As part of its development plan, the Chilean National Center for Artificial Intelligence (cenia.cl/en) invites interested individuals to apply for 3 Postdoc positions in AI and related areas.
Candidates must have a PhD in AI or related areas, such as cognitive robotics, neuroscience, cognitive science, mathematics, learning sciences, AI and education, AI pedagogical center, or related scientific areas. In line with our commitment to actively promote gender equality 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 should be sent to postdoc@cenia.cl, with the subject line: “Postdoc Application 2024”. For any questions to the application process send an email to talento@cenia.cl.
