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PhD studentship in Economics and Computation

The University of Edinburgh - School of Informatics

Qualification Type: PhD
Location: Edinburgh
Funding for: UK Students, EU Students, International Students
Funding amount: From £18,622 tax-free stipend, per year, for 3.5 years.
Hours: Full Time
Placed On: 21st September 2023
Closes: 31st October 2023
 

PhD studentship in Economics and Computation

One fully funded PhD position to work with Aris Filos-Ratsikas in the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh, on a project titled “Algorithms and Mechanisms for Economic Environments”.

The aim of this project is to study economic environments such as game theoretic environments, fair division or social choice theory from the perspective of algorithms, mechanisms and/or computational complexity. Indicative possible topics include algorithms and complexity for environments like auctions, fair division, markets, or blockchain systems, algorithms for social choice settings under limited information, or incentive mechanisms and game-theoretic analyses for these environments.

Candidate’s profile

  • A strong mathematical background, with an emphasis on discrete mathematics, and ideally theory of computation.
  • Programming skills are a plus but they are not required.
  • A good Bachelor’s Hons degree (2.1 or above or international equivalent) and/or Master’s degree in a relevant subject (computer science, mathematics, economics, engineering, or related subject), ideally with an emphasis on theoretically/mathematically-oriented courses.
  • Proficiency in English (both oral and written)
  • Familiarity with game theory and or/social choice theory/fair division is desirable but not necessary.

Studentship and eligibility

The School funded studentship starting in the academic year 2023/24 covers:

  • Full time PhD tuition fees for a student with a Home fee status (£4,712 per annum) and/or overseas fee status (£29,700 per annum).
  • A tax-free stipend of GBP £18,622 per year for 3.5 years.
  • Additional programme costs of £1,000 per year.

Application Information

Applicants should apply via the University’s admissions portal (EUCLID) and apply by clicking the 'Apply' button, above, with a start date of 01-Jan-2024 (home applicants) or 01-May-2024 (international/overseas applicants).

Applicants should state “Algorithms and Mechanisms for Economic Environments” and the research supervisor (Aris Filos-Ratsikas) in their application and Research Proposal document.

Complete applications submitted by 31 October 2023 will receive full consideration; after that date applications will be considered until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is 01-Jan-2024 (home applicants) or 01-May-2024 (international applicants). Please be advised that depending on the date an offer is made, later start dates might need to be considered for international applicants needing to complete immigration processes prior to commencing studies.

Applicants must submit:

  • All degree transcripts and certificates (and certified translations if applicable)
  • Evidence of English Language capability (where applicable).
  • A short research proposal (max 2 pages)
  • A full CV and cover letter describing your background, suitability for the PhD, and research interests (max 2 pages).
  • Two references (note that it the applicant’s responsibility to ensure reference letters are received before the deadline).

Only complete applications (i.e., those that are not missing the above documentation) will progress forward to Academic Selectors for further consideration.

To apply, please click the 'Apply' button, above.

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