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PhD Studentship in Computing

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Mon, 21 May 2012 14:52:00 BST

Research Studentship in Computing

The University of Portsmouth is offering a studentship to undertake research leading to a PhD degree in Computing.

Applications are invited for a studentship to conduct research work in computer science and informatics. 

The University has an international reputation for research in this subject area, having participated in a number of collaborative projects with the NHS, industry and academics elsewhere. You will join a growing team of inter-disciplinary researchers spanning the School of Computing and other parts of the University.

The successful applicant will join the School of Computing within the University of Portsmouth’s Faculty of Technology.

Start Date

September 2012

Project Description

The studentship will be awarded in one of the following areas:

  • Modelling healthcare processes by rule-based networks
  • Developing enhanced patient early-warning score models for hospital use
  • Computational models for fast whole heart simulation
  • Use of intelligent agent technology to manage and secure networks
  • Formal verification of encryption-based security in cloud systems
  • Human activity recognition from monocular video

Funding

The studentship comprises an annual maintenance grant, which for 2012-2013 is £13,590, together with full payment by the University of its UK/EU student tuition fees. You will register on a full-time basis starting in September 2012 (or, exceptionally, earlier). A successful applicant who does not meet the UK/EU eligibility conditions will be him/herself responsible for paying the additional fees for international students.

Informal enquiries contact details

Supervisor: Dr. Jim Briggs
Email: jim.briggs@port.ac.uk

If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please do not hesitate to get in contact.

Entry requirements

Applications are invited from well-qualified graduates who can demonstrate the potential to become a high quality researcher. Those holding degrees from British universities should normally have at least an upper second-class honours degree (a lower second class honours degree plus a Masters degree is also acceptable) in a relevant subject.

Applications should include:

  • a full CV including personal details, qualifications, educational history and, where applicable, any employment or other experience relevant to the application
  • contact details of at least two referees able to comment on your academic performance and suitability for research
  • a research proposal of 1,000-1,500 words that identifies which of the above research areas you are applying for, identifies some of the key issues in that area, and demonstrates your capability for research

Application Deadline

29/06/2012

Applications should be sent (preferably in a single PDF document) to:

Angela Muscat, Research Administrator, at angela.muscat@port.ac.uk

or by post to her at School of Computing, University of Portsmouth, Buckingham Building, Lion Terrace, Portsmouth, PO1 3HE.