University of Genoa is offering one PhD Position starting at the beginning of October 2015. Position is open for Italian and international applicants. The research will take place in the area of Machine learning techniques for cognitive dynamic systems: application of the Bayesian approach to radio and video domains. The interested applicants please apply not later than May 10th, 2015.
Study Subject(s): PhD Position is awarded in Machine learning techniques for cognitive dynamic systems: application of the Bayesian approach to radio and video domains.
Course Level: Position is available for pursuing PhD programme at the University of Genoa.
Scholarship Provider: University of Genoa
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility:
-Laurea Vecchio Ordinamento or Laurea Specialistica degree for Italian applicants in one of the following fields (or another relate field); Master of Science or equivalent degree for applicants from abroad:
Telecommunication Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Information Engineering
IT
Computer Science (or Laurea degree in Informatica)
-Basic knowledge in the following topics:
Signal Processing
Communication Systems
Pattern Recognition
Image/Video Processing
-English knowledge
Scholarship Open for International Students: Italian and international applicants can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: Machine learning techniques for cognitive dynamic systems: application of the Bayesian approach to radio and video domains
The proposed PhD involves the study of machine learning techniques with a Bayesian approach: the goal of the PhD is to develop novel learning techniques and apply them to possibly two different domains. On one side, bio-inspired learning approaches can be applied to cognitive radio networks thus allowing adaptive methods for analysis and decision to evolve under specific environmental operating conditions. Focus will be on Bayesian methods and game theory approach for modelling dynamic strategies for opportunistic spectrum access. Moreover, a Bayesian approach can be applied for learning from video data: signals acquired from both static surveillance cameras and egocentric vision sensors can be analysed for characterizing behaviours of both single users and complex active entities (e.g. crowds). Activities will be oriented to address the use of developed methods within bio-inspired cognitive artificial systems for physical security and telecommunications. Possibility will be open during the PhD to join on going funded research projects when available within the joint labs ISIP40 has with industries (e.g Technoaware, Telecom, ligurian industrial district SIIT).
Number of award(s): Only one PhD position is open.
Duration of award(s): PhD position is awarded for the duration of three years.
What does it cover? The research grant consists of about 16.5Keuro/year.
How to Apply:
The application is divided into two phases.
-In the first phase the interested applicants should send their complete C.V. and two recommendation letters to Professor Lucio Marcenaro, e-mail: lucio.marcenaro-at-unige.it
-In the second phase, applicants whose CV fits with requirements will be encouraged and advised to present an application for the official admission competition at Genoa University on line application closing on June 10th, 2015.
-Candidates will have to take admission oral examination with a inter/university commission on July 2nd 2015 at 9.30 AM to obtain the PhD position
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is May 10th, 2015.