We are currently seeking a number of PhD researchers in areas of Probability, Statistics and Machine Learning for the Prob_AI Hub.

Ideal PhD candidates should have strong mathematical skills with an undergraduate degree in Mathematics or a related numerical discipline. A background and experience in Mathematics, Statistics, Machine Learning, or closely related fields, with a master’s degree in one of these areas, is highly desirable.

The successful candidate for this position will receive a tax-free studentship stipend of £18,622 per year, along with paid tuition fees, for up to 3.5 years, subject to satisfactory progress. A training budget and funds for attending international conferences will also be provided. Due to tuition fee restrictions, these positions are only available to applicants who are eligible for UK fee status.

The successful candidate will be based in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Lancaster University. Supervision will be provided by one of the Lancaster academics within the Prob_AI Hub and supervisors will be allocated based on the alignment between the PhD project and the student’s research interests.

Click here for further details, including how to apply.

Up to two funded-PhD studentships are available in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Manchester. These posts are suitable for students who are interested in working at the interface between numerical analysis of differential equations and AI and ML methods. Studentships are only available for students meeting the criteria for UK Fee Status. For details about potential projects and how to apply see here. Enquiries should be directed to i Catherine Powell <Catherine.Powell@manchester.ac.uk>.

Applications are invited for two PhD positions in “Probabilistic Artificial Intelligence” at the Department of Statistics, University of Warwick. The successful applicants will be part of the ProbAI project.

These studentships will be based at the University of Warwick Statistics Department. Within the Statistics department there is wide expertise in probability, computational statistics, and Bayesian statistics (amongst others). There are also broader interests covering many related areas in the neighbouring Depts of Mathematics and Computer Science.

Applicants should have an interest in Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence interpreted widely, and applicants with more theoretical, more applied and/or more computational interests are equally encouraged to apply. A background in machine learning is helpful but more value is placed on a rigorous mathematical and statistical education.

Successful applicants will have PhD fees covered as well as receiving a stipend at the EPSRC rate (£19,237 for academic year 24/25) and a generous Research Training and Support fund to cover research equipment and travel costs. Studentships will be for up to 4 years. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to join the Warwick Centre for Doctoral Training in Mathematics and Statistics.

How to apply:

Applicants should apply directly to the Warwick PhD admissions portal and quote ProbAI in the application (in the personal statement and in the source of funding). If you are potentially interested in other PhD opportunities in Warwick Statistics, you can also indicate that in your personal statement and/or source of funding. To be considered for these ProbAI positions, you are advised to apply as soon as possible and before 30th April 2024. Applications will be regularly reviewed and may be filled well in advance of this date. After this date, applicants are still welcome to apply but positions may have already been filled. In your personal statement please include information about your motivation and suitability for the ProbAI project. Precise information about an area you wish to work in is not necessary, although an indication about your research interests would be very helpful.

Supervision for this doctoral project will be provided by one of the University of Bristol academics associated with the Prob_AI Hub and supervisors will be allocated based on the PhD project and the student’s research interests. To see a list of potential topics, please see the Prob_AI section of this page: PhD Projects

For more information about the School of Mathematics and how to apply, please visit PhD in Mathematics at the University of Bristol.

The deadline for applications is 30 June 2024. Applications will be regularly reviewed and may be filled well in advance of this date. After this date, applicants are still welcome to apply but the position may have already been filled.