The Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IDSIA) in Lugano, Switzerland is seeking two Ph.D. students in the field of statistics and machine learning for forecasting. IDSIA is a renowned research institute in the field of Artificial Intelligence and is affiliated with the Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI) and Scuola Universitaria Professionale della Svizzera Italiana (SUPSI).
About the Position
The two Ph.D. positions are part of the Swiss NSF research project “Probabilistic Forecasting: Global Models, Gaussian Processes and Hierarchies”. The successful candidates will work as part of a research team that specializes in probabilistic forecasting. The Ph.D. projects will involve designing and developing new methods for global forecasting, automatic forecasting with Gaussian Processes, and hierarchical forecasting.
The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or any other relevant field. They should have a strong background in Machine Learning and/or Statistics, good programming skills in R and/or Python, and a clear commitment to achieving research objectives. Although not required, a background in Bayesian statistics and time series would be an advantage.
Benefits of this Position We offer a fixed-term, fully-funded Ph.D. position with an attractive salary package as per the Swiss NSF regulations. The compensation package will be in line with the industry standards.
Available Level of Study The positions are open to Ph.D. students.
Financial Support
The Ph.D. positions are fully funded and will provide an attractive salary according to Swiss NSF regulations.
Eligibility The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or any other relevant field. They should have a strong background in Machine Learning and/or Statistics, good programming skills in R and/or Python, and a clear commitment to achieving research objectives.
How to Apply
Details of the application process, along with other relevant information, can be found at the following link: https://www.supsi.ch/home_en/supsi/lavora-con-noi/2023-02-26-bando1847. The deadline to apply is 26th February 2023.
Additional Information
IDSIA is based in the beautiful city of Lugano, Switzerland, located at the new USI-SUPSI Campus Est of Viganello-Lugano, just a few hundred meters from the city center and the lake of Lugano. The institute has a strong research focus in the field of Artificial Intelligence and has more than 100 staff researchers and over 40 Ph.D. students who work on research areas like Machine Learning, Autonomous Robotics, Intelligent Networked Systems, Geometric computing and vision, Natural language processing, and information retrieval, Theory and algorithms.
In conclusion, the Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IDSIA) in Lugano, Switzerland provides an exciting opportunity for Ph.D. students to pursue their research interests in the field of statistics and machine learning for forecasting. The fully-funded Ph.D. positions offer attractive compensation packages and the opportunity to work with a growing research team specializing in probabilistic forecasting. If you meet the eligibility criteria and have a passion for research in this field, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.