Dear all,

The University of Bath invites applications for a fully-funded PhD position in Machine Learning, as part of the prestigious URSA competition. This project focuses on developing interpretable machine learning methods for high-dimensional data, with an emphasis on recognizing symmetries and incorporating them into efficient, flexible algorithms.

Key Details

• Supervisory Team: Dr. Georgios Exarchakis & Prof. Michael Tipping
• Research Focus: Interpretable and deep learning methods, feature learning, and invariant representations
• Applications: Astronomy, quantum chemistry, medical imaging, computer vision, and more

This PhD position offers the opportunity to work within a leading research environment, using state-of-the-art tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-Learn. The research outcomes have potential applications in diverse fields, and students are encouraged to bring creative and interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving.

Eligibility
Applicants should have a strong academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or related fields (First Class or Upper Second Honours or equivalent). A master’s degree is advantageous. Non-UK applicants must meet the English language requirements.

Funding
The studentship covers tuition fees, a stipend of £19,237 p.a., and access to a training support budget for 3.5 years.

For more information and details on how to apply, visit University of Bath PhD Opportunities, or send an email to Georgios Exarchakis at ge394@bath.ac.uk.

Applications close on December 6, 2024.

Best,

Georgios