JOB DESCRIPTION
The Aalto Science Institute’s Fellowship Programme is pleased to invite applications for:
SCIENCE FELLOW/ Machine learning strategies for materials optimization
The AScI Fellow is a Postdoctoral position with freedom and support to pursue independent and interdisciplinary research agenda and has opportunity to collaborate with research groups of the departments of Aalto University School of Science. Successful candidates shall have or are close to having a PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related disciplines. Strong knowledge of machine-learning methodologies, and reasonable programming skills are required. The candidate is expected to have the interest to apply mathematics and statistics to physical problems. Specialist knowledge of computational physics techniques is also welcomed.
The position is connected with an AScI Thematic Research Programme on the same topic running from 2014 to 2017, with Principal Investigators Academy Fellow Dr. Lasse Laurson, Prof. Adam Foster, and Dr. Filippo Federici Canova. The position is also strongly linked to the Computational Nanoscience Centre of Excellence (COMP – comp.aalto.fi) at Aalto. The length of the contract period is two years.
Application procedure
Interested candidates may apply directly to the Aalto University electronic application system Saima via the "Apply through website" button.
Deadline for applications is 17th April 2015 at 15:00 EEST
The review process is continuous and applications will be considered up to the DL mentioned above. In the review process, emphasis is put on the strength of the candidate’s academic track record, together with the relevance of the curriculum and research interests for the focus of the position. The candidate’s potential for supporting the goals of AScI, including in particular the collaboration with other Fellows at the Institute and the participating departments is also assessed.
The salary level for the Fellows is between 3500 and 4700 €/month, depending on experience and qualifications. The contract includes Aalto University occupational health, and AScI supports the Fellows’ travel up to 5000 €/year.
For further information, please contact AScI Director, Prof. Pekka Orponen (institute information, tel. +358 500 819491), Prof. Adam Foster (Department of Applied Physics) or AScI Coordinator Dr. Minna Lind (application process, tel. +358 50 5698451). E-mail: asci@aalto.fi
ABOUT THE EMPLOYER
Aalto University School of Science focuses on science and fundamental research, opening up new perspectives far into the future. The school educates experts that are capable of solving large-scale societal challenges involving e.g. energy and information technology solutions. http://sci.aalto.fi/en/
The Aalto Science Institute (AScI) is an interdisciplinary research initiative hosted by the Aalto University School of Science to advance and foster international collaboration and research at the highest level across the fields of science.http://asci.aalto.fi/en/