Postdoctoral Fellow in Theoretical Foundation of Machine Learning

Moscow, Russia

International laboratory of stochastic algorithms and high-dimensional inference in Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of theoretical machine learning. It is expected that the appointed candidates will take an active part in the project aimed at development and analysis of new efficient computational statistical algorithms for high-dimensional and challenging statistical problems like effective sampling techniques, reinforcement learning, convex and non-convex optimization etc. Particularly promising will be the research at the junction of the main topics of this project.

Requirements

The general requirements for the postdoctoral fellowship positions are the following:

• Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of pure and applied mathematics or related areas which was awarded over the last 5 years or received before starting work at HSE in a relevant field by an internationally recognized university and has been assessed by external reviewers as having the potential to pursue research that is publishable in leading peer-reviewed journals;
• Candidates should have a strong background in probability, statistics and machine learning and ability to work both in team and individually;
• Fluent English  is an obligatory condition as research and other activities are conducted in English. Knowledge of Russian is not required;
• Relevant experience will be an asset although not required.

The position involves:

• working under the direct supervision of Professor Alexey Naumov and Professor Eric Moulines;
• participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on HDI Lab’s research projects such as:

o  Effective sampling techniques (Gen. models, MCMC, Norm. flows)
o  Math of Reinforcement learning
o  Convex and non-convex optimization

• writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of the Lab;
• participation in the events of the Lab and other contribution to the Lab’s development;
• public presentations of candidate’s own research to the academic community;
• some teaching is encouraged, though not required.

Conditions

Appointments are made for one year. Postdoctoral fellows have high opportunity of renewal of the contract (no more than two times) in case of outstanding performance.

HSE University offers postdoctoral fellows a competitive salary, the standard medical insurance plan, a working space equipped with a computer and free Internet access at the University.

The Lab offers access to its databases and analytical software.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online. Please provide a CV, a statement of research interest and a recent research paper submitted via the online application form. At least two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru before the application deadline. Please note that direct applications to the hiring laboratory may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process here.

The deadline for the applications is January 31, 2023.

Apply now

For more information:

• about Postdoctoral Fellowship -Frequently Asked Questions;
• about HSE university –official web-site;
• about the International laboratory of stochastic algorithms and high-dimensional inference – official web-site of the Laboratory or contact Alexey Naumov directly;
• about international specialists' life in Moscow -International Faculty Support ;

If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru