finished (2021/11/12, finished 2022/03/17, listed until 2022/05/12)| Position ID: | MIT-IDSS-PDA [#20501] |
| Position Title: | Postdoctoral Associate, Reinforcement Learning |
| Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
| Position Location: | Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States [map] |
| Subject Area: | Computer Science / Reinforcement learning |
| Appl Deadline: | 2021/12/15 11:59PM finished (2021/11/12, finished 2022/03/17, listed until 2022/05/12) |
| Position Description: |
The MIT Statistics and Data Science Center at the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Associate in the area of reinforcement learning, with a focus on the theoretical foundations of RL and bandits (such as sample complexity and computationally efficient methods), as well as possible applications in neuroscience. Applicants should have a solid background in probability and statistics/machine learning.
The postdoctoral fellow will be mentored by Alexander Rakhlin (MIT). The application deadline is December 15, 2021.
This will be a one-year appointments beginning on September 1, 2022 (or
earlier), with the possibility of renewal for a second year based upon
satisfactory performance.
Job Requirements: Required: a Ph.D. (expected or obtained) in statistics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, economics, operations research, or a related field; strong analytical and written communication skills; ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment; and a commitment to participating in IDSS activities. In addition to applying online via the MIT HR website with a cover letter and CV (Job#:20420), candidates must also submit the following documents in PDF format to AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/20501: a research statement of up to four pages and the names and addresses of three or more individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. At least one letter-writer should be external to MIT. The letters must also be submitted directly through at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/20501. MIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer |
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