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PhD/Postdoc Position in Data Analytics (Machine Learning and Deep Learning):


Specifically, the research will take place in the domain of Explainable AI (very hot topic) and misinformation propagation (Fake news, Rumours detection, etc.). We expect the candidate to know some aspects of the following techniques and programming languages (if not all):
  • Preferred programming languages: Python and/or R.
  • Exploratory data analysis: feature extraction, visualization, etc.
  • Machine learning and deep learning with some hands-on experience.
  • Social media analysis: This includes collecting data from Twitter/Reddit and analyze it for more insight. An ideal candidate should be mindful of what's going on social media as well.
  • Social network analysis experience

Program Benefits

  • PhD Scholarship for 4 years: 2000 Euros per month. / Postdoc: 2500 Euros (1 + 1 year)
  • For PhD Tuition fee is waived
  • Health insurance is provided
  • Academic and industrial professional development including travel support. Interaction with world-renowned external board members and speakers.
  • Travel grant for attending conferences and workshops.
  • Location: Institute of Computer Science, University of Tartu, Estonia.

Other details

Institute of Computer Science is located in the University of Tartu Delta Centre and it is a unique multidisciplinary centre for digital technology, analytics and economic thought, bringing together more than 2500 students, university teachers, scientists and R&D staff from companies. In short you will get an opportunity to work in a diverse and collaborative colleagues. Delta Centre opened in January 2020 and is one of the most modern centres of digital technology, analytical and economic thought in the Nordic region.

Estonia is famous for for its e-approach and home to many startups like Skype, Transferwise and Bolt to name a few. Tartu, university town, is the second largest city of Estonia and is relatively less expensive and is surrounded by nature within in the walkable distance from the city.

The successful candidate will work on an European research project related to "explainable AI" within the "Computational social science lab" at the Institute of Computer Science. The group conducts leading-edge research in the fields of social media analytics and social network analysis.

The position is available from September 2024 or Until filled. All applications should include a CV (PDF format, at the most 2 pages), research statement of suitability (PDF format, at the most 2 pages), Transcripts (master and bachelor), master thesis (or paper writing experience evidence). Applications can be sent to rajesh.sharma@ut.ee with subject "PhD / Postdoc application".