<https://www.ifi.uzh.ch/en/ce.html>
is inviting applications for
**2 fully funded PhD positions in Computer Science (Algorithmic
Game Theory + AI/Machine Learning).**
You will work with Prof. Dr. Sven Seuken
<https://www.ifi.uzh.ch/en/ce/people/seuken.html> on high-impact market
design research projects. Market design is a research field that
combines techniques from computer science, game theory, operations
research, and other fields. Its goal is to design new,
well-functioning marketplaces or repair ones that are broken. In our
research group, we study foundational market design questions from
an algorithmic and game-theoretic perspective. Current group
members work on a variety of projects including machine
learning-based combinatorial auctions, cloud computing markets,
equilibrium finding algorithms and the design of adoption markets.
The focus of these two positions will be on the intersection of
AI/machine learning, market design, and algorithmic game theory.
Most of our projects are funded by the ERC and the Swiss National
Science Foundation. We have an international network of
collaborators, including at companies such as Google and Microsoft.
We publish in the top conferences and journals in AI and Economics
and Computation.
We offer:
- a team of young and highly motivated colleagues who are
passionate about topics at the intersection of computer science and
game theory (in particular: market design)
- a competitive salary of approximately 55,000 Euro per year and
generous social benefits
- generous support for professional travel and research needs
- an opportunity to gain teaching/mentoring experience and support
for your career development
-an attractive work environment both within the research group and
beyond: the University of Zurich is one of Switzerland's leading
universities in the middle of a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that
regularly ranks as one of the cities with the highest quality of
life in the world.
You have:
- a master's degree in computer science or a related field (e.g.,
mathematics, economics, or operations research). Highly qualified
students with a bachelor's degree may also apply.
- strong mathematical skills and a good background in theoretical
computer science
- an interest in topics at the intersection of computer science
and game theory
- excellent communication skills in English (German speaking
skills are not necessary)
- prior knowledge in game theory, machine learning, AI, or
optimization is desirable but not required.
If you fit this profile, like challenging tasks, and are passionate
about research, then we would love to hear from you. Women are
particularly encouraged to apply. To submit your application,
please go to: http://www.ifi.uzh.ch/en/ce/jobs/phd.html
The positions will be open until filled. To receive full
consideration, applications should be submitted by May 24, 2020.
The preferred starting date is September 2020, but the exact
starting date is flexible/negotiable. Further information about the
research group is available online at: http://www.ifi.uzh.ch/ce.
For inquiries about the positions, please contact seuken@ifi.uzh.ch.
Prof. Dr. Sven Seuken
Department of Informatics
University of Zurich, Switzerland
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