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Job Description

The advertised postdoctoral position is part of an ambitious, five-year Wallenberg Scholar project titled "Scalable and adaptive inferencing for democratizing AI". In this 18 million SEK project, we aim to dramatically reduce the costs and energy consumption associated with serving large language models such as ChatGPT. More information about the project and our project page with early publications can be found here.

The work will primarily involve the design, implementation, and evaluation of distributed systems and networks for machine learning inference. Applying machine learning concepts with the goal of designing agentic frameworks will also be part of the project.

As a member of the research group, you will be involved in experimental systems work in collaboration with faculty members and several doctoral students at our research lab. You will contribute to scientific publications as well as new grant applications.

The work will be carried out in collaboration with Professor Dejan Kostic and Associate Professor Marco Chiesa.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A completed PhD degree or a foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a PhD. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• You must also have a solid background in distributed systems, networks, programming, and operating systems, as well as very good knowledge of English in both speech and writing, as this is required in daily work.
• It is important that you have very good knowledge of critical thinking, as well as very good proficiency in C++, Python, Linux, and at least one scripting language.
• We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a willingness to experiment and explore, and who has international publications in journals and top conferences.

Merits

• No more than three years have passed since the PhD degree or a foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a PhD was awarded by the last application deadline.
• Pedagogical ability, as well as awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality.
• Good teamwork skills, but also the ability to work independently.
• Experience in machine learning, GPU programming, or large-scale inference systems.

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

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KTH shapes the future through education, research, and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in driving and contributing to the transition to a sustainable society. Here, you are offered the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic workplace with good working conditions and benefits. Gender equality, diversity, and equal opportunities are quality issues and a clear part of KTH's values as a university and public authority.

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Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are primarily responsible for ensuring your application is complete when submitted.

The application should include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copies of degree certificates and transcripts from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in either of these languages.
• A brief statement on why you wish to conduct research, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max 2 pages long.

The application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of the application period at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the Position

The employment is permanent, but for a maximum of two years.

A postdoctoral position is a time-limited merit-based appointment with a primary focus on research, intended as a first career step after the PhD defense.

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