Machine Learning Experts (f/m/d)

Job Offer from January 29, 2024

The Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence (MPI-BI) is located in the southwest of Munich, with its two locations in Martinsried and Seewiesen. It is one of more than 80 independent research institutes of the Max Planck Society. With around 500 employees from more than 50 nations, we investigate the fundamentals of “biological intelligence”. We aim to understand how, in the course of evolution, animals developed abilities to cope with a constantly changing environment and to find ever new solutions to problems.

We are looking for Machine Learning Experts (m/f/d) (full-time) with background in machine learning approaches and an interest in applying these to animal behavior.

The departments of Herwig Baier and Bart Kempenaers have teamed up to build a group dedicated to applying computer vision and cutting-edge machine learning methods to behavioral ecology and neuroethology. The focus of our biological research is currently on various bird and fish species, both in the field and in the laboratory.

The positions are well-suited for recent graduates of a computer science program who enjoy coding and interacting with biological datasets. You are expected to have good programming skills in Python, R and/or C++, along with a solid understanding of machine learning libraries like TensorFlow or PyTorch. Experience with computer vision libraries such as OpenCV is a bonus. If interested in pursuing an academic career, your project may become the starting point for a PhD thesis at our institute. We will also consider more senior programmers with a background in industry or academia.

You need good judgment, communication skills, logical thinking, a passion for science, and an eye for details.

What we offer

• An interesting, multifaceted and rewarding job in a scientific, modern and international environment
• Working in a friendly, open-minded and motivated team, with a positive working atmosphere characterized by competence, responsibility and innovation
• Opportunities for regular professional exchange, individual training and further qualification
• Remuneration according to TVöD Bund, depending on qualifications, activities and experience
• Social benefits of the public service (company pension scheme (VBL), annual bonus, subsidized MVV and DB job ticket, group accident insurance)

• Modern workplaces and active company health management with health and sports facilities
• Work-life balance (cooperation with a family service)
• A diverse working environment where equal opportunities are actively promoted

The position is initially for 2 years, with an option to be extended to 5 years .

The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. The Max Planck Society has set itself the goal of employing more disabled people who are thus explicitely encouraged to apply.

Your application

Interested?  Please submit your complete application documents via our online application portal .

The search will continue until the positions are filled.

Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence
Am Klopferspitz 18
82152 Planegg
Martinsried
Germany

Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence
Eberhard-Gwinner-Strasse
82319 Starnberg – Seewiesen
Germany