PhD Student in Computer Science

There are two fully-funded PhD positions available in the School of Computing at the Australian National University (ranked as the 1st university in Australia and 27th in the world according to the QS ranking 2022). See below for the application process.

Qualifications:

•  M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Computer Engineering/Science or (Applied) Mathematics.
• Minimum GPA of 80 out of 100.
• Solid understanding of algorithm design, graph theory and probability theory.
• Good programming skills.
• Excellent grades in theoretical, mathematical, and programming courses.
• Proficient in English, especially great technical writing.
• Successful performance in research projects, such as B.Sc./M.Sc. thesis and semester projects.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Publications in prestigious conferences and journals.
• Successful experience as a Teaching Assistant.
• Strong background in some of the following topics: graph theory, probability theory, randomized algorithms, network security, social networks, game theory, and Markov chains.

***How to Apply***

• Write an email to the email address [email protected] including your CV and your BSc (and MSc) transcripts. Please use the subject “Prospective PhD Student”.
• Furthermore, include the following two paragraphs in your email:
• The First Paragraph must include your GPA out of 100 for your bachelor’s and master’s degree, 3-5 keywords that describe your area of research, and a link to your published papers if any.
• The Second Paragraph should explain why your background matches my area of research.