[DMANET] Researcher position in Combinatorial Optimization and Machine Learning, IDSIA, Switzerland

Researcher position in Combinatorial Optimization and Machine Learning



Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IDSIA), USI/SUPSI, Lugano, Switzerland

application deadline: May 3rd, 2021



The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) has opened at the Department of Innovative Technologies (DTI) located in the new USI-SUPSI Campus in Lugano-Viganello, in particular at the Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IDSIA), a full time (100%) position for a Researcher with Ph.D. in the area of Combinatorial Optimization and Machine Learning. Contract start date 1st June 2021 or date to be agreed.



Tasks

Research activities in design and implementation of algorithms for combinatorial optimization and machine learning algorithms and their interaction.

Management and development of research projects in the aforementioned field.

Optionally, teaching in algorithms and optimization related courses.



Requirements

Ph.D. degree in electronics, informatics or related fields.

Publications in top-level international journals and conferences.

Experience with writing research proposals.

Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English.

Experience in the design and implementation of algorithms for combinatorial optimization based on decomposition techniques.

Experience in the design and implementation of machine learning models and data-driven optimization algorithms.

Theoretical background in; operations research, combinatorial optimization (exact and heuristic methods), machine learning, control theory.

Familiarity with development of algorithms in C, C++ and Python.

Familiarity with frameworks and libraries for combinatorial optimization (AMPL, Pyomo, Gurobi, Cplex, SCIP).



We offer

A fixed-term contract.

An international work environment.

Attractive salary in line with Swiss standards and the experience of the candidate.

Covering the costs of participation in high-profile conferences, workshops and schools.



For further information, please contact:

Andrea Rizzoli andrea.rizzoli@idsia.ch<mailto:andrea.rizzoli@idsia.ch>

Matteo Salani matteo.salani@idsia.ch<mailto:matteo.salani@idsia.ch>



Applicants should submit the following documents, written in English:



Motivation letter (1-2 pages).

Curriculum vitae with publications list and a link to the Ph.D. thesis.

List of courses and grades of Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

List of two references (complete with contact details and e-mail addresses).

Applications will be considered only if submitted electronically within May 3rd 2021 through the appropriate application form.

Applications which are incomplete or sent after the deadline will not be considered.



https://www.supsi.ch/home_en/supsi/lavora-con-noi/2021-05-03-bando842.html


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Istituto Dalle Molle di studi sull'intelligenza artificiale
IDSIA USI-SUPSI
Polo universitario Lugano

Via la Santa 1
CH-6962 Lugano-Viganello

Dr. Matteo Salani
Ricercatore senior

T: +41 (0)58 666 6670

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