Summary
The Institute of Theoretical Informatics (ITI) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join the interdisciplinary World Model of Our World (WOW) project. This project aims to develop a novel AI world model to simulate climate change impacts. The successful candidate will focus on the statistical calibration of machine learning models for weather and climate prediction.
Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) in Computer Science or Statistics at KIT, Germany
Job Details
| Feature | Details |
| Designation | Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) |
| Contract Duration | 2 years |
| Salary | 59,300.00 to 73,200.00 EUR gross per year (Salary category 13 TV-L) |
| Working Hours | Full-time |
| Start Date | As soon as possible |
Research Area
- Statistical calibration of machine learning models for weather forecasting and climate science.
- Development of novel statistical calibration techniques based on proper scoring rules.
- Investigation of the statistical calibration of generative machine learning models.
Location
- Primary Workplace: Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS) in Heidelberg, Germany.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Education: PhD in machine learning, statistics, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field.
- Knowledge: Strong theoretical background in statistical calibration and machine learning.
- Experience: Practical experience building prototypes using frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
- Publications: Track record of publishing at major conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, or AISTATS (or relevant journals).
- Preferred: Experience with large-scale machine learning models for weather prediction is considered a plus but is not mandatory.
Job Description
As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will:
- Conduct cutting-edge research on the statistical calibration of machine learning-based predictions.
- Publish research findings in high-impact journals and at major machine learning conferences.
- Collaborate within a highly motivated interdisciplinary team and with international research partners (e.g., Cambridge, MIT, ETH Zurich, Google Deepmind).
- Supervise research interns, as well as bachelor and master students.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted in English or German and must include:
- Cover letter (including motivation).
- Curriculum vitae with a full publication list.
- Relevant academic certificates.
- A summary of research accomplishments.
- Names and contact information for two references.
Apply now via the official portal
Last Date to Apply
- July 30, 2026
For questions regarding the application process, please contact Kimberley Bender (Personalservice) at kimberley.bender@kit.edu or +49 721 608-45411.
