The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) has opened one full time (100%) position for a PostDoc Researcher in the area of machine learning with a focus on deep reinforcement learning who will be active in the research area of machine learning at IDSIA at the Department of Innovative Technologies (DTI) located in the USI-SUPSI Campus in Lugano, within the Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IDSIA). Contract start January 1st 2024, or date to be agreed upon.
Tasks
- Theoretical analysis, design and implementation (all three required) of reinforcement learning systems with a special focus on deep and multi-agent reinforcement learning.
Requirements
Ph.D. in Computer Science / Mathematics or related areas with a publication record in the area of reinforcement learning and engineering.Ability to conduct independent research in the theory of reinforcement learning and to engineer reinforcement learning systems.Expertise in the Mathematics of deep and multi-agent reinforcement learning (in particular stochastic processes, non-linear operators, fixed point theory, Bayesian statistics, Nash equilibria and stability theory) and the ability to connect concepts to practical algorithms.Experience in cutting edge deep reinforcement learning research, such as upside-down reinforcement learning, online decision transformers, goal-conditioned reinforcement learning, etc.Experience with choosing appropriate reinforcement learning frameworks & algorithms for practical tasks and the ability to design custom systems for specified problems.We offer
Fixed-term employment contract.An international working environment.Participation in high-profile conferences, workshop and schools.Attractive salary, in line with Swiss standards and the candidate's experience.Additional information