A PhD place is available within the Centre for Emergent Computing, Edinburgh Napier University.
Start on 01/03/2010, applications by 25/01/2010.

Applications are invited for a funded three-year PhD studentship within the Centre for Emergent Computing at Edinburgh Napier University. The studentship will cover tuition fees to home/EU level, with the possibility of a standard living allowance (stipend) - currently £13,290 per annum for 2009/10 - becoming available. Overseas students are eligible to apply, but will be liable to pay the difference between home/EU and overseas fees. Note that fees are subject to change annually throughout the programme of study. Studentships are expected to start on 1st March 2010.

The Centre for Emergent Computing undertakes research across a range of areas using techniques inspired by nature, for example Artificial Immune Systems, Evolutionary Computing, Ant Colony algorithms etc. The group works in a diverse range of domains, including optimisation (in particular in the area of eco-friendly optimisation, e.g to achieve carbon reductions), machine learning and in pervasive computing, e.g wireless sensor networks. We are also interested in modelling and the theoretical aspects of developing bio-inspired algorithms.

Further details of the research areas and the research group's activities can be found at http://www.cec.soc.napier.ac.uk. For an informal discussion please contact Professor Emma Hart, Director, Centre for Emergent Computing, e.hart [at] napier.ac.uk.

Applicants should hold a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours degree or a Masters degree in a discipline relevant to the area of study. Applicants should submit a clear proposal for their proposed research programme that demonstrates an understanding of the background to the area and outlines the questions that the applicant is interested in researching. Candidates whose first language is not English must meet the University's English language requirements. An application form and more general details on research can be found at http://www.napier.ac.uk/prospectivestudents/postgraduate/Pages/Apply.aspx.

Please send all formal applications including a CV and a completed "Supplementary Personal Information Form" and "Tuition Fee Classification" Questionnaire" by Monday 25th January 2010 to:
Caroline Graham
Research Office
Room 423
Craighouse Campus
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh
EH10 5LG