Research Assistant (Mathematics)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore seeks a qualified candidate to work on exciting transformer models research under a prominent professor. Key responsibilities include developing new models, writing papers, and conducting literature reviews in the fields of optimization and machine learning. Ideal candidates should possess relevant educational qualifications and a strong skill set in Python and Pytorch.

Qualifications

• At least 1 publication at tier-1 machine learning conferences.
• Familiar with Python and Pytorch.
• Good background in optimization, probability, and optimal transport.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust and efficient transformers using tools from optimal transports.
• Write 1 conference and 1 journal paper.
• Do literature review on transformers and optimization.

Skills

Python

Pytorch

Optimization

Probability

Optimal transport

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science or Mathematics or related fields

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

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Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Professor Nguyen Hung Minh Tan on developing new transformer models using optimal transport under a project on "A primal-dual framework for transformers: efficiency, privacy, and robustness".

The main responsibilities of the position include:
- Develop robust and efficient transformers using tools from optimal transports
- Write 1 conference and 1 journal paper
- Do literature review on transformers and optimization

Qualifications / Discipline:
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science or Mathematics or related fields
- Have at least 1 publication at tier-1 machine learning conferences

Skills:
- Familiar with Python and Pytorch
- Good background on optimization and probability
- Good background on optimal transport

Experience:
- At least 6 months working on machine learning
- Has experience writing research papers in machine learning