[robocup-worldwide] Fully-funded PhD Positions @ SFI Centre for Research Training in Foundations of Data Science - deadline 19 February

[Rudi Villing]

The following call may be of interest to students interested in machine learning and robotics...

The application deadline for the first round of PhD places in the SFI CRT in Foundations of Data Science (https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.data-science.ie%2F&data=04%7C01%7Crobocup-worldwide%40cc.gatech.edu%7C83e20853f96c451c7eaa08d8cec8ced5%7C482198bbae7b4b258b7a6d7f32faa083%7C0%7C0%7C637486709153410390%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=A%2BWV1BpVimgCrOnyh1tBdkBdbmdxcPBEwTe8%2Fjof0bA%3D&reserved=0<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.data-science.ie%2F&data=04%7C01%7Crobocup-worldwide%40cc.gatech.edu%7C83e20853f96c451c7eaa08d8cec8ced5%7C482198bbae7b4b258b7a6d7f32faa083%7C0%7C0%7C637486709153410390%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=A%2BWV1BpVimgCrOnyh1tBdkBdbmdxcPBEwTe8%2Fjof0bA%3D&reserved=0>) is 19 February, 12 noon, Irish Standard Time.


The Science Foundation Ireland Centre for Research Training in Foundations of Data Science is pleased to announce 36 fully funded PhD studentships (September 2021 start) available across the University of Limerick (UL), University College Dublin (UCD) and Maynooth University (MU), Ireland. This large scale collaborative initiative between the three institutions will train a cohort of PhD students with world-class foundational understanding in the horizontal themes of Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and Machine Learning. These fundamental themes will be fused together by applying them to real-world challenges in application domains including Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Smart Manufacturing, Data Analytics, Health and Wellbeing, Networks, Privacy and Security, and Science Education. Students will engage with and spend time in industry developing cognisance of industry needs, transversal skills, diversity and impact. Academic placements in internationally renowned collaborating institutions will be available and students will benefit from exposure to the research activities of Ireland's world class universities.


Successful applicants will join our current student body of 61 PhD students who train and work together as a cohort. Our current cohort is a diverse group of students from all corners of the world including Brazil, India, Malaysia, Italy, Poland, USA, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, and China. Not only are we a culturally diverse group, 41% of our student body is female. Interested in hearing more about the programme? Have a look at our 2019 cohort student video: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.datascience.ie%2Fbecome-a-crt-student%2F&data=04%7C01%7Crobocup-worldwide%40cc.gatech.edu%7C83e20853f96c451c7eaa08d8cec8ced5%7C482198bbae7b4b258b7a6d7f32faa083%7C0%7C0%7C637486709153410390%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=veBN3h%2FESnvHMnroxKlF8lQcowQFa4GQaVeFbtzC0OM%3D&reserved=0


Programme structure: In Year 1 students will undertake cohort-building tailored training in the underpinning themes of Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Machine Learning, and in transversal skills, entrepreneurship and impact. Students will engage in group and individual interdisciplinary research projects and will spend 10-12 weeks in industry at the end of Year 1. In Years 2 to 4 students will transition to full-time research, and attend regular cohort training events.

Funding: Studentships provide four years of tuition fees, a tax free stipend of €18,500 and a travel allowance for research and training related activities.


Application Process:
We invite applications from individuals who hold (or expect to receive) a master's level degree, or first class undergraduate degree, in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, or in a closely related subject. Full details of the application procedure are available at https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.data-science.ie%2Fjobs%2Fapplication-portal%2F&data=04%7C01%7Crobocup-worldwide%40cc.gatech.edu%7C83e20853f96c451c7eaa08d8cec8ced5%7C482198bbae7b4b258b7a6d7f32faa083%7C0%7C0%7C637486709153410390%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=9%2Bplm5or2SWh21CNQgUWBGwvuDtHiGWs7NkzjQKKwTQ%3D&reserved=0.

While all students will engage in cohort training activities in each of the three host institutions, students will be matched to a home institution and will work towards a doctoral degree from there.

Students interested in pursuing a doctoral degree related to robotics and machine learning are encouraged to rank Maynooth University & Machine Learning as their first choices of location and horizontal themes, respectively, and should highlight their interest in robotics in their cover letter.

The closing date for the first round of applications is 19 February 2021.

To find out more about the programme structure, research areas, entry requirements and how to apply, please visit https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.data-science.ie%2F&data=04%7C01%7Crobocup-worldwide%40cc.gatech.edu%7C83e20853f96c451c7eaa08d8cec8ced5%7C482198bbae7b4b258b7a6d7f32faa083%7C0%7C0%7C637486709153410390%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=A%2BWV1BpVimgCrOnyh1tBdkBdbmdxcPBEwTe8%2Fjof0bA%3D&reserved=0<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.data-science.ie%2F&data=04%7C01%7Crobocup-worldwide%40cc.gatech.edu%7C83e20853f96c451c7eaa08d8cec8ced5%7C482198bbae7b4b258b7a6d7f32faa083%7C0%7C0%7C637486709153410390%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=A%2BWV1BpVimgCrOnyh1tBdkBdbmdxcPBEwTe8%2Fjof0bA%3D&reserved=0> see our FAQ page and follow us on Twitter @data_science_ie

Best regards,
Rudi
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Dr Rudi Villing
Programme Director, BSc. Robotics and Intelligent Devices
Maynooth University Department of Electronic Engineering

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