Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Institute of Materials Systems Modeling PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
项目简介
The Institute of Materials Systems Modeling of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon is offering a 4‑year PhD position in the area of machine learning and computer simulations. The focus of the PhD project will lie on developing novel machine learning architectures, specifically adapting Large Language Models, to work with or replace established methods from computational engineering and computer simulation (such as the finite element method), and to in general improve LLM applicability to regression problems from materials science and engineering.
The PhD position will be supervised by Prof. Roland Aydin (Hereon/Hamburg University of Technology) in close collaboration with Prof. Robert West (EPFL).
The objective is to use transformer and specifically pre-trained LLM‑architectures to extend their compatibility with problems from mechanical engineering and materials research that could not be addressed so far due to their high complexity, which prevents approaches that solely rely on classical mechanistic modeling or classical machine learning.
The place of employment is Geesthacht, with the possibility to also work directly at the Hamburg University of Technology.
Equal opportunity is an important part of our personnel policy. We would therefore strongly encourage qualified women to apply for the position.
Reference code: 50121959_2 – 2024/MS 1
Commencement date: as soon as possible
Work location: Geesthacht
Application deadline: September 1st, 2024
项目工作
development of novel machine learning architectures based on transformers (specifically, pre-trained LLMs) that can be combined with or replace methods from computational engineering and computer simulation
implementation of your machine learning architectures in Python (using e.g. PyTorch)
validation of your results in collaboration with colleagues from various application areas
publication and presentation of your scientific results in international scientific journals and at international conferences and workshops
申请要求
master’s degree in computational engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, physics, or a similar field of study
very good programming skills in Python
good prior experience with neural networks using common Python-ML‑libraries such as PyTorch
prior experience with large language models and prompt engineering
preferably also background knowledge in computational mechanics and applied mathematics
very good English
我们将提供
an exciting and varied job in a research centre with around 1,000 employees from more than 60 nations
a well-connected research campus (public transport bus) and best networking opportunities
individual opportunities for further training
social benefits according to the collective agreement of the public service and remuneration
an excellent technical infrastructure and modern workplace equipment
6 weeks holiday per year; company holidays between Christmas and New Year's Day
very good compatibility private and professional life; offers of mobile and flexible work
PhD Buddy Program
opportunity to enroll in a PhD program at Hamburg University of Technology
family-friendly company policy with childcare facilities, e.g. nursery close to the company
free assistance program for employees (EAP)
Corporate Benefits
a varied offer in the canteen on campus
研究所简介
Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
The Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon conducts cutting-edge international research for a changing world: Around 1,000 employees contribute to the tackling of climate change, the sustainable use of the world's coastal systems and the resource-compatible enhancement of the quality of life. From fundamental research to practical applications, the interdisciplinary research spectrum covers a unique range.
Institute of Material Systems Modeling
The Institute of Material Systems Modeling works on methods for virtual material and process development. Computational methods and artificial intelligence are used to optimize materials and their application from the atomic level to the system level.
申请方式
Then we are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application documents (cover letter, CV, transcripts, certificates etc.) indicating the reference number 2024/MS 1 until September 1st, 2024.
申请链接：
https://jobs.hereon.de/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_applwizard?sap-wd-configId=ZHRRCF_A_APPLWIZARD¶m=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2QTU2RTMzMUVFRjkxODExRkZGMEE3RkEzMzkmbG9nPVgmY2FuZF90eXBlPQ%3d%3d&sap-client=002¶ms=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2QTU2RTM#
申请邮箱：
bewerbung@hereon.de
Severely disabled persons and those equaling severely disabled persons who are equally suitable for the position will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.
