1. A good Bachelor’s degree (First Class Honours or international equivalent) and/or Master’s degree in a relevant subject (mathematics, statistics, economics, or related subject).
2. A strong mathematical background, with an emphasis on analysis, algebra, geometry, differential equation, probability, and statistics. Recipients of mathematics competition medals are highly desirable.
3. Proficiency in English (both oral and written).
4. Relevant research experiences in machine learning, statistics, etc. are desirable but not necessary.
5. Programming skills in Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc. are a plus but not necessary.