PhD scholarship in robust learning of Bayesian networks from Swiss NSF

The Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IDSIA,
http://www.idsia.ch), a non-profit oriented research institute for
artificial intelligence, affiliated with both University of Lugano and
University of Applied Sciences of Southern Switzerland, advertises a
full-time position as PhD student in the area of robust learning of
Bayesian networks. The position is funded by the Swiss National
Science Foundation.

IDSIA offers an international working environment (English is the
official language), the possibility of attending conferences and a
salary in line with Swiss standards. The work will be performed in
close collaboration with experts in probabilistic graphical models,
robust learning, data mining, optimization, imprecise probabilities
(see http://ipg.idsia.ch for more information). It includes
theoretical advances in robust structure learning of probabilistic
graphical models, as well as design and development of algorithms.
In order to have a closer look into our research on this topic, we
suggest the following paper from JMLR:
http://jmlr.org/papers/v12/decampos11a.html

The ideal candidate has a strong commitment to research and to the
completion of the PhD program, has obtained a Master degree in a
quantitative area, has very good communication skills in English, good
programming skills, and ability to work in a collaborative
environment. For applying, please follow the instructions available at

http://www.supsi.ch/home/supsi/lavora-con-noi/2013-08-05.html

The closing date for applications is August 5th 2013 (this deadline may
be extended at the discretion of the recruiting committee). Expected
starting date at the latest in the beginning of 2014. For further
information, please contact:

Cassio de Campos (cassio@idsia.ch).