Postdoctoral Fellow in Applied Computer Science and Data Analysis

HSE University

Moscow, Russia

Laboratory of Methods for Big Data Analysis (LAMBDA) in Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of machine learning and data analysis methods for solving challenges of natural sciences such as particle physics or astrophysics.  

Requirements

The general requirements for the postdoctoral fellowship positions are the following:
●      Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of Computer Science, Physics 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 machine learning applications, data analysis in the relevant field and ability to conduct research.
●      Fluent English is an obligatory condition as research and other activities are conducted in English. Knowledge of Russian is not required;

The position involves:
●      working under the direct supervision of laboratory head Dr. Denis Derkach
●      participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on LAMBDA research projects such as:
- generative neural-network driven modeling for fast simulation of responses of detectors (for example, particle physics detector in CERN/JINR);
- numerical and gradient-free methods for optimization of experiment design;
- signal processing and online-filtering of the physics data;
- generative methods for new material design.
●      writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of the laboratory;
●      participation in the events of the laboratory and other contribution to the laboratory development;
●      public presentations of candidate’s own research to the academic community;
●      some teaching is encouraged, though not required.

Conditions

Appointments are initially 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.

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 February 14, 2023

Apply now

For more information:

• about Postdoctoral Fellowship -Frequently Asked Questions;
• about HSE university –official web-site;
• about the LAMBDA – official web-site of the Laboratory  or contact Natalia Talaikova (ntalaikova@hse.ru) 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