Fully Funded PhD Scholarships

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position and a Postdoctoral position in the areas of:
  • Low latency 5G wireless and multipath
  • Online learning and optimisation for 5G wireless

Successful applicants will have excellent mathematical and programming skills - the positions would suit a math graduate looking to gain experience of more applied problems in IT/Data Analytics or an engineering/CS graduate looking to develop their math expertise. Relevant analytic tools include methods from machine learning, probability, stochastic optimisation, decision and queueing theory. The positions are part-sponsored by Noka Bell Labs and you'll have an opportunity to spend time in Bell Labs Ireland and to work with real 5G systems.
You will be joining a high profile research group with an excellent track record in high impact research. TCD is the leading university in Ireland and SCSS is the top ranked Computer Science department. We have active international visitor programme and students have the opportunity for international and industry exchange visits.These positions are open to both EU and international applicants.Candidate Profile
Graduates applying for this position should have the following:
  • B.Sc., M.Sc. or equivalent in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
  • Excellent academic results (first-class honours or equivalent)
  • Excellent level of spoken and written English
  • Be motivated to tackle challenging research problems

Stipend
The postgraduate scholarship is open to Irish, EU and international students and carry a stipend of €18,500 (tax free).To apply, candidates should submit a detailed CV, transcripts of undergraduate grades and the names and contact details of two referees for letters of recommendation to Prof. Doug Leith, email: doug.leith@tcd.ie.Positions to remain open until filled.