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<p>Dear all,<br>
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We are seeking an exceptional UK and EU (who have been resident
in the UK for three years) PhD candidate to study at the
University of Edinburgh. The successful candidate will have an
opportunity to study in the prestigious EASTBIO Training
Programme (<a
href="http://www.eastscotbiodtp.ac.uk/training-overview">http://www.eastscotbiodtp.ac.uk/training-overview</a>)
and work on a cutting edge project, applying deep learning
techniques to the study of the temporal and spatial control of
DNA replication in mouse embryonic stem cells. The goal is to
design deep convolutional neural networks and machine learning
algorithms that learn from large amounts of images to classify
them ACCURATELY and EXPLAINABLY. The candidate will be
supervised by Dr Sara Buonomo from Biological Sciences and Dr
Hakan Bilen from Informatics. More details of the project can be
found at the link: <a
href="http://www.eastscotbiodtp.ac.uk/development-machine-learning-based-approach-analysis-dna-replication-primary-mammalian-cells-0">http://www.eastscotbiodtp.ac.uk/development-machine-learning-based-approach-analysis-dna-replication-primary-mammalian-cells-0</a><br>
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<b>EastBio PhD Programme</b><br>
The EASTBIO programme is designed to provide training for
students with diverse backgrounds, including bioscience,
biomedical, mathematical and physical sciences, enabling
students to draw on a range of technologies and approaches to
address biological questions. The programme structure will be
tailored to the individual student’s background, training needs
and the nature of the research project.<br>
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<b>PhD candidate requirements</b><br>
We are looking for creative and motivated applicants with, or
expected to obtain soon, a 1st Class Honours degree in a
relevant discipline, including Informatics, Computer Science,
Electrical Engineering but not limited to. Basic programming
skills (python, c++, MATLAB) are required. Previous experience
on machine learning and computer vision, for example object
recognition and segmentation is appreciated but not a
requirement. Background in Biology is not a requirement. The
EASTBIO programme will support the candidate with a tailored
training for the needs of the student and the research project.<br>
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<b>Funding</b><br>
This is a UKRI BBSRC funded award and will provide an annual
stipend for four years, plus University fees for UK/EU (with
residency requirements) students.<br>
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<b>Application</b><br>
If you are interested in the position, please apply via the
EASTBIO website (<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.eastscotbiodtp.ac.uk/how-apply-0">http://www.eastscotbiodtp.ac.uk/how-apply-0</a>).
The application deadline is July 4 2018. For queries and
informal discussions about the project, please contact Sara
Buonomo (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:Sara.Buonomo@ed.ac.uk">Sara.Buonomo@ed.ac.uk</a>)
and/or Dr Hakan Bilen (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:hbilen@ed.ac.uk">hbilen@ed.ac.uk</a>).<br>
<br>
<br>
Hakan<br>
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