Connectionists: machine learning tenure track research position at CWI in Amsterdam

[Sander Bohte]

*NOTE: **the deadline has been extended to February 14th, but we would need
an email indicating interest before February 7th.*

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The Dutch national research institute for mathematics and computer science
Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) in Amsterdam seeks outstanding
candidates to apply for a

*Tenure track** research position *in Machine Learning

The CWI machine learning group carries out research on the design and
analysis of algorithms for learning and inference, with a focus on the
interplay between machine learning, traditional statistics and information
theory.


*Job description*
We are looking for an accomplished machine learning researcher with an
excellent track record. While we very much welcome application-oriented
research, given the group’s emphasis on theoretical analysis, a
demonstrable affinity for theory and foundations is important. The
candidate is expected to grow a highly visible and successful research
program, strengthening existing research lines or establishing new ones
that broadly fit within the group’s focus. Specific topics of interest
include, but are not limited to:


   - Bayesian and information-theoretic learning methods that are robust to
   misspecification (‘models that are wrong, yet useful’)
   - Analysis and Development of Spiking Neural Networks
   - Online learning, prediction and optimization
   - Adaptive Data Analysis
   - Statistical Learning Theory
   - Machine Learning in the health domain

During the tenure period, the researcher is expected to publish high impact
articles in top venues, obtain funding, and recruit and supervise PhD
students and junior researchers. Additionally, the candidate is expected to
occasionally take part in teaching master-level machine learning (guest)
courses at selected universities in The Netherlands.


*Requirements*

The successful candidate will have an excellent track record of innovative
research and publications in machine learning, exemplified by peer reviewed
publications in some of the leading ML conferences (such as NIPS, ICML,
UAI, COLT, AI&Stats) and journals. The candidate has the ambition and
potential to acquire personal research grants such as VENI/VIDI/VICI (NWO)
or ERC grants (EU), and/or to acquire external funding for applied research
(e.g. from NWO, STW, EU, or industry). The candidate should have excellent
communication skills and post-doctoral experience of preferably at least
three years. CWI expects its tenured researchers to speak Dutch at the end
of the tenure track.


*Terms and conditions*

The position is for three or five years depending on knowledge and
experience. At the end of a successful tenure track term a permanent
scientific staff position will be offered. Criteria for evaluation comprise
a track record of publications that is well above average, and the ability
to acquire funding and to build up an (inter)national network and
reputation.

The terms of employment are in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labour
Agreement for Research Centres ("CAO-onderzoeksinstellingen"). Depending on
relevant work experience, the gross monthly starting salary for an employee
on a full time basis ranges from € 3,469 to € 5,425. Employees are also
entitled to a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a
year-end bonus of 8,33%.

CWI offers attractive working conditions, including flexible scheduling and
help with housing for expat employees.

Please visit our website for more information about our terms of employment:

www.cwi.nl/terms-of-employment


*Application*
Applicants should send:

- a motivation letter;

- a curriculum vitae with a list of publications;

- a copy of their three most prominent publications;

- the names of at least three prominent scientists who can provide letters
of recommendation;

- a research statement and a research plan for the coming years, including
plans on how to acquire additional funding.

We especially invite qualified women to apply.

If you intend to apply, please notify us via email (pdg at cwi.nl) before February
7th 2017. Please send in the application itself before 14-2-2017 to:

Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica

Personnel Department, Ms. A. Schilder, MSc

P.O. Box 94079

1090 GB Amsterdam

the Netherlands

or email the application to: apply at cwi.nl.

Additional information can be obtained from:
Group leader: Prof. Peter D. Grünwald, tel. +31 (0) 20 592 4115
<020%20592%204115>, e-mail: pdg at cwi.nl

For more information about CWI, please visit www.cwi.nl or watch our video “A
Fundamental Difference <https://www.cwi.nl/general/a-fundamental-difference>”
about working at CWI.


*About Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica*
Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) is the Dutch national research
institute for mathematics and computer science and linked to the
Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). The mission of CWI
is to conduct pioneering research in mathematics and computer science,
generating new knowledge in these fields and conveying it to trade,
industry, and society at large.

CWI is an internationally oriented institute, with 160 scientists from
approximately 27 countries. The facilities are first-rate and include
excellent IT support, career planning, training, and courses.

CWI is located at Science Park Amsterdam that is presently developing into
a major location of research in the natural sciences in The Netherlands,
housing the sciences of the University of Amsterdam and of the Vrije
Universiteit as well as several other national research institutes next to
CWI.
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