The Eindhoven University of Technology is pleased to announce the International PhD Positions in Hybrid data/Knowledge-Driven Modeling of High-Dimensional Data. Applications for all international students are open for the academic year 2022-2023.

The purpose of this application is to support high potential overseas candidates who want to undertake the PhD programme at the university.

The Eindhoven Institute of Technology (Eindhoven Tech) is a public technical university dedicated to training future engineers to bridge the gap between market demand and technological competence.

Why choose to study at the Eindhoven University of Technology? TU/e is known for graduating engineers who are capable of tackling problems that have yet to occur. The unorthodox teaching technique used in Eindhoven is the result of cutting-edge research geared at helping students build the information and abilities they will need in the future.

Application Deadline: Candidates must submit their programme application before June 12, 2022.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Eindhoven University of Technology
• Department: Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
• Course Level: PhD
• Awards: Tuition fee
• Number of Awards: NA
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: International students
• The award can be taken in the Netherlands

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities
•  Eligible Course or Subjects: Applicants can undertake any research programme at Eindhoven.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:

• You have a master’s degree in Computer Science, (Applied) Mathematics, Information Technologies, or a related field.
• You have a strong background in data-driven methods (e.g. machine learning, statistics, stochastics) and knowledge-driven methods (e.g. logic programming, deductive databases, automated reasoning, expert systems).
• You have good programming skills and experience (OCaml or Python is an asset).
• You have good communication skills and are eager to work as part of a research team.
• You are creative and ambitious, hard-working and persistent.
• You have a good command of the English language (knowledge of Dutch is not required).

 How to Apply

• How to Apply: Interested students can apply to any research programme at TU/e. Applicants that are accepted in their respective disciplines will be considered.
• Supporting Documents: You are asked to submit the following documents
• Motivation letter
• Detailed CV incl. publication list
• MSc and BSc transcripts
• Two recent recommendation letters
• Admission Requirements:  For taking admission, candidates must meet all entry requirements of the university.
• Language Requirement: The students must have an IELTS score of preferably at least 6.5 overall or a TOEFL score of 90 (internet-based). TU/e accepts TOEFL and IELTS tests. (TOEFL: Overall band score of at least 90 AND a minimum score of 21 for each section; IELTS (academic version) with an overall band score of at least 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 for each section.

Benefits

The Eindhoven University of Technology will provide the following study expenses:

• A gross monthly salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities.
• Additionally, an annual holiday allowance of 8% of the yearly salary, plus a year-end allowance of 8.3% of the annual salary.
• Should you come from abroad and comply with certain conditions, you can make use of the so-called ‘30% facility’, which permits you not to pay tax on 30% of your salary.
• A broad package of fringe benefits, including an excellent technical infrastructure, moving expenses, and savings schemes.

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