Connectionists: One funded Ph.D. studentship in Machine Learning

[Andrea Soltoggio]

Dear All,

One funded Ph.D. studentship is available at the Computer Science
Department, Loughborough University, to work on evolutionary and learning
systems for neural control networks.

*Working environment.* The student will be based at the Computer Science
Department and will work under the supervision of Dr. Andrea Soltoggio
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/compsci/staff/academic-teaching/andrea-soltoggio/
and in collaboration with other laboratories on campus and international
partners. The research group has access to a number of robotic platforms
such as mobile and flying robots, advanced manufacturing robots,
High-Performance Computing clusters, and GPU computing. The Computer
Science Department and robotics laboratories have ongoing collaborations
with large industries and programs to promote start-ups.

Loughborough University is ranked 7th in the UK in the 2019 League Table
Ranking
http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/loughborough/performance ), and
is located in Loughborough, a town well connected to London by a 1h20m
journey by train.

*Requirements.* The ideal candidate holds (or is about to obtain) a
first-class honour undergraduate/postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in
Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Electrical or Electronic
Engineering, or has authored publications in recognised
conferences/journals. Independent working skills are valued as well as the
capability of working in a team. Collegiality and interpersonal skills are
essential.

Excellent English language skills are also essential (see requirements here
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/englang/index.htm)

Start: as soon as possible.
Studentship: £14,777 per annum plus tuition fees at the UK/EU rate for 3
years, plus budget for personal computers and international travel.

Enquiries and applications. Interested candidates are invited to send
preliminary enquiries to a.soltoggio at lboro.ac.uk including a CV, a
university transcript of marks, a list of references, and a statement of
about 300 words motivating their interest in this area of research. For the
full application, please follow the link:
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/

Best regards,
Andrea Soltoggio



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Dr.  Andrea Soltoggio
Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence

Department of Computer Science,
Centre for Information Management
Haslegrave Building, N.2.03
Loughborough University
LE11 3TU, UK

Phone: +44 (0) 1509 635748
Email: a.soltoggio at lboro.ac.uk
Twitter: @asoltoggio
Web:
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/compsci/staff/dr-andrea-soltoggio.html
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