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Organisation/Company TU Darmstadt Department Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Research Field Computer science Other Mathematics Probability theory Mathematics Applied mathematics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 22 Oct 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
We are looking for a PhD student to join our Signal Theory and Statistical Learning group at TU Darmstadt, Germany.
The position is in the mathematical foundations of deep learning, with a focus on probability theory and random matrix theory. The successful candidate will become part of the Emmy Noether project "RMT4DL: Random Matrix Theory for Deep Learning," which aims to develop new theoretical approaches for understanding stability, generalization, and feature learning in large-scale neural networks.
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We are looking for highly motivated PhD candidates with a strong interest in the mathematical foundations of deep learning and the ambition to pursue challenging research questions in this area. Successful candidates should have the following background and qualifications:
- Excellent university degree (Master's or equivalent) in mathematics, computer science, or a closely related field.
- Strong mathematical background, particularly in areas such as machine learning theory, probability theory, optimization, and linear algebra. Experience with random matrix theory is a plus.
- Programming experience in Python. Familiarity with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch or JAX) is a plus.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Strong analytical skills and enthusiasm for independent research.
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Signal Theory and Statistical Learning group at TU Darmstadt Country Germany State/Province Hesse City Darmstadt Postal Code 64283 Street Merckstraße 25 Geofield
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PhD position in Mathematical Foundations of Deep Learning at TU Darmstadt Arbeitgeber: Unist
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