PhD Position in Computer Science

University of Göttingen

Emmy Noether Junior Research Group

At the University of Göttingen - Public Law Foundation -, Institut für Informatik, there is a position as

PhD student in the Emmy Noether junior research group (all genders welcome)
Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L/75%

to be filled. Starting date is 9/1/2026. The position is for a limited period of 36 months.

The doctoral candidate will work in Dr. Johannes Hertrich’s Emmy Noether junior research group as part of the project “Flow-based Generative Models and Optimal Transport for Sampling and Inverse Problems” funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The project focuses on generative models, optimal transport and inverse problems, as well as the efficient implementation and application of these methods in image processing.

About us

The Emmy Noether junior research group “Flow-based Generative Models and Optimal Transport for Sampling and Inverse Problems” focuses on the mathematical foundations of machine learning, in particular generative models and reconstruction algorithms for inverse problems. In doing so, we work on both the theoretical foundations and their implementation and application.

What we expect

  • You hold a Master of Science degree (or an equivalent degree) in mathematics, computer science or related fields.

  • You have a perfect command of written and spoken English.

  • You have experience with scientific computing environments (e.g. Python). Experience with machine learning libraries (e.g. PyTorch or JAX) is a major advantage.

  • Prior knowledge in one or more areas of optimal transport, inverse problems and generative models is a significant advantage.

What you can expect

  • Involvement in various research groups, both theoretical and experimental

  • A family-friendly work environment with flexible working hours

  • The benefits of a historic university town with a high quality of life

Your application must include the following

  • A meaningful motivation letter

  • Curriculum vitae

  • Copies of relevant certificates

  • Contact information for two references

For academic inquiries, please contact Dr. Johannes Hertrich (hertrich@uni-goettingen.de).

Equal opportunities statement

The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The University is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled employees and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal qualifications, applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preference. A disability or equality is to be included in the application in order to protect the interests of the applicant.

Application process

Please upload your application in one pdf file including the usual documents until 7/19/2026 on the application portal of the university using this link:
http://obp.uni-goettingen.de/de-de/OBF/Index/76515

For more information get in touch with Bernhard Schmitzer directly via E-Mail: schmitzer@cs.uni-goettingen.de, Tel. +49 551 39 23436.

Data protection note

Please note: With submission of your application, you accept the processing of your applicant data in terms of data-protection law. Further information on the legal basis and data usage is provided in the Information General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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