WASP AI Program: PhD position in Mathematical statistics or Computational science and Engineering

The Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics at Umeå University is opening a PhD position in mathematical statistics or computational science with a specialization in mathematical statistics, focused on the interplay between optimization and machine learning. The position is for four years of doctoral studies, including participation in research and postgraduate courses. The last day to apply is March 8, 2023.

Project description and tasks:
The connection between optimization and machine learning is at the heart of many recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. A large number of machine learning applications are modeled as optimization problems, and as problems become more and more complex, new optimization methods are needed. This PhD project aims to advance the field of optimization and machine learning by developing new techniques and algorithms. The project adopts an integrated perspective that combines modeling and optimization. The research will focus on using operator splitting, stochastic approximation, and randomized linear algebra to create new methods that are well-suited for high-dimensional problems and will apply these techniques to various areas, such as deep neural networks and federated learning.

The project is part of the AI/MLX track of the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems, and Software Program (WASP), and the PhD student will be enrolled in the WASP graduate school. See https://wasp-sweden.org/graduate-school/ for more information.

Umeå offers excellent working and living conditions. The city is young and located right next to a large river. It is surrounded by forests and lakes and lies close by the sea. In the vicinity there are plenty of opportunities for both indoor and outdoor activities.

For further information and instructions on how to apply, see:

https://umu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:596610/