I am looking for highly-motivated Ph.D. students to start in Fall 2022 in big data and machine learning areas, including database systems, data mining, recommendation systems, scalable machine learning systems, and security/privacy for AI algorithms. Specifically, we target to build secure and scalable systems/algorithms for machine learning researchers and practitioners.
Full financial support is expected to be in the form of teaching/research assistantships to cover the tuition and living expenses.
Desired qualifications:
- A BS or preferably an MS in CS, EE, or related areas.
- Self-motivated.
- Solid mathematical background.
- Solid coding skill. OI/ACM-ICPC experiences will be a big plus.
- Experience/interest in machine learning systems/big data problems
- Desire to publish in top CS venues.
For international applicants whose native language is not English, RIT has an English Language minimum score: TOEFL 88, IELTS 6.5, or PTE Academic 61. Details can be found here.
To be considered for the above positions, you must apply to the Computing and Information Sciences Ph.D. Program at RIT through the admission.
The selection process is expected to be very competitive.
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO MENTION PROFESSOR WEIJIE ZHAO and your interest in your Statement of Purpose.
If you are interested in this position, feel free to contact me by email.
My RIT email address: the username is wjz and the domain name is cs.rit.edu
Here are some desired/suggested content for the email:
- Please use [$YOUR_NAME Prospective Student Fall 2022] as the subject.
- Please attach your CV.
- Please highlight your publications (if any), ranking, GPA, GRE, English score (if applicable), and anything you believe relevant (and important) in the email.
I will carefully read every email that follows the above requirements. However, please understand that I may not reply to all of them.
About RIT:
RIT is a private research university in the upper state of New York. It is well-known and has a great reputation for its science, computer, engineering, and art programs.
The computer science of RIT ranks #68 in the US News computer science ranking, #64 in the CSRankings.
For further information:
- My homepage: https://www.cs.rit.edu/~wjz/
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Weijie Zhao
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science
Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences
Rochester Institute of Technology