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Call for Position: DTIC-PSR-2023-03 - Research Support position – Researcher on deep reinforcement learning project

Universitat Pompeu Fabra - ETIC The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
19 Jan 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Universitat Pompeu Fabra - ETIC
Department
Tecnologies de la Informació i les Comunicacions
Research Field
Other
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Spain
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Other
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
35
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Tasks: Identify state-of-the-art deep reinforcement learning algorithms. Model a real-world sequential decision problem as a deep reinforcement learning problem. Assist in developing a simulator based on historical data that allows fast interaction with a learning agent. Evaluate state-of-the-art deep reinforcement learning algorithms in the simulator and select the best algorithm for the project. Tune the parameters of the chosen algorithm to maximize performance in the simulator. Implement and tune the algorithm in the actual physical system, and ensure that the physical integration satisfies safety and performance constraints. Write reports and articles summarizing the work and give presentations to colleagues or at conferences.

Main research field: Reinforcement learning.

Requirements

Research Field
Other
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

Master's thesis in a relevant field, ideally about to finish a PhD thesis.

Previous experience with deep reinforcement learning algorithms.

Previous experience carrying out fundamental research in artificial intelligence and publishing research articles.

English proficiency a must.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

1. Academic Training (0-20 points) with a special focus on relevant field-specific courses. 

2. Professional experience/Adequacy to the proposed profile ( 0-60 points)  

  • Previous experience with deep reinforcement learning algorithms. 
  • Previous experience carrying out fundamental research in artificial intelligence.
  • Research articles published. 
  • Previous experience working on research projects.

3. Other merits (0-20 points): Proficiency in writing program: Python and other libraries. 

 

Additional comments

For more information about the call, how to apply, the list of those admitted and excluded, as well as the hiring proposal, check the website: https://www.upf.edu/web/etic/management

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Universitat Pompeu Fabra - ETIC
Country
Spain
City
Barcelona
Postal Code
08018
Street
Roc Boronat 138
Geofield

Contact

City
Barcelona
Street
Roc Boronat 138
Postal Code
08018
E-Mail
randp.dtic@upf.edu
recerca.etic@upf.edu