PhD student position fmd Ref 2420
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The Weierstrass Institute for Applied Analysis and Stochastics (WIAS) is an institute of the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. (FVB). The FVB comprises seven nonuniversity research institutes in Berlin which are funded by the federal and state governments. The research institutes belong to the Leibniz Association.
WIAS invites applications for a
PhD student position (f/m/d)
Ref. 24/20
Optimal Transport and Machine Learning
in the Weierstrass Group
Datadriven Optimization and Control
(Head: Dr. JiaJie Zhu)to be filled at the earliest possible date.
We are looking for: candidates motivated in researching principled optimal transport theory optimization and machine learning. The project is funded by DFG. The concrete methodological components of the Ph.D. project include
o Robustness in machine learning causal inference robust optimization
o Optimal transport and gradient flows for machine learning and optimization
o Probabilistic machine learning Bayesian inference sampling
o Continuous optimization for machine learning mirror descent algorithms
The Ph.D. student will closely work with Dr. JiaJie Zhu We invite candidates with a masters degree in computer science statistics or applied mathematics with a special focus on rigorous training in machine learning or optimization preferably in optimal transport for machine learning applications. Those qualifications are demonstrated by highquality technical reports or publications in relevant venues such as (NeurIPS/ICML/ICLR/AISTATS/AAAI/CoLT/JMLR/TMLR etc.. Candidates with a strong background in statistics and applied math will also be considered.
What we offer:
- Close mentorship: the Ph.D. candidate will receive responsible and careful mentorship. We emphasize fostering a healthy mentorstudent relationship.
- WIAS Berlin is a premier research institution known for its strength in optimization optimal control dynamical systems and applied mathematics in general. It has hosted flagship conferences in mathematical optimization such as ICCOPT 2019.
- Payment according to the collective agreement for the public service (TVD Bund) including the usual social benefits 30 vacation days in a 5day week company pension plan); subsidy for the company ticket for public transport
- Mobile working
- A certified (Audit berufundfamilie) familyfriendly work environment.
- Berlin is one of the most culturerich and diverse international cities in the world. It offers endless opportunities to enjoy life outside work while being very affordable compared to other major cities. Neither the job nor living in Berlin requires German language (although WIAS offers free German courses). We highly welcome international applications. Scientifically Berlin offers a rich landscape with numerous opportunities for research as well as job prospects in academia and industry.
Please direct scientific queries to Dr. JiaJie Zhu .
The position is limited to 3 years. The reduced work schedule is 2925 hours per week and the salary is according to the German TVoeD Bund scale.
The Institute aims to increase the proportion of women in this field so applications from women are particularly welcome. Among equally qualified applicants disabled candidates will be given preference.
Please upload your complete application documents
- 12page cover letter (including a very brief research statement)
- CV with/and links to your existing projects and works
- Masters thesis (or draft if not yet completed)
- Transcripts of bachelors and masters study
- Contact information of 23 references from previous research projects who have agreed to be contacted (not needed for the initial application)
via our applicant portal using the button Apply online.
The advertisement is open with immediate effect and will remain open until the position will be filled.
We are looking forward to your application!
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
