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:

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 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.

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The Chilean National Center for Artificial Intelligence (Cenia) is an independent research center funded by the Chilean government and private institutions, located in Santiago, Chile. The Center was founded by four of the main national universities: PUC, U. de Chile, UTFSM, and UAI, with a mission to be at the forefront of scientific and technological innovation in AI, serving as a core component of the Chilean National Policy for AI. 

As part of its development plan, Cenia invites applicants to apply for a research position at the level of Associate Researcher. This position involves conducting advanced research in AI and supporting the Center’s efforts in technological transfer to the industry. Main areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: visual recognition, NLP, reinforcement learning, self-supervision, metalearning, AI-based large-scale optimization, AI-based simulations, and cognitive robotics.  

Eligibility Criteria

Young researchers with a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Cognitive Robotics, or related areas. Given our commitment to promoting gender equality, we especially welcome applications from female candidates. 

Benefits

The position offers a full-time contract (42 hours per week). We offer a competitive salary that is above the local average, access to a dynamic research environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and advanced computing resources.  

Important dates

The application process is open until July 24th, 2024, with the position starting as soon as possible. 

Application

Applicants should send a CV, a brief letter of intent, and two recommendation letters to talento@cenia.cl. Please direct any questions to talento@cenia.cl. The email subject should be: ‘Cenia Researcher 2024’.

The application process is open until July 24th, 2024

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The National Center for Artificial Intelligence (Cenia), as part of its development plan 2024, invites applications for the position of Postdoc in AI and related areas.

The applicant must have a PhD in topics related to Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Cognitive Robotics, Physics, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Data Science or related scientific areas. It is mandatory that applicants have previous experience in AI, either working in AI or having knowledge of AI tools. A good level of English is highly recommended.

The purpose of this position is to support the scientific activities of the center’s main research lines:

RL1 deep learning for vision and language: new theories and methods to continue to unlock the potential of deep learning and create advanced cognitive systems focusing on vision and language.

RL2 neuro-symbolic AI: integration of logic-probabilistic and deep learning-based AI, mutually invoking each other’s solutions, injecting and using semantics in deep learning.

RL3 AI inspired by brain: bring together scientists from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and AI to integrate knowledge about anatomical structures and cognitive operations of the brain to inspire AI research.

RL4 physics-based machine learning: bring together mathematicians, physicists, and AI scientists to exploit knowledge from the physical sciences to develop machine learning models based on causal relationships.

RL5 Human-centered AI: New technologies for a fair, safe and transparent use of AI in society, as well as methodologies to assess its impact on society. Promote new tools for interpretable and explainable AI.

Eligibility criteria:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree, research experience, and experience or expertise in the development or use of artificial intelligence tools.

Background information to be attached to the application:

1. Complete updated CV.
2. Letter of interest (1 page): State the reasons for joining Cenia.
3. 2-year work proposal (maximum 2 pages): This proposal must be sponsored by a Cenia researcher of any category, i.e. Principal Investigator, Associate Researcher or Researcher of the center. The sponsor will support the applicant in his/her work.
4. Two letters of recommendation (free format).
5. Letter from the Sponsor (fixed format).

All the documentation required for the application must be sent to postdoc@cenia.cl, as well as any doubts or questions about the position that may arise at the time of application. The subject of the email should be: Postdoc application.

Estimated process periods

Application Period:

• Starts: February 22
• Ends: March 30, 2024 until 23:59.

Evaluation of Applications:

• Document review: until April 20, 2024

Request for Letters of Recommendation

• Deadline: April 22nd

Interviews with pre-selected candidates:

• Deadline: April 30
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews with the Review Committee to discuss in detail their research proposal and experience.

Announcement of Results:

• Deadline: May 15th

Start of employment:

• End of May or deadline to be agreed

The dates indicated are estimates and may change depending on the contingencies of the research center.

Benefits:

• Full-time contract (44 hours/week) for one year extendable to a longer period.
• Gross monthly salary of $2,482,000 CLP (~ equivalent to 2,700 USD).
• Access to a stimulating research environment, excellent facilities and computing resources.
• Full-time dedication to research development, with no teaching obligations.
• Extra support and sponsorship when applying for complementary funding opportunities from the Chilean government.

We invite you to apply until March 30, 2024.

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The National Center for Artificial Intelligence (Cenia) invites female researchers interested in developing their postdoctoral research in AI topics to apply to be part of our center.

By Cenia’s commitment to actively promote gender equity in artificial intelligence (AI) research, we have issued a call for applications for female researchers only. Researchers must have a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Mathematics, Robotics, Computational Neuroscience, Physics, or related scientific areas. Applicants must have previous experience in AI, either working in AI or having knowledge of AI tools. A good level of English is highly recommended.

The purpose of this position is to support the scientific activities of the center’s main research lines:

RL1 deep learning for vision and language: new theories and methods to continue to unlock the potential of deep learning and create advanced cognitive systems focusing on vision and language.

RL2 neuro-symbolic AI: integration of logic-probabilistic and deep learning-based AI, mutually invoking each other’s solutions, injecting and using semantics in deep learning.

RL3 AI inspired by brain: bring together scientists from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and AI to integrate knowledge about anatomical structures and cognitive operations of the brain to inspire AI research.

RL4 physics-based machine learning: bring together mathematicians, physicists, and AI scientists to exploit knowledge from the physical sciences to develop machine learning models based on causal relationships.

RL5 Human-centered AI: New technologies for a fair, safe and transparent use of AI in society, as well as methodologies to assess its impact on society. Promote new tools for interpretable and explainable AI.

Eligibility criteria:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree, research experience, and experience or expertise in the development or use of artificial intelligence tools.

Background information to be attached to the application:

1. Complete updated CV.
2. Letter of interest (1 page): State the reasons for joining Cenia.
3. 2-year work proposal (maximum 2 pages): This proposal must be sponsored by a Cenia researcher of any category, i.e. Principal Investigator, Associate Researcher or Researcher of the center. The sponsor will support the applicant in his/her work.
4. Two letters of recommendation (free format).
5. Letter from the Sponsor (fixed format).

All the documentation required for the application must be sent to postdoc@cenia.cl, as well as any doubts or questions about the position that may arise at the time of application. The subject of the email should be: Postdoc application.

We invite you to apply until March 30, 2024.

Estimated Process Periods

Application Period:

• Starts: January 30.
• Ends: March 30, 2024 until 23:59.

Evaluation of Applications:

• Document review: until April 20, 2024

Request for Letters of Recommendation

• Deadline: April 22nd

Interviews with pre-selected candidates:

• Deadline: April 30
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews with the Review Committee to discuss in detail their research proposal and experience.

Announcement of Results:

• Deadline: May 15th

Start of employment:

• End of May or deadline to be agreed

The dates indicated are estimates and may change depending on the contingencies of the research center.

Benefits:

• Full-time contract (44 hours/week) for one year extendable to a longer period.
• Gross monthly salary of $2,482,000 CLP (~ equivalent to 2,700 USD).
• Access to a stimulating research environment, excellent facilities and computing resources.
• Full-time dedication to research development, with no teaching obligations.
• Extra support and sponsorship when applying for complementary funding opportunities from the Chilean government.

Important information

These will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for particular situations involving part-time.

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