As part of its development plan, the Chilean National Center for Artificial
Intelligence (cenia.cl/en <https://cenia.cl/en/home/>) invites interested
individuals to apply for 3 Postdoc positions in AI and related areas.
Candidates must hold a PhD in AI or related fields, such as cognitive
robotics, neuroscience, cognitive science, mathematics, or related
scientific areas. In line with our commitment to actively promote gender
equity in the field of AI, the postdoctoral competition will include
diversity criteria in its evaluation process.
The positions aim to conduct research activities in the following areas:
1. *Deep Learning for Vision and Language*: New theories and methods to
further unlock the potential of Deep Learning and Generative AI to create
advanced cognitive systems with a focus on vision, language, and
multimodality.
2. *Neuro-symbolic AI*: Integration of deductive AI and machine
learning-based AI, mutually invoking solutions from each part, injecting
and utilizing semantics in current AI models.
3. *Brain-inspired AI*: Brings together scientists from neuroscience,
cognitive psychology, and AI to develop AI models based on brain mechanisms
and cognitive functions, while also developing AI tools to understand human
cognition.
4. *Physics-based Machine Learning*: Gathers mathematicians, physicists,
and AI scientists to develop hybrid machine learning models based on
physical laws to solve complex problems in science and engineering,
generate scientific discoveries, and explore causal relationships.
5. *Human-centered AI*: New technologies for the fair, safe, and
transparent use of AI in society, as well as methodologies to assess its
impact. Promotes new tools for interpretable and explainable AI.
*I. Eligibility Criteria:*
Applicants must:
- Hold a PhD degree.
- Have proven research experience, including a record of publications.
- Have experience in developing or using AI tools.
- Be available to work full-time in Santiago of Chile, joining Cenia
preferably no later than April 2025 (exceptional cases will be considered).
- Not receive incentives or salaries from other sources of the Chilean
Research and Development Agency (ANID).
*II. Roles/Responsibilities of the Cenia Postdoc:*
- Conduct research in Cenia’s areas of interest.
- Participate in Cenia’s applications for national and international
funding.
- Apply for competitive grants as the lead researcher, including the
Fondecyt Postdoctoral Competition 2025.
*III. Documents to Submit with Application:*
*Phase 1:* Submit the following documents to Cenia.
- An updated full CV, including a list of scientific publications.
- A statement of interest (maximum 2 pages), which should include:
- Reasons for joining Cenia.
- Main research topics of interest at Cenia.
- Groups or individuals at Cenia you would like to collaborate with.
- Two letters of recommendation (free format).
*Phase 2:* Pre-selected candidates will be contacted to prepare a brief
research proposal, in collaboration with Cenia’s researchers.
*IV. Important Dates:*
- Phase 1: October 18 to December 16 (late applications may be
considered in exceptional cases).
- Phase 2: December 20 to January 20, 2025.
- Results announcement: Monday, January 27, 2025.
*V. Benefits:*
- Full-time contract (42 hours/week) for one year, renewable, with the
possibility of obtaining a permanent contract as a Cenia Researcher.
- Monthly gross salary of CLP 2,500,000, plus financial incentives for
securing competitive grants at national and international levels.
- Access to a stimulating research environment, excellent facilities,
and cutting-edge computational resources in Latin America.
- Full-time dedication to research, with no teaching obligations.
- Support for grant applications.
- Opportunity to participate in Cenia’s scientific and technological
transfer activities to the industrial and governmental sectors.
- Opportunity to participate in outreach and community engagement
activities.
*VI. About Cenia:*
Cenia is one of the leading organizations dedicated to AI development in
Chile and Latin America. Founded in 2021, its mission is to generate
knowledge and technological solutions based on AI. Cenia works closely with
universities, research centers, and companies both nationally and
internationally, fostering interdisciplinary research and training
specialized talent in AI. Additionally, Cenia stands out for its commitment
to gender equity and inclusion, actively promoting diversity in all its
projects and programs.
*All documents and inquiries should be sent to [email protected]
<[email protected]>, with the subject line: “Postdoc Application 2024”. For
any questions to the application process send an email to [email protected]
<[email protected]>.*
*Link: *
https://cenia.cl/en/2024/10/18/call-for-application-postdoctoral-positions/
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