Postdoctoral Position William H. Miller III Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University
The William H. Miller III Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a post-doctoral position in the group of Professor Matthieu Wyart. The research focuses on understanding the foundational principles behind the success of deep learning algorithms, which exhibit remarkable abilities to learn tasks and distributions in high dimensions—a challenge traditionally deemed impossible. The key inquiry pertains to the underlying structure within data that enables such learning capabilities.
This investigation is pivotal for elucidating how large language models like ChatGPT acquire syntactic understanding from textual statistics, as well as for explaining the effectiveness of advanced generative models such as score-based diffusion algorithms in creating new images from examples.
Responsibilities:
Utilize tools from statistical physics to develop simple theoretical models.
Conduct numerical experiments on real datasets to validate theoretical findings.
Collaborate across disciplines, connecting insights from linguistics to computer vision.
Qualifications:
PhD in a relevant field by the start date.
Strong background in statistical physics or machine learning.
Proficiency in analytical techniques and computer programming.
Experience in deep learning preferred but not required.
Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit the following to [email protected]:
Curriculum vitae with a list of publications.
Cover letter outlining motivation for applying.
Additional Information:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Appointment expected to commence in early 2025.
Johns Hopkins University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Postdoctoral Position in Optical Properties of Quantum Materials
A postdoc position is available in a project that will involve optical properties of quantum materials. This work will be supervised by Peter Armitage at the Johns Hopkins University. A PHD in physics is a requisite and experience in optical measurements of solids will be advantageous.
Applications, including CV, a list of publications, email Peter Armitage [email protected]. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.
Assistant Research Scientist for Rocket and Laboratory Experiments in Astrophysics
The Johns Hopkins University seeks an Assistant Research Scientist to carryout Rocket and Laboratory Experiments in Astrophysics. The qualified candidate is expected to have experience with preparing and launching sounding rocket experiments with an emphasis in far-ultraviolet spectral multiplexing, the reduction and analysis of such data, its comparison to theoretical calculations, and the preparation of scientific publications and reports.
The successful candidate will initially support on-going sounding rocket missions and, in addition, take the lead in the preparation of proposals to create new technologies for carrying out spectral multiplexing science, and supporting its workforce development. Successful applications for grants will lead to longer term employment and career advancement on the candidate’s own terms.
Candidates should possess a PhD degree in a relevant field by date of appointment. The salary offered will be competitive and commensurate with experience. For information on benefits please visit the JHU HR website.
The appointment is expected to begin September 2024. Candidates must provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae including a complete publications list. Questions regarding the position should be addressed to Liz Alwanyi ([email protected]). The Johns Hopkins University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Postdoctoral Position in Neutron Scattering from Confined and Driven Quantum Materials
A postdoc position is available in a project that will probe static and dynamic properties of confined and driven quantum materials through materials synthesis and neutron scattering. This work will be supervised by Collin Broholm and Satoru Nakatsuji at the Institute for Quantum Matter at the Johns Hopkins University. A PHD in physics is a requisite and experience in thin film synthesis or neutron scattering will be advantageous.
Applications, including CV, a list of publications, and 3 references should be sent to http://apply.interfolio.com/143003. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.