4 PhD Positions: Computer Science (Data Privacy) 1036 views

The Department of Computing Science at Umeå University is seeking candidates for four PhD student position in Computer Science with focus on data privacy.

About the research:
  • Research topic: Privacy-aware transparent machine learning
  • The project is part of the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP), Sweden’s largest individual research program ever, a major national initiative for strategically motivated basic research, education and faculty recruitment.
  • The program addresses research on artificial intelligence and autonomous systems acting in collaboration with humans, adapting to their environment through sensors, information and knowledge, and forming intelligent systems-of-systems.

Requirements:

  • The general admission requirements for doctoral studies are a second- cycle level degree, or completed course requirements of at least 240 ECTS credits, of which at least 60 ECTS credits are at second-cycle level, or have an equivalent education from abroad, or equivalent qualifications.
  • Applicant is required to have completed at least 90 ECTS credits in computing science, or in a subject considered to be directly relevant for the specialisation in question.
  • Candidates are expected to have very good knowledge of programming, especially for implementing efficient algorithms, and of mathematics and/or statistics.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience on machine learning is an advantage.
  • Applicant must possess very good command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Applications:

Apply online and the application should contain the following documents:

  • A cover letter including a description of research interests, reasons to apply for the position, and contact information
  • A CV
  • Reprints/copies of completed BSc and/or MSc thesis and other relevant publications (if any)
  • Copies of degree certificates, including documentation of completed academic courses and obtained grades
  • Contact information for two persons willing to act as references
  • Documentation and description of other relevant experiences or competences.

Reference number: AN 2.2.1-270-20.

—————–Quick Overview————-
Organization Umeå University
Country Sweden
Fellowship Level Doctoral
Subject areas Computer Science
Fellowship amount Varies
Eligibility Open to all nationalities
Deadline April 15th, 2020
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