Various Research Roles Exploring Algorithmic Progress

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The FutureTech Project is an interdisciplinary group that studies the foundations of progress in computing: what are the most important trends, how do they underpin productivity growth, and how can we harness them to sustain and promote prosperity. By drawing on computer science, economics, and management, we aim to identify and understand trends in computing that create opportunities for (or pose risks to) our ability to sustain economic growth. Our goal is to understand and identify levers of influence that enable leaders in computing, scientific funding bodies, and policymakers to better promote the computational foundations of prosperity.

Roles

General Postdoc and PhD positions

Please apply for these positions but mention your interest in working on any of the project mentioned here.

Collaborators on ML Algorithmic Progress

Experienced researchers needed.
Must be able to work independently without direct oversight.

Algorithms Wiki Analysts (Algorithms):

Focus on surveying literature on algorithms, with an immediate need for expertise in parallel algorithms and a long-term requirement for knowledge in approximation algorithms.
Suitable for candidates with at least two semesters of algorithms coursework and some research experience.

Algorithms Wiki Analysts (Lower Bounds):

Lead a project to understand lower bounds on parallel and approximation algorithms.
Collaborate with a team of researchers and undergraduates.

Machine Learning Lower Bounds Expert:

Responsible for leading a project focused on understanding computational lower bounds affecting future ML scaling.
Opportunity to contribute to a holistic survey and potential for publishing a paper.

Open Source Algorithms Analyst:

Require expertise in algorithms and open-source software.
Tasked with identifying algorithmic problems and implementations in major libraries, assessing their efficiency and impact.
Potential for joint work with Ana Trisovic.

Requirements:

Background in algorithms.

Desirable:

Ability to work independently without direct oversight.
Experience in conducting and leading research projects.

Responsibilities:

Conduct in-depth analysis and research in designated areas of algorithmic progress.
Collaborate with teams of researchers and students, providing guidance and insight.
Contribute to the development of publications and presentations based on research findings.

Opportunities:

Engage in high-impact research at the forefront of algorithmic progress and machine learning.
Collaborate with renowned experts in the field.
Contribute significantly to the understanding and advancement of algorithms.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest here. We will reach out if relevant.

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