申请 | 意大利8个全奖CS博士岗（年薪13W+免食宿！），港中深Data Science全奖PhD（机器学习、优化方向）

One Ph.D. position (with full shcolarship, covering 95000 tuition/year and 6000-10000 sallary/month) in machine learning and optimization research, starting in Fall 2021, is available in Prof. Xiao Li's research group. 

The successful candidates will be enrolled in Data Science Ph.D. stream at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen;

Here are some concrete research directions (but not limited to): 

Nonconvex and/or nonsmooth optimization. 

This topic includes:

 1) designing efficient and provable smooth optimization algorithms for problems arising in machine learning and data science,

 2) designing efficient nonsmooth optimization algorithms for robust estimation problems in machine learning and data science,

 3) analyzing (not that scary) nonconvex problems, such as its global geometry, local geometry, and regularities, 

 4) applying advanced optimization techniques to a large class of applications arising in signal processing and computational imaging. 

Reinforcement learning. 

This direction is about to design and analyze efficient algorithms for (mainly) policy optimization. 

It is preferred that the candidates have background in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering, Applied Math, or related fields. It is expected that the candidates have solid math background. 

English language proficiency: TOEFL 79, IELTS: 6.5

 8 PhD positions in Computer Science at Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI), L'Aquila (Italy)

The GSSI - Gran Sasso Science Institute offers eight, four-year PhD

fellowships in Computer Science for the academic year 2021/22. The

fellowships include a yearly salary of 16,159.91 EUR gross, free

accommodation at the GSSI facilities and use of the canteen. The

official language for all PhD courses is English.

The Computer Science group at the GSSI carries out high-quality,

interdisciplinary research on algorithms, formal methods, and software

analysis and development. 

The PhD program in Computer Science at the GSSI fosters

theoretical and applied research on the above-mentioned fields, and

equips young researchers with the knowledge and skills to successfully

tackle the future challenges in the digital era.

About the Gran Sasso Science Institute

The GSSI-Gran Sasso Science Institute is an international PhD school and a centre for research and higher education in the areas of Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and Social Sciences. The GSSI was founded in 2012 in L'Aquila (Italy) as Centre for Advanced Studies of the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) and was then established in March 2016 as a School of Advanced Studies providing post-graduate education. Through day-to-day collaboration and interaction, researchers and students have the opportunity to build a sound knowledge of research methods and to engage in interdisciplinary research, innovative approaches for scientific investigation and multicultural exchanges. 

Application Materials
In order to fill out the application form, the upload of the following documents is required:

• a copy of the University degree certificate

• an academic transcript (list of the courses attended at the University with grades)

• a Curriculum Vitae

• a copy of a valid Identity Document (ID) signed and dated

Depending on the chosen PhD, additional documents may be required (es. motivational letter).
Each file uploaded (pdf or jpg format) should not exceed 3Mb.

Applications must be submitted through the online form  by 14 June 2021 at 5 pm (Italian time zone).

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