Job Opening: MS Applied Mathematics Graduate Fellow

27 January 2023

The Institute of Mathematics, University of the Philippines invites applications for the following position:

MS Applied Mathematics Graduate Fellow

Starting date: As soon as possible for a period of up to 1 year

Qualification requirements:

MS Applied Mathematics graduate with specialization in optimization and approximation
Recipient of any of the following scholarships: DOST-ASTHRDP, DOST-ERDT, DOST-STRAND, or DOST-SEI Foreign Graduate Scholarships
Preferably with background in Data Science
Excellent programming skills (preferably Python)
Preferably with experience in scientific research, as evidenced by publications in indexed journals
A clear drive to do interdisciplinary research
Good oral and written proficiency in English
Ability to work independently and as part of a project team

Tasks:

will work under the supervision of Dr. Rhudaina Mohammad and Dr. Jose Ernie Lope on the following topics:
- neural network theory (e.g. approximation spaces of deep neural networks)
- data science techniques (e.g. machine learning) for mining and analysis of genetic data
write project reports
publish high-quality scientific results
disseminate research findings in conferences

Required Documents:

Work schedule:

Successful applicants are expected to work 40 hours per week, with the option to work-from-home
The gross monthly salary amounts to Php 59,802.00, which will be provided by DOST-SEI

Applications must be addressed to the Director of the Institute of Mathematics, Dr. Jose Ernie Lope (instdirector@math.upd.edu.ph).