<div dir="ltr"><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Open PhD position in Bio-Inspired Lifelong Learning </span><span style="font-size:14pt">at the Neuromorphic AI Lab, University of Texas at San Antonio</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Preferred Start Date: 08/01/2021 (Flexible)</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">We are seeking a Ph.D. student to join in an exciting new research project -- designing bio-inspired AI models for lifelong learning scenarios-- funded by multiple agencies. Specifically, the candidate is expected to study and develop algorithms with theoretical formulations. A successful candidate will be able to propose novel algorithmic approaches and provide strong mathematical proof for the former, towards solving challenges/addressing knowledge gaps in lifelong learning. The successful candidate will also be part of a rich and emerging AI community, within the newly established UTSA AI consortium (MATRIX). The MATRIX consortium engages with the private sector, academia, and the greater San Antonio community to advance the state of the art in human-aware AI.</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Qualifications and requirements:<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">1.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">    <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Master's degree, or equivalent, in a discipline related to computer science, computer engineering, statistics, information processing, computational neuroscience, and/or machine learning.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">2.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">    <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Background and/or strong interest in developing skills in statistical analysis, mathematics for machine learning, quantitative methods, probability theory.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">3.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">    <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Knowledge in programming, preferably in Python or R or Java, understanding of data structures, data modeling ( SQL ) and software architectures.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">4.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">    <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Familiarity in deep learning frameworks and libraries is preferred(Tensorflow/TensorRT, Pytorch, Keras, or similar) and data analysis libraries ( Pandas, numpy, matplotlib, scikit-learn, seaborn, etc).</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">5.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">    <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Willingness to learn and write robust code using new frameworks or programming languages based on the project requirements.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">6.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">    <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">The successful candidate will be expected to design and perform independent research and publish papers in refereed top conferences and journals.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">7.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">    <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Candidates should keep abreast of the latest developments in the field and develop strong research aptitude.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">8.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">    <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Good written and verbal communication skills are essential.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">9.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">    <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">A collaborative spirit and the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team are essential.</span></p><br><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">How to Apply: The position will remain open until filled. Applications can be submitted via email to Dr. Kudithipudi (<a href="mailto:dk@utsa.edu" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)">dk@utsa.edu</a>).<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Applications should be submitted as a single PDF file:</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">1.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">    <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Cover letter describing your motivation for applying to this position (1 paragraph)</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">2.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">    <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">CV and unofficial academic transcripts (with grades if applicable)</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Best Regards</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Dhireesha</span></p></div>