Join the group

Work with me on optimization, scientific AI, energy AI, and LLM reasoning

I am interested in strong students, postdocs, interns, and visiting researchers who want to work on rigorous machine learning research with clear technical depth and real-world impact.

Optimization for ML AI for Science AI for Energy LLM Reasoning

Postdocs

I am interested in postdocs who can drive independent projects in optimization, scientific AI, energy-domain AI, or reliable LLM/agent reasoning.

MS and PhD Students

Apply through the official MBZUAI admissions process, then contact me directly if your research interests clearly match my group.

Interns and Visitors

I can host selected research interns and visitors for focused projects, typically when there is a concrete research question and a strong fit with ongoing work.

How to contact me

Please email me directly at martin.takac@mbzuai.ac.ae. Generic messages are hard to evaluate. Your email should be specific about the research you want to do with me and why my group is the right place for it.

Please include

  • The research direction or project you want to work on: optimization, AI for science, AI for energy, LLMs, or a specific project from my papers.
  • A short description of the concrete problem you want to study, not just a broad area.
  • Why your background is a good fit, including relevant papers, code, math, systems, or domain experience.
  • Your CV, transcript if you are a student, and links to papers, code, or other work that best represent you.
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