PhD in Computer Arithmetic and Numerical Analysis

1 month ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

Eligibility: UK and International

Funding

A highly competitive School of Computing Studentship offering the award of fees at the UK fee rate of £4,786 or Non-UK fee rate of £29,250, together with a tax-free maintenance grant of £19,237 per year for 3.5 years.

Lead Supervisor's full name & email address: Dr Mantas Mikaitis –

Co-supervisor name(s) & email address(s): TBC

Project summary

In 1985 a floating-point standard has been introduced, which, among multiple things, defined a set of required and recommended arithmetic operations and mathematical functions. It is the most important standard in the history of computing. Most computer processors and mathematical libraries adopted the standard, which in turn improved reproducibility between different versions of hardware or even between hardware from different vendors.

For decades the behaviour of 64-bit (double precision) and 32-bit (single precision) arithmetic has been relatively stable and predictable, with software developers being confident in achieving bit reproducibility in most cases. Today the TOP500 supercomputer list contains about 160 machines with NVIDIA or AMD vector and matrix arithmetic operations, which diverge from the IEEE 754. Furthermore, rounding methods that are not standard, such as stochastic rounding, are being included in hardware: Graphcore IPU, Amazon Trainium, and Tesla Dojo chips. Most of the low precision arithmetic, despite being introduced for machine learning, is used in scientific computing in general. Therefore, it is important to understand the effects of this non-standard hardware on applications and develop approaches to best utilize it.

Prospective PhD researchers will work on developing methods to understand non-standard low- and mixed-precision hardware and on numerically accurate algorithms that utilize the hardware to gain speed up.

New postgraduate researchers will become members of Leeds Mathematical Software and Hardware lab, with opportunities to work alongside and communicate with other postgraduate researchers and academics of the Visualisation and Computer Graphics, Scientific Computation, Distributed Systems and Services, and other groups within the School.

Start date: 1st February 2025

Please state your entry requirements plus any necessary or desired background

Must hold 1st Class Bachelor Degree or 2:1 and Masters with Distinction

Subject area: Applied Mathematics, Computer Science & IT

please see advert



  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have experience related to computer vision, point cloud data processing or railways? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK's leading research-intensive Universities? Do you want to be part of an EU funded international innovation programme with collaboration between...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    FundingA highly competitive School of Mechanical Engineering Studentship offering the award of fees at the UK fee rate of £4,786, together with a tax-free maintenance grant of £19,237 for 3.5 years.Lead Supervisor's full name & email addressDr Marlene Mengoni – Co-supervisor's name & email addressProfessor Sophie Williams – Project summaryA funded PhD...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Pharmiweb Full time

    OverviewAs a result of our ongoing expansion, we are seeking dedicated and detail-oriented professionals for the role of Statistical Analysis System Specialist. This position is crucial within our Clinical Database Programming & Biostatistics division, where your programming expertise and meticulous attention to detail will play a significant role in our...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Jet2 and Jet2holidays Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Revenue Analysis Manager to join our team at Jet2 and Jet2holidays. As a key member of our revenue management team, you will play a critical role in driving business growth and profitability.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide detailed analytical and statistical reports on airline and package holiday sales, revenue,...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Jet2 and Jet2holidays Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Revenue Analysis Manager to join our team at Jet2 and Jet2holidays. As a key member of our revenue management team, you will play a critical role in providing detailed analytical and statistical reports to support business decision-making.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain complex financial models and...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    Contract Type: Fixed Term (up to 22 months to complete specific time limited work)This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.Are you a talented researcher looking for your next opportunity? Do you have an established background in...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    Lead Supervisor's full name & email addressDr Xu Zhang – Co-supervisor's full name & email addressProfessor Jie Xu – Project summaryEdge intelligence for the Internet of Things (IoT) presents a revolutionary solution to the limitations of existing approaches to data processing and decision-making. Traditional methods, heavily reliant on centralized cloud...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    Engaging Research Position: 3D Scanning in Railway Systems Are you an enthusiastic researcher looking for a stimulating opportunity? Do you have a background in 3D scanning, data analysis, or railway systems? Would you like to enhance your professional journey at a prestigious UK research institution? Become part of an EU-supported international innovation...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    Unique Research Position: 3D Scanning for Railways Are you an enthusiastic researcher eager for a new opportunity? Do you have a background in 3D scanning, data analysis, or railway systems? Would you like to enhance your career at a prestigious UK research institution? Participate in an EU-supported international innovation initiative with partners across...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    Postdoctoral Researcher in Climate Computational AnalysisAre you an enthusiastic academic looking for your next opportunity? Do you have a strong background in computational social science and a passion for climate politics? This is your chance to enhance your career at a renowned research institution in the UK.The University of Leeds is esteemed for its...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    Job Opportunity: Research Fellow in Road User BehaviourWe are seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic researcher with a passion for tackling complex problems in traffic safety and efficiency. As a Research Fellow in Road User Behaviour, you will collaborate with a team of researchers at the forefront of traffic psychology and human behaviour research.About the...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    Engaging Research Position: 3D Scanning in Railway SystemsAre you an enthusiastic researcher ready for a new venture?Do you have a background in 3D scanning, data analysis, or railway systems?Would you like to enhance your professional journey at a prestigious UK research institution?Become part of an EU-funded international innovation initiative...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    Join Our Team as an Assistant Professor in Statistical ScienceAre you an enthusiastic educator committed to delivering exceptional learning experiences for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels? Do you possess a strong interest in the fields of Statistics and Data Analysis? We invite you to become a part of our esteemed Department of...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    Opportunity for a Senior Lecturer in Data AnalysisAre you an enthusiastic educator with a strong dedication to delivering exceptional learning experiences at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels? Do you possess a profound interest in the fields of Statistics and Data Science? We invite you to become a part of our esteemed team at the Department of...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom AECOM Full time

    About the RoleAECOM is seeking a talented Water Infrastructure Engineer to join our team. As a Graduate Water Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of global projects, including flood risk management, sustainable drainage systems, and hydrology and water resources.Key ResponsibilitiesUndertake numerical analysis and use computer-based...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Gifford and Partners Full time

    About Gifford and PartnersWe are a leading financial services company seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Commercial Finance Manager. As a key member of our finance department, you will play a critical role in driving business performance and partnering with senior leaders to achieve our financial goals.Key...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Solutions Consultant to join our team at the Financial Conduct Authority. As a key member of our End User Compute team, you will play a critical role in shaping the build out of our Azure estate and ensuring the security and compliance of our cloud-based solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Elizabeth School of London Full time

    Position OverviewInstitution: Elizabeth School of LondonRole: Senior Academic in ComputingLocation: ON-SITE, Leeds, UKCompensation: £28K - £55K (Based on qualifications and experience)Employment Type: Full-Time and Part-Time (No HPL)Working Hours: Monday to Friday OR Wednesday to Sunday (9 am to 5 pm or 12 pm to 8 pm)About Elizabeth School of London:The...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Elizabeth School of London Full time

    Position OverviewInstitution: Elizabeth School of LondonRole: Senior Academic in ComputingLocation: ON-SITE, Leeds, UKCompensation: £28K - £55K (Based on qualifications and experience)Employment Type: Full-Time and Part-Time (No HPL)Working Hours: Monday to Friday OR Wednesday to Sunday (9 am to 5 pm or 12 pm to 8 pm)About Elizabeth School of London:The...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Elizabeth School of London Full time

    Job OverviewInstitution: Elizabeth School of LondonRole: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in ComputingWork Arrangement: ON-SITE, Leeds, UKCompensation: £28K - £55K (Based on qualifications and experience)Employment Type: Full-Time and Part-Time (No HPL)Working Hours: Monday to Friday OR Wednesday to Sunday (9 am to 5 pm or 12 pm to 8 pm)About Elizabeth School of...