<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a name="OLE_LINK5"></a><a name="OLE_LINK1"></a><a name="OLE_LINK7"></a><a name="OLE_LINK6"><b><span style="color:black">Optimising Maritime
System Operations through Asset Health Prognostics</span></b></a><span></span></p>



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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="OLE_LINK4"></a><a name="OLE_LINK3"></a><a name="OLE_LINK2"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">The Institute for Energy and Environment
(Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering) in collaboration with the
Maritime Safety Research Centre (Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and</span></a><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Marine Engineering) at the
University of Strathclyde</span> <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">(Glasgow,
Scotland, U.K.), offers a Ph.D. position in the area of prognostics and health
management methods for reliability, availability, maintainability and safety
(RAMS) of maritime systems.</span></span><span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">PhD
Research Description</span></i></b><span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Safety and
reliability are at the heart of sustainable marine operations. Effective risk
management and maintenance planning throughout a vessel’s lifecycle is an
intricate task due to the complexity and dynamic nature of</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">modern vessels.</span></span><span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span><span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Thanks to the
modern technologies and increased monitoring systems on-board ships, there is
room to optimize system operations and improve risk management and maintenance
planning through risk monitoring and prognostics and health management (PHM)
applications. Namely, it is possible to link system-level vessel operational
parameters with component-level PHM indicators so as to plan an optimized
system operation strategy and extend the useful life of the vessel’s
components. The main focus of this project will be on the use and development
of PHM methods for optimized system operation. This will involve the
development and application of data analytics, artificial intelligence and RAMS
methods. Particular cases of interest are predictive monitoring capabilities of
electrical components and the power and speed management of vessel’s propulsion
machinery assuring the engine’s safe operation.</span><span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The Institute for Energy and
Environment has an extensive experience of developing and delivering PHM
applications for a number of industrial partners and t<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">he Maritime Safety Research Centre</span> <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">is
engaged in a number of industrial research projects with a focus on</span> <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">on-board risk management. Additionally, so as to
maximize the outcomes of the project, the candidate will be closely working
with DNV GL and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd so as to develop an industry
focused application of the project.</span></span><span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">The PhD thesis
will be completed in the University of Strathclyde, in a nurturing environment
with excellent, well-established</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">prospects for professional
career development. We are looking for candidates with Engineering or
Management Science background to start as soon as possible.</span> <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">The successful candidate will be highly motivated,
independent and yet an</span> <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">excellent team
player, well organised, and result-oriented.</span></span><span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">The ideal
candidate will have the following:<span></span></span></p>

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<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:8pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">        </span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">A Masters or
First Class Honours degree (or equivalent) in Engineering (marine, mechanical,</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">electrical)
or a related Management Science area. </span></span><span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:8pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">        
</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Experience with reliability engineering and
system safety and/or prognostics and health management methods.</span><span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:8pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">        
</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Experience with artificial intelligence
methods.</span><span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:8pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">        
</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Programming skills: Matlab, R, Python, C++.</span><span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Working conditions</span></b><span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Full-time status
as a PhD-candidate for a period of 3 years.</span><span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Funding for
UK/EU Students</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">. <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Funding amount: the funding covers Home-Scotland/EU
student</span> <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">tuition fees and stipend (£14653
per year) in line with University rates (A</span> <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">student
from the rest of the UK may be considered for a partial</span> <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">grant).</span></span><span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></b><span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Information and
applying</span></b><span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">For more
information and informal questions about the project, please contact Professor
Stephen McArthur: </span><a href="mailto:s.mcarthur@strath.ac.uk" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">s.mcarthur@strath.ac.uk</span></a><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">;</span><span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></b><span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Deadline</span></b><span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Application
closing date 14/07/2017. Prompt application is advised, as</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">this position is only available
until a suitable candidate is found.</span></span></p><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div style="text-align:right;font-family:georgia,serif;color:rgb(51,0,153)"><i><b>Joxe Aizpurua.</b></i></div></div>
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