Doctoral students in data science - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description

We are looking for highly-qualified and motivated individuals to pursue a PhD in the area of data science. The prospect PhD students will join a research team in KTH led by professor Aristides Gionis (https://www.kth.se/profile/argioni/). The research team focuses on developing novel methods to extract knowledge from data, modeling large-scale complex systems, and exploring new application areas in data science. Emphasis is given in the areas of graph mining, social-network analysis, modeling of information networks and social-network dynamics, as well as in emerging domains, such as interpretable AI. The work combines foundational research in algorithms with development of novel applications.

The advertised positions are funded by the European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant REBOUND, which aims to study the phenomena of polarization and echo chambers in online media and develop methods to mitigate these phenomena, and by the H2020 European project SoBigData++, which aims at using big data analysis to understand complex social phenomena.

Successful applicants should have completed successfully, or expected to complete, a Master of Science degree, and have strong background in algorithmic design, data mining, machine learning, and combinatorial optimization. Applicants are required to have strong implementation skills and experience with managing large-scale data. Doctoral students are expected to be able to publish high-quality papers and develop research prototypes.

Third-cycle subject:Computer science

Supervision: The doctoral student will be supervised by Aristides Gionis

What we offer

• The possibility to study in dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world.Read more
• A workplace with many employee benefits 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), 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.
• Requirements for English equivalent to English B/6, read more here.

Selection

In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During election process, candidates will be assessed upon ability to:

• independently pursue his/her work
• collaborate with others
• have a professional approach and
• analyse and work with complex issues
• Applicants must hold or be about to receive a Master of Science degree in computer science, data science, or a related area
• Applicants must have strong academic credentials, written and spoken English proficiency, communication and teamwork skills

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. 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. 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

Contact information for union representatives KTH's website.

Doctoral section on the section's website.

Application

Application and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with 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:

• CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Application letter with 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)
• Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is 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.

Other information

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