[Opt-Net] Postdoc Position (m/f/d) at the intersection of the areas machine learning / mathematical optimization / optimal control with a focus on robustness under distribution shift (Ref. 22/32) at WIAS, Berlin, Germany

[Heike Sill]

WIAS invites applications for a

Postdoc position (f/m/d)

(Ref. 22/32)

at the intersection of the areas machine learning / mathematical 
optimization / optimal control with a focus on robustness under 
distribution shift in Berlin, Germany.

The position is associated with the third-party funded research project 
lead by Dr. Jia-Jie Zhu (WIAS Berlin) and Prof. Michael Hintermüller 
(WIAS/ Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin)

Data-driven Robust Model Predictive Control under Distribution Shift

within the Berlin Mathematics Research Center MATH+lead by Dr. Jia-Jie 
Zhu (WIAS Berlin) and Prof. Michael Hintermüller (WIAS/ 
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin). The initial funding will run for two 
years, starting January 2022. The applicants should have completed their 
Ph.D. degrees by the starting date of the project.

Motivated by numerous partial differential equations related practical 
applications, a pressing challenge for data-driven optimization and 
control systems is the ubiquitous distribution shift, which implies 
higher demand for the robustness of the machine learning system design. 
The project, funded by the Excellence Cluster MATH+: The Berlin 
Mathematics Research Center, aims to address the issue of data-driven 
robust control and optimization of dynamical systems under data 
distribution shifts, using principled tools from applied mathematics and 
statistical machine learning as well as reinforcement learning. We 
invite postdoctoral candidates whose scholar profiles are mainly 
theoretical and exhibit proven excellence in research. We specifically 
prefer two types of mathematical research experiences:

 1. either in principled statistical machine learning/reinforcement
    learning theory (related to dynamical systems, time series, Markov
    decision process (MDP), control theory). Those qualifications are
    demonstrated, among others, by high-quality publications in credible
    venues such as NeurIPS/ICLR/AISTATS/ICML/CoLT/JMLR/L4DC/IEEE-CDC.
 2. and/or in applied mathematics, in optimization, numerical analysis,
    optimal control, dynamical systems (PDEs and S(P)DEs), data-driven
    modeling of dynamics, model predictive control (MPC). Those
    qualifications are demonstrated, among others by relevant
    publications in credible venues such as SIAM OPT/CON/COAP/COCV/MathProg.

What we offer:

  * Close mentorship: the postdoc candidate will receive responsible and
    careful mentorship. We emphasize fostering a healthy mentor-mentee
    relationship.
  * WIAS Berlin is a premier research institution known for its strength
    in optimization, optimal control, dynamical systems, and applied
    mathematics in general. It has hosted flagship conferences in
    mathematical optimization such as ICCOPT 2019.
  * A certified (Audit berufundfamilie) family-friendly work environment.
  * Berlin is one of the most culture-rich and diverse international
    cities in the world. It offers endless opportunities to enjoy life
    outside work, while being very affordable compared to other major
    cities. Neither the job nor living in Berlin requires German
    language (although WIAS offers free German courses). We highly
    welcome international applications. Scientifically, Berlin offers a
    rich landscape with numerous opportunities for research, as well as
    job prospects in academia and industry.

Please direct scientific queries to Dr. J.-J. Zhu (Zhu at wias-berlin.de).

The envisioned starting date is as soon as possible and the appointment 
is limited until December 31, 2023. The work schedule is 39 hours per 
week, and the salary is according to the German TVoeD Bund scale.

The Weierstraß Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We explicitly 
encourage female researchers to apply for the offered position. Among 
equally qualified applicants, disabled candidates will be given preference.

How to apply:

Please upload complete application documents including a cover letter, 
curriculum vitae(CV), relevant certificates, and the Ph.D. thesis (as 
draft if not finalized) as soon as possible via our online 
job-application facility <https://short.sg/j/22924556>using the button 
“Apply online <https://short.sg/a/22924556>”.

The advertisement is open with immediate effect and will remain open 
until the position will be filled.

We are looking forward to your application!

See here for more information: https://short.sg/j/22924556

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