A fully-funded doctoral position is available in the computer science program at Ontario Tech University,

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The successful applicant will closely work under co-supervision of Dr. Salma
Karray and Dr. Amirali Abari at the faculty of Business and IT. The position has a focus on the
intersection of artificial intelligence and marketing with applications to advertising. The position comes
with SSHRC and teaching assistantship funding for 4 years.

In addition to minimum requirements for Ph.D. admission, candidates are expected to obtain an MSc in
computer science, operational research, business analytics, applied mathematics, or a related field by
the start time of the position. Candidates must have strong background in machine learning, statistics,
mathematics, and programming. Candidates should be enthusiastic about learning new methods and
applying their expertise in innovative ways. Prior experience in interdisciplinary research and solving
problems arising from industrial applications will be an advantage.

The position starts from either January 1st 2020 or September 1st 2010 (based on mutual agreement).
The interested applicants should submit the cover letter along with CV, transcripts, and a sample of
publication (if any) by email to salma.karray@uoit.ca and abari@uoit.ca. The closing date for receipt of
applications is Friday 23 August 2019 at 5pm (EST).

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Salma Karray (salma.karray@uoit.ca) and Professor
Amirali Abari (abari@uoit.ca).

Ontario Tech University

Ontario Tech University has a strong reputation as a leading-edge learning environment while
delivering innovative research. Ontario Tech advances the creation and application of
knowledge through a technology-enriched learning environment and innovative programs
responsive to the needs of students, and the evolving 21st-century workplace. With more than
9,200 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in 70 programs delivered by exceptional
faculty, Ontario Tech promotes social engagement, fosters critical thinking and integrates
outcomes-based learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. Ontario Tech provides
a supportive environment for interdisciplinary research and collaborations with other
researchers across. For detailed information please visit: http://research.uoit.ca/
Faculty of Business and IT (FBIT)
FBIT is a dynamic and growing faculty with over fifty teaching and tenure-track faculty members
who collaborate in providing market-driven programs. FBIT offers honours undergraduate
degrees in Commerce and Information Technology. We offer a MBA, and a Master of IT Security
(MITS) degree with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence in Security. MSc and PhD programs
in Computer Science are offered jointly by the Faculties of Business and IT, Engineering and
Science. Faculty research is diverse and interdisciplinary, with a broad emphasis in areas of
finance, marketing, management, operations management, information technology network
and security, immersive technologies and user experience. Researchers partner with an array of
small and large organizations and research institutions within Canada and internationally. Our
facilities include state-of-the-art laboratories in commerce, information technology, game
development and health informatics. For more information on the Faculty, please visit:
http://businessandit.uoit.ca/index.php