School of Computer, Engineering and Physical Sciences wishes to appoint an EPSRC CASE PhD studentship in collaboration with BAE Systems. The Apply College Scholarships studentship is tenable for up to 3.5 years for a PhD (via MPhil route) [subject to satisfactory progress]. The studentship will cover the cost of tuition fees for UK/EU residents plus a stipend (up to £16,000 for 2010/11) (stipend subject to residence requirements for EU applicants) per annum. The sApply College Scholarships uccessful applicant will start on 1 July 2011. Due to EPSRC residence criteria, this studentship will not be open to International students.
The Apply College Scholarships project aims to investigate and develop new and innovative human-and-computer interaction techniques required to help increase endurance of the autonomous systems. Human-centric autonomous system allows for human operators the ability to understand and interact with the artificial operator during system’s operation. You will require exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to consult, interact and collaborate effectively across a diverse range of people and organisations together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration. A good first degree (2:1 or above) in environmental or energy management, engineering, computing or related field is essential. Project Title: Human-centric Autonomous System
Scholarship Application Deadline: 3 May 2011
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