The research group Knowledge & Data Engineering at the University of Kassel announces a *PhD position (salary scale TV-H E13, 100%)* in the context of the LOEWE-Project "Dimension Curse Detector" [1]. The position [2] is supervised by PI Dr. Tom Hanika [3] in cooperation with Prof. Dr. Gerd Stumme and Prof. Dr. Martin Schneider (TU Freiberg). The group's emphasis is on researching and developing methods and algorithms at the confluence of Knowledge Discovery, Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics. The research project aims at exhibiting concentration phenomena in the realm of high-dimensional machine learning and data science applications. We welcome talented and highly motivated candidates with knowledge in discrete structures or mathematical foundations of machine learning, as well as good programming skills in Python, GNU R, Fortran, or Java. Furthermore, a high social competency and a very good command of the English language are expected. Applicants to the PhD position must have a relevant *Master's degree* (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or a related field. The position is (at first) limited to *2 years* (cf. Qualifikationsstelle gem. § 65 HHG i. V. m. § 2 Abs. 1 Satz 1 WissZeitVG; Promotionsmöglichkeit). Please submit your complete application (including all necessary documents and a letter of intent) via the application portal [4]. Applications are accepted as of now until *2022-02-15*. [1] https://wissenschaft.hessen.de/Presse/Vom-Fluch-der-Dimension-Tigermuecken-… [2] http://www.uni-kassel.de/go/dcdposition/ [3] https://www.kde.cs.uni-kassel.de/hanika [4] https://stellen.uni-kassel.de/en/jobposting/064cea431f7a4a00172788d51a6b0b9… -- Dr. Tom Hanika Universität Kassel Tel.: +49 (0) 561 804 6350 https://www.kde.cs.uni-kassel.de/hanika ---------------------------------------------------------------------