Research Fellow in Deep Representation Learning

4 weeks ago


Southampton, United Kingdom University of Southampton Full time
2531923FP-R

We are seeking applications for a research fellow at the University of Southampton within the Vision, Learning and Control (VLC) Group in Electronics and Computer Science, to work in the area of deep representation learning for audio data. The position is available on a fixed term basis for 18 months due to funding restrictions, with the possibility to extend the contract for another 18 months.

Publish and disseminate your findings at top-tier venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, IEEE Transactions);Collaborate with our internal and external partners (e.g., National Oceanography Centre) to broaden the scope of your research;Liaise with our industry partners to ensure commercial impact of your research; and Develop and participate in activities for engagement with the public, policymakers and key stakeholders.

You will benefit from:

Extensive opportunities for collaboration with our project partners.A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive academic community.Opportunities for professional development and career growth, e.g., mentorship of PhD students, development of funding applications, involvement in teaching activities.Opportunities for career development, including contributions to teaching, generation of future funding bids, and co-supervision of PhD, taught postgraduate and undergraduate projects.

We are seeking candidates with a Ph.D. (either awarded or nearing completion) or equivalent professional qualification and experience in Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related field, who have in-depth knowledge in and demonstrable experience with:

Recent deep learning techniques, including, e.g., diffusion models and attentional models.Development of custom modules using GPU-accelerated APIs for deep learning (e.g., Pytorch); andDevelopment of bespoke data loaders and pipelines.

Ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and among the UK's top 20 for research, the University of Southampton has an international reputation for its research, teaching and enterprise activities. The post will be held in the 



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