Postdoc in geometric combinatorics and artificial intelligence - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The successful candidate will conduct research in geometric combinatorics and its interactions with artificial intelligence together with Katharina Jochemko and other members of the mathematics department at KTH. The goal is to investigate questions arising in AI through the lens of geometry and combinatorics and to contribute to a mathematical foundation of AI. Researchers with experience in fields related to any of the following are encouraged to apply: geometric/algebraic/enumerative combinatorics, artificial intelligence, discrete/convex/tropical/toric geometry, combinatorial optimization, (algebraic) statistics.

The position is a time-limited, full-time, one year position (with the possibility of extension to a second year) starting August 2020 or at an agreed upon date. The position is financed through the Wallenberg Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) and includes travel support. The successful candidate will be part of an active combinatorics group as well as a newly established unit Mathematics of Data and AI at KTH. Furthermore, the successful candidate will participate in the MATH/AI program at WASP, through which they will have a variety of opportunities to interact with other researchers and industry collaborators in AI and ML.

Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) is Sweden’s largest individual research program ever, a major national initiative for strategically motivated basic research, education and faculty recruitment. The program addresses research on artificial intelligence and autonomous systems acting in collaboration with humans, adapting to their environment through sensors, information and knowledge, and forming intelligent systems-of-systems. The vision of WASP is excellent research and competence in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and software for the benefit of Swedish industry.

Read more: https://wasp-sweden.org/

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Qualifications

We seek candidates with a background in areas related to one of the following and an interest in the others: geometric/algebraic/enumerative combinatorics, artificial intelligence, discrete/convex/tropical/toric geometry, combinatorial optimization, (algebraic) statistics. The successful applicant will be a highly motivated researcher, capable of working both independently as well as in collaboration with other researchers. Swedish language skills are not required.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence and suitability.

Preferred qualifications

A strong emphasis will be placed on scientific skills, the ability to work both independently and in collaboration with other researchers, and awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality.

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Application

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The application must include:

1. Curriculum vitae (CV) including relevant experience,
2. Copy of diplomas and grades from previous university studies with translations into English or Swedish if the originals are not in one of these two languages.
3. Cover letter (detailing both your previous scientific work experience and your interest in this position, max 2 pages), and
4. Research Statement (max 2 pages)
5. Two letters of recommendation emailed to jobs@math.kth.se with subject line "Postdoc Letter of Recommendation: Geometric Combinatorics and AI."

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).

Temporary employment for up to two years.

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

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