PhD Opportunities in AI & ML Systems

We are seeking outstanding PhD candidates in the area of AI & ML Systems and related fields, with particular emphasis on one or more of: Scalable, Efficient and Forgetful AI; Language, Generative and Multimodal Models; Graph, Streaming and Spatio-temporal Learning; Human-Centered, Ethical and Trustworthy AI; Vision, Signal and Multimedia Systems; Machine Learning for Human Behaviour, Health and Ubiquitous Systems; Distributed and Federated ML Systems; and Cyber-Physical Systems and Embodied AI.

The AMS division brings together a vibrant community of researchers and faculty members, including:

Markus BrillLink opens in a new window (Computational Social Choice, Participatory Budgeting, Matching Markets),
Hakan FerhatosmanogluLink opens in a new window (Scalable Data and Spatio-Temporal Systems),
Nathan GriffithsLink opens in a new window (Trust and Reputation in Multi-agent Systems, Social Network Analysis),
Yu GuanLink opens in a new window (Robust and Applied ML, AI for Healthcare, Human-AI Interaction),
Gabriele PergolaLink opens in a new window (Statistical ML for NLP and Clinical Text Mining),
Rob ProcterLink opens in a new window (Ethical AI, Social Informatics, Data Science Applications),
Victor SanchezLink opens in a new window (ML for Multimedia, Signal and Information Processing),
Peter TriantafillouLink opens in a new window (Adaptive and Scalable ML, Federated and Distributed Learning, Machine Unlearning),
Hongkai WenLink opens in a new window (Efficient and Edge AI, Multi-modal Perception, Mobile and IoT Sensing), and
Weiren YuLink opens in a new window (Large-scale Graph Mining, Big Data Analytics, Spatio-temporal Data Mining).

More information can be found hereLink opens in a new window.

The University of WarwickLink opens in a new window hosts one of the leading Computer Science departments in the UK (ranked 4th in the 2021 Research Excellence FrameworkLink opens in a new window). The department has a strong reputation for AI and ML research, and the successful applicant(s) will join a dynamic and collaborative research environment, working with leading experts in AI/ML, and have the opportunities to publish in top-tier venues across AI, ML, and systems research.

The expected starting date is October 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. Informal enquiries to any of our faculty members are strongly encouraged. Top-ranked candidates will be nominated for fully funded positions through the Computer Science Centre for Doctoral Training and Research (CDT) and prestigious university scholarships such as the Chancellor’s Scholarship.

For more information on the official application process, including stipends and fees, please visit: https://warwick.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/phd-computer-science/Link opens in a new window