Overview
Applications are invited for a full-time PhD studentship in the area of Optimisation/Statistics and River Infrastructure Planning starting in September 2010. The studentship, which is supported through an EPSRC Doctoral Training Grant, will involve working on an interdisciplinary research project entitled “Next Generation Decision Planning Methods for River Infrastructure Placement and Mitigation” under the supervision of Dr Jesse O’Hanley. The main objective of the project is to develop novel optimisation and statistical models for prioritising river infrastructure removal and other mitigation activities, as well as identifying sites for future river infrastructure expansion, while taking into account a host of key environmental/ecological impacts (fish dispersal, habitat fragmentation, river hydrology and morphological processes) and socioeconomic impacts (fishing, recreation, water supply, flood control and hydropower generation). Multi-objective and stochastic integer programming techniques will be investigated together with Bayesian statistical modelling and exact/heuristic solution methods.
The PhD student will join the Management Science group within the Kent Business School. The Management Science group is one of the largest and top rated research groups in the UK. Further advanced training in operational research and statistics is available through the EPSRC’s NATCOR programme. As part of the project, the PhD will also have the opportunity to reside for up to one academic term in the US in order to work and study under the guidance of a leading academic (Prof Michael Kuby) from the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning at Arizona State University, specialising in the field of optimisation and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applied to transportation, energy, and environmental planning. Additional short-term visits to Scotland in order to work and liaise with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, the main external project partner, may also be required.
Amount awarded
The studentship covers Home/EU fees as well as provides a stipend (approximately £13,300 p.a). Only UK and EU applicants are eligible to apply. The ideal candidate would normally be expected to hold a 2:1 or First class honours degree plus an MSc, or equivalently an upper 5-year undergraduate degree if coming from Europe, with a background in operational research, statistics, mathematics, computer science or some other quantitative discipline relating to the project. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Knowledge or experience in the use of one or more of the following is also highly desirable: optimization methods and algorithm design, CPLEX (or some other optimization package), computer programming (preferably C/C++ or Java), GIS, environmental economics, ecological/environmental modelling. Applications will be assessed based on previous academic achievements and relevant skills.
How to Apply
Applications should be sent to Claire Baldock, Research Secretary, Kent Business School, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7PE, telephone 01227 823009, e-mail c.a.baldock@kent.ac.uk quoting EPSRC DTA PhD Studentship in the e-mail subject.
For further details regarding the studentship please click here
Applications should be sent electronically, including all of the following materials:
A cover letter explaining your interest in the research project along with relevant training and skills appropriate to working on the project
A curriculum vitae (CV)
Official transcript(s) of your undergraduate/postgraduate degrees
Names and contact information of two references (one of which must be from an academic institution you have studied at) who can supply letters of support if short-listed for the position
Any English qualifications obtained if English is not your first language
Informal enquiries may be directed to:
Dr Jesse O’Hanley, Kent Business School by e-mail j.ohanley@kent.ac.uk Completed applications must be received no later than: 15 July 2010
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
Applications are invited for a full-time PhD studentship in the area of Optimisation/Statistics and River Infrastructure Planning starting in September 2010. The studentship, which is supported through an EPSRC Doctoral Training Grant, will involve working on an interdisciplinary research project entitled “Next Generation Decision Planning Methods for River Infrastructure Placement and Mitigation” under the supervision of Dr Jesse O’Hanley. The main objective of the project is to develop novel optimisation and statistical models for prioritising river infrastructure removal and other mitigation activities, as well as identifying sites for future river infrastructure expansion, while taking into account a host of key environmental/ecological impacts (fish dispersal, habitat fragmentation, river hydrology and morphological processes) and socioeconomic impacts (fishing, recreation, water supply, flood control and hydropower generation). Multi-objective and stochastic integer programming techniques will be investigated together with Bayesian statistical modelling and exact/heuristic solution methods.
The PhD student will join the Management Science group within the Kent Business School. The Management Science group is one of the largest and top rated research groups in the UK. Further advanced training in operational research and statistics is available through the EPSRC’s NATCOR programme. As part of the project, the PhD will also have the opportunity to reside for up to one academic term in the US in order to work and study under the guidance of a leading academic (Prof Michael Kuby) from the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning at Arizona State University, specialising in the field of optimisation and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applied to transportation, energy, and environmental planning. Additional short-term visits to Scotland in order to work and liaise with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, the main external project partner, may also be required.
Amount awarded
The studentship covers Home/EU fees as well as provides a stipend (approximately £13,300 p.a). Only UK and EU applicants are eligible to apply. The ideal candidate would normally be expected to hold a 2:1 or First class honours degree plus an MSc, or equivalently an upper 5-year undergraduate degree if coming from Europe, with a background in operational research, statistics, mathematics, computer science or some other quantitative discipline relating to the project. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Knowledge or experience in the use of one or more of the following is also highly desirable: optimization methods and algorithm design, CPLEX (or some other optimization package), computer programming (preferably C/C++ or Java), GIS, environmental economics, ecological/environmental modelling. Applications will be assessed based on previous academic achievements and relevant skills.
How to Apply
Applications should be sent to Claire Baldock, Research Secretary, Kent Business School, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7PE, telephone 01227 823009, e-mail c.a.baldock@kent.ac.uk quoting EPSRC DTA PhD Studentship in the e-mail subject.
For further details regarding the studentship please click here
Applications should be sent electronically, including all of the following materials:
A cover letter explaining your interest in the research project along with relevant training and skills appropriate to working on the project
A curriculum vitae (CV)
Official transcript(s) of your undergraduate/postgraduate degrees
Names and contact information of two references (one of which must be from an academic institution you have studied at) who can supply letters of support if short-listed for the position
Any English qualifications obtained if English is not your first language
Informal enquiries may be directed to:
Dr Jesse O’Hanley, Kent Business School by e-mail j.ohanley@kent.ac.uk Completed applications must be received no later than: 15 July 2010
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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