Funded Ph.D positions in Machine Learning at Frederick University, Cyprus

[Harris Papadopoulos]

*Funded Ph.D positions in Machine Learning at Frederick
University, Cyprus*

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering of Frederick
University (www.frederick.ac.cy) invites applications for up to two (2)
funded Ph.D Positions within the research topic of machine learning.
These positions are part of a close research collaboration between the
University’s Computational Intelligence (COIN) Laboratory and Albourne
Partners (Cyprus) Limited and its Group (www.albourne.com).

Albourne is one of the world’s leading providers of independent high-
quality research and advice on complicated assets. The successful
applicants will perform research on intelligent data analysis and the
development of machine learning techniques for applied problems within
the Albourne Group under the supervision of Dr Harris Papadopoulos. An
important focus of the work will be the provision of well-calibrated
confidence information in machine learning predictions.


*Funding:*

The funding comprises tuition fees for a Ph.D program and a contract of
employment with Albourne Partners (Cyprus) Limited, remunerated at the
rate of Euro 1000 gross per month.


*Qualifications:*

The ideal applicants should have a master’s degree in engineering,
computer science or applied mathematics. They should have a good
background in mathematics, statistics, and programming (Java, MatLab),
coupled with scientific curiosity and good communication skills. Good
knowledge of the English language is required.

The applicants must be eligible under Cyprus legislation to be employed
by a company in Cyprus.


*Application Procedure and deadlines*

Applications should include:
- a short (up to one page) motivation letter;
- current extended Curriculum Vitae;
- name and contact details for two referees, at least one of which
should be an academic; and
- any other supporting material (e.g. publications).

Please send applications electronically to
h.papad...@frederick.ac.cy

Applications will be accepted until both positions are filled. We thank
all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates
selected for interviews will be contacted. Employment by Albourne
Partners (Cyprus) Ltd will be subject to satisfactory completion of
background screening checks.

Albourne embraces diversity and equal opportunity for all its employees.
We are committed to building teams that represent a variety of cultural
backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the
better our work will be. Successful candidates would be required to
comply with the terms of Albourne’s compliance manuals and procedures.


*Inquiries*

Please send any inquiries to:

Dr Harris Papadopoulos Assistant Professor Department of Computer
Science and Engineering Frederick University Email:
h.papad...@frederick.ac.cy