ELLIS Unit Jena

𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗦 and 𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗦 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 at the AI in Science Summit 2025 in Copenhagen 🇩🇰 Next week, ELLIS is involved at the AI in Science Summit 2025 (AIS25) — a new European forum exploring how AI is transforming scientific discovery as well as the commercial potential of AI-powered science. Held on 3–4 November under the auspices of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2025, the European Commission, and the University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet), AIS25 marks the official launch of 𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘 (Resource for AI Science in Europe), a major initiative to advance AI-driven research across disciplines. Many ELLIS Members are contributing as speakers and organisers in all workshops spanning Life Science, Material Science, Climate, Society, and AI Policy, highlighting how AI research drives scientific progress & commercial impact. We’re also glad to collaborate on site with the ELIAS Alliance, organising the Science for AI workshop at the summit. Looking forward to two engaging days of exchange on shaping the future of AI in Science! 👉 Find more information and the full program here: https://ais25.eu/  ℹ️ Learn more about RAISE: https://lnkd.in/ecwa8Yr8 #AIS25 #RAISE ELIAS - European Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability

🥳 On 1 Nov we’ll be celebrating 4 years of the ELLIS Unit Jena! 🎉 Here’s to more years of #AI and #ML helping us understand Earth’s dynamic systems and inspiring new scientific discoveries.🌍🚀 ELLIS - European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems | Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry | Friedrich Schiller University Jena | DLR Institut für Datenwissenschaften

📖 The UnConference Poster Session lineup is set! Let’s start by exploring the poster contributions focused on 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 - you can find them here: https://lnkd.in/e__BJCDD In total 130 posters got accepted 👏 ℹ️ The full list of poster session contributions can be 🔎 filtered by research focus, and you can also 🔖 bookmark posters to easily keep track of the topics and presenters you’d like to connect with at the poster boards. We’re looking forward to seeing you at the UnConference Poster Session, featuring some of the top conference and journal papers of 2025! ***** 👉 Don’t forget to register for UnConference & EurIPS: https://eurips.cc/

The (tenured) faculty position in geographical remote sensing / Earth observation is currently being filled in the Department of Geography, Friedrich Schiller University Jena as a W2 professorship. We're looking for: - a team player, open for collaborations related to social as well as biophysical geographical research questions - e.g., Earth observation for environmental change and social transformations, including hazards and disaster risk - Geo-AI application and development -> collaboration within ELLIS Unit Jena - ability to teach in German after a warm-up period would be a plus - attractive benefits as a civil servant The University of Jena has recently been ranked among the top 20 in Germany, Jena being a vibrant city with a tight network of high-profile research institutes. For full details on the position and its requirements see the job posting. For inquiries please contact me by e-mail (not via LinkedIn). Applications should be submitted until 4 Dec 2025 at https://lnkd.in/eVjg7GHh #remotesensing #opportunity #Earthobservation #hiring #facultyposition #professorship

📢 European Geosciences Union (EGU) 2026 abstract submissions are open!! I’m delighted to announce our session “Harnessing geostationary remote sensing for biogeosciences” (BG9.2) 🛰️ 🌍 ⌛ Find out more and submit your abstract here: https://lnkd.in/dDkjVz7d This session is convened together with Gregory Duveiller, Paul Stoy, Kazuhito Ichii and Christopher Taylor. From dawn to dusk, our planet’s surface pulses with change - and geostationary satellites are letting us see it happen in real time. With their high temporal resolution, they capture the diurnal rhythms of vegetation, surface temperature, and land–atmosphere exchanges - revealing processes that unfold over hours rather than days or weeks. If your research leverages the power of geostationary satellites, we’d love to hear from you! We welcome contributions on: 🌿 Diurnal cycles and vegetation dynamics 🔥 Land–atmosphere interactions and rapid disturbances 🛰️ Methodological advances, data fusion and novel processing pipelines ⏰ Deadline: 15 January 2026, 13:00 CET #EGU26 #RemoteSensing #Biogeosciences #GeostationarySatellites #RemoteSensing #LandSurfaceDynamics

🧠 Minds, Machines, and Meaning: An Interactive Inference Workshop 📅 5 November 2025 📍 Rosensäle of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Fürstengraben 27, 07743 Jena Organized by our ELLIS Unit Jena Core-Team Member Joachim Giesen (https://lnkd.in/ey3hW8hb) This interdisciplinary workshop explores how inference connects the human mind, computational models, and creative expression — bringing together perspectives from psychology, data science, and artificial intelligence. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gMPCK3w3

‼️ Join us tomorrow for the next session of ELLIS - European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems featured Webinar Series 🤖🧬 “From Molecules to Models” 📚 Topic: Learn how to do from what you see — Causal Effect Estimation 🗓️ Date: 29 October 2025 🕔 17:00–18:00 CEST 👨🏫 Speaker: Arthur Gretton 📍 Host: AI for Good This session will explore how to estimate causal effects from observational data, tackle the challenge of hidden confounding, and see how modern machine learning models—like deep neural networks—can help reveal true cause-and-effect relationships. Real-world examples, such as evaluating social programs and policy decisions, will show how causal inference connects data-driven insights to meaningful impact. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gVj77epg #ELLIS #AIforGood #CausalInference #MachineLearning #AIResearch #DataScience #Webinar #FromMoleculesToModels

⏰ Last chance to apply! The ELLIS PhD Program connects outstanding students with world-leading researchers in machine learning across Europe. The program offers joint supervision, international exchanges, and unique networking opportunities. 📅 Application deadline: October 31, 2025 (23:59 AoE) Don’t miss this opportunity! Learn more and apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEeKfYxs

🏹 Job alert: PhD Position in Foundation Models for Time Series Classification at the University of Bristol 📍Bristol 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 📅 Apply by Nov 17th 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e4cnYZfg

🌿ELLIS Unit Jena | V E R N I S S A G E 🤖🌍”When Machines Learn for Nature: AI Research on Climate and Biodiversity” Human activity has profoundly altered Earth’s ecosystems, impacting both climate and biodiversity. Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers new ways to understand and address these global challenges. This exhibition presents how AI contributes to: 🌳 Monitoring forests and assessing resilience under drought 🛰️ Analyzing land-use changes 🌧️ Predicting extreme weather impacts 💧 Mapping nitrate exposure in groundwater 🦋 Identifying biodiversity loss and supporting ecosystem protection At ELLIS Unit Jena, experts from computer science, geography, ecology, and environmental research collaborate to develop AI-driven solutions for sustainability. As part of the ELLIS - European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems, the Jena Unit connects local excellence with a pan-European network focused on human-centered AI. 📅 6 November 2025 🕰️ 5:15–7:00 PM 📍 University Main Building (UHG), Fürstengraben 1, Senatssaal, 2nd Floor, 07743 Jena 🏛️ Hosted by ELLIS Unit Jena | Friedrich Schiller University Jena 🖼️ Exhibition runs until December 12, 2025 🔗 Registration: https://lnkd.in/gfaVuxiv #AI #Climate #Biodiversity #Sustainability #ELLISJena #UniJena #Research #Innovation #EnvironmentalScience #ClimateTech