30-35 PhD Positions in Artificial Intelligence 2537 views

The SFI Centre for Research Training (CRT) in Artificial Intelligence at University College Cork (UCC) is offering fully-funded PhD positions (30-35 posts) across 5 Irish Universities.

About the position:

• Applications are open to suitably qualified applications for places at the CRT for the cohort starting in September/October 2021.
• The four year fully funded program is available to those interested in producing cutting edge research with the potential to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues.
• The successful candidate will be part of a group; the first of its kind in Ireland to lead and accelerate the trends in AI through the conduct of original research.

Study areas:

• Recommender System & Personalisation
• Optimisation and Constraint Programming
• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Visual Media Processing
• Ethics of Data Analytics and Fair, Accountable, Transparent AI

Requirements:

• Applicants should hold a 2.1 honours undergraduate degree or Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Analytics, Industrial Mathematics, Statistics, or relevant research areas.
• Applicants should be able to demonstrate an interest in both theoretical and software engineering skills, with a keen interest in Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, and related areas.
• Candidates with knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Constraint Programming, Operations Research, and Wireless Sensors would have advantage.
• Candidates are required to provide evidence of English language ability as per local University guidelines.

Applications:

Apply online in PDF format only and must include the following:

• Curriculum Vitae;
• Cover letter explaining interest in research, referring explicitly to one or more of the areas listed above. (maximum 3 pages);
• Career Statement with justification as to why you want to complete a PhD (maximum 3 pages);
• Proof of degree and transcripts of results (single PDF);
• Any additional supporting document you would like to have considered (if applicable, single PDF).