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#Opportunity: Entrepreneurship Project Coordinator – Tübingen AI Center

#Opportunity: Entrepreneurship Project Coordinator – Tübingen AI Center

Sep 29, 2023 | ELIAS Alliance, Opportunities

Entrepreneurship Project Coordinator

(m/f/d, E 13 TV-L, 100%)

Duration: 4 years (starting autumn 2023)

 The Tübingen AI Center – a thriving national hub for artificial intelligence research at the University of Tübingen.

About ELIAS:

Funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe program, ELIAS envisions propelling Europe to the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI) research that champions sustainable growth and innovation. ELIAS builds on and expands the successful and internationally recognized “European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems” (ELLIS Society), and is dedicated to pinpointing areas where AI can catalyze sustainable economic expansion that benefits society, the environment, and individuals. Next to fundamental science, an important endeavor of ELIAS, led by the Tübingen AI Center, is to foster entrepreneurship and technological transfer. A key initiative in this context is the establishment of the European Innovation Alliance (EIA), a coalition of leading AI innovation partners, aimed at nurturing talent and spawning transformative AI startups and sustainable tech solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and coordinate the European Innovation Alliance (EIA), orchestrating collaborations amongst 20 seminal partners focused on deep tech AI, sustainability ventures, and an open-source research community on foundation models and generative AI
  • Comprehensive management and oversight of the EU project work package, including financial and administrative dimensions
  • Liaising with project partners and overseeing the progress made by the collaborators of this work package on establishing a transformative technology summer school, increasing the visibility of tech transfer among students and mentors in the ELLIS PhD program, developing a start-up internship program, organizing hackathons and an open call to SMEs
  • Documenting relevant statistics and creating project status reports
  • Representing the project in meetings and acting as the main liaison for EIA network partners, sponsors, and the public
  • Organization of conferences, workshops, and project meetings
  • Public relations work for the EIA (website, social media, policy briefings)

Qualifications

  • Advanced university degree (MSc or PhD)
  • Candidates should meet several of the following competencies:
    • English proficiency in both written and spoken forms; German proficiency is a valuable addition.
    • Experience in network establishment and partner management.
    • Experience with technology transfer and spin-offs from academic or private research environments
    • Acumen in the selection of EIA partners based on their excellence in deep tech entrepreneurship around AI and sustainability
    • Aptitude for creating a partner networks’ representation for the EIA (e.g., website or newsletter)
    • Prior experience with university-associated third-party funding administration
    • Great communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
    • Familiarity with EU project management and associated reporting would be a significant advantage

Offer

Join us in navigating an international landscape to build a strong alliance for “AI made in Europe”. Collaborate closely with a diverse team of researchers, students, and professionals, all united in the vision of unlocking a new wave of entrepreneurship across Europe on AI and sustainability. Compensation aligns with the public service sector’s collective agreement (TV-L), including comprehensive social benefits and a public transportation subsidy. Additionally, co-appointments with industry stakeholders, such as incubators, are encouraged and supported.

The University of Tübingen is committed to equal opportunity and diversity and takes individual life situations into account. The university wishes to increase the number of women in leadership positions and strongly encourages qualified women to apply. Applications from equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be given preference. The position can be shared. Employment processes are managed by the University of Tübingen’s central administration.

I'm Interested

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send their application (cover letter, CV, and relevant certificates) in a single PDF by 30.10.2023 to applications@tuebingen.ai with the subject “Application: Entrepreneurship Project Coordinator”.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to applications@tuebingen.ai. 

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ELIAS: Forging a Path Towards Sustainable and Trustworthy AI Innovation

ELIAS: Forging a Path Towards Sustainable and Trustworthy AI Innovation

Sep 9, 2023 | News, Press Release

The ELIAS Project, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and sustainability, held its official kick-off meeting in Trento, Italy, on September 6-7, 2023. Hosted by the University of Trento, this event marked the commencement of a four-year journey encompassing Sustainable AI, Trustworthy AI, and Nurturing Excellence in AI.

Artificial intelligence has become a ubiquitous topic of conversation, with numerous research groups around the world actively engaged in advancing cutting-edge technologies across various domains. Yet, true competitiveness in this field requires aspiring to broader and more ambitious goals, particularly for those seeking to establish European leadership in this domain. Such an achievement can only be realised through collaborative networking, and this is where the ELIAS project truly shines.

ELIAS, an acronym for “European Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability,” stands out as a pioneering endeavour due to both its scope and innovative approach. With a mission to galvanize the field of machine learning, ELIAS aims to establish itself as a central reference point by fostering collaboration among 34 active affiliates in this sector, along with a cohort of associated partners hailing from 17 different countries.

Over the next four years, researchers will be dedicated to developing new computational systems and mathematical models to provide original and achievable solutions to urgent contemporary issues. Elias’ challenge is to bridge the academic and business worlds at the European level. The tools to achieve this include research, the mobility of doctoral students, and support for young talents who, upon completing their studies, can establish innovative startups. The research areas are diverse but interconnected. For instance, artificial intelligence can be used to identify the best materials for constructing green buildings or environmentally friendly industrial components. It can also be employed to monitor the migration of people arriving in Europe and investigate the motivations behind their journeys. Additionally, AI can be applied to develop cybersecurity prevention systems and models for analysing climate change.

ELIAS will embark on collaborative initiatives in tandem with other European Network of Excellence (NoE) projects, such as AI4Media, TAILOR, and HUMANE AI NET, as well as European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) units. This collaborative effort establishes a comprehensive ecosystem for the advancement of artificial intelligence. Representatives from ELLIS, ELISE, and ELSA offered insights into ELIAS’s role within the broader AI research community.

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AI for environmental sustainability, equitable economic development, and societal well-being

The University of Trento will coordinate the collaborative efforts among different partners, encompassing universities, research institutions, and industrial entities, all united in their commitment to addressing the pressing challenges of our time: environmental sustainability, equitable economic development, and societal well-being. Niculae Sebe, a professor at the Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science (DISI) and the project’s coordinator, highlighted the project’s mission: “Our objective is to ensure that technological breakthroughs in the realm of machine learning not only elevate the quality of life for individuals, but also benefit society as a whole and contribute to the well-being of our entire planet. Our endeavours will revolve around the development of algorithms designed to uncover solutions that promote and attain this sustainability.”

The future of AI research holds immense promise, and ELIAS stands at the forefront of this transformative journey. With its multidisciplinary approach and steadfast commitment to nurturing young talent, the project underscores its dedication to making substantial contributions to the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.

The ELIAS Project is dedicated to propelling the scientific advancement of AI in Europe, with the ultimate goal of positioning the continent as a global leader in AI research.

For additional information about the ELIAS Project, please refer:

ELIAS: http://www.elias-ai.eu/

Press Release: ELIAS KoM Meeting – 26/09/2023