I am excited to announce 1-2 graduate students positions for the 2025-2026 academic year at the Department of Computer and Software Engineering of the Polytechnique Montréal and Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute.
These positions will focus on the algorithmic and theoretical aspects of Reinforcement Learning. The admitted students will become members of my Adaptive Agents (Adage) Lab as well as Mila and PolyMtl.
To start your application, please fill the Supervision Request of Mila. The deadline is December 1, 2024.
Why Join Us?
Fundamental Research: My research goal is to understand the computational and statistical mechanisms required to design efficient RL agents that interact with their environment and adaptively improve their long-term performance.
For more information, explore:
Adage (Adaptive Agents Lab): The Adage Lab is a diverse, multicultural, and welcoming team of talented and hard-working individuals committed to advancing the foundation of AI. As an example of our diversity, the group of ~25 students who have ever been a member of my team come from 13 different countries of origin. For more information about my teaching philosophy and view on EDI, see:
- Teaching Statement: Nurturing Expertise in ML and RL through Growth Mindset and Deliberate Practice
- EDI Statement: Empowering Intellectual Potentials: Removing Barriers and Creating Opportunities
Top-Tier Research Environment: Be part of Mila, a global leader in AI research, with over 150 faculty members and 1,100 student-researchers. Mila offers a bustling environment with weekly talks, reading groups, and events.
Montreal: Study in one of the Canada’s most vibrant cities, known for its multicultural community, year-round festivals, and dynamic art scene. Montreal also offers affordable living and a welcoming environment for students.
Next Steps
- Complete the Mila Supervision Request Form by December 1, 2024, indicating my name in your application.
- Explore my FAQ for Prospective Students for common questions.
I look forward to welcoming motivated students passionate about advancing the foundation of reinforcement learning!
P.S: You should know that there are many great faculty members affiliated with Mila, working on various aspects of AI/ML. Make sure to check them out! For the list of professors with an active RL research at the global level, with a focus on North America, take a look at this spreadsheet (maintained by Philip Thomas).