Postdoctoral Fellow – Amii & Melco

Job title:

Postdoctoral Fellow – Amii & Melco

Company

University of Alberta

Job description

DescriptionThis position has an initial appointment of two years from the date of hire and offers a benefits package found at .Location – This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.Working at the University of AlbertaThe University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people – from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .Working for the Department of Computing ScienceFounded in 1964, the at the University of Alberta is the oldest and one of the largest computing science departments in Canada. We have an international reputation for contributions in the many fields of computing, both in foundations and applications. The Department currently consists of 51 faculty members, approximately 326 graduate students, 20 post-doctoral fellows and research associates, 1,352 undergraduate students and 12 administrative staff. Our research partners come from a wide variety of industries and other academic disciplines.Position Summary, professor in the Department of Computing Science and Fellow at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute ( ), has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral fellow to work on the research project “Machine Malfunction Prediction and Machine Adaptation using Machine Learning”. This project investigates effective means to automatically predict machine failures and strategies to adapt a malfunctioning machine to continue its mission before maintenance can be performed. The project also relates to machine adaptation to environment dynamics and human collaborators. The research applies Machine learning and Data Mining and focuses on Reinforcement Learning techniques to achieve these goals. Amii is one of three centers of excellence in the , and is a world-renowned leader in artificial intelligence research, advancing the field of AI through ground-breaking discoveries and transformative technologies.

Duties

• Problem-solving research challenges and model development under the general direction of the principal researcher
• Assistance with the supervision of graduate students involved in the project
• Supervision of undergraduate students involved in the project
• Overseeing the required periodic reports to industrial partners and funders
• Preparing complete documentation of research activities for reference purposes, including code generated by project team members
• Analyzing, interpreting, and documenting research findings for review and publication purposes
• Review Literature: Read and analyze research papers to stay updated on state-of-the-art methods, identify gaps and opportunities in the field

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD degree in computer science or related field
• Trained in machine learning, in areas such as semi-supervised learning, transfer learning, deep models, and GFlowNets
• Trained in reinforcement learning
• Trained in robotics

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in at least one of the following: Java, C/C++, and/or Python
• Experience with software development and system implementation

To apply, please submit the following documents in one PDF file:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Research Plan
• References

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight March 18, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

Expected salary

Location

Edmonton, AB

Job date

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:46:19 GMT

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