Scholarship : Fellowship at School of Electronics and Computer Science

Study Subject: Science

Employer: University of Southampton

Level: Postdoctoral

Fellowship Description: The School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) invites applications from outstanding researchers for a post-doctoral research fellowship on the EPSRC-funded R-Futures project.

ECS is the pre-eminent school of its kind in the UK with a world-class reputation for computer science and electronics, and a growing reputation for fundamental and applied complex systems modelling.

The R-Futures research programme is led by Southampton and brings together a world-class interdisciplinary team to model the resilience of the UK’s interdependent infrastructure systems to natural hazards and malign threats. The research team combines social scientists with researchers in civil and environmental engineering and complex systems simulation.

This appointment is an opportunity for a researcher with proven ability in developing complex systems simulations for real-world problems in science or engineering. Experience in networks science or modelling transport or energy networks is desirable. An appetite for interdisciplinary collaboration is required.

Fellowship Application Deadline: 09/11/2010

Further Fellowship Information and Application

PhD in Service Science public health scholarships

Scholarship Description

Funded by an ARC Discovery Grant, the University of Canberra is seeking a PhD student with a strong undergraduate record to commence a PhD in Service Science. A student with a background in information systems, mathematics, statistics, management, or another relevant field is sought to work on a project which aims to understand how firms align business and IT strategies in complex service settings. No prior experience in IT is required – just a strong quantitative background and a willingness to learn new ideas. The Services Research Group utilizes theoretical, mathematical, statistical, computer modelling and psychological approaches to better our understanding of the cognitive processes that support organizational decision making.

Reference Number:	4933
Study Subject:	Modelling IT Alignment in Multi-Business Service Organizations
Web Address:	http://www.canberra.edu.au/home/
Provided By:	University of Canberra
Level:	Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from July 7, 2010 until July 30, 2010.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD26000 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Business and management, Information systems or Psychology.

Eligibility

Application Details

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