Postdoctoral Fellow in Machine Learning and Large Language Models
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow (University of Waterloo)
Hiring Institution: University of Waterloo
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Application Deadline: February 14, 2025
Salary: $70-75,000 CAD/year
Employee Status: Full-time
Term: 2 years with a possibility of a one-year renewal
Description:
The Future Cities Institute (FCI), founded by Caivan, is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to work on topics in machine learning, optimization, and data-driven decision making, as applied to the broad area of future cities (this includes issues in transportation, optimal land use, and development of resilient infrastructure). They will be part of a research team with Drs. David Del Rey Fernández (Math Faculty), Stephen Smith (Engineering Faculty), Leia Minaker (Environment Faculty), and will have the opportunity to interact with other faculty, Postdoctoral Fellows, and students associated with the FCI.
Applicants with a PhD in computer science, engineering, mathematics or suitable background are encouraged to apply. A proven track record of scholarly excellence in their field is essential. The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary team environment, with a focus on creating tools to enhance evidence-based analysis, optimization, and decision making in a wide array of topics related to future cities. This position is one of three positions within a Future Cities cluster hire aimed to significantly advance the field of urban data science that makes an impact on how cities are designed, built, and maintained. Specifically, the candidate will work closely with two other postdoctoral fellows to advance this field of inquiry and impact.
The successful candidate will take a leadership role in designing research projects, writing grant applications, and publishing research results for leading academic venues (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations) and for diverse audiences, including municipal employees, elected officials, developers, civil society organizations, and industry partners. The successful candidate will also contribute to Future Cities Institute activities, including mentorship of Future Cities Institute students, participating in knowledge mobilization events, and other Institute-building activities.
To Apply:
Qualified applicants should submit a Cover letter describing their research interests; a Curriculum Vitae; and names and contact information of three references (with phone, mail and email addresses). References will not be contacted prior to receiving the candidate’s consent to contact. Candidates may be asked to provide additional information during the search process.
Applications should be submitted via the following Google form by February 14, 2025:
