Postdoc in decision and control systems, optimization & machine learning - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description
The Division of Decision and Control Systems at KTH’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is looking for 1-2 postdocs with a strong interest in developing theory and methodology for large-scale optimization, decision-making and machine learning. The division consists of around 80 personnel (faulty, postdocs and PhD students) who contribute to a dynamic and ambitious research environment and friendly and open workplace. The division is internationally well established, with a comprehensive network of international research collaborations, and is involved in several national and international research projects with academia and industry.

The postdoc position involves individual and collaborative research, participation in research projects, and interaction with faculty, postdocs, and students. Opportunities to enhance important complementary skills of a modern scientist, e.g. in terms of research leadership, teaching and proposal writing, will also be given.

Qualifications
We seek candidates with a PhD in a relevant area (EE, CS, applied mathematics, or related field). You should have an vision, ambition and passion for research, and a track record of scientific accomplishments (e.g. publications in leading international conferences and journals, involvement in high-quality open source developments, etc.).

We are particularly interested in candidates with complementary skills, e.g. theory and system development, or theory development and application expertise.

The doctoral degree must have been obtained within the last three years from the application deadline (some exceptions for special grounds, for instance sick leave and parental leave). 

Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and suitability.

Trade union representatives
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Application
Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

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