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2 PhD positions at Dalarna University (Sweden) : Deadline June 15th

Dalarna University, Faculty of Data and Information Sciences (Falun, Sweden), offers 2 PhD positions in Microdata Analysis, specialising in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Description

The Doctoral studies in Microdata Analysis, Dalarna University, are looking to fill two PhD positions. Both are fully funded for 4 years and start as soon as possible. The positions are in the field of data sciences and artificial intelligence.

– 1st PhD position, on forecasting

The successful candidate will work on air quality data and time series forecasting using computational modelling. The objective of this thesis is to propose a method able to predict the atmospheric pollution in urban complex terrains with high spatial and temporal accuracy. Heterogonous data (meteorology, land use, traffic) will be used, in order to build models based on robust interpolation techniques (e.g. Kriging method) and advanced machine learning algorithms (e.g. Deep Neural Networks). Applicants with background in computer science, statistics, environmental engineering, or related areas are welcome. Experience in data processing and programming skills, especially in R and Python, are expected. Knowledge in QGIS presents an advantage. Completed projects/internships on topics relevant to the research area are advantageous.

You can get more information and apply for this position through this link: https://www.du.se/en/about-du/career-opportunities/vacant-positions/vacant-position/?job=1477

– 2nd PhD position, on autonomous learning

The successful candidate will work in the field of neuro evolution and autonomous learning. This paradigm expects machines to explore and observe the environment, make predictions and ultimately learn much more like their human counterparts. Genetic algorithms are used to make systems able to autonomously learn. This work involves questions about forming memory and representations, using representations to inform decision making, theory of mind, artificial consciousness, and allows for comparisons to other machine learning methods like deep or reinforcement learning. Candidates with background from biology, evolution, cognitive science, or computer science are welcome. Working knowledge of C++ and Python are required, knowledge in computer modelling and math present an advantage.

You can get more information and apply for this position through this link:

https://www.du.se/en/about-du/career-opportunities/vacant-positions/vacant-position/?job=1479

Qualifications

The General Entry Requirements for admission to the doctoral studies are as follows:

1. A degree at master level.
2. Completion of 240 university credits of which 60 are at advanced level, or equivalent skills acquired through other means in either Sweden or abroad.

Application procedure

Your application should be written in English and contain:

–          Cover letter and CV.

–          Copies of diploma supplement and grades.

–          Previous independent writing such as thesis.

–          Research statement (1-2 pages where you are expected to reflect on the research topic as well as your knowledge and interest in the area).

–          Two academic references.

Application deadline: 15th of June 2020.

For questions, please contact:

Prof. Yves Rybarczyk

Study director of the PhD programme in Microdata Analysis

+46 (0)23-77 83 99

yry@du.se

Märet Brunnstedt

Doctoral Studies Coordinator

mba@du.se

PhD positions in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Trento: Deadline June 16th

• an Italian “Laurea magistrale” instituted in conformity with Italian   Ministerial Decree 270/2004, or
• a university degree of the previous regulations (Italian “Laurea   specialistica ” or “Diploma di Laurea”), or
• an equivalent degree obtained abroad (Master’s degree) and   recognized as equivalent to the Italian “Laurea magistrale” by the   Admissions Committee for the sole purposes of admission to the   Doctoral programme, also within the framework of mobility and   cooperation inter-university agreements.

Postdoc at the Institute for Neural Computation, Bochum, Germany: Start in July 1st.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of the leading research universities. The
university draws its strengths from both the diversity and the proximity of scientific
and engineering disciplines on a single, coherent campus. This highly dynamic setting
enables students and researchers to work across traditional boundaries of academic
subjects and faculties.

Institute:

Institute for Neural Computation
Ruhr-University Bochum
Universitaetsstr. 150
D-44801 Bochum, Germany, EU

The Institute for Neural Computation is a central research institute at the
Ruhr-University Bochum, see https://www.ini.rub.de/. It focuses on the dynamics and
learning of perception and behavior on a functional level but is otherwise very
diverse, ranging from neurophysiology and psychophysics over computational
neuroscience to machine learning and technical applications.

Chair:

Prof. Dr. Laurenz Wiskott, see https://www.ini.rub.de/research/groups/theory_of_neural_systems/

Research topics:

We are looking for an outstanding post-doctoral researcher to work at the intersection
of model-based reinforcement learning and representation learning, e.g. for navigation
and action planing in video game environments. It is envisaged that the postdoc
builds up his/her own independent research agenda including grant proposals but
maintains close interaction with the groups by Prof. Tobias Glasmachers and
Prof. Laurenz Wiskott.

Teaching:

There is a teaching load of 4 hours per week during the semester.

Time:

The appointment will be for three years and can be extended if successful.
Anticipated starting date is July 1st.

Requirements:

Candidates should have a recent and excellent PhD in machine learning or a related
field with a focus on representation learning and/or reinforcement learning.

Salary:

Salary is 100% of salary scale TV-L E13.

Inquiries:

Informal inquiries can be addressed to Prof. Laurenz Wiskott <laurenz.wiskott@rub.de>.

Application:

Applications (CV, transcript of records for MSc and BSc, statement of purpose) should
be sent as a single pdf file to Prof. Laurenz Wiskott <laurenz.wiskott@rub.de>.

Ruhr-University Bochum is committed to equal opportunity in employment and gender
equality in its working environment. We therefore look forward to applications from
qualified women. Applications from appropriately qualified handicapped persons are
also encouraged.

PhD position at University of Strasbourg- France for September 2020

A PhD position is open at University of Strasbourg (ICube lab) – France for September 2020

Interactive collaborative constrained clustering for remote sensing time series analysis

Topic: Analyzing time series of remote sensing images using supervised methods requires that the classes sought be perfectly known and defined and that the expert be able to provide a learning data set that is sufficient in number and quality. Facing the difficulty of obtaining sufficient examples to efficient remote sensing time series analysis, we propose to develop an interactive method of collaborative clustering under constraints. The idea is to allow the expert to add “on the fly” constraints to guide the clustering process in order to produce clusters closer to the expert’s “intuitions” i.e. potential thematic classes. To do so, the expert will be helped by advice or proposals for new constraints issued by the method itself.

The positions are offered to both foreign and French students who hold a Master degree in computer science. The candidate must have good skills in data analysis and more particularly in supervised or unsupervised classification of time series. Skills in remote sensing image analysis is welcome.

Send your CV, transcript of grades and motivation to Pierre Gançarski (gancarski@unistra.fr) and Thomas Lampert (lampert@unistra.fr)