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Phd/MSc Position, University of Dalhousie, Canada 

Research Focus:

    •    Developing methods for RL agents to learn effectively in environments with poor reward signals.
    •    Addressing challenges in different poor reward signal scenarios, including intrinsic rewards, knowledge transfer, hierarchical RL, and model-based RL.

Desired Qualifications:

    •    Intellectual curiosity.
    •    Solid foundation in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Reinforcement Learning.
    •    Strong programming skills with hands-on experience in Deep Reinforcement Learning.
    •    Good communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
    •    Relevant research contributions/experience.
    •    Commitment to fostering a happy, supportive, and inclusive environment within the research group.

Application Process:

    1.    Email janarthanan.rajendran@dal.ca with:
    •    Subject line “[PhD/MCS] Application - [Your Name]”.
    •    Curriculum vitae (CV).
    •    Statement of purpose/research interests (500 - 1000 words).
    •    (Optional) Research proposal (500 - 1000 words).
    •    (Unofficial) Transcript(s).
    •    EDI statement (250 - 500 words).
    •    Name and email address of two reference letter writers.
    2.    Review of applications; potential candidates will be contacted for an interview.
    3.    If selected, submission of the application to the Graduate Program at the Faculty of Computer Science (FCS) at Dalhousie University.
    4.    Final review by FCS and Janarthanan Rajendran, leading to a recommendation to the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS).

Application Deadline: January 15, 2024, for Fall 2024 admissions.

Funding:

    •    PhD students: $33,500 per year (Full Tuition: $9,500; Research Assistantship: $20,000; Teaching Assistantship: $4,000).
    •    MCS students: Funding varies based on merit and availability (Year 1: $20,500; Year 2: $13,000).
    •    Assistance with scholarship applications for additional funding opportunities.

Contact:

janarthanan.rajendran@dal.ca for inquiries and application submissions.

Candidates from the following fields are encouraged to apply for this position:

- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Reinforcement Learning
- Computer Science (with a focus on AI)
- Related fields with a strong background in the specified research areas

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