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Basel, Schweiz Universität Basel Vollzeit

**PhD and Post-doc positions in the field of Optimization and Deep Learning Theory (Prof. A. Lucchi)**

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The Optimization of Machine Learning Systems Group (Prof. A. Lucchi) at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Basel is looking for several PhD students and post-doctorate to work in the areas of optimization for machine learning, and theory of deep learning. Potential research topics include the development of adaptive optimization methods, the exploration of the loss landscape in deep neural networks, and the design of novel neural network architectures that enhance efficiency in both training and inference. Position available starting around November 2024 (position may begin later in the spring or summer 2025 based on agreement). The duration of a PhD in Switzerland is 4 years. Post-doctoral positions are initially for 2 years, with the potential for extension up to 4 years.

**Your position**

Your tasks include:

- Conduct research in the field of applied mathematics and computer science
- Write research papers, articles, and present results at leading international conferences. We publish in venues such as ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR, JMLR, AISTATS, SIAM journals, Mathematical Programming, and more
- Interact with national and international teams of mathematicians and computer scientists

**Your profile**

**We offer you**

The position will be based in Basel, Switzerland. In addition, we also offer the following:

- Close supervision of your research, working with and access to international collaborators
- A diverse range of tasks in a dynamic environment
- The possibility to travel to international conferences to meet with distinguished scientists
- Excellent salary, benefits, and working conditions
- Post-doctorates will be given the opportunity to co-supervize PhD students.
- Short motivation statement (maximum 150 words) explaining your interest in the position and justifying why your background is a good fit for the position
- Curriculum vitae (including a list of publications if applicable)
- Scanned transcripts of bachelor's and master's degree
- Contact info (no direct recommendation letters) for peers who can recommend you
- Your latest thesis (and/or one of your publications if applicable)



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