Postdoc on the subject of Adaptive Sequential Testing

19 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Centrum Wiskunde en Informatica (CWI)

Research Field

Technology
Physics
Cultural studies
Medical sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

16 Jul 2024 - 11:39 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) has a vacancy in the Machine Learning research group for an enthusiastic talented

Postdoc
on the subject of Adaptive Sequential Testing.

Job description
CWI is hosting a one-year project focusing on Practical and efficient methods underpinning adaptive sequential testing. This project is a collaboration between CWI and Booking.com research in Amsterdam.

We are looking for a talented postdoc who is interested in pursuing scientific research in sequential testing. The project aims to advance adaptive sequential testing in practically motivated extensions of the classic Best Arm Identification setting. We are looking to develop principled algorithms that handle delays, non-stationarity and/or feedback beyond simple rewards.

The postdoc researcher will spend four days day per week at CWI and one day at Booking.com research (within a short 15 minutes bicycle ride).

Requirements
Specific Requirements

Candidates are required to have completed their PhD in mathematics or computer science, with a strong background in statistical learning theory, mathematical statistics, and/or bandits. Ideally, the candidate has worked already on pure exploration problems.

Needed qualifications for candidates include proven research talent, strong theoretical background, and good academic writing and presentation skills. Candidates are expected to have an excellent command of English.

Diversity code
CWI encourages a diverse workforce: we endeavour to develop talent and creativity by bringing people from different backgrounds and cultures together. We recruit and select based on capabilities and talent. We strongly encourage everyone with the appropriate qualifications to apply for the vacancy, regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation or physical abilities.

Additional Information
Benefits

The terms of employment are in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Research Centres ("CAO-onderzoeksinstellingen"). The gross monthly salary for an employee on a full time basis, depending on relevant work experience, ranges from € 4.218 to € 5.141. The appointment will be for a period of one year.

Employees are also entitled to a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.33%. CWI offers attractive working conditions, including flexible scheduling.

Please visit our websites for more information about our terms of employment:
https://www.cwi.nl/jobs/terms-of-employment and
https://www.nwo-i.nl/en/working-at-nwo-i/jobsatnwoi/

Additional comments

All applications should include a detailed resume, motivation letter, and contact details of (at least) three references. For residents outside the EER-area, a Toefl English language test might be required.

The deadline for the first application round is 1 March 2024. To apply, use the application button at the end of the job text. Applications will be considered in rounds until the position is filled.

For more information about the vacancy, please contact Prof.dr. Wouter Koolen, email [email protected] .

For more information about CWI, please visit www.cwi.nl or watch our video about working at CWI .

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/336770/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica

Country

Netherlands

City

Amsterdam

Postal Code

1098XG

Street

Science Park 123

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/336770/postdoc-on-the-subject-of-adaptive-s…

Contact

City

Amsterdam

Website

http://www.cwi.nl/

Street

Science Park 123

Postal Code

1098 XG

STATUS: EXPIRED