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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Machine Leaning

Salary

Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum (Inclusive of Oxford University weighting)

Closing date

Nov 01, 2024 12:00PM

Description

We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Foerster Lab for AI Research at the Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford.  The post is fixed term for 12 months and is funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).  

 

This research project is focused on developing the foundations for artificial intelligence (AI) agents capable of supporting and collaborating with humans in complex, real-world settings. You will be responsible for researching and developing algorithms and techniques required to execute the project aims with a particular focus on the development and deployment of efficient and safe learning approaches for collaborative multi-agent reinforcement learning tasks.

 

You should have a PhD/DPhil (or be near completion) in machine learning or a closely related field. Knowledge of approaches for areas related to efficient, scalable, and robust deep reinforcement learning is essential as is an ability to manage own academic

research and associated activities.

 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof Jakob Foerster (jakob@robots.ox.ac.uk). 

 

Only applications received before midday on the 1st November 2024 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, (describing how past experience fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.


Contact name

Prof Jakob Foerster

Contact email

jakob@robots.ox.ac.uk

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