[Apologies for multiple posts; please distribute to interested people!] *[LAST CALL, DEADLINE APPROACHING: 29/1/2021]*
We are looking for applicants for a fully funded Phd (annual scholarship GBP 15,285) in the areas of Machine Learning, Decision-making and Stochastic Control at the Computer Science Department of the University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. *PhD Project* Recent progress in Artificial Intelligence has allowed computer scientists to solve problems that were considered unsolvable only a decade ago. The combination of Machine Learning, decision-making and stochastic control is at the heart of this success. In this project, the student will have the opportunity to master the latest techniques in reinforcement learning (RL) and contribute to design novel RL algorithms using deep learning (i.e., deep reinforcement learning) and probabilistic methods of Machine Learning (e.g, Bayesian inference or information theory). Possible topics of the project are meta-learning, meta-control and hierarchical aspects of RL, aiming at the design of agents with limited computational resources that can solve complex tasks in real-time scenarios. The applications used to benchmark the developed algorithms will include computer games or (simulated) robotic scenarios such as manipulation or intelligent autonomous vehicles. Applications including physical robots may be considered and carried out in conjunction with other labs. *Requirements* We are looking for a student with genuine interest in Artificial Intelligence. A background in computer science, engineering or mathematics, together with solid programming skills, are essential requirements. Experience in reinforcement learning, deep learning or robotics are not mandatory but desirable, and will be considered a plus during the selection process. The applicant will be expected to disseminate her/his work publishing scientific articles and/or participating at international conferences. To be fluent in English is mandatory. **Where** The PhD will take place in the SEPIA Lab (Sensor, Evolution, Processing, Information and Actuation), within the Adaptive System group of the CS department. The Lab is specialised in probabilistic approaches to Artificial Intelligence, used for a wide range of applications such as robotics, video-games and cognitive modelling. Research in Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire has been recognised as excellent in the REF 2014, with 50% of the research submitted rated as internationally excellent or world leading.The University of Hertfordshire provides a very stimulating environment, offering a large number of specialised and interdisciplinary seminars as well as general training and researcher development opportunities. The University is situated in Hatfield, in the green belt just 25 minutes by train to London. *How to Apply* The application must be done following the procedure indicated in this website: https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/schools-of-study/physics-engineering-and-computer-science/engineering-and-computer-science/research-in-engineering-and-computer-science/the-phd-programme-in-computer-science Interested applicants may want to contact Dr. Nicola Catenacci Volpi ( n.catenacci-vo...@herts.ac.uk) to discuss the project, the PhD program at the University of Hertfordshire and details about the application process. **Deadline** *29/1/2021* *-----------------------------------* Dr. Nicola Catenacci Volpi, PhD Research Fellowship in Information Theory for AI & Robotics Adaptive Systems Research Group The University of Hertfordshire Department of Computer Science College Lane Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 9AB United Kingdom E-mail: n.catenacci-vo...@herts.ac.uk Tel: +44-1707-28-4766
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