Payment according to public service's agreement: TV-L E14 full-time (parttime possible). Your Responsibilities Create an independent research group focused but not limited to: Adversarial Attacks on Graph Neural Networks Adversarial Attacks on Node Embeddings Neural Network Architectures for Graphs Generative Models for Graphs Geometric Deep Learning Representation Learning Bayesian Methods for Graph Machine Learning Robustness Certificates, Reliability Guarantees or Uncertainty Quantification supporting Trustworthy Machine Learning Your Qualifications Excellent degree (doctorate) in machine learning, artificial intelligence or related research areas High degree of independence to create and lead an independent research group within an interdisciplinary research environment Experience with interdisciplinary research projects with fundamental theoretical research and practical applications What we offer We work in a multidisciplinary team on collaborative research projects jointly envisioned by leading international experts from different domains. We aim at both theoretical research as well as practical applications in close collaboration with academic and industrial partners. The position is embedded in a creative, attractive, and internationally renowned research environment. With your research, you will play a primary role in the development of our new Research Center and outreach with trustworthy technology to the general public. Our international network of researchers and industry partners ensures a seamless transition into your next career step as university professor or international research institutions. A balanced and family-friendly work-life relationship is important to us; thus, we offer options for flexible working times or part-time remote home-office.Research Alliance Ruhr The Research Alliance Ruhr is a joint undertaking of the three major universities in the Ruhr area and was initiated by the Ruhr Conference. The four research centers focus on "One Health Ruhr", "Chemical Sciences and Sustainability", "Trustworthy Data Science and Security," and "Future Energy Materials and Systems." In addition, the Research Alliance Ruhr has established a "College for Social Sciences and Humanities". The Research Alliance Ruhr will appoint up to 50 research professors in the next few years and also offer numerous positions for research assistants. Join us now to create innovations for the world of tomorrow in Europe's densest university landscape, where you can find a wide range of scientific and industrial partners right on the doorstep. Your Application If you are interested in the position, please send your application (Ref-No. w52-24) until 15th November 2024 to: Research Center Trustworthy Data Science and Security Technische Universität Dortmund Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Müller Joseph-von-Fraunhofer-Str. Dortmund Please provide the usual documents: motivation letter, CV, copies of your certificates and two reference letters. Career Opportunities Our Research Center will hire 12 research professors in the next few years and offer numerous positions for research assistants and research group leaders. Join us now to create trustworthy innovations for the digital world of tomorrow in Europe's largest metropolitan region. Diversity The TU Dortmund University promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Convince us with your personality and expertise. Applications from women will be given preferential treatment in accordance with the legal regulations. Application of women or suitable severely disabled persons are desired. Further Information If you have any further questions, please contact: Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Müller, Further information about the Research Center can be found at: rc-trust.ai