2015 PhD Studentships School of Computer Science, University of Nottingham, UK

10 Fully-Funded PhD Studentships
School of Computer Science, University of Nottingham, UK

Applications are invited for up to ten fully-funded PhD studentships in the School of Computer Science at the University of Nottingham, starting on 1st October 2015.

The topics for the studentships are open, but should relate to the interests of one of the School’s research groups: Agents Lab; Automated Scheduling, Optimisation and Planning; Computer Vision Lab; Functional Programming Lab; Intelligent Modelling and Analysis; Mixed Reality Lab; Networked Systems. We are particularly keen on topics in Data Mining or Data Science related areas.

The studentships are for three years and include a stipend of £13,863 per year and tuition fees, and are available to students of any nationality. Applicants are normally expected to have a first-class Masters or Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, and must obtain the support of a potential supervisor in the School prior to submitting their application. Initial contact with supervisors should be made at least two weeks prior to the closing date for applications.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Christine.Fletcher@nottingham.ac.uk.

To apply, please submit the following items by email to the above address: (1) a brief covering letter that describes your reasons for wishing to pursue a PhD, your proposed research area and topic, and the name of a potential supervisor; (2) a copy of your CV, including your actual or expected degree class(es), and results of all University examinations; (3) an example of your technical writing, such as a project report or dissertation; (4) contact details for two academic referees.

Closing date for applications: 14th January 2015

Please quote ref: SCI/1414.