Research Associate in Computer Science

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

7d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Virginia Department of Computer Science is seeking applicants for a Research Associate (Postdoctoral) position under the supervision of Professor Zhe Zeng. The postdoctoral researcher will conduct research at the intersection of deep generative models, probabilistic machine learning, automated reasoning, and neurosymbolic AI. The researcher will develop scalable and reliable methods for tightly integrating generative models with automated reasoning, with a particular focus on planning and plan recognition problems. The position will also provide opportunities to further develop skills in teaching, student mentoring, and research proposal development. The successful candidate will play a leading role in developing research methods, conducting experiments, mentoring graduate students, and preparing technical deliverables and manuscripts for top-tier machine learning and artificial intelligence conferences and journals. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with researchers across academia, industry, and government research organizations.

Requirements

Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering, data science, or a closely related field by the start date
Strong machine-learning research record
Rigorous mathematical and experimental skills
Ability to deliver high-quality results on short timelines
Proficiency with frameworks such as PyTorch

Nice To Haves

Expertise in one or more of the following: generative or transformer models, constrained machine learning, tractable probabilistic modeling
Prior planning and plan recognition experience

Responsibilities

Develop research methods
Conduct experiments
Mentor graduate students
Prepare technical deliverables and manuscripts for top-tier machine learning and artificial intelligence conferences and journals
Collaborate with researchers across academia, industry, and government research organizations