The Weierstraß Institute for Applied Analysis and Stochastics (WIAS) is an institute of the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. (FVB). The FVB comprises seven non-university research institutes in Berlin which are funded by the federal and state governments. The research institutes are members of the Leibniz Association. WIAS invites applications for a PhD student position (f/m/d) in robust machine learning and data-driven optimization (Ref. 21/15) in the Weierstrass Group “Data‐driven Optimization and Control” (Head: Dr. Jia-Jie Zhu) starting as soon as possible. Robustness plays an increasingly important role in machine learning and optimization. For example, learners and optimization solutions can become fragile once the test environments differ from training. We are looking for candidates passionate about researching robustness in data-driven optimization and machine learning, broadly defined as, e.g., distributional robustness/adversarial robustness/generalization/interfacing distributional robustness and causality/robust optimization/robustness in RL and control. We invite candidates with a degree (master’s level) in mathematics, computer science, or control theory, and backgrounds in mathematical optimization and/or machine learning theory and/or control theory. Candidates with strong applied or industrial experiences will also be considered. Those qualifications are demonstrated by high-quality technical reports or publications in credible venues and/or completed industrial projects and codebases. Examples of the background include (but not limited to):
What we offer:
The appointment is for 36 months. The reduced work schedule is 29,25 hours per week and the salary is according to the German TVoeD scale. The Weierstraß Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We explicitly encourage female researchers to apply for the offered position. Among equally qualified applicants, disabled candidates will be given preference. Please submit complete application documents including a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), relevant certificates and the master thesis (as draft if not finalized) as soon as possible via our online job-application facility (https://wias-berlin.softgarden.io/de/vacancies) using the button “Apply online”. The envisioned starting date is as soon as possible, but can be negotiated with the selected candidate. Applicants are also encouraged to inquire about the position to Dr. Zhu (zhu@wias-berlin.de; please attach CV) prior to submitting the official application. The advertisement is open with immediate effect and will remain open until the position will be filled. We are looking forward to your application!
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