Postdoc in Approximate Bayesian Inference (Paris)

Bayesian; Paris; On-site; EUR 25,389 - 30,411; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization is recruiting for a postdoctoral position focused on approximate Bayesian inference in Paris. Candidates with a PhD and a strong research background are encouraged to apply. The position involves collaboration on advanced Bayesian techniques and offers opportunities for research development. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is helpful. The estimated gross salary is around €2500 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a PhD degree by the date of application.
• Fluency in English is required with some knowledge of French being beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on Bayesian techniques with local researchers.
• Derive new tools for model checking in complex environments.

Skills

Bayesian inference

Approximate Bayesian Computation (ABC)

Variational Bayes

PAC-Bayes

Bayesian non-parametrics

Scalable MCMC

Education

PhD degree

Job description

postdoctoral position on approximate Bayesian inference in Paris

Mar 21, 2019

As a consequence of its funding by the Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR) in 2018, the ABSint research conglomerate is now actively recruiting a post-doctoral collaborator for up to 24 months. The accronym ABSint stands for Approximate Bayesian solutions for inference on large datasets and complex models. The ABSint conglomerate involves researchers located in Paris, Saclay, Montpelliers, as well as Lyon, Marseille, Nice. This call seeks candidates with an excellent research record and who are interested to collaborate with local researchers on approximate Bayesian techniques like ABC, variational Bayes, PAC-Bayes, Bayesian non-parametrics, scalable MCMC, and related topics. A potential direction of research would be the derivation of new Bayesian tools for model checking in such complex environments. The post-doctoral collaborator will be primarily located in Université Paris-Dauphine, with supported periods in Oxford and visits to Montpellier. No teaching duty is attached to this research position.

Applications can be submitted in either English or French. Sufficient working fluency in English is required. While mastering some French does help with daily life in France (!), it is not a prerequisite. The candidate must hold a PhD degree by the date of application (not the date of employment). Position opens on July 01, with possible accommodation for a later start in September or October.

Deadline for application is April 30 or until position filled. Estimated gross salary is around 2500 EUR, depending on experience (years) since PhD. Candidates should contact Prof Christian Robert (gmail address: bayesianstatistics) with a detailed vita (CV) and a motivation letter including a research plan. Letters of recommendation may also be emailed to the same address.