Position Description

AI Distinguished Professor Position at Korea Institute for Advanced Study

[The Center for Artificial Intelligence and Natural Sciences]

The Center for Artificial Intelligence and Natural Sciences at Korea Institute for Advanced Study is seeking outstanding distinguished professor in the areas of Artificial intelligence and Machine learning.

The candidates are required to have doctoral degrees in the relevant fields for which computational methods are appropriate or even necessary: Theoretical Machine Learning, High-dimensional computational geometry, Statistical Learning Theory/Statistical Inference, Information geometry and Application of AI to basic science (High energy physics, Cosmology, Statistical Physics, Materials Science, Chemical/Biological Sciences, Brain science/Neuroscience, etc.)

Applicants are expected to have demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and develop junior scientists, including strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey complex concepts and computational analyses to diverse audiences.

Faculty member is provided with annual salary in accordance with KIAS regulations and individual research grants. The initial appointment for the Faculty position is three years and is renewable following an evaluation process. Each period of appointment may be adjusted according to conditions of the CAINS project.

Applications must include (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a list of publications, (3) 3 letters of recommendation, (4) research statement and additional materials that may help assess the candidate’s academic capabilities.

All documents prepared in English, with the exception of reference letters, should be submitted through KIAS recruitment webpage <https://jobs.kias.re.kr> by February 28, 2025.

※ KIAS complies with the [EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WORK-FAMILY

BALANCE ASSISTANCE ACT]. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.