Outline

The research group SANS (Statistical Analysis of Networks and Systems, http://sans.ac.upc.edu) looks for motivated candidates to pursue a doctoral thesis in the “Computer Architecture" PhD programme (https://www.ac.upc.edu/en/academics/ph-d/ph-d-programme-by-computer-arc…), in Barcelona, Spain, by applying to our competitive PhD fellowship programme. This PhD fellowship programme grants pre-doctoral contracts for 3 years to carry out a doctoral thesis at Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona, Spain.

During the doctoral thesis the candidate is expected to develop novel and advanced Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence (ML/AI) algorithms for IoT data, applied to air pollution monitoring, climate change, digital twins, etc. The candidates must have a strong interest and motivation in applying mathematical techniques for solving real-life problems.

The group has an advanced data monitoring systems based on IoT devices, which allows them to have datasets of great value for research. Although the candidate will not be responsible for the development of the monitoring system, it is expected that he/she will be involved in tasks related to experimental deployments, so that he/she can optimize the data that are of interest for his/her research.

What is funded

The fellowship is 17.650,00 Euros/year (during the 1st and 2nd year), and 18.900,00 Euros/year (during the 3rd year). After taxes, it results in approximately 1250-1300 Euros/month in 14 month payments.

Registration fees in the doctoral program are included in the fellowship. The candidate only pays the medical assurance (around 150 euros/year).

Duration

The fellowship would start in February 2025, with a duration of 3 years with a possible 1-year extension.

Eligibility

We are looking for candidates with a solid background in applied mathematics, machine/deep learning, statistics or signal processing techniques. Degrees we are considering include (but are not limited to): applied mathematics, physics, or engineering (computer science, electrical engineering, telecommunication engineering, etc). We are looking for candidates with a strong research orientation, and interested in the application of research to solve problems of practical interest.

Contact: send CV and gradings (Bsc and MsC), plus anyother information you can consider, to the attention of:
Prof. Jose M. Barcelo-Ordinas and Prof. Jorge Garcia-Vidal 
emails: jose.maria.barcelo@upc.edu and jorge.garcia@upc.edu
Please send the email to both.