Applications are invited for a fixed term, fully-funded
PhD studentship
at the Department of Computer Science at the University of Helsinki,
Finland. The selected student will receive well-supervised PhD
training in a world-class research environment on the topics of
probabilistic inference, machine learning and data analysis. The
starting date is flexible, and can be anything from May 1st to
September 1st 2008.
Specifically, the student will be working with Dr. Patrik Hoyer on
developing and testing methods for causal inference from non-
experimental data. Such methods are important in a wide variety of
disciplines including bioinformatics, economics and social science,
in which it is often not feasible to perform randomized controlled
experiments. The methodological framework combines theory from
statistics and machine learning, but the project nevertheless has a
very pragmatic goal: to develop methods that work well in practice.
Applications from candidates with a master's degree (or equivalent)
in a relevant quantitative topic such as, for instance, computer
science, statistics, or econometrics are welcome. A strong command of
English and basic programming skills (any programming language) are
essential.
The salary for a doctoral student is based on levels 1 - 3 of the
demands level chart for teaching and research personnel. With the
salary component based on personal work performance the overall
salary range is 1 729 – 2 143 euro per month. There is no tuition fee
at the university. For further information, please contact Dr. Patrik
Hoyer, +358 9 191 51250, [log in to unmask]
Applications with full contact information, a brief (one-page)
statement of research interests, CV and a transcript of studies
(including courses and grades) should be sent to Dr. Patrik Hoyer,
[log in to unmask] All applications received no later than
April 15th 2008 will receive equal and full consideration.
Finland has a high standard of living and a well-developed democratic
welfare state, has been a member of the EU since 1995, and
consistently ranks at or near the top in various international
comparisons of national performance. English is widely spoken,
particularly in Helsinki.
For more information please contact Dr. Patrik Hoyer,
[log in to unmask], +358 9 191 51250 or see:
http://www.cs.helsinki.fi/patrik.hoyer
http://www.cs.helsinki.fi/group/neuroinf/lingam/
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http://www.cs.helsinki.fi/research/algodan/
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finland
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