Postdoc: Symmetries & Emergent Dynamics in Deep Learning

Uva; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Amsterdam's AMLab is seeking a researcher with a PhD in machine learning, physics, mathematics, or computer science to study neural networks from a physical perspective and to develop principled deep learning architectures for scientific applications.

You will lead and co-author papers, help shape the research agenda, mentor PhD and MSc students, and build your own research portfolio within a newly formed AMLab group led by Nabil Iqbal, starting Fall 2027.

Qualifications

• PhD completed or near completion in ML, CS, physics, mathematics, or related field.
• Strong publication record in major journals or international conferences.
• Strong mathematical and programming skills (e.g. PyTorch or JAX) and ability to run experiments as well as build theoretical frameworks.
• Ability to drive research independently and to mentor PhD and MSc students.
• Professional command of English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co-author publications at top-tier venues and represent the lab at international meetings.
• Help shape the research agenda of the group and co-supervise PhD and MSc students.
• Build your own research portfolio within a new AMLab group.

Skills

Publication record

Programming skills (PyTorch/JAX)

Independent research

Mentoring PhD/MSc students

English proficiency

Education

PhD in ML/CS/Physics/Math or related field

Tools

PyTorch

JAX

Job description

The University of Amsterdam's AMLab is seeking a researcher with a PhD in machine learning, physics, mathematics, or computer science to study neural networks from a physical perspective and to develop principled deep learning architectures for scientific applications.

You will lead and co-author papers, help shape the research agenda, mentor PhD and MSc students, and build your own research portfolio within a newly formed AMLab group led by Nabil Iqbal, starting Fall 2027.