Research Engineer Position
Research area or group: Learning and Machine Perception (LAMP)
Green AI refers to environmentally friendly artificial intelligence. It aims to achieve sustainability through environmentally sustainable AI models with lower computational costs and lower carbon emissions. In this project, we work on the explainability of neural networks in order to reduce the computational costs of the models.
Note that this is a temporary collaboration.
The candidate will work for the project until January 31, 2024
Main responsibilities:
● Development of theory and algorithms for online continual learning. The focus should be on energy-efficient learning, preventing wasteful retraining from scratch
● Development of open-source code for continual learning preferably within the Avalanche library
● Publish results in high-impact scientific venues/journals
Requirements:
● MS in Applied Mathematics (Data Science)
● Prior knowledge of continual learning is considered a plus
● Good programming skills, especially python
● PhD in Machine Learning is a big plus
Conditions:
The position will be located at Computer Vision Centre (Campus Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)
● 3-months full-time contract (37.5h/week) contract, a good environment, flexible working hours
● Salary in accordance with qualifications and experience of the candidate and to CVCs salary regulations
● Starting date: October 01, 2023
The Computer Vision Center
The Computer Vision Center (CVC) is a non-profit research center established in 1995 by the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). Its mission is to carry out cutting-edge research that has the highest international impact in the field of computer vision. It also promotes the transference of knowledge to industry and society.
Computer vision is an exciting research area and an omnipresent technology, essentially empowering machines with the sense of vision. The CVC is a successful marriage between knowledge and innovation. In addition to our cutting-edge scientific achievements, we have established lasting ties with industrial partners and created several spin-off companies.
Deadline: 25/09/2023
All applications must be made through CVC website and contain a full CV in English including contact details.
OTM-R principles for selection processes
The CVC is committed to Open Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) for any potential candidate in all our processes. In 2015 we received the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) award. Through an extensive and continuous process, we improve the conditions and opportunities at CVC. With these actions, the CVC is committed to the principles of the European Charter for Researchers, as well as the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. For more information follow this link.
In reference to Article 121 (Personnel Regulations) of the Public Sector Procedures Law 40/2015, dated 1 October 2015, candidates from the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, as entities of the consortium, will have preference.
En referència a l’Artícle 121 de la Llei 40/2015, d'1 d'octubre, de Règim Jurídic del Sector Públic, de règim de personal, tindran preferència les candidatures provinents de l'administració de la Generalitat de Catalunya i de la UAB com a entitats consorciades.
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