[jobs] PhD position in reinforcement learning and multi-agent reinforcement learning at the University of Edinburgh.

[Ignacio Carlucho]

PhD position in reinforcement learning and multi-agent reinforcement learning at the University of Edinburgh. 

 

The successful applicants will join the University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University, and Leonardo Ltd, one of the UK's leading aerospace companies and one of the biggest suppliers of defence and security equipment to the UK. The project will be a part of the Leonardo Prosperity Partnership,  a £3.3m partnership which seeks to address state-of-the-art design and engineering challenges. The applicant will be supervised by Dr. Stefano V. Albrecht and Dr. Ignacio Carlucho, and will work on topics related but not limited to: 

• Robotics and autonomous systems 

• Reinforcement learning 

• Multi-agent reinforcement learning

 

Funding 

The offer includes a stipend higher than the standard UK Research Council rate (£20,716 per year) for 3.5 years and covers the full cost of tuition fees as well as an allowance for research-related travel.  

 

Eligibility  

Applicants should have a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in robotics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field. These studentships are only available to students who do NOT require an ATAS certificate to study in the UK. More information here. 

 

How to apply  

Applicants should send a short CV (2 pages max), transcripts, and a one-page cover letter expressing their interest and research ideas to Dr. Ignacio Carlucho at ignacio....@hw.ac.uk, or to Dr. Stefano V. Albrecht at s.alb...@ed.ac.uk.