Doctoral student positions in Machine Learning over Networks - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Network and Systems Engineering of the EECS School consists of about 40 faculty members, researchers and Ph.D. students who contribute to a high professional standard of intensive work and quality results, as well as to a friendly and open environment. The staff has a multicultural background and the working language is English. We are an internationally recognized department investigating most aspects of Networks, Computer and Wireless Networking, Internet of Things.

Project description
We are seeking 1-2 PhD students with a strong background and interest in Mathematics, Optimization, Machine Larning, and Networks, as well as in Experimental and Systems Research.  The following research directions will be investigated:

• ML and Decision making algorithms for distributed data sets
• ML and Decision-making algorithms over networks

A successful candidate will perform formal analysis as well as experimental validation of concepts in the context of networked systems.

Qualifications 
The candidates are expected to hold or to shortly receive an MSc degree in Mathematics, Engineering Physics, Electrical engineering, Computer Science or similar fields. The candidates should have excellent grades, very good skills in oral and written communication, and well developed analytical and problem solving skills. They should be ready to contribute to an international research group and a scientific research agenda of major importance for European industry and society. KTH aims to employ a diversity of talent and thus welcomes applicants who will add to the variety of the University.

Supervision: The doctoral student will be placed at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology and supervised by: Carlo Fischione 

What we offer

• The possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world.
• A compulsory individual study plan to support your development in your area of interest.
• A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement.
• A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality and diversity as well as study environment.
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH.

Eligibility
To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

• passed a degree at advanced level,
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or
• in any other way acquired within or outside the country acquired essentially equivalent knowledge.

Selection
In order to succeed as an doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. In the selection of the applicants, the following will be assessed:

• ability to independently pursue his or hers work,
• ability to collaborate with others,
• have a professional approach and
• analyse and work with complex issues.

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and personal suitability.

Target degree: Doctoral degree

Information regarding admission and employment Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years ' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

Union representatives
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Doctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)
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Application
Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.

Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/entral European Summer Time).

Applications must include the following elements:

• CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)
• Copy of the degree certificate(s) and transcripts of records from your previously attended university-level institutions. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in one of these languages.
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.
• A letter of recommendation.
• Contact information for two reference persons. We reserve the right to contact references only for shortlisted candidates

Other information
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