Emmy Noether "Methods of Artificial Intelligence"

Postdocs, Experienced Scientists | Setting up a Young Investigator Group | Incoming, Staying | Deadline: June 10, 2026 | FZJ Contact: Tiemo Pokraka, email: t.pokraka@fz-juelich.de

Career status

Postdocs, Experienced Scientists

Mobility

Incoming, Staying

Upcoming Call/Deadline

June 10, 2026

The Emmy Noether Program gives exceptionally qualified early career researchers the opportunity to establish and lead an independent junior research group for a period of six years, enabling them to refine their research profile, enhance their international visibility and become eligible for a professorship. 

Funding is available for projects that involve the development or further advancement of AI methods, including theoretical foundations, analysis and evaluation. In this call, the term AI methods is broadly understood and encompasses, but is not limited to, the following topics: machine learning, optimisation, logic and reasoning, algorithmics, data analytics and data mining, knowledge representation, knowledge-based systems, mathematical and formal foundations, statistical learning methods. The overview(interner Link) of existing Emmy Noether groups in the field of AI methods also provides some indication of the topics funded under this call.

Applications are possible for:

• Postdocs and junior professors employed on a fixed-term basis
• 2-4 years after completing their doctorate with outstanding results (this call particularly encourages applicants to apply as early as two years after completing their doctorate)
• Significant preliminary work in the form of significant publications in internationally respected publication outlets or appropriate relevant experience based on industrial research in one of the aforementioned areas
• International research experience should be demonstrated by research visits abroad, international research collaborations or work experience in an international working environment, for example.

Two-stage selection procedure:

• Draft proposals of no more than five pages submitted in English to the DFG by 10 June 2026 (with prior registration on the elan portal by 3 June).
• Full proposals by 2 December 2026 (envisaged deadline).
• The DFG’s Joint Committee is expected to make its funding decisions in the second quarter of 2027.

When considering an application for a group hosted by FZJ, please contact Mr. Pokraka at an early stage to provide support and to discuss a possible prior consultation with the board.

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