Associate Research Scientist - Machine Learning, Center for Computational Mathematics (Joint with with Cooper Union)

Description

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The Simons Foundation is a private foundation established in 1994 in New York City by Jim and Marilyn Simons. With an annual grants and programs budget of $300 million, the foundation’s mission is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences. The foundation pursues its mission through its grant-making division, comprising programs in Mathematics & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Education & Outreach and autism research, and through its internal research division, the Flatiron Institute.

The Flatiron Institute, an internal research division of the Simons Foundation, is a community of scientists who are working to use modern computational tools to advance our understanding of science both through the analysis of large, rich datasets and through the simulations of physical processes. Our mission is to advance scientific research through computational methods, including data analysis, theory, modeling and simulation.

Directed by Dr. Leslie Greengard, the mission at the Flatiron Institute’s Center for Computational Mathematics is to create new mathematical approaches, algorithms and software to advance scientific research in multiple disciplines, often in collaboration with other Flatiron Centers. CCM has particularly strong research groups in the areas of numerical analysis, image and signal processing, computational statistics, and machine learning.  

Please see https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/center-for-computational-mathematics/ for a full description of the goals of the research groups and science staff

POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Computer Science at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, jointly with the Center for Computational Mathematics (CCM) of the Simons Foundation’s Flatiron Institute invites outstanding candidates to apply for a joint computer science faculty position in the general area of machine learning. 

The position is a 50-50 joint appointment between The Cooper Union and CCM, with the appointee allocating half of their effort in each place. 

At The Cooper Union, the position is a tenured track full-time faculty position in computer science and will be engaged in accordance with Cooper Union’s relevant policies and procedures. At CCM, the position will be at the Associate Research Scientist level, in accordance with the Simons Foundation’s relevant policies and procedures. 

The position is based at the Simons Foundation and The Cooper Union offices in New York City. It is expected that, subject to satisfactory progress in research, the Associate Research Scientist appointment at CCM will last for the duration of three years; afterwards, the joint appointment will end and the person in this position will continue with their faculty appointment at The Cooper Union.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Expertise in all areas of machine learning including deep learning, Bayesian statistics, probabilistic modeling, optimization, learning theory, high dimensional data analysis and visualization, computer vision, and applications of machine learning for science. The candidate should be capable of teaching broadly across the undergraduate computer science curriculum, including courses such as introductory programming, data structures and algorithms, and advising project courses at all levels.

• Conduct research in a scientific area of relevance to the CCM and/or develop and implement novel algorithms and codes needed for CCM-related research

• Publish research in refereed scientific and technical journals and present research at scientific conferences

• Provide publicly available software for use by the scientific community

• Manage and participate in collaborative efforts within the Flatiron Institute and the Simons Foundation, as well as outside scientific collaborators 

• Assist in the organization of CCM-related workshops, conferences and group seminars

• Supervise research conducted by Flatiron research fellows and graduate and undergraduate students from neighboring institutions

• Mentor summer students and assist in the organization of summer programs

• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

An earned doctorate in computer science or closely related area of computational science and engineering is required. Interested and qualified candidates should submit in one searchable PDF document:

Education

• An earned doctorate in computer science or closely related area of computational science and engineering is required.

Experience:

• Two or more years of postgraduate research experience

• Ability to do original and outstanding research in machine learning

• Demonstrated expertise in software and algorithm development, computational methods, data analysis, modeling, machine learning, high-performance and parallel computing, or scientific simulation;

• Expertise in mathematical modeling, analysis and/or scientific computation, scientific software and algorithm development, and data analysis;

• Ability to work well in an interdisciplinary environment, and to collaborate with experimentalists;

• Oral and written communication, data documentation, and presentation skills required;

• Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time required; and,

• Ability to present research and other types of work, internally and externally

Application Instructions

Required Application Materials

The application materials should include:

• A cover letter that addresses interest in the joint position and how you envision your teaching and research will contribute to both institutions. 

• A current curriculum vitae.

• A statement of your teaching philosophy (typically 1-2 pages).

• A research statement that addresses your current activities and interests, your future plans and goals.  This statement should specifically address how you would make use of the joint appointment and involve undergraduates in your research program (4 pages maximum).

• A statement about diversity and inclusion describing your interests, experiences, and future plans for promoting diversity and inclusion in engineering (typically 1-2 pages).

• One or two representative published research papers in PDF format.

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Review of applications is ongoing with a priority deadline of December 20th, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. 

This is a unionized position at Cooper Union. This is a non-union position at Simons Foundation.

Important: in order to be considered for this joint appointment, candidates must submit their application to both CCM and Cooper Union.

Nominations and reference letters should be sent to hr@cooper.edu and questions may be sent to Department Chair Sam Keene at sam.keene@cooper.edu. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $115,000- $130,000.
• In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.