PhD Scholarship in Engineering Innovation - University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth - Faculty of Technology
School of Computing, Communications & Electronics

PhD SCHOLARSHIP IN ENGINEERING INNOVATION…

Scholarship: £12,940 stipend + UK/EU fees

Applications are invited for a three-year (36 months) PhD scholarship in the School of Computing, Communications & Electronics, in the Faculty of Technology at the University of Plymouth, commencing on 1st October 2008 or soon thereafter.

This post is part of a GWR-funded research project in collaboration with Systematic Innovation Ltd. and the University of Bath. The project is aimed at the development of tools and methods to assist next generation engineers and scientists to deliver breakthrough design solutions. The underlying theme of the project is computer-aided innovation. The project will build upon the world’s biggest study of creativity and innovation.

The PhD project will involve research into the emerging areas of complex systems theory, bio-technology and nano-engineering, followed by development of these findings into a more universal innovation knowledge framework. The project will involve extensive use of the developed tools, methods and strategies to create novel solutions to real world and industry problems.

Candidates for this post are expected to have a Masters degree in one or a combination of electronic/computing/physics/biological/mathematics disciplines. A specific knowledge of expert systems and/or complex systems would be of particular benefit. Strong candidates with a BEng or BSc and work experience in the above areas may be considered for the post. Candidates should demonstrate good programming skills and, ideally, knowledge of NetLogo and VBNet.

For more information on research at the University of Plymouth please refer to the website: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/SoCCE.

The project website can be found at www.systematic-innovation.com/research3.

Application forms can be down loaded from http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/postgraduate and should be submitted together with all the relevant documentation to Carole Watson, Faculty of Technology, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA, UK (Tel: 01752 232339, e-mail: carole.watson@plymouth.ac.uk).

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Paul Filmore by email only: pfilmore@plymouth.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 22nd August 2008, 12:00 noon.
Interviews: 5th September 2008.