Research Fellow (Training Fellow in Machine Learning) - Gatsby Unit

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Machine learning techniques, Neuroscience, Project management

Job Description

About us

The Gatsby Unit at UCL has been at the forefront of theoretical neuroscience and machine learning since its establishment in 1998. We maintain a singular and cohesive research culture, emphasising interaction and collaboration both within the unit and beyond. The unit’s research benefits from close links to the exceptional scientific communities at UCL in neuroscience, machine learning and AI. We are located in the heart of London a few blocks away from the UCL campus.

We actively encourage collaboration in within and outside the Unit and support this by a generous annual travel allowance to support conference, workshop and research visits.

Further details of our research are at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/gatsby/our-research

About the role

We are now inviting applications for a post-doctoral training fellowship under the guidance of Professor Arthur Gretton. Your primary project focus will consist of developing machine learning techniques in the domains of causal inference and/or generative models, with strong theoretical guarantees.

You will be responsible for the primary execution of the project (with opportunities for co-supervision of students), presentation of results at conferences and seminars, and publication in suitable media.

This post is initially funded for 2 years with the possibility of a one-year extension at the end of the period.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom ofthis page.

About you

You should have a strong quantitative background in theoretical neuroscience, machine learning, statistics, computer science, physics or engineering; a record of publication in highly respected journals and conferences and must hold a PhD in a relevant field by the agreed start date of the position.

To apply, please 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 Arthur Gretton (arthur.gretton@gmail.com)

What we offer

The Gatsby Unit offers competitive salaries and an award-winning work environment. You will work in a vibrant, interactive and collaborative environment, with world-class PhD programmes, generous core funding andvtravel allowances. Our facilities include an on-site high-performance computer platform, an 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.