Post-doctoral Research Contract: The Observatoire astronomique de Strasbourg (ObAS) is offering a post-doctoral research contract for the development of a (deep learning) physics reasoning engine for dynamical analysis methods, with a focus on astrophysics and the dynamics of the Milky Way. The position is for a duration of 24 months, with a starting date of January 2, 2024. The new employee will join the Galhecos group at ObAS and use advanced machine-learning techniques to study gravity theories. The main focus will be on processing data from missions like Gaia. Applicants should hold a PhD degree and have experience in machine learning, physics, astrophysics, or related fields.
Summary Table:
- Job Title: Post-doctoral research contract to develop a (deep learning) physics reasoning engine for dynamical analysis methods M/W (F/M) (H/F)
- Reference: UMR7550-RODIBA-009
- Number of Positions: 1
- Location: Strasbourg
- Date of Publication: Monday, June 19, 2023
- Contract Type: Fixed-term contract (CDD Scientifique)
- Contract Duration: 24 months
- Expected Start Date: January 2, 2024
- Workload: Full-time
- Salary: Starting from a monthly gross salary of 2833âĴ, depending on experience
- Desired Education Level: Level 8 – (Doctorate)
- Desired Experience: Not specified
- CN Section: Solar system and distant universe
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD degree at the start of the contract
- Experience in machine learning methods for scientific applications
- Familiarity with developing custom deep learning architectures (Computer Vision/NLP/large language models/diffusion models/symbolic regression)
- Experience in machine learning modeling of tabular physics data
- Background in physics, astrophysics, Hamiltonian dynamics, or galactic dynamics
Job Description:
Post-doctoral research contract to develop a (deep learning) physics reasoning engine for dynamical analysis methods M/W (F/M)
- Condense a large language model to serve as a physics reasoning engine
- Implement the engine within dynamical analysis algorithms
- Conduct tests of different gravitational theories using state-of-the-art data, including data from the Gaia space mission
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit an application file including: i) CV with a list of publications and the names of three persons who could provide reference letters ii) 2-page Research Statement (“lettre de motivation”)
Last Date to Apply: The deadline for applications is Monday, July 10, 2023.
For additional information, please contact: Margarita Dominguez-Villar, m.dominguez-villar@imperial.ac.uk
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