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Postdoc in Reinforcement Learning

Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Piscataway, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/1/2025 CLOSED ON 1/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoc in Reinforcement Learning position at Rutgers University–New Brunswick?

Rutgers Statistics is hiring a postdoc in Reinforcement Learning, working with Prof Zhiqiang Tan and Prof Yifan Hu. 


Directions:

  1. Theory and algorithmic development of reinforcement learning
  2. Reinforcement learning with human feedback
  3. Robust and safe RL

 

Qualifications. 

  1. Completed or close to completion of PhD in mathematics, statistics, operations research, computer science, or related fields.
  2. Expertise in reinforcement learning and ability to conduct rigorous theoretical analysis.
  3. Experiences in coding with RL environments.
  4. Experience publishing in peer-reviewed conferences or journals in relevant fields.
  5. Familiarity with algorithm design, optimization techniques, and mathematical modeling.
  6. Published RL related papers as leading author on ML conferences/journals.


Starting date.

Flexible


How to apply.

Interested candidates should submit the following documents in one PDF and submit to the google form:

1.  A paragraph summarizing your research and why you are a good fit.

2.  CV

3.  Name of two referees

4.  A writing sample (first author paper/thesis > second author paper)


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdALcUuq4MkgOxSoia6foURxkZVyTrE8bNhy5TbWH8WHgLkhg/viewform

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