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Postdoc at ASU/Harvard on ML and Privacy

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A joint postdoc position at Arizona State University and Harvard University in the area of machine learning and privacy is available immediately. The successful candidate will be working with the research groups of Prof. Lalitha Sankar and Prof. Flavio du Pin Calmon.

Specific topics of focus are the interplay of machine learning and privacy with focus on both rigorous information-theoretical results as well as practical design aspects.

The appointment will be for a period of 12 months initially, with a possibility for renewal. We are looking for strong applicants with an excellent theoretical background and a proven capacity for high-quality research in form of a strong publication record. Knowledge of privacy literature is desirable.

Interested applicants should submit a current CV, a 1-page research statement and a list of three references. Candidates should contact us via email at lsankar@asu.edu and/or flavio@seas.harvard.edu.

Postdoctoral Associate at DIMACS

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DIMACS, the Center for Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science, invites applications for various postdoctoral associate positions for 2017-18. Applicants should be recent Ph.D.’s with interest in DIMACS areas, such as computer science, discrete mathematics, statistics, physics, operations research, and their applications. There are four positions available:

  1. a one-year postdoctoral associateship investigating modeling of anomaly detection in multi-layer networks,
  2. a two-year associateship in collaboration with the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Princeton, NJ emphasizing theoretical computer science and discrete mathematics,
  3. a position associated with the Simons Collaboration on Algorithms and Geometry which also emphasizes theoretical computer science and discrete mathematics and could be hosted at Rutgers/DIMACS,
  4. a two-year associateship in theoretical machine learning in the Department of Computer Science at Rutgers.

See the DIMACS website for application information.

Applications have various deadlines, beginning December 1, 2016. See website for details.
DIMACS Center, Rutgers University, 96 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854-8018;
Tel: 848-445-5928; Email: postdoc at dimacs.rutgers.edu. DIMACS is an EO/AA employer.

Postdoctoral Position at Rutgers with… me!

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I keep posting ads for postdocs with other people but this is actually to work with little old me!

Postdoctoral Position
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Rutgers University is seeking a dynamic and motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to work on developing distributed machine learning algorithms that work on complex neuroimaging data. This work is in collaboration with the Mind Research Network in Albuquerque, New Mexico under NIH Grant 1R01DA040487-01A1.

Candidates with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics or related areas with experience in one of

  • distributed signal processing or optimization
  • image processing with applications in biomedical imaging
  • machine learning theory (but with a desire to interface with practice)
  • privacy-preserving algorithms (preferably differential privacy)

are welcome to apply. Strong and self-motivated candidates should also have

  • a strong mathematical background: this project is about translating theory to practice, so a solid understanding of mathematical formalizations is crucial;
  • good communication skills: this is an interdisciplinary project with many collaborators

The Fellow will receive valuable experience in translational research as well as career mentoring, opportunities to collaborate with others outside the project within the ECE Department, DIMACS, and other institutions.

The initial appointment is for 1 year but can be renewed subject to approval. Salary and compensation is at the standard NIH scale for postdocs.

To apply, please email the following to Prof. Anand D. Sarwate (anand.sarwate@rutgers.edu):

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact information for 3 references
  • A brief statement (less than a page!) addressing the qualifications above and why the position is appealing.
  • Standard forms: Equal Employment Opportunity Data Form [PDF] Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form [PDF] Invitation to Covered Veterans to Self-Identify [PDF].

    Applications are open until the position is filled. Start date is flexible but sometime in Fall 2016 is preferable.

    Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military service or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

Multiple Postdoc Openings at USC

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Prof. Urbashi Mitra is looking for multiple postdocs. Given that this is the time of year when the future looks murkiest, these are great opportunities!

I am seeking multiple post-doctoral researchers are sought with expertise in one or more areas: Communication Theory, (Statistical) Signal Processing, Controls, Information Theory, and Machine Learning. In particular, the following expertises are of interest: structured inference (sparse approximation, low rank matrix completion, tensor signal processing, graph signal processing); multi-terminal information theory, or information theory at the boundaries of control or signal processing; distributed control, consensus methods and partially observable Markov Decision Process modeling and algorithms; modern optimization methods; or biological communications, signal processing or information theory.

The successful applicants will be expected to perform innovative translational research, mentor PhD students, give oral presentations, write journal papers, and participate in grant writing and project management. There will be significant opportunities for research leadership and interaction with funding agencies.

Ideally, the successful applicants will start in Summer 2016.

Please have your interested graduate students apply using the following portal:

https://jobs.usc.edu/postings/63539

In addition to a cv and research statement, the applicants are requested to have three letters of reference uploaded to the system as well.

Postdoc at Rutgers ECE in Network Science and Statistical Inference

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My colleague Laleh Najafizadeh has a postdoc position at Rutgers!

The NeuroImaging Laboratory at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Rutgers University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to work on an exciting interdisciplinary project at the intersection of Neuroscience, Network Science, and Statistical Learning and Inference. The applicant will have a unique opportunity to be involved in both the theoretical and experimental development of the project.
The position is open to candidates with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics or related areas, who are self-driven, have a strong background in mathematics, and have excellent analytical and communication skills. Prior experience of working with neuroimaging data (any modality) is a plus. The appointment is available immediately and will be for 1 year.

Please email your current CV and contact information for three references to Dr. Laleh Najafizadeh at laleh.najafizadeh@rutgers.edu. Early submission is strongly encouraged.

The Rutgers ECE NeuroImaging Laboratory is designed to accommodate both single-subject and hyperscanning multi-modal functional neuroimaging experiments, and is equipped with high- resolution EEG and optical imaging (fNIRS) systems. More information about the laboratory can be found at the lab homepage.

The laboratory is located in Rutgers University–New Brunswick, which is situated at the center of the Northeast Corridor, within 20 miles of Princeton, 40 miles of New York City and 70 miles of Philadelphia.

There exist several opportunities to collaborate with clinicians at Rutgers University. Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences is home to the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine as well as Rutgers School of Public Health. The Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, the flagship hospital of Robert Wood Johnson Health System, is also located few miles from the ECE Department.

Rutgers is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Postdoc positions at UCLA in Coding Theory

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I will write more about the IHP workshop! In the meantime, here are some exciting postdoc opportunities with my ex-classmate Lara Dolecek!

I’m writing to let you know that I have 2 postdoc positions available in my research group at UCLA, starting this summer. I am looking for talented students who want to work on one of the following:

  1. Coding theoretic methods and algorithms for emerging memories and modern computing systems
  2. New algorithms and coding-theoretic techniques for data management (data science)

Both projects are interdisciplinary. Postdocs will be working closely with me and a vibrant group of my graduate students, and will have the opportunity to collaborate with other researchers and to interact with our industry sponsors.

Strong background in mathematics and interest in interdisciplinary research are required.

I would greatly appreciate if you can pass this information to interested students.

Prospective students should contact me via email at dolecek@ee.ucla.edu

with subject line

[Prospective postdoc interested in LORIS research]

along with their CV and 3 selected publications. Students should plan to arrange for 2 letters of recommendation to be sent to the email address above.

UCSD Data Science Postdocs

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A bit of a delayed posting due to pre-spring break crunch time, but my inimitable collaborator and ex-colleague Kamalika Chaudhuri passed along the following announcement.

I write with the exciting news that UCSD has up to four postdoctoral fellowship openings in data science and machine learning.

The fellowships will prepare outstanding researchers for academic careers. The fellows will be affiliated with the CSE or ECE Departments, will enjoy broad freedom to work with any of or faculty, they will be allocated a research budget, and will teach one class per year.

If you know anyone who might be interested, please encourage them to apply!

The program is co-sponsored by UCSD’s CSE and ECE departments, the Interdisciplinary Qualcomm Institute, and the Information Theory and Applications Center.

More information is available at the UCSD Data Science site. Review begins March 21, so get your applications in!

Postdoc in privacy and security at Imperial College London

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Denis Gündüz is looking for a postdoctoral researcher in the areas of privacy and security in cyber-physical systems, particularly for smart metering applications in smart grids. The position is in the Intelligent Systems and Networks Group within the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department of Imperial College London.

Previous research experience and a strong track record in information theory, signal processing, and/or optimisation theory is required. This position will be supported through an international project, and will provide an excellent opportunity to work within an interdisciplinary team spanning top European institutions: Imperial College London, KTH, ETHZ and INRIA.
The position is available immediately for one year, with a potential to be extended another year depending on candidate’s performance.

Contact Dr. Gündüz directly if interested.

Signal boost: Postdoc in Privacy at Penn State

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Sofya Raskhodnikova and Adam Smith are looking to fill a postdoc position at Penn State for a multi-year project on privacy, streaming and learning.

Qualifications: Ph.D., with expertise in the theoretical foundations of at least one of the research areas (algorithms, machine learning and statistics, data privacy). Willingness to work on a cross-disciplinary project.

More about the project leaders: Sofya Raskhodnikova, Adam Smith.

Duration and compensation: At least one year, renewable. Start date is
negotiable, though we slightly prefer candidates starting fall 2015. Salary is competitive.

Applicants should email a CV, short research statement and list of references directly to the project leaders ({asmith,sofya}@cse.psu.edu) with “postdoc” in the subject line.

Location: The university is located in the beautiful college town of
State College in the center of Pennsylvania. The State College area has 130,000 inhabitants and offers a wide variety of cultural and outdoor recreational activities. The university offers outstanding events from collegiate sporting events to fine arts productions. Many major population centers on the east coast (New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., Baltimore) are only a few hours’ drive away and convenient air services to several major hubs are operated by three major airlines out of State College.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from underrepresented minorities.

Postdoc opportunity at Aalto University

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Postdoctoral researcher in stochastics
Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis
Aalto University, Finland

Aalto University is a new university with over a century of experience. Created from a high-profile merger between three leading universities in Finland – the Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki University of Technology and the University of Art and Design Helsinki – Aalto University opens up new possibilities for strong multidisciplinary education and research. The university has 20 000 students and a staff of 5,000 including 350 professors.

The stochastics research group at the Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis is currently undergoing a period of regeneration, as new associate and assistant professors have been employed to replace previous long-term faculty, and several new young researchers are being recruited with the aim of significant growth. To strengthen this line of development, we are now seeking to hire a postdoctoral researcher with a PhD in mathematics or a related area.

The postdoctoral researcher will carry out research in collaboration with the stochastics research group, with a small amount of teaching duties included. The salary is competitive, based on experience and qualifications, and includes occupational health and a travel budget for international conferences and workshops. The position is for one year with a possible extension for another year, starting preferably in September 2014 and no later than January 2015.

Further information and instructions for applying:

http://www.aalto.fi/en/about/careers/jobs/view/185/

Please feel free to forward this message to colleagues and potential candidates. The application deadline is 13 June 2014.