[Job-offers-cs] PhD/postdoc positions in Optimization for Machine Learning at KU Leuven

[Pekka Orponen]

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Subject: 	[SIAM-OPT] PhD/postdoc positions in Optimization for Machine 
Learning at KU Leuven
Date: 	Tue, 3 Mar 2020 00:05:02 +0100
From: 	panos patrinos <panos.patrinos at esat.kuleuven.be>
To: 	Pekka Orponen <pekka.orponen at aalto.fi>
CC: 	Optimization SIAG mailing list <siam-opt at siam.org>


The group of Prof. Patrinos at STADIUS Center for Dynamical Systems, 
Signal Processing and Data Analytics, Department of Electrical 
Engineering (ESAT), KU Leuven is offering fully funded PhD and postdoc 
positions on the following projects:

1.    Learning to optimize nonconvex problems: provably and efficiently
2.    Optimization frameworks for deep kernel machines
3.    Optimization algorithms for structured low-rank matrix/tensor 
approximation

KU Leuven is among the top European universities (ranked first in Times 
Higher Education list of most innovative universities in Europe) and a 
hub for interdisciplinary research in the field of AI and optimization.

Candidate requirements: We are seeking outstanding candidates who have 
obtained a master’s or doctoral degree in mathematical engineering, 
computer science, electrical engineering or mathematics. Strong 
candidates have a proven record in numerical optimization, machine 
learning and/or systems & control. They should have excellent analytical 
and problem-solving skills and, preferably, well-developed programming 
skills. Candidates must be fluent in English.

Application procedure: To apply send an email to 
panos.patrinos at esat.kuleuven.be attaching an academic CV, a pdf of your 
diplomas and transcript of course work and grades (for PhD applicants), 
sample of technical writing (publications or thesis) and contact details 
of at least two referees.

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*Panos Patrinos <https://homes.esat.kuleuven.be/~ppatrino/index.html>*
Stadius Center for Dynamical Systems,
Signal Processing and Data Analytics
KU Leuven
ESAT-Department of Electrical Engineering
Kasteelpark  Arenberg 10, 3001 Belgium