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<span style="font-weight: 400;">Dear colleagues,</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">I hope this message finds you well.</span></div>
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<b>I would like to invite expressions of interest from prospective PhD candidates interested in pursuing research under my supervision in the area of Evolutionary Algorithms,</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> with potential applications in artificial intelligence,
optimisation, and automated machine learning.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">The position is based at Maynooth University, Ireland, a vibrant and growing research environment located just outside Dublin. The university offers excellent connectivity, with direct access to Dublin city centre, as well as
convenient links to Dublin Airport and major transport networks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">This call is aligned with the Hume Doctoral Prizes 2026, which provide EU-level tuition fee support for the duration of the PhD (up to 4 years full-time).
</span><b>The application deadline is 16th April 2026</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, with successful candidates expected to commence in September 2026.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">Candidates with a strong background in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">If you are interested, please send a one-page CV highlighting your academic background and any publications (if applicable) to me at your earliest convenience. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further details and
guidance on the formal application process.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">Please feel free to share this opportunity with suitable candidates.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">Best regards,<br>
Edgar Galvan</span></div>
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