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Two PhD Positions in Computer Science (Algorithmic Game Theory + AI/Machine Learning)
The Computation and Economics Research Group at the University of Zurich is inviting applications for 2 fully funded PhD positions in Computer Science (Algorithmic Game Theory + AI/Machine Learning).
The position will be funded by a new ERC Starting Grant on "Machine Learning-based Market Design" led by Prof. Dr. Sven Seuken. The successful applicant will join a team of 2 PhD students and 1 PostDoc jointly working on this research project over a time period of 4-5 years.
Market design is a research field that combines techniques from computer science, game theory, operations research, and other fields. Its goal is to design new, well-functioning marketplaces or repair ones that are broken. In our research group, we study foundational market design questions from an algorithmic and game-theoretic perspective. Current group members work on a variety of projects including machine learning-powered combinatorial auctions, machine learning-powered adoption marketplaces, cloud computing markets, and equilibrium finding algorithms. The focus of this position will be on the intersection of machine learning, market design, and algorithmic game theory. We publish our research in the top international conferences and journals in the areas of AI and Economics and Computation.
**We offer:**
- young and highly motivated colleagues who are passionate about topics at the intersection of computer science and game theory
- a competitive salary of approximately 55,000 Euro per year
- an opportunity to take graduate level courses at the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich
- an opportunity to gain teaching and mentoring experience
- generous support for professional travel and research needs
- strong support for your professional/career development (including research internships)
- an attractive work environment both within the research group and beyond: the University of Zurich is one of Switzerland's leading universities in the middle of a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that regularly ranks as one of the cities with the highest quality of life in the world.
The position will be funded by a new ERC Starting Grant on "Machine Learning-based Market Design" led by Prof. Dr. Sven Seuken. The successful applicant will join a team of 2 PhD students and 1 PostDoc jointly working on this research project over a time period of 4-5 years.
Market design is a research field that combines techniques from computer science, game theory, operations research, and other fields. Its goal is to design new, well-functioning marketplaces or repair ones that are broken. In our research group, we study foundational market design questions from an algorithmic and game-theoretic perspective. Current group members work on a variety of projects including machine learning-powered combinatorial auctions, machine learning-powered adoption marketplaces, cloud computing markets, and equilibrium finding algorithms. The focus of this position will be on the intersection of machine learning, market design, and algorithmic game theory. We publish our research in the top international conferences and journals in the areas of AI and Economics and Computation.
**We offer:**
- young and highly motivated colleagues who are passionate about topics at the intersection of computer science and game theory
- a competitive salary of approximately 55,000 Euro per year
- an opportunity to take graduate level courses at the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich - an opportunity to gain teaching and mentoring experience
- generous support for professional travel and research needs
- strong support for your professional/career development (including research internships)
- an attractive work environment both within the research group and beyond: the University of Zurich is one of Switzerland's leading universities in the middle of a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that regularly ranks as one of the cities with the highest quality of life in the world.
**You have:**
- a master’s degree in computer science or a related field (e.g., mathematics, economics, or operations research). Highly qualified students with a bachelor’s degree may also apply.
- an interest in topics at the intersection of computer science and game theory
- strong mathematical skills and a good background in theoretical computer science
- excellent communication skills in English (German speaking skills are not necessary)
- prior knowledge in game theory, machine learning, AI, or optimization is desirable but not required.
If you fit this profile, like challenging tasks, and are passionate about research, then we would love to hear from you. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
**You have:**
- a master’s degree in computer science or a related field (e.g., mathematics, economics, or operations research). Highly qualified students with a bachelor’s degree may also apply.
- an interest in topics at the intersection of computer science and game theory
- strong mathematical skills and a good background in theoretical computer science
- excellent communication skills in English (German speaking skills are not necessary)
- prior knowledge in game theory, machine learning, AI, or optimization is desirable but not required.
If you fit this profile, like challenging tasks, and are passionate about research, then we would love to hear from you. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
If you fit this profile, like challenging tasks, and are passionate about research, then we would love to hear from you. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. To submit your application, please go to: http://www.ifi.uzh.ch/en/ce/jobs/phd.html
The positions will be open until filled. To receive full consideration, applications should be submitted by **June 18, 2020**. The preferred starting date is September 2020, but the exact starting date is flexible/negotiable. Further information about the research group is available online at: http://www.ifi.uzh.ch/ce For inquiries about the positions, please contact seuken@ifi.uzh.ch.
Prof. Dr. Sven Seuken
Department of Informatics
University of Zurich, Switzerland
If you fit this profile, like challenging tasks, and are passionate about research, then we would love to hear from you. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. To submit your application, please go to: http://www.ifi.uzh.ch/en/ce/jobs/phd.html
The positions will be open until filled. To receive full consideration, applications should be submitted by **June 18, 2020**. The preferred starting date is September 2020, but the exact starting date is flexible/negotiable. Further information about the research group is available online at: http://www.ifi.uzh.ch/ce For inquiries about the positions, please contact seuken@ifi.uzh.ch.