Ph.D. position – Research Assistantships in Deep Learning

Deep Learning is a type of Artificial Intelligence that is transforming many industries nowadays including health care, transportation, and mobile computing.
Multiple Ph.D. positions (supported via Research Assistantships) are available now in this extremely exciting area at Anh Nguyen’s lab at Auburn University, USA.
More info: http://anhnguyen.me/recruiting

Preferred qualifications: A strong mathematical background and programming skills.

If you are interested in applying, please send the following info to anh.ng8@gmail.com :

– CV (including a list of publications)
– GRE scores (the percentile scores)
– A list of references (their names, titles, organizations, and how you know them)
– All previous academic transcripts
– A list of background courses relevant to research in AI (e.g. statistics, math, machine learning, etc.)
– A written 1-page statement or a link to a video of yourself where you describe:
(a) Your motivations for obtaining a Ph.D.
(b) Your research interests in Deep Learning (it is alright if you do not know what subject you want to study at this point, but it would help to get a better sense of your interests)
(c) Why you think our lab is the right fit for you
– Any other material that may communicate your background (e.g. videos of your projects; code samples)

Deadlines: May 15 to start in Fall 2017 or Aug 15 to start in Spring 2018.
Positions are available until filled.