Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Spatiotemporal Statistical Modelling

At the Institute of Data Sciences in Jena, we are working to make the data backbone for all of DLR’s areas of application (aviation, space, energy, transport, security) a reality. To this end, we conduct interdisciplinary research and development into methods with a focus on applications such as sustainable and circular processes, resilient supply chains, data-driven value chains and robust decision support. The methods developed in this way are put into practice in cooperation with other DLR institutes and external partners, whether as part of joint projects or through technology transfer activities.

What to expect
The DW-DAI department develops and applies methods that enable the analysis of complex and large datasets. It draws on techniques from machine learning and causal inference, as well as domain-specific process knowledge.

The ‘Causal Inference’ group’s scientific objective is to contribute to a data-driven understanding of complex dynamic processes. To this end, the group develops and applies methods and software from the fields of causal inference and statistical learning. In doing so, the group adopts an application-driven approach. In addition to working closely with the users of these methods, this involves identifying needs arising from practical applications and addressing these needs through targeted further development of the methods. The group places a particular focus on time-series data. Furthermore, the group is active in the field of quantum machine learning.

Your tasks
* Literature reviews aimed at critically evaluating methods and software from the fields of statistics, machine learning and spatiotemporal modelling, and adapting them for use in one’s own work (current situation analysis)
* Development of concepts for the (further) development of algorithms for spatiotemporal statistical modelling, including uncertainty estimation
* Implementation of the developed concepts by writing the algorithms in Python, and applying them to synthetically generated test datasets and/or real-world datasets
* Evaluating the performance of the algorithms through systematic analysis of the results obtained from their application, using appropriate metrics (e.g. sensitivity, specificity, computation time, etc.)
* Documenting the implementation, application and performance evaluation of the algorithms
* Assessment of the work results with regard to patentability and, where appropriate, (co-)participation in the patent application process
* Preparation of the work results in the form of scientific papers for submission to specialist journals and/or scientific presentations for delivery at conferences, workshops, trade fairs, etc.

Your qualifications
* A completed academic degree (Master’s / University Diploma) in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science or another relevant field of study
* Expertise in the field of spatiotemporal statistical modelling
* Initial experience in carrying out research tasks, preferably with a focus on spatiotemporal statistical modelling
* Very good programming skills in Python
* Very good command of written and spoken English
* Experience in producing academic publications
We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 5800) please contact:

Prof. Christian Thiel

Tel.: +49 3641 30960 128