Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Institute for Data, Systems, and Society

Position ID:
MIT-IDSS-PDS1 [#26657]
Position Title: 
Postdoctoral Scholar - Machine Learning and Intelligent Systems
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Computer Science / Machine Learning
Appl Deadline:
2024/01/31 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2023/11/17, finished 2024/08/03, listed until 2024/05/17)
Position Description:
   

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
The Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS) and the MIT Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS) at the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing are seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Scholar to perform independent research in the broad areas of machine learning and intelligent systems, mentored by Prof. Navid Azizan (azizan.mit.edu). We are looking for candidates with proven excellence in research who have the vision and interest to contribute to interdisciplinary research on foundations of deep learning, optimization, dynamical systems, and control, with applications to robotics, autonomous systems, smart grids, and societal networks. The position is available immediately with a start date of September 1, 2024, or earlier.

Candidates who have an external source of funding or are applying for one should reach out via email to azizanXmit.edu (X=@).

Candidates who are currently interviewing for faculty positions but would like to spend a year at MIT before starting their faculty careers are especially encouraged to apply.

Job Requirements: Doctoral degree (expected or obtained) in engineering, computer science, operations research, mathematics, or a related field; strong analytical and written communication skills; and ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment. Candidates must submit the following documents in PDF format to AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26657: CV/resume, a research statement, 3 representative publications, and the names and addresses of 2 or more individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. This will be a one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal for a second year based upon satisfactory performance. MIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Three Representative Publications
  • Two or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
http://idss.mit.edu
email address
 
77 Massachusetts Ave,
Cambridge, MA 02139