PhD position: Bottom-up engineering of synthetic cells, Germany: Max Planck Institute

At the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research, one of the 83 institutes of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science, physicists, chemists and biologists create knowledge of long-term relevance to life and basic medical sciences.

In the Department of Cellular Biophysics we are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our lab at the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research, for a PhD position. The concerted effort in our lab is directed towards developing of highly innovative and creative approaches in bottom-up synthetic biology. The successful candidate will develop novel approaches for bottom-up reconstitution of dynamic actomyosin and microtubule cytoskeletal networks within the synthetic cells.

Candidates should have a Master’s or equivalent degree in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Molecular Cell Biology, Chemistry, or related fields. An experimental background in biophysics and microfluidics is preferable. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required.

The payment is based on the TVöD guidelines (“Promotionsfördervertrag”). The PhD position is limited to three years with a possibility of extension.

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PHD STUDENTSHIPS IN COMPUTATIONAL LINGUISTICS, SPEECH TECHNOLOGY AND COGNITIVE SCIENCE

Institute for Language, Cognition and Computation
School of Informatics
University of Edinburgh

The Institute for Language, Cognition and Computation (ILCC) at the University of Edinburgh invites applications for three-year PhD studentships starting in September 2019. ILCC is dedicated to the pursuit of basic and applied research on computational approaches to language, communication and cognition.

Primary research areas include:

* Natural language processing and computational linguistics

* Speech technology

* Dialogue, multimodal interaction, language and vision

* Information retrieval and visualization, computational social science

* Computational models of human cognition and behavior, including language and speech processing

* Human-Computer interaction, design informatics, assistive and educational technology

* Psycholinguistics, language acquisition, language evolution, language variation and change

* Linguistic foundations of language and speech processing

Approximately 15 studentships from a variety of sources are available, covering both maintenance at the research council rate of GBP 14,777 per year and tuition fees. Studentships are available for UK, EU, and non-EU nationals.

Applicants should have a good honours degree or equivalent in computer science, cognitive science, AI, or a related discipline.

For a list of academic staff at ILCC with research areas, and for a list of indicative PhD topics, please consult:

http://web.inf.ed.ac.uk/ilcc/people/academic-senior-research-staff
http://www.ilcc.inf.ed.ac.uk/study/possible-phd-topics-in-ilcc

Details regarding the PhD programme and the application procedure can be found at:

http://www.ed.ac.uk/informatics/postgraduate/research-degrees/phd

In order to ensure full consideration for funding, applications (including all supporting documents) need to be received by 10 December 2018. Please direct inquiries to the PhD admissions team at ilcc-admissions@inf.ed.ac.uk.

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Ph.D. position in Raman spectroscopy, Helmholtz Zentrum München

The mission

The successful candidate will lead advances within an innovative research program that develops a novel endoscope combining stimulated Raman spectroscopy and scattering. The goal is to shift the paradigm in cancer early diagnosis. The project is geared toward methods development to analyze the acquired multimodal data and to provide fast and accurate label-free in vivo biopsy. We expect this project to result in a substantial technology leap in cancer early detection, enabling rapid translation into clinical diagnostics and personalized surveillance intervals.

Your profile

The successful applicant must have the following:

An M.Sc. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related discipline.
Excellent academic records.
Strong motivation, scientific curiosity and commitment to scientific excellence.
High knowledge of Raman data processing, analysis, and classification.
Knowledge of machine learning techniques and statistics is highly appreciated.
In-depth programming skills in MATLAB for data analysis. LabVIEW programming, C++ skills, robotics and/or other relevant experimental skills are an advantage.
Team player skills and enthusiasm to work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment.
Excellent command of the English language.

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Two PhD positions: Understanding Pseudomonas aeruginosa pathogenicity using structural biology tools, Helmholtz Zentrum München

Project description:
The candidates will investigate the structural determinants of novel pathogenicity factors in Pseudomonas aeruginosa using X-ray technologies, electron microscopy and microbial multi-omics data. The project will involve establishment of new research protocols, identification of novel virulence factors, resolution of 3D protein structures and large-scale data processing. The two positions are oriented towards talented students with background in biophysics and/or molecular microbiology, who are willing to work in the wet lab handling infectious agents. This work is a collaborative project between the groups of Prof. M. Kolbe from the Helmholtz Centre for Structural Infection (HZI) and Prof. J. Labahn from Jülich Research Center (FZJ) under the umbrella of the CSSB in Hamburg.

Qualifications:

Master in Physics or Life Science (biophysics, molecular microbiology, biochemistry, cell biology or a related field) obtained with the grade of distinction.
Interest in crystallography and microbiology is a prerequisite, background in structural biology and microbiology is an advantage.
Strong analytical skills to solve complex project-related scientific problems.
Excellent experimental and organizational skills.
A good command of the English language (written and spoken) is an asset.
Ability to work independently and as part of an international team
A strong desire to do research with high self-motivation and enthusiasm

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Postdoc in Nanomechanics & Nanoplasmonics, Vienna University of
Technology

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Fully-Funded Doctoral Studentships, The Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford is delighted to invite applications for fully-funded DPhil (Oxford’s PhD) scholarships tenable from 1st October 2019. We will be considering students for Oxford-Google DeepMind Graduate Scholarships, EPSRC Scholarships, Clarendon Scholarships, departmental funding and joint funding with colleges.

The University of Oxford is consistently ranked amongst the very best Computer Science departments in the world, for both teaching and research. We are committed to attracting the world’s most talented students and working with them to continue the success of the department.

The topics for the studentships are open, but should relate to the interests of one of the Department’s research areas: Algorithms & Complexity Theory, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Automated Verification, Computational Biology and Health Informatics, Cyber Physical Systems, Foundations, Structures and Quantum, Information Systems, Human Centred Computing, Programming Languages and Security. We also encourage applications in cross disciplinary areas such as Linguistics, Biology, Medicine and Quantum Foundations & Quantum Computation.

The studentships are for three years and are open to students of any nationality. Each studentship will cover university and college fees with a stipend of at least £14,777 per year. Applicants are normally expected to have, or be predicted to achieve, a first-class or a strong upper second-class grade in either (i) a four-year undergraduate degree (with integrated masters) in a relevant subject (or equivalent international qualifications), or (ii) a three-year BSc/BA degree followed by excellent (distinction) performance in a master's degree in a relevant subject.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to graduate.admissions@cs.ox.ac.uk and for more information please see our webpages

Please apply online
Closing date for applications: 11th January 2019 (Applications need to be complete with transcripts and references by this date)

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Post-doctoral Researchers,
MODELLING TWO-DIMENSIONAL-BASED GAS SENSORS, Theoretical and Computational Nanoscience Group

Description of Group/Project: The host develops cutting-edge theoretical research on quantum transport phenomena in graphene and 2D materials and has a long experience in large-scale simulations of complex materials. In-house methodologies allow the simulation of disordered materials containing up to hundred millions atoms, enabling predictive modelling and collaboration with experimental and technology research. The group has been funded by company such as SAMSUNG, and is member of the Graphene Flagship project since 2014.

The project is connected to an EU-FET project in which European industries and engineering laboratories will develop novel generation of gas sensors, while the group will be in charge of the modelling tasks to guide the experimental towards optimisation of devices and support the interpretation of measurements.

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PhD scholarship in Methane Production and Carbon Capture through Hydrate Swapping, DTU Chemical Eng.

DTU Chemical Engineering invites applications for a 3-year PhD position in Methane production and carbon capture through hydrate swapping.

This project considers the problem of using carbon dioxide to produce the vast resources of natural gas locked up as solid gas hydrates in permafrost and oceanic margin zones. The natural gas hydrates are converted to CO2 hydrates, thereby storing CO2 (the major greenhouse gas) while simultaneously releasing natural gas. This so-called “swapping” process, whereby methane (the major component in natural gas) in the hydrate is replaced by CO2, allows for production of natural gas from hydrate without adversely affecting the stability of the solid hydrate.

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Outstanding international students are invited to apply for a master scholarship in artificial intelligence at The University of Sydney. The initial contract for this position is two years. Applications are welcome before October 24, 2018.

The UBTECH Sydney Artificial Intelligence Centre within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies is committed to contributing to the progress of artificial intelligence, to endow machines the capabilities of perceiving, learning, reasoning, and behaving. Funded by the UBTECH Sydney Artificial Intelligence Centre, an opportunity is available for an outstanding Masters by Research scholar to conduct research in artificial intelligence.

The Scholarship will provide an annual stipend allowance equivalent to the minimum RTP rate (indexed to the RTP rate on January One each year) for up to one year, subject to satisfactory academic performance. No extension is possible. The Student Services Amenities Fee is also provided for the same duration as the stipend allowance. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree prior to the commencement of the Scholarship. The Scholarship is for commencement in relevant research period in which it is offered for and cannot be deferred or transferred to another area of research. No other amount is payable. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funding. Progression is subject to passing the annual progress review.

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3 PhD students positions Design for changing values: energy systems, artificial intelligence and design strategies

Faculty/department Technology, Policy and Management
Level master degree
Maximum employment 38 hours per week (1,0 FTE)
Salary scale: between 2226 and 2897 euros per month gross depending on (work) experience


Delft University of Technology offers three positions for PhD students as part of the research project Design for changing values: a theory of value change in sociotechnical systems. The entire project consists of 3 PhD positions and 2 postdoc positions and will be supervised by prof.dr.ir. Ibo van de Poel. A complete description of the project can be requested. The project aims at better understanding how moral values may change as a result of technological development and how we can better deal with such changing values in the design of new technology.


Each of the PhD positions focuses on one of the following more specific topics:

· Changing values and the design of energy systems

· Design for value change in robot systems and artificial intelligence

· Design strategies for value change in sociotechnical systems


Each of the projects involves empirical as well philosophical investigations into the phenomenon of value change and its implications for the design of sociotechnical systems. The first two projects focus on value change in a more specific domain (energy systems and artificial intelligence). The third project focuses on developing design strategies that better allow to deal with value change.


The candidate will carry out doctoral research which will lead to a dissertation, and will also produce relevant publications. The candidate will participate in the Graduate School of TU Delft and in PhD program of the 4TU.Centre for Ethics and Technology. When applying please indicate in which position(s) you are interested; you can indicate more than one position. The candidate will also be involved in the teaching activities of the department.


Requirements

We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:

• A master degree in philosophy, engineering or a relevant socio-scientific discipline, like STS (science and technology studies)

• A demonstrable interest in applied ethics and in technology

• It is recommended that the candidate has had experience in carrying out empirical research and has knowledge of the relevant technological domain studied in the PhD project

• Good analytical and reasoning skills, as demonstrated by, for example, a master thesis

• Willingness and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team

• Ability to present his or her ideas clearly also to people with another disciplinary background

• Openness to criticism

• Productive and dedicated

• Good command of both written and spoken English



Information and application

To apply, please e-mail a detailed letter of application, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of references to Vacature-TBM@tudelft.nl . When applying for this position, please refer to vacancy number ATTBM 18.022



For more information about these positions, please contact Ibo van de Poel, i.r.vandepoel@tudelft.nl. A more detailed description of the project is available on request.

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PostDoc in Machine Learning with the ERC Project MIAMI

For this PostDoc position we are accepting applications from all candidates with a PhD who have a strong background in Machine Learning. The successful candidate will join the ERC project on "Machine Learning-based Market Design (MIAMI)." Broadly, the research question to be investigated in this project is how we can use techniques from machine learning to design better market mechanisms (more information is available here: https://www.ifi.uzh.ch/en/ce/erc.html). Prior research experience in Algorithmic Game Theory/Economics and Computation is desirable but not required. The ideal starting date for this position would be February 2019, but the exact starting date is flexible/negotiable. The maximum duration for this position is 3 years.

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PostDoc in Algorithmic Game Theory/Economics and Computation

For the PostDoc position we are accepting applications from all candidates with a PhD in the area of Economics and Computation/Algorithmic Game Theory. This includes candidates who have mostly done theory, AI, empirical or experimental work. The ideal starting date for this position would be July 2019, although the exact starting date is flexible/negotiable. This position will initially be for 1 or 2 years, depending on the candidate's background, but a further extension may be possible.

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PhD Candidate or Postdoc in neuroscience, ETHZ

We aim to develop biomarkers that can quickly and reliably detect epileptogenic brain tissue in intracranial EEG (iEEG) recordings of epilepsy patients. In particular, High-Frequency Oscillations (HFO) have been recently established as promising biomarkers to guide epilepsy surgery.

You will be responsible for the computational and theoretical aspects of the project, which aims to find the optimal algorithms for identifying the biomarkers. While a large body of data is already available, you will also participate in recordings of human iEEG and single neuron firing. You will spend time both at the Institute of Neuroinformatics and at the Neurosurgery Department of the University Hospital Zurich.

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2-year position: Digital Publishing Research Fellow, Cal Poly SLO

This is an excellent opportunity for a digital publishing professional who brings a passion for vibrant publishing methodologies and emerging platforms. The successful Research Fellow will demonstrate ingenuity and independent self-direction, coupled with experimental determination. Additionally, the Research Fellow exhibits excellent communication, project management skills, and the ability to multi-task in a creative and innovative environment.

Under general direction of the Exhibits and Campus Art Curator, the Digital Publishing Project Fellow will help investigate, develop, and pilot digital publishing approaches for library assets with a primary focus on faculty exhibit catalogs. The fellow will contribute to new directions in the open dissemination of digital materials resulting from the Creative Works program exhibition scholarship, research, and educational activities.

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University College – Cognitive Science Program, University of Toronto,
Job Posting: Teaching Assistant

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PhD Position in Artificial Intelligence and Information Retrieval, University of Amsterdam

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to join AIRLab. As a PhD candidate you will perform cutting edge research in AIRLab in the field of AI, detail at: http://www.huntscholarship.com/2018/10/phd-position-in-artificial-intelligence.html with a special focus mining multi-modal e-commerce queries. You will develop algorithms that support novel ways for users to search and interact with more info: http://www.huntscholarship.com online platforms that are device specific (for example speech, or augmented reality), all the way from intent mining to recommendation. Your position detail at http://www.huntscholarship.com/2018/10/phd-position-in-artificial-intelligence.html is primarily based at the Informatics Institute, University of Amsterdam. You will spend 50% of your time in the R&D environments of Ahold Delhaize.
Read more: http://www.huntscholarship.com/2018/10/phd-position-in-artificial-intelligence.html

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PhD position UC3M Madrid, Machine Learning for the Big Data Analysis of Heterogeneous Document Collections

the research group Machine Learning for Data Science (ML4DS) at Universidad Carlos III of Madrid is looking for candidates for a PhD contract within the research project "Machine Learning for the Big Data Analysis of Heterogeneous Document Collections (ML4BIHECOL)" (TEC2017-83838-R) in a 2017 call of a Spanish program of R+D+i focused on Society Challenges.

Profile: Applicants are required to have completed (or be ready to complete) a Master's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science or Maths to access to a doctoral program. Students that are highly motivated to do research on machine learning, natural language processing, graph analysis and data visualisation are encouraged to apply.

Contract: The contract has a duration of 4 years, and a gross salary of 16.422 €. There is an additional budget to cover all the program fees and short stays in other research centres in Spain and abroad. Additional information about the full conditions of the contract can be found in the web-page of the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities.

http://www.ciencia.gob.es/portal/site/MICINN/menuitem.dbc68b34d11ccbd5d52ffeb801432ea0/?vgnextoid=131955e2d5e01610VgnVCM1000001d04140aRCRD

Application: A formal application needs to be done in the web del Ministerio, before 29 October 14:00 h. However, we encourage all the candidates to contact in advance the Principal Investigator of the project Jesus Cid ( jesus.cid@uc3m.es ) in order to solve any question about the offered position, the project or the thesis work, as well as further help on the application process.

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Mathematical Demography
Faculty of Science – Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics

Job description
This postdoctoral position is part of the research program The Formal Demography of Kinship and Family (FORMKIN), which is funded by a European Research Council Advanced Grant to Prof Hal Caswell. The overall goal of FORMKIN is to develop and apply a matrix analytic model for kinship demography, which will compute the kinship network implied by schedules of mortality and fertility. It will develop this theory at the levels of the individual, the cohort, and the population. The models will be applied to comparisons of countries, regions, socioeconomic groups, and historical periods.

This postdoctoral project will focus on applications of the models to human demographic data, from as wide an array of sources as possible (including, but not limited to, databases, surveys, censuses, register data, and models), to explore both familiar questions, and develop new ones, in family demography. You will be responsible for identifying sources of data, developing substantive research questions, and carrying out analyses.

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The Visual Perception and Attention Lab at York University in Toronto, Canada, is inviting applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Systems Neurophysiology. This position is part of a research program focused on Features and Objects in the Dorsal Visual Stream, and projects will derive from one or more of the following topic areas (based on mutual interests):

Dorsal stream object representations: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fncom.2014.00084/full

Effector-based attention systems: https://nyaspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/nyas.13354

Oculomotor/perceptual interactions: https://www.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1152/jn.00834.2017 & https://www.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1152/jn.00742.2016

The successful candidate will have a PhD in cognitive/systems neuroscience or a related field. Experience with electrophysiology, single cell/multi-unit/LFP analytics, and programming (e.g. MATLAB) is required. Prior experience with eye tracking, EEG, or graph theory analytics is beneficial. The position has an expected duration of 2 years but may be extended by mutual consent.

I’m available to meet and discuss the position further at SfN. Interested candidates should send a CV and a brief description of qualifications and research interests to mfallah@yorku.ca.

Dr. Mazyar Fallah

Associate Dean of Research & Innovation, Faculty of Health

Visual Perception and Attention Lab - http://www.yorku.ca/vpalab

VISTA – Vision: Science to Application, Core Member - http://vista.info.yorku.ca/

Centre for Vision Research - http://cvr.yorku.ca/

York University, 4700 Keele St, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 Canada

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow Opportunity at Ecole Polytechnique, France
In Stochastic Simulation, Uncertainty Quantification, Statistical modeling

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