<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div class=""><b class=""> PhD Position Joint Doctoral Program NITech Japan </b></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">The Joint Degree Doctoral Program in Informatics is a joint doctoral degree program between Nagoya Institute of Technology (NITech) Japan, and University of Wollongong (UOW) Australia. Students who graduate from the program are awarded a joint doctoral degree from both institutions. The program is designed to turn out researchers who are able to create super smart societies, contribute to the fourth industrial revolution, and lead the world in pioneering new areas of study within the field of Artificial Intelligence. Our aim is to develop practical researchers and engineers who will serve as global leaders, paving the way for new innovations at multinational companies, and developing a worldwide impact. Nagoya Institute of Technology is offering a number of fully funded PhD positions for students from around the globe to join this program. We are looking for students with experience and Interest, who have good theoretical and mathematical foundations and who want to help lead the way towards the next generation of intelligent systems that have the ability to think and learn from humans. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research in abroad range of topics in Artificial Intelligence including, but no limited to, the following:</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">* Artificial Intelligence (with emphasis on multi-agent systems)</div><div class="">* Machine Learning (with emphasis on deep reinforcement learning)</div><div class="">* Big Data Management and Analysis</div><div class="">* Collective Intelligence (with emphasis on smart city applications)</div><div class="">* Internet of Things and Industry 4.0</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><b class="">Requirements</b></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">* Master degree from reputed university.</div><div class="">* IELTS academic module overall score of 6.5 with no band score less than 6.0. (TOEFL is also accepted). </div><div class="">* Good mathematical skills.</div><div class="">* Good programming skills.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><b class="">Benefits</b></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">* A custom-tailored curriculum to prepare you for a career in artificial intelligence and machine learning research for universities and companies.</div><div class="">* A creative, diversified, and collaborative working environment in one of the world's most innovative and most livable areas.</div><div class="">* Integration into the NITech AI research center, which offers regular opportunities (courses, workshops, international study trips) for learning more about AI, Machine Learning and closely related topics and linking up with interdisciplinary teams.</div><div class="">* Opportunities for participating in international research conferences and for connecting with scientists and practitioners around the world.</div><div class="">* Additional funding for equipment and travel. </div><div class="">* Competitive compensation.</div><div class="">* English-speaking work environment.</div><div class=""> </div><div class=""><b class="">Application Process</b></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">In order to apply, please email the following documents to (<a href="mailto:ahmed@nitech.ac.jp" class="">ahmed@nitech.ac.jp</a>). </div><div class="">* Cover Letter</div><div class="">* Resume</div><div class="">* Certificates and transcripts (BSc and MSc)</div><div class="">* IELTS/TOEFL score </div><div class="">Please email your documents with the title “JDP Application”</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><b class="">Start Date</b></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">The candidate should be able to start the PhD studies no later than April 1, 2020. We will review the applications on a rolling basis, please submit your application as soon as possible. In addition, the successful candidate may need to sit an admission exam in July 2019 according to the university regulations. </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><b class="">Contact</b></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Prof. Takayuki Ito, <a href="mailto:ito.takayuki@nitech.ac.jp" class="">Email ito.takayuki@nitech.ac.jp</a></div><div class="">More details about the program at <a href="https://ici.web.nitech.ac.jp" class="">https://ici.web.nitech.ac.jp</a></div></body></html>