Open Rank Faculty Position in Machine Learning - Gatsby Unit

Key Skills

Deep Learning, High performance computing- HPC, Machine learning techniques, Mathematical modeling, Neuroscience, Statistics

Job Description

About the role

The Gatsby Unit seeks to appoint a new principal investigator with an outstanding record of research achievement and an innovative research programme in machine learning. Appointments may be made at the rank of Group Leader (renewable), or Lecturer (Assistant Professor), Associate Professor or Professor, according to experience and international standing. You will pursue and develop your own lines of research within the broad remit of the unit’s focus on the mathematical principles of learning, perception and action in brains and machines. You will teach and supervise at graduate and postdoctoral level, primarily as part of the unit’s PhD and postdoctoral training programmes. You will join a highly interactive and collaborative unit, and be expected to play a significant role within UCL’s vibrant scientific community and collaborate actively within the unit, SWC and beyond.

About you

You must hold an PhD or equivalent degree; have a very strong track record of quantitative and analytic research in theoretical or computational neuroscience, machine learning, statistics, computer science, physics or engineering; be excited about research-centred teaching and interaction; and be committed to the professional development and mentoring of early career researchers. In machine learning, we seek candidates who focus on the mathematical foundations of learning from data and experience, addressing fundamental questions in probabilistic or statistical machine learning and understanding; areas of particular interest include generative or probabilistic modelling, causal discovery, reinforcement learning, theory of deep learning, and links between these areas and neuroscience or cognitive science.

To apply, click Apply Now and submit your CV which should include names of 3 referees; and in the Attachments section (Other Attachments) a statement covering research accomplishments. There is no requirement to upload any papers you have authored. Academic enquiries about the role should be directed to Maneesh Sahani (maneesh@gatsby.ucl.ac.uk).

The position will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, completed applications should be received by 8th January 2024. Applications received after this date will only be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

What we offer

The Gatsby Unit offers internationally competitive salaries and an award-winning work environment You will work in a vibrant, interactive and collaborative environment, with world-class PhD programmes and generous core funding. Our facilities include on-site high-performance computer platform, extensive seminar programme and interaction space, an on-site brasserie and outdoor spaces. Our staff are entitled to UCL's extensive range of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement, family-friendly policies, occupational pension schemes, relocation and housing assistance (where applicable) and professional development opportunities.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce in this type of role. Interest from women and those from an ethnic minority background is particularly welcome, as they are under-represented within UCL at these levels.