"PhD position in Compilers/DSLs for Probabilistic and Differential Programming"

Job Description

Are you eager to jump-start your career in Programming Languages and contribute to Differential and Probabilistic Programming? As a PhD candidate in the ERC project FoRECAST, you’ll work independently and in a collaborative, diverse team. This is an opportunity to contribute to machine learning foundations.

Your Job

In the ERC project FoRECAST, develop theory and systems for probabilistic and differentiable programming applications in machine learning, focusing on area 2: Programming language implementation for high performance computing.

Your Research

Develop foundations in differential and probabilistic programming, including new techniques, implementations, proofs, and applications to real-world problems like gradient estimation.

Your Team

Supervised by Matthijs Vákár, with support from experts in programming languages and machine learning. Join the Software Technology group at Utrecht University and collaborate with international partners.

Your Teaching

Contribute to teaching activities in BSc and MSc programs, including tutorials and student supervision.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field; enthusiasm for programming languages, compilers, DSLs, and probabilistic programming; strong English skills; ability to work independently and in a team.

Conditions of Employment

Position for 18 months, extendable to four years; gross monthly salary between €3059 and €3881; 8% holiday pay; 8.3% year-end bonus; pension scheme; flexible terms.