Connectionists: PhD Studentship in Biology and Machine Learning at University of Edinburgh

[Hakan Bilen]

Dear all,

We are seeking an exceptional UK and EU (who have been resident in the 
UK for three years) PhD candidate to study at the University of 
Edinburgh. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to study in 
the prestigious EASTBIO Training Programme 
(http://www.eastscotbiodtp.ac.uk/training-overview) and work on a 
cutting edge project, applying deep learning techniques to the study of 
the temporal and spatial control of DNA replication in mouse embryonic 
stem cells. The goal is to design deep convolutional neural networks and 
machine learning algorithms that learn from large amounts of images to 
classify them ACCURATELY and EXPLAINABLY. The candidate will be 
supervised by Dr Sara Buonomo from Biological Sciences and Dr Hakan 
Bilen from Informatics. More details of the project can be found at the 
link: 
http://www.eastscotbiodtp.ac.uk/development-machine-learning-based-approach-analysis-dna-replication-primary-mammalian-cells-0

*EastBio PhD Programme*
The EASTBIO programme is designed to provide training for students with 
diverse backgrounds, including bioscience, biomedical, mathematical and 
physical sciences, enabling students to draw on a range of technologies 
and approaches to address biological questions. The programme structure 
will be tailored to the individual student’s background, training needs 
and the nature of the research project.

*PhD candidate requirements*
We are looking for creative and motivated applicants with, or expected 
to obtain soon, a 1st Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline, 
including Informatics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering but not 
limited to. Basic programming skills (python, c++, MATLAB) are required. 
Previous experience on machine learning and computer vision, for example 
object recognition and segmentation is appreciated but not a 
requirement. Background in Biology is not a requirement. The EASTBIO 
programme will support the candidate with a tailored training for the 
needs of the student and the research project.

*Funding*
This is a UKRI BBSRC funded award and will provide an annual stipend for 
four years, plus University fees for UK/EU (with residency requirements) 
students.

*Application*
If you are interested in the position, please apply via the EASTBIO 
website (http://www.eastscotbiodtp.ac.uk/how-apply-0). The application 
deadline is July 4 2018. For queries and informal discussions about the 
project, please contact Sara Buonomo (Sara.Buonomo at ed.ac.uk) and/or Dr 
Hakan Bilen (hbilen at ed.ac.uk).


Hakan

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