Connectionists: Job Openings in Machine Learning @IIT in Genoa

[massimiliano.pontil at gmail.com]

We have two Postdoc and Researcher positions at Istituto Italiano di
Tecnologia.
Outstanding candidates will be considered in all areas of Machine Learning
with a preference to:

- Statistical learning theory
- High dimensional statistics
- Online learning and bandits algorithms
- Stochastic and numerical optimization.

The researchers will work at IIT within the Computational Statistics and
Machine Learning group (
https://www.iit.it/it/web/computational-statistics-and-machine-learning)
led by Prof. Massimiliano Pontil,
and also be part of the ELLIS Unit Genoa (ellisgenoa.eu).
The group's research is in the areas of machine learning theory and
algorithms, with a focus on multitask and meta-learning, online and
interactive learning, kernel methods and statistical learning theory,
dynamical systems and time series analysis. We are also interested in
techniques from mathematical statistics, numerical linear algebra and
optimization.

These positions are part of a broader plan at IIT to recruit scientists in
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
and related application areas of science and engineering.

*Deadline: August 15, 2022. *
*For more information and instruction about how to apply see:*
https://iit.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=22000052
https://iit.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=22000053

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- A PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science or related disciplines.
- Documented experience on Machine Learning Theory and Algorithms
- A strong track record of research publications in top tier conferences
and journals (COLT, ICML, NIPS, Annals of Statistics, JMLR, etc.) is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving attitude
- The ability to properly report, organize and publish your research
results.
- Good command in spoken and written English.

 ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Experience in coaching PhD students and master students.
- Experience on writing research proposal
- Good knowledge of software tools (Python, TensorFlow, etc.)
- Spirit of innovation and creativity
- Good in time and priority management
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a challenging and
international environment

COMPENSATION PACKAGE
- Competitive salary package for international standards
- Private health care coverage (depending on your role and contract)
- Wide range of staff discounts
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