The Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS Paris) invites applications for a
Junior Research Laplace chair in data science at the postdoctoral
level, funded by CFM (Capital Fund Management) and the ENS. The chair
is named after Pierre-Simon, marquis de Laplace, who between many
accomplishments, was one of the early founders of statistical
inference and data science. The selected candidate will be located at the new vibrant
ENS center for data sciences and participate to its activities.
https://csd.ens.psl.eu
The Laplace chair aims at recruiting outstanding candidates in all
areas of data sciences including theoretical statistics, machine
learning, deep learning, optimization, signal processing, computer
science, applied mathematics and statistical physics, or working on
applications to other sciences such as physics, biology, medicine,
social sciences or economics.
Appointments will be for two years with a possible extension for a
third year. Salary is competitive and the positions are endowed with
travel resources.
Please upload
- A cover letter ;
- A complete CV including a list of publications ;
- A research statement (maximum 4 pages in A4 format) taking into
account possible interactions with research groups/faculty within the
different department of ENS (Computer science, Mathematics, Cognitive
science, Statistical Mechanics, Physics, Biology, etc.) ;
- Three letters of recommendation from senior scientists
The successful candidate will carry out research in ENS. Deadline for application: January 15th 2023. |