Jobs - Open Positions

The Dynamic and Distributed Information Systems Group at the University of Zurich is looking for motivated applicants, who are interested in investigating how recommender systems can adhere to normative and beyond-accuracy objectives, as well as be made explainable, fair, and/or trustworthy.  

In the tradition of our research group to explore both the technical and behavioral dimension of computer science, we are seeking interested Ph.D. students to investigate the traditional computer science approach of how normative and responsible recommender systems can be built as well as running large-scale behavioral studies in online environments to measure the impact of such recommender systems on user behavior.

We offer:

• A first-class experimental recommender systems research infrastructure with a proven track-record of multiple premier outlet publications
• A highly exciting, timely, and societally important as well as meaningful research topic
• A diverse and multi-disciplinary research group of highly motivated colleagues who are passionate about topics at the intersection of computer science, AI, and social science
• Strong support for your professional/career development
• Attractive work environment both within the research group and beyond: the University of Zurich is one of Switzerland's leading universities in the middle of a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that regularly ranks as one of the cities with the highest quality of life in the world
• Generous support for professional travel and research needs 

The position is available for candidates interested in these topics, who have a MSc in Computer Science or a related discipline (or will be receiving it shortly), as well as a passion for discovering new things. Experience in the areas of recommender systems, artificial intelligence, and/or behavioral analyses such as running experiments with human subjects or surveys are considered a plus but are not strictly necessary.  

To apply, please gather your curriculum vitae, cover letter, all grade transcripts, a list of at least three references, and your BSc/MSc theses as PDF files and go to 

https://www.apply.dsi.uzh.ch/position/33619968 (please select «English» as language)

We will be evaluating applications on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible. 

The University of Zurich is committed to enhancing the number of women in scientific positions and, therefore, particularly invites women to apply. Women who are as qualified for the position in question as male applicants will be given priority.