Postdoctoral Scientist, Amazon Robotics R&D

Amazon is looking for talented Postdoctoral Scientists to join our team for a one-year, full-time research position. Postdoctoral Scientists will innovate in key areas of machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, automated reasoning, robotics, or quantum technologies.

We experiment and innovate relentlessly. Science is core in our offering to shoppers, advertisers and customers. Our scientists apply machine learning, optimization, causal modeling and game theory at scale to enhance the customer experience, help advertisers reach relevant audiences, and support brand building. We are seeking talented scientists to invent cutting-edge techniques in a variety of areas and innovate on behalf of shoppers, advertisers, and customers.

In this role you will:

* Work closely with a senior science advisor, collaborate with other scientists and engineers, and be part of Amazon’s vibrant and diverse global science community.
* Publish your innovation in top-tier academic venues and hone your presentation skills.
* Be inspired by challenges and opportunities to invent cutting-edge techniques in your area(s) of expertise.

Basic Qualifications

* PhD in a relevant field, received within 2 years of starting the program
* Proven publication record in Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Vision, AI, Computer Science, Econ, Operations Research, or other related technical fields
* Experience in data science and quantitative research
* Proficiency in technologies relevant to the subfield

Preferred Qualifications

* Ability to independently deliver results in a fast-paced environment
* Publications at top-tier, peer-reviewed conferences and/or journals
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
* Expert knowledge in modeling and performance, operationalization, and scalability of scientific techniques and establishing decision strategies

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