PhD fellow in probabilistic programming & protein structure prediction at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen.
Overview
The supervisor, Thomas Hamelryck, has a joint position at the Departments of Computer Science (DIKU) and Biology (BIO). The selected candidate will work multidisciplinary research environment spanning two departments.
Research Areas: Machine learning, deep learning and computational biology
Project description
The project entails using cutting-edge machine learning methods, including probabilistic programming, to the problem of protein structure prediction.
The position is available for a 3-year period and your key tasks as a PhD student at SCIENCE are:
- To manage and carry through your research project
- Attend PhD courses
- Write scientific articles and your PhD thesis
- Teach and disseminate your research
- To stay at an external research institution for a few months, preferably abroad
- Work for the department
Position requirements
- An MSc degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Physics or Statistics with good results and good English skills.
- The candidate should have relevant training and experience in machine learning and/or statistics.
- As criteria for the assessment of your qualifications emphasis will also be laid on previous publications (if any) and relevant work experience.
Fellowship: The starting salary is currently at a minimum DKK 317.459 including annual supplement (+ pension up to DKK 43.852).
Application Procedure
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically (See below).
Documents required:
- Cover Letter, stating which PhD project you are applying for and detailing your motivation and background for applying for the specific PhD project.
- CV
- Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc)
- Acceptance Letter for the relevant MSc Program at SCIENCE, if any
- Other information for consideration, e.g. list of publications (if any),
- Full contact details (Name, address, telephone & email) of 1-3 professional referees
Contact Person:
Principal supervisor is Assoc. Prof., Thomas Hamelryck, Department of Computer Science, thamelry@binf.ku.dk
Deadline: 31 July 2018
| Quick Overview————- | |
| Organization | University of Copenhagen |
| Fellowship Level | Doctoral |
| Country | Denmark |
| Subject areas | Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Physics, Statistics |
| Fellowship amount | Varies |
| Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
| Deadline | 31 July 2018 |
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