Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow (Saxe Lab)

We are now inviting applications for a post-doctoral training Fellowship under the guidance of Professor Andrew Saxe. The Saxe Lab works across Gatsby Unit and SWC and is focused on understanding learning in biological and artificial systems. In this role you will focus on deep learning theory and conduct research into artificial deep networks using techniques from applied mathematics. A particular focus will be on understanding how aspects of modern architectures like depth and attention affect learned representations and network behaviour.

You will be responsible for the primary execution of projects (with opportunities for co-supervision of students), presentation of results at conferences and seminars, and publication in suitable media.

You should have a strong quantitative background in theoretical neuroscience, machine learning, statistics, computer science, physics or engineering; a record of publication in highly respected journals and conferences and must hold a PhD in a relevant field by the agreed start date of the position.

Candidates wishing to be appointed at Senior Research Fellow level should demonstrate experience of guiding and supervising a small team.

The Gatsby Unit (GCNU) at UCL has been at the forefront of theoretical neuroscience and machine learning since its establishment in 1998. We maintain a singular and cohesive research culture, emphasising interaction and collaboration both within the unit and beyond. The Sainsbury Wellcome Centre (SWC) brings together world-leading scientists to investigate how brain circuits process information to generate perception, form memories and guide behaviour in its mission is to generate experimentally testable theories of brain function.

Research in both units benefits from close links to the exceptional scientific communities at UCL in neuroscience, machine learning and AI. We actively encourage collaboration within and outside our Units and support this by a generous annual travel allowance to support conference, workshop and research visits.

Further details of our research are at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/gatsby/our-research and https://www.sainsburywellcome.org/web/content/research-overview., The Athena SWAN Charter recognises commitment to advancing women's careers in science, technology, engineering, maths, and medicine (STEMM) employment in academia. GCNU/SWC was delighted to have received an Athena Swan Bronze Award in 2021.

This post is initially funded for 2 years with the possibility of a one-year extension. Starting salary will be in the range of £49,000-£56,000 depending on role, skills and experience., We offer competitive salaries and an award-winning work environment. You will work in a vibrant, interactive and collaborative environment, with world-class PhD programmes, generous core funding and travel allowances. Our facilities include an on-site high-performance computer platform, an extensive seminar programme and interaction space, an on-site brasserie, and outdoor spaces. Our staff are entitled to UCL's full range of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement, family-friendly policies such as occupational shared parental pay, pension schemes and a range of financial benefits such as a season ticket loan scheme and staff discounts.