the MSCA deadline.

Important Dates

  • Application Deadline: September 10, 2025 (MSCA deadline)
  • Start Date: Flexible, subject to funding outcome

🌈 Diversity & Inclusion

We actively encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds including women, LGBTQ+, people of color, persons with disabilities, and those from economically disadvantaged communities.


🔗 More Info:
🔍 Lab: https://ri-lab.org
📚 Publications: https://ri-lab.org/pubs
🎯 Values: https://ri-lab.org/values
🏢 Institute: https://cispa.de/en


📬 Start preparing early and take your next big step in research with one of Europe’s most dynamic AI labs!

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