2 new funded PhD studentships in Computing

[Stefan.Wermter]

With respect to this email list I would like to encourage applications
from computing students for 2 PhD studentships in intelligent systems
(e.g. neural networks, hybrid systems, cognitive neuroscience,
neuro/fuzzy systems, machine learning, with applications in e.g.  in
natural language processing or robotics)

General application text for all areas of interest below

Stefan Wermter

-------------------------------------

Funded Phd Opportunities in
Computing, Engineering & Technology

The School of Computing, Engineering & Technology at the University of
Sunderland is seeking high quality, motivated applicants wishing to gain a PhD
or MPhil in the disciplines of Computing, Mathematical Sciences, Engineering and

Technology. The school has a strong and growing research profile with
EPSRC-funded research, numerous EU-funded projects and a vibrant community of
over 100 researchers. The School is well-resourced and offers excellent
facilities with much state-of the art computing equipment and not only offers
high quality postgraduate but also undergraduate programmes accredited by
professional societies.

We look for applications in both computing and mathematics as well as general
engineering for two fully-funded PhD studentships. Students wishing to apply for

the 2 funded places should look at the list of proposed projects available at
http://www.cet.sunderland.ac.uk/postgrad/projects.html and indicate in their
application which of these projects they would wish to undertake. The closing
date for the 2 funded places is 8/7/01.

Self-funding MPhil & PhD students are also welcome to apply at any
time for full-time, part-time and distance learning research degrees
in any of the areas detailed below.

The main research groups in computing & mathematics are:

intelligent systems (major strengths in neural networks, natural
language engineering, hybrid systems, cognitive neuroscience,
neuro/fuzzy systems, machine learning: Professor Stefan Wermter -
stefan.wermter at sunderland.ac.uk +44 191 5153279);
http://www.his.sunderland.ac.uk/~cs0stw/Projects/suggested_topics_titles.html

human computer systems (includes themes such as multimedia,
computer-aided learning, computing for the disabled and human computer
interaction evaluation methodologies: Professor Gilbert Cockton -
gilbert.cockton at sunderland.ac.uk +44 191 5153394);

software engineering (focussed on practical areas especially software
testingand the organisationalrisks of implementing information
systems, methodologies and solutions for industry: Professor Helen
Edwards helen.edwards at sunderland.ac.uk +44 191 5152786 or Professor
Barrie Thompson barrie.thompson at sunderland.ac.uk +44 191 5152769);

electronic commerce (encompasses the development and promotion of
standards in thisdynamic area with a special interest in the area of
electronic procurement: Kevin Ginty - kevin.ginty at sunderland.ac.uk or
Albert Bokma albert.bokma at sunderland.ac.uk +44 191 5153233);

decision support systems (covers a diverse range of activitiesin statistics &
mathematics at the boundary ofComputer Science and Statistics and Operational
Research: Professor Eric Fletcher eric.fletcher at sunderland.ac.uk +44 191 5152822

or Professor Alfredo Moscardini alfredo.moscardini at sunderland.ac.uk +44 191
5152763);

In order to apply please send a full CV (including 2 referees and
indicating the project for which you wish to apply) to the address
below.  You may also find out more about either our PhD or MPhil
research degrees, the current studentships and grants available by
looking at:
    http://www.cet.sunderland.ac.uk/postgrad
or getting in touch with:
Dr. Chris. Bowerman - Principal Lecturer in Research Student Management
School of Computing, Engineering & Technology, University of Sunderland,
Informatics Centre, St Peter's Way, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, GB-SR6 0DD
Email: chris.bowerman at sunderland.ac.uk

--------------------------------------------


***************************************
Professor Stefan Wermter
Research Chair in Intelligent Systems
University of Sunderland
Centre of Informatics, SCET
St Peters Way
Sunderland SR6 0DD
United Kingdom

phone: +44 191 515 3279
fax:   +44 191 515 3553
email: stefan.wermter at sunderland.ac.uk
http://www.his.sunderland.ac.uk/~cs0stw/
http://www.his.sunderland.ac.uk/
****************************************