Connectionists: PhD positions K.U. Leuven ESAT-SCD

[Johan Suykens]

The research group K.U. Leuven ESAT-SCD is currently offering 3 new PhD 
positions (4-years of PhD study) to work in one of the following areas:

- Support vector machines and kernel based learning: systematic design 
of kernel machines for supervised and semi-supervised learning based on 
convex optimization techniques and using least squares support vector 
machines as elementary building blocks.

- Nonlinear system identification using kernel based modelling: study 
different model structures for system identification and time-series 
modelling in terms of primal and dual model representations, 
incorporation of prior knowledge via constraints and its relation to 
equivalent kernels.

- Cooperative optimization processes: study methods for optimal 
cooperation with groups of optimization processes (e.g. coupled local 
minimizers, coupled simulated annealing) with respect to coupling 
schemes, hierarchical structure, synchronization properties and optimal 
convergence.

The research group ESAT-SCD http://www.esat.kuleuven.be/scd/ at the 
university K.U. Leuven Belgium provides an excellent research 
environment being active in the broad area of mathematical engineering, 
including systems and control theory, neural networks and machine 
learning, nonlinear systems, signal processing, bioinformatics and 
biomedicine, quantum information theory and cryptography.

The research will be conducted under the supervision of Prof. Johan 
Suykens. Interested candidates having a solid mathematical background 
and master degree should follow the guidelines at  
http://www.esat.kuleuven.be/vacancies/C3online.en.php for submitting the 
application and forward the application to ilse.pardon at esat.kuleuven.be 
(secretariat) and to johan.suykens at esat.kuleuven.be.


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