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<div>Apologies in advance for any cross-posting which may inevitably occur. <br>
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<div>It is with great pleasure that we can announce that Maynooth University's Naturally Inspired Computation Research Group has one PhD scholarship position available for a suitably qualified candidate to commence from September 2020 (Deadline: 19th June,
2020). The Scholarship includes full annual fees support (EU and overseas students are welcome to apply), monthly tax-free stipend, some international conference travel, and exciting opportunities to undertake research-oriented teaching and learning activities
within the Department of Computer Science. <br>
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<div>The research focus of this PhD scholarship is related to <b>Neuroevolution in Deep Learning algorithms for selected real-world problems</b>. The research domain of neuroevolution will provide opportunities to work at the forefront of Computer Science research
in Evolutionary Computation and Deep Learning. <br>
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<div>Informal inquiries can be made to: Dr. Edgar Galvan (edgar.galvan@mu.ie) and Dr. Peter Mooney (peter.mooney@mu.ie)<br>
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<div>Full details and information about the application procedure are available here[1].<br>
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<div>We would be very grateful if you could forward this to any potential candidates and/or advertise the position within your own professional networks.
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<div>With every best wishes, <br>
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<div>Peter and Edgar<br>
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<div>[1] <a href="https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sites/default/files/assets/document//Doctoral%20Scholarship%202020_final.pdf" id="LPlnk810615">https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sites/default/files/assets/document//Doctoral%20Scholarship%202020_final.pdf</a> </div>
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<div>Dr. Peter Mooney<br>
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<div>Co-head of the Naturally Inspired Computation Research Group<br>
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<div>Department of Computer Science<br>
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<div>Maynooth<br>
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<div>Co. Kildare<br>
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<div>Ireland<br>
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<div>Email: peter.mooney@mu.ie<br>
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