Connectionists: Exciting PhD Fellowship Opportunities at SUTD for Thai, Singaporean, and Singapore PR

[Dorien Herremans]

Dear community,

I am thrilled to announce two PhD fellowship opportunities at the Singapore
University of Technology and Design (SUTD) for talented Thai students,
Singaporean students, and Singapore Permanent Residents (PR). These
fully-funded positions are available in the fields of *AI for Finance* and *AI
for Music*, hosted by the AIFi Lab (AI for Finance) and AMAAI Lab (Audio,
Music, and AI Lab), respectively. We are seeking exceptional candidates
with a passion for AI and strong academic backgrounds to join our vibrant
research community.

*Application deadline: 31 March.*
PhD Fellowship in AI for Music (AMAAI Lab)

The AMAAI Lab, led by Prof. Dorien Herremans, focuses on cutting-edge AI
technologies for music creation and analysis. Research topics include:

   - Text-to-music generation (e.g., the Mustango model, released in 2024)
   - Video-to-music generation
   - Text-to-MIDI generation
   - AI for plagiarism detection
   - Joint music/text embedding models (e.g., CLAP)
   - Foundational music models

This position is ideal for candidates with experience in AI and an interest
in audio technology and its applications. The lab’s work emphasizes both
groundbreaking research and practical, design-driven solutions. Explore
some of our publications: https://dorienherremans.com/biblio
PhD Fellowship in AI for Finance (AIFi Lab)

The AIFi Lab explores innovative applications of AI in finance, with a
focus on multimedia processing for AI trading algorithms, we work closely
together with the AMAAI Lab. This position offers an exciting opportunity
to develop advanced AI systems that integrate diverse data types to enhance
financial decision-making. Candidates with a keen interest in finance
technology and AI-driven solutions are encouraged to apply.
Candidate Profile

We are looking for highly motivated individuals with:

   - A strong academic record (preferably a Master’s degree)
   - Hands-on experience in AI (PyTorch Lightening preferred)
   - A proactive approach and excellent creative problem-solving skills
   - Good academic writing skills
   - An interest in audio or finance or music technology techniques and
   applications
   - Motivated to obtain a PhD degree!

The selected candidates will pursue an on-site PhD in Singapore, expected
to be completed within 4 years. Given SUTD’s design-centered philosophy,
the PhD will emphasize not only high-quality publications but also the
creation of practical, impactful applications.
Why SUTD?

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is a
forward-thinking institution dedicated to advancing knowledge and nurturing
technically grounded leaders through a multidisciplinary curriculum and
research. Located in the Department of Information Systems Technology and
Design (ISTD), these PhD positions offer a unique blend of innovation and
design focus. English is the official language at SUTD and in Singapore,
ensuring a seamless experience for international students. In addition,
Singapore enjoys 32C weather year round!
How to Apply

For more details and to submit your application, please visit:
*https://www.sutd.edu.sg/admissions/graduate/phd/
<https://www.sutd.edu.sg/admissions/graduate/phd/>*

Serious candidates are welcome to reach out to me directly at
*dorien_herremans at sutd.edu.sg
<dorien_herremans at sutd.edu.sg>* with any questions before applying online.
Please put [SUTD PhD] in the subject line
About the Lab Leader

I am Prof. Dorien Herremans, Associate Professor at SUTD and head of the
AMAAI Lab. My team develops state-of-the-art technologies at the
intersection of music and AI, such as the Mustango text-to-music system. In
2024, I was honored with the SAIL (Super AI Leader) Award at the World AI
Conference for contributions to the field.

We strongly encourage candidates with a passion for AI and a drive to
innovate to apply. Join us at SUTD to shape the future of AI in finance and
music!

Best regards,
*Prof. Dorien Herremans*
-- 
Dorien Herremans, PhD
Associate Professor
Lead, AMAAI (Audio, Music and AI Lab)
http://dorienherremans.com

Singapore University of Technology and Design
Information Technology and Design Pillar
Office 2.401-33
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