Connectionists: 14 PhD positions

[Michael Biehl]

*14 PhD positions in Computer Science and Astronomy*

Machine learning, visualization, image processing
simulation of complex systems and related fields

SUNDIAL (SUrvey Network for Deep Imaging Analysis & Learning) is an
ambitious interdisciplinary network of of nine research groups in The
Netherlands, Germany, Finland, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Belgium
and Italy. The aim of the network is to develop novel algorithms to study
the very large databases coming from current-day telescopes to better
understand galaxy formation and evolution, and to prepare for the huge
missions of the next decade.

We will train 14 ESRs (PhD students) using a combination of training in
computer science and astrophysics, and a comprehensive package of
complimentary skills training. 6 of these ESRs will be based in a Computer
Science node, studying topics such as the detection of ultrafaint galaxy
signals, developing automated models for galaxy recognition and
classification, and putting forward new methods to compare observations and
galaxy simulations as well as visualization.

Positions are available across all our nodes, and successful candidates
will spend at least six months at secondary nodes. Network activities
include internships at our commercial partners, training schools and
conferences.

Candidates with a background and strong interest in one or several of the
following areas

machine learning
visualization
image processing
simulation of complex systems

or related fields are encouraged to apply before December 15, 2016.
Information about the participating nodes, the individual projects and
potential supervisors are available at the network's webpage:

http://www.astro.rug.nl/sundial

Applications should be submitted through this webpage as well. In addition,
candidates are encouraged to contact individual supervisors.

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Prof. Dr. Michael Biehl
Johann Bernoulli Institute for
Mathematics and Computer Science
P.O. Box 407, 9700 AK Groningen
The Netherlands

Tel. +31 50 363 3997

www.cs.rug.nl/~biehl
m.biehl at rug.nl
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