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United Kingdom - University College London PhD Studentship in Cryptography

Topic: Non-interactive Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs can be used to demonstrate that a statement is true, without revealing anything else. Non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs have numerous security applications. Examples are identification protocols, where a user proves that they know a secret password without revealing the password itself, or internet voting protocols, where a voter demonstrates that they have cast a valid vote without revealing what the vote is.

This project aims at developing non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs with high efficiency and with advanced security properties. Another goal is to apply non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs in new security applications.

Supervisors
Dr Jens Groth
BT Prof. Yvo Desmedt

About the Candidate
The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field. Funding is available for UK candidates only, or candidates that can demonstrate a relevant connection to the UK (usually established by being resident for a period of three years immediately before the date of application for an award). In addition, the student must have an EU citizenship to qualify for reduced UCL tuition fees.

About the Position
The PhD will be supervised by Dr Jens Groth and BT Professor Yvo Desmedt of University College London, located at Adastral Park. The position will be funded by EPSRC. For eligible candidates, the funding will cover UCL tuition fees and provide a tax-free stipend of at least GBP 14,600 per annum for 3 years.

Continue Reading October 9th, 2008

United Kingdom - 2009 Scottish Univeristies Physics Alliance PhD Studentships in Physics

Eight fully funded Prize PhD Studentships
+ over 100 other funded PhD places in physics in Scotland

The Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA) opens a single front door into physics PhDs in Scotland. When you apply for SUPA Prize PhD Studentship you will also be considered for all other funded places available in physics departments in Scotland.

Major themes pursued by researchers in SUPA are:

• astronomy and space
• condensed matter and material physics
• nuclear and plasma physics
• particle physics
• photonics
• physics and life sciences

UK and overseas students are invited to apply for 8 fully funded SUPA studentships and more than 100 other funded PhD places in physics in Scotland for 2009.

SUPA Studentships
SUPA is offering eight fully funded PhD studentships for outstanding students from anywhere in the world. These prestigious and competitive awards are intended to attract excellent students to study for a PhD in Scotland.

Continue Reading October 8th, 2008

United Kingdom - 2009 / 2010 Wolfson Microelectronics Scholarship at University of Edinburgh

Wolfson Microelectronics Scholarship for 2009-2010 Session

The University of Edinburgh will offer two scholarships in 2009-2010 to students who plan to undertake PhD degrees in the School of Informatics or the School of Engineering and Electronics at the University of Edinburgh. The value of each award will be £15,000 per academic year and is tenable for a maximum of three years. Please note that no Wolfson Microelectronics Scholarships will be available for 2008-2009.

The scholarship may be terminated at any time when an unsatisfactory progress report is received from the School or if the scholarship holder ceases to be registered as a full-time student at the University of Edinburgh.

Eligibility
The scholarship is awarded to an MPhil/PhD student intending to study in the School of Informatics or the School of Engineering and Electronics at the University of Edinburgh. The sole criterion for the scholarships will be academic excellence; successful applicants are likely to hold or expect to achieve a UK first class Honours undergraduate degree or the overseas equivalent.

Continue Reading October 6th, 2008

United Kingdom - 2009 / 2010 Univeristy of Edinburgh College Postgraduate Studentships

The University of Edinburgh College Postgraduate Research Scholarships are offered to academically outstanding candidates starting MPhil/PhD or MLitt programmes at the University of Edinburgh in 2009/2010.

The studentships will cover UK/EU tuition fees and a maintenance allowance broadly equivalent to those of the UK Research Councils and the British Academy. Research costs may also be paid.

Eligibility
The sole criterion for the studentships will be academic excellence; successful applicants are likely to be holders of a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours degrees from UK institutions or the overseas equivalent. Candidates who have progressed to obtain a Masters degree with distinction will also be considered.

All international students who apply for the studentships are also required to apply for an Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (ORSAS) award or be able to demonstrate the availability of funds to meet the full overseas tuition fee.

Continue Reading September 26th, 2008

United Kingdom - University of Central Lancashire, NDA and Sellafield Limited MPhil / PhD Studentship in Skills Forecasting for Nuclear Industry

MPhil/PhD
Skills Forecasting For The Nuclear Industry
Lancashire Business School

Reference No RS/08/10

A full-time MPhil/PhD funded studentship is available in the Lancashire Business School. The studentship is tenable up to 3 years (subject to satisfactory progress) with an expected commencement date of 1 January 2008. The studentship will cover the cost of tuition fees at UK/EU and Overseas rates plus a maintenance based grant of £12,940.

This project is jointly sponsored by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), Sellafield Limited and the University of Central Lancashire. It aims to examine the forecasting and management of skill requirements in the nuclear industry, with initial focus on the decommissioning industry. The project’s objectives will be to generate a baseline of knowledge on the theory and practice of skills forecasting and management on very long projects; to document, compare and contrast current skills forecasting practice amongst current site licensing companies in the UK nuclear industry; to develop models of good practice for exploratory discussion and monitored application by each tier of the industry and to propose a model of good practice for adoption by the industry.

Continue Reading September 24th, 2008

United Kingdom - 2009 University of Kent MA Scholarships in Politics and Government

University of Kent
MA Scholarships Available for January 2009
University of Kent’s Brussels School of International Studies

Applications are invited for two scholarships for politics students wishing to begin their studies at the University of Kent’s Brussels School of International Studies in January 2009.

Successful candidates will be registered at the University of Kent as full-time students on one of the five politics programmes offered at UKB (listed below) and will receive payment to cover 50% of their tuition fees (€6845 in 2008/9).

These scholarships are open to students of all nationalities and are valid for the following programmes:

• MA in International Relations
• MA in International Conflict Analysis
• MA in International Political Economy
• MA in European Public Policy
• MA in Political Strategy and Communication

In order to be considered for the scholarship, candidates must both apply for admission to one of these masters programmes and submit a separate scholarship application, no later than the closing date of 15 October 2008.

Continue Reading September 22nd, 2008

United Kingdom - Durham University PhD Scholarship in Volcanic Health Hazards

The Institute of Hazard & Risk Research and the Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University, seeks a highly motivated, high calibre student with aspirations to develop a career in volcanic hazards. You will join Dr Claire Horwell’s team which specialises in the health hazards of volcanic and other mineral dusts.

This fully-funded 3-year PhD scholarship is available to UK, EU and international students (subject to English language tests). We seek graduates with a BSc (2:1 or higher) or MSc in Earth Sciences or related subject, with a knowledge of volcanology, petrology and mineralogy. The project is trans-disciplinary, involving training in both mineralogical and toxicological techniques, thereby providing the student with the breadth of experience required in order to pursue a career in the field of Natural Dusts and Health.

The student will work on the research project:

Volcanic cristobalite formation: A global study for the assessment of health hazard Supervised by: Dr Claire Horwell (IHRR, Earth Sciences, Durham University); Prof. Ken Donaldson (Centre for Inflammation Research, Queens Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh University).

Continue Reading September 21st, 2008

United Kingdom - University of Bristol and HPLabs UK PhD Studentship in Computer Vision

PhD Studentship in Computer Vision for location based services
sponsored by HPLabs Innovation Research Award
Department of Computer Science

The successful candidate will join the Computer Vision Group at the Department of Computer Science, where we have developed a number of real-time visual location and mapping systems that we have applied to augmented reality and robotics. The University of Bristol is one of the very best universities in the UK and Computer Science one of its most successful departments. The selected student will also be eligible to apply for the regular HPLabs internships.

There are no restrictions on nationality as the scholarship can cover overseas university fees and includes a stipend for living expenses. Funding is provided by HP on a yearly basis subject to satisfactory performance for up to three years.

We are looking for the finest candidate from anywhere in the world to join our research team and invite interested students with a good MSc or undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent to apply. Applicants should have provable excellent C and/or C++ programming ability (ideally in both Windows and Linux OS), as well as strong mathematical skills. Experience with Computer Vision or related methods is highly desirable and awareness of algorithm design in the context of mobile platforms would be a bonus.

Continue Reading September 18th, 2008

United Kingdom - EPSRC-funded Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theory and Tools for Complex Biological Systems

Research Fellow
Theory and Tools for Complex Biological Systems
Mathematics

£27,466-£33,780

Applications are invited for this EPSRC-funded post doctoral position in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Strathclyde. The project will develop novel, generic computational and modelling tools, focusing on techniques in computational linear algebra and network science. The work will involve collaboration with statisticians and life scientists. Funding is available for approximately 20 months. An additional one-year extension involving collaboration with a biotech company under the Collaborative Training Account scheme is currently under negotiation. Further information about research activities in mathematics at the University of Strathclyde can be found at http://www.maths.strath.ac.uk/

You will have a PhD in mathematics or a related subject with experience in computational methods. Skills in numerical linear algebra or large scale data mining are desirable.

Continue Reading September 18th, 2008

United Kingdom - Bangor University PhD Studentship in Cognitive Neuroscience of Motor Control and Co-ordination

3-yr Ph.D. studentship
Cognitive Neuroscience of motor control and co-ordination
School Of Psychology

Applications are invited for a 3-yr PhD studentship, funded by School of Psychology, Bangor University (UK), and supervised by Dr Jörn Diedrichsen.

The studentship is available from earliest October 1st, 2008 (start date flexible). Applications are accepted until the Position is filled, the review of Applications is starting on September 13th.

The studentship is funded at ESRC rates, currently £12,940 per year.

The student will join the laboratory for Human Motor Control Lab, Bangor. Work in the laboratory focuses on the computational principles and neural underpinnings of human motor control, especially in the areas of bimanual coordination and function of the cerebellum. In behavioral studies we use robotic devices to simulate novel objects and new dynamic environments, and study how healthy participants learn and perform novel tasks. We develop computational models of coordination to understand the problems the brain solves as we interact with the environment. Neural underpinnings of these processes are studied using fMRI in which subjects perform or learn well-controlled motor tasks using fMRI-compatible robotic devices. Finally, studies with patients with lesions in the cerebellum allow us to test specific hypotheses about the functional role of the cerebellum.

The PhD project will consist of an associated but independent series of studies related to this work.

Continue Reading September 18th, 2008