Postdoctoral Research Fellow

5 days ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our Machine Learning team at the University of Cambridge.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be working on a research program focused on Probabilistic Machine Learning, aiming to advance modern machine learning methods by casting them in a probabilistic, information theoretic, causal inference framework.

This role involves leading a technical research program for effective Human-AI cooperation and contributing to the research programme 'Advancing Modern Data-Driven Robust AI', funded by UKRI through a Turing AI World-Leading Fellowship led by co-investigators Professor Zoubin Ghahramani and Dr Ferenc Huszár.

Key Responsibilities
  • Planning and conducting research aligned with the research program, focusing on robustness through human oversight and cooperation.
  • Engaging with real-world practitioners, broader stakeholders, interdisciplinary experts, and policy makers.
  • Liaising and networking with colleagues and students.
  • Planning and organizing research resources and workshops.
Requirements

Applicants should have a strong publication record in related areas and a PhD in Computer Science, Information Engineering, Statistics or a related field. Fixed-term: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience).

Please ensure you upload your CV and a 1-page covering letter outlining your relevant past experience, and include the contact details for 2 referees in the Upload section of the online application.



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