Fully Funded PhD Scholarship
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position in the areas of privacy and data analytics for online services. Of particular interest is the development of privacy-enhanced data analytics methods to support decision making (by making recommendations etc) by users and the development of tools for the analysis of the privacy provided (or not provided!) by existing tools/mobile apps.
Successful applicants will have excellent analytical skills with an interest in machine learning, privacy and programming - the positions would suit a strong CS or Engineering graduate or a math graduate looking to gain experience of more applied problems in IT/Data Analytics.
You will be joining a high profile research group with an excellent track record in high impact research. TCD is the leading university in Ireland and SCSS is the top ranked Computer Science department. We have active international visitor programme and students have the opportunity for international and industry exchange visits.
These positions are open to both EU and international applicants.
Candidate ProfileGraduates applying for this position should have the following:
- B.Sc., M.Sc. or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
- Excellent academic results (first-class honours or equivalent)
- Excellent level of spoken and written English
- Be motivated to tackle challenging research problems
The postgraduate scholarship is open to Irish, EU and international students and carry a stipend of €18,500 (tax free).
To apply, candidates should submit a detailed CV, transcripts of undergraduate grades and the names and contact details of two referees for letters of recommendation to Prof. Doug Leith, email: doug.leith@tcd.ie.
Position to remain open until filled.