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School of Information Technology (SIT) PhD Scholarship Scheme

The successful applicant will be based at Murdoch University within the School of Information Technology (SIT) and work closely with the academic staff at SIT.

We are looking for PhD students to work on projects on stochastic optimisation algorithms for hyper-parameter tuning in Machine learning. The successful candidate will explore the optimisation strategies to enhance the performance of complex machine learning models such as deep learning model and large language model. Applicants need to have strong background and track records of research in the fields of optimisation, machine learning and artificial intelligence. 

Provider:
School of Information Technology - Murdoch University
No. of Scholarships:
1
Duration of Award:
See scholarship details
Level of study:
  • Research
Study Area:
  • Information Technology

Eligibility

The applicant;

  • Must be full-time.
  • Must meet the admission requirements of the required HDR (Higher Degree by Research) degree to be eligible.
  • Must possess a First-Class Honours degree, H2A (or equivalent) or a Masters degree with a significant thesis component.

How to Apply

  • The applicant needs to be in touch with Dr Thao Duong at the School of Information Technology at Murdoch University
  • The proposed project needs to be aligned to the research topic of the Dr Thao Duong
  • Submit the following:
    • A cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) outlining your interest in the project and potential research questions you might like to address.
    • State your supervisor/s in the cover letter.
    • Current CV and highlight all current and past research experience/project (if any).
    • Academic transcripts.
    • Language proficiency results
    • Research Proposal
    • The contact information of two referees.
  • Do take note that the scholarship does not cover the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
  • The shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

Please email the application to Dr Thao Duong at Thao.Duong@murdoch.edu.au and Professor Kevin Wong, the Associate Dean (Research) of the School of Information Technology at k.wong@murdoch.edu.au

Payment Method

AUD $37,000 per year for up to 3.5 years Please note that the stipend does not cover the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).