There is an open PhD position at EURECOM, Sophia-Antipolis, on the intersection of information and control, estimation and learning.

The selected candidate will conduct fundamental research in the interdisciplinary area of information theory, control theory, estimation and machine learning.

Topics include but are not limited to:

• Fundamental limits of networked control systems
• Optimal control and filtering
• Feedback capacity of channels with memory

Qualifications

• MSc degree completed or toward its completion
• Very strong mathematical background
• Provable knowledge on at least one of the following areas: information theory, control theory, optimal control, Markov decision theory and reinforcement learning will be greatly appreciated
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a group

How to apply

The application must include:

• a detailed resume,
• a list of at least two referees,
• a one-page research statement advertising yourself, e.g., interests, achievements and why do you think you could be a good fit for this position.

Applications should be submitted by e-mail to Prof. Fotios Stavrou ([email protected]) and   [email protected] with the reference :  CS/FS/PhD/032023

The interested candidates are adviced to indicate “PhD Position” in the e-mail subject line.

The position will be filled once a suitable candidate is found. 

Start date: ASAP
Duration: duration of the thesis