*The Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science* seeks to provide an optimal environment for pursuing doctoral studies in computer science. As a graduate, you undergo research-oriented training and experience a stimulating and scientifically challenging atmosphere. Advised by a dynamic crew of faculty members with international reputations, you can participate in one of the many research groups and find your way into top-notch research in a wide range of areas.
In particular, a machine learning group lead by Matthias Hein has recently been established at the Department of Computer Science at Saarland University with focus on theoretical analysis and development of learning methods, especially - kernel methods - graph-based methods with links to manifold learning and applications in computer graphics, image processing and bioinformatics. Two more research groups with focus on machine learning will soon be established in the cluster of excellence at the Department of Computer Science at Saarland University. The Graduate School is a joint effort of the Department of Computer Science at Saarland University and the internationally renowned computer science research institutes co-located on the Saarbrücken Campus: - the Max Planck Institute for Informatics - the Max Planck Institue for Software Systems - the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) We are looking for talented students with a strong interest in research from all over the world who wish to earn their doctorate. You should hold at least an excellent Bachelor's degree in computer science or in a related field. We are particularly interested in applications from women with a strong academic background in these areas. All accepted candidates can count on financial support for the duration of the program. Funding amounts to monthly scholarships of 750 Euros in the preparatory phase and around 1400 Euros in the dissertation phase. The next *application deadline* for the winter semester 2008/2009 is *June 15th*. Details of the program and the requested application materials can be found at http://gradschool.cs.uni-sb.de There you will also find all necessary contact information. The Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science is supported by the Initiative for Excellence of the German federal and state governments _______________________________________________ uai mailing list uai@ENGR.ORST.EDU https://secure.engr.oregonstate.edu/mailman/listinfo/uai
