PhD studentship available

[I C G Campbell]

PhD Studentship Available

A PhD studentship  has  become  available  at  short  notice.  The 
project  involves  the  application  of   neural   computing   and 
statistical techniques to highlight and detect tumours  on  scans. 
In particular we are interested in detecting a  specific  type  of 
tumour called an acoustic neuroma. The project is in collaboration 
with staff from the Computer  Science  Dept.,  Bristol  University 
with an interest in computer vision and staff from  the  Dept.  of 
Radiology, Bristol Royal Infirmary.

The closing date for applications is the ** 12th August  1995  **. 
The studentship is available for three years  with  a  maintenance 
grant of 5,000 pounds per annum and coverage of postgraduate  fees 
at the home rate of 2,200 pounds per  annum.  Suitable  candidates 
should have a First or  Upper  Second  Class  degree  in  computer 
science or mathematics or a similar numerate discipline.

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Colin Campbell, Dept.  of 
Engineering Mathematics,  Bristol  University,  Bristol  BS8  1TR, 
United Kingdom. Given the close deadline it is best to contact Dr. 
Campbell via  e-mail  (C.Campbell at bris.ac.uk).  Candidates  should 
send a CV and arrange for 2 letters of reference to be  despatched 
to the above address ASAP.