PhD Position in Computer Science

PolytechnicPositions; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Nottingham is offering fully funded studentships for 3.5 years, which include a stipend of at least £20,780 per year. Applicants should hold a 2:1 Bachelor or Masters degree in a related discipline and must develop a research proposal relevant to the research groups such as Cyber Security and Computer Vision Lab. Candidates must confirm supervisor support before applying through the MyNottingham system.

Benefits

Fully funded studentship

Stipend of at least £20,780 per year

Tuition fees coverage

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a strong academic background related to research.
• IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent for non-native English speakers.

Responsibilities

• Develop a research proposal aligned with a supervisor's interests.
• Discuss potential projects with supervisors before applying.

Skills

Research proposal development

Strong analytical skills

Communication in English

Education

2:1 Bachelor or Masters degree in a related discipline

Job description

Post interview, application to be made through the MyNottingham system stating the supervisor name and project title. Please check your eligibility against the entry requirements prior to proceeding. If you are interested in applying, please contact potential supervisors to discuss your research proposal. If the supervisor wishes to support your application post interview, they will direct you to make an official application through the MyNottingham system. You will be required to state the name of your supervisor and the studentship reference number in your application. We require you to submit a CV, research proposal and transcripts from your previous study when you submit documents for the application. Do not submit your application via the MyNottingham platform without having confirmed support of a supervisor first.

Applicants are normally expected to have a 2:1 Bachelor or Masters degree or international equivalent, in a related discipline. Any offer will be subject to the University admissions requirements. An IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in each element) or another English Language qualification is also required for candidates who do not have English as a first language.

The topics for the studentships are open, but your research proposal should relate to the interests of one of the School's research groups:

• Computational Optimisation and Learning Lab
• Computer Vision Lab
• Cyber Security
• Functional Programming
• Intelligent Modelling and Analysis
• Mixed Reality Lab
• Lab for Uncertainty in Data and Decision Making
• Visualisation and Computer Graphics
• Responsible Digital Futures

The studentships available are fully funded for 3.5 years and include a stipend of (minimum) £20,780 [1] per year and tuition fees.