PostDoc Learned Data Compression

• Development of numerical Python code for evaluation
• Optimization and refinement of these techniques in collaboration with a team of engineers
• Collaboration on publicly funded projects
• Publication of research papers and patents
• Travel to international conferences, participation in the academic community
• Advising of student researchers

What you contribute

• Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related program
• Background in Information Theory, ideally with significant prior publications in the field
• Specialization in Channel Simulation, Source Coding, Polarization
• Experience with scientific Python programming
• Native or very good English communication skills

• Attractive salary package according to TVöD with 30 vacation days, pension scheme (VBL), wealth creation benefits (VWL)
• Modern and excellently equipped workspace in a central location
• Great and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities to work from home
• Extensive training-, health- and sports offers
• Various employee discounts and discounted BVG ticket
• Offers for families (parent-child office, emergency care, leisure activities, etc.)

The position is initially limited to 2 years. An extension is explicitly desired.

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable - for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities.

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