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Siemens Digital Industries Software

PhD position: Machine Learning & AI methods for solver acceleration and improvement

Herent, Belgium

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SiemensDigital Industries (DI) is an innovation leader in automation anddigitalization. Closely, collaborating with partners and customers, we careabout the digital transformation in the process and discrete industries. Withour Digital Enterprise portfolio, we provide and encourage companies of allsizes with an end-to-end set of products, solutions, and services to integrateand digitalize the entire value chain. Meaningful optimization for the specificneeds of each industry, our outstanding portfolio supports customers to achievegreater efficiency and flexibility. We are constantly adding innovations to itsportfolio to integrate groundbreaking future technologies. We have our globalheadquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and have around 75,000 employeesinternationally.

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Weoffer a role with responsibility, independence, and the possibility tocontribute proactive. We foster a teamwork culture with room for individual development.

About the role / Segment

Strategy &Innovation group of Siemens Industry Software NV in Leuven, Belgium is lookingfor a PhD candidate to join a three-year research training within the EU-fundedMCSA doctoral network IN-DEEP. You will be hostedat Siemens in Leuven and be enrolled in the PhD program at KU Leuven.

As a doctoralcandidate within the IN-DEEP project you will be at the forefront of developingnew hybrid machine learning (ML) accelerated solvers.

A fast-expandingarea of research is the application of ML techniques to predict physicalphenomena (fluid flow, solid deformation, etc.). In this domain, one of themost promising approaches is to not try to replace completely traditionalnumerical methods with ML algorithm but instead use those to enhance part ofthe solver when it is relevant.

In that vein, yourwork will be focused on designing novel hybrid algorithms combining classicalnumerical methods with deep learning approaches aimed at accelerating thesolver and/or increasing accuracy, as well as coming up with trainingstrategies for those algorithms.

International mobility

As a PhD candidate, you will be employed for36 months by Siemens in Leuven, Belgium. During this period, you will alsoundertake placements at AGH, Poland and at BCAM, Spain.

Requirements

SpecificEligibility Criteria on the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA)program apply, including the mobility rule and PhD rules. In particular youmust not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc...)in Belgium for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to yourrecruitment under the IN-DEEP project and be - at the date of recruitment - adoctoral candidate (i.e. not already in possession of a doctoral degree). Applicantsof any nationality are welcome.

Your qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in AppliedMathematics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,or a related field.

• Strong background in numericalmethods, modelling, and simulation.

• Experience with programminglanguages such as Python, C++or MATLAB

• Excellent analytical andproblem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently aswell as in a team.

• Good communication andinterpersonal skills.

• Strong motivation to conductresearch and publish results in high-quality scientific journals.

• Fluency in English (both writtenand spoken).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Machine Learning

• Familiarity with Deep learningframework such as Pytorch/Tensorflow/Jax/...

• Publications in relevantscientific journals or conferences.

Offer

The DC will behosted in the Research Department of SISW in Leuven, Belgium, and registered asa doctoral candidate in KU Leuven. Thesuccessful candidate will benefit from an innovation-driven industrial environment.Personalized career development plans will be established to support the needsof the PhD candidate.

The DC willreceive an attractive salary in accordance with the MSCA regulations. Thefinancial package will include: 1) Living allowance yearly gross budget:40.800€/year (country correction coefficient applies) (Includes salary, employers'cost and different benefits), 2) Mobility allowance of €600, 3) Familyallowance (€660), if applicable. The exact (net) salary will be confirmed uponappointment and is dependent on local tax, social and health insurance regulations,and the country correction factor.

Start time: before and up toSeptember 2024.

Working at Siemens Software

Why us?

Working at SiemensSoftware means flexibility - Choosing between working at home and the office atother times is the norm here. We offer phenomenal benefits and rewards, asyou'd expect from a world leader in industrial software.

We are an equalopportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminatebased on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, genderexpression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, ordisability status.

At Siemens, we arealways challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the mostinnovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow 's reality.

Siemens IndustrySoftware is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminateunlawfully on the grounds of age, disability, gender assignment, marriage, andcivil partnership, pregnancy and parental, race, religion or belief, sex,sexual orientation, or trade union membership.

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Client-provided location(s): Leuven, Belgium
Job ID: Siemens_Digital-408054-en-1
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program