Fully Funded PhD: Algorithms & Hardware for Bayesian/Ising

Northeastern University - London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

CPD plans and professional development

Private medical insurance

Eye test reimbursement

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Northeastern University London offers a Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Computer Science, focusing on algorithms and hardware co-design for Bayesian and Ising models. The project is UK or international student-friendly and funded by NU London and IMEC, with 4 years of support including tuition and stipend at UKRI rates plus a London allowance.

Start date January 2027; supervision by Bipin Rajendran and Darren Hurley-Smith, with collaboration across NU London and the University of Kent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject with 2:1 or 1st classification (essential).
• Master’s degree in a relevant subject (optional).
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities; interest in probabilistic modelling and hardware‑aware algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms and hardware architectures for Bayesian and Ising models.
• Collaborate with international supervisors and engage in open research discussions.
• Publish findings and present at conferences.

Skills

Mathematical background

Algorithm design

Hardware-software co-design

Bayesian models

Ising models

Programming (Python/C++)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

MRAM devices

Job description

Northeastern University London offers a Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Computer Science, focusing on algorithms and hardware co-design for Bayesian and Ising models. The project is UK or international student-friendly and funded by NU London and IMEC, with 4 years of support including tuition and stipend at UKRI rates plus a London allowance.

Start date January 2027; supervision by Bipin Rajendran and Darren Hurley-Smith, with collaboration across NU London and the University of Kent.