EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Enhancing Human Interactions and Collaborations with Data and Intelligence is calling for Applications for 4-year Funded research studentships. The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Enhancing Human Interactions and Collaborations with Data and Intelligence-Driven Systems is based within the Computational Foundry.
They are looking for people who are committed to changing the world via world-class research that focuses on amplifying human capabilities through the use of data-driven and intelligence-enabled systems. The program spans 4 years and includes an integrated master’s.
Working alongside a rich and diverse set of industrial, public and third-sector partners – including Facebook, Tata, Ordnance Survey, Amicus Therapeutics, NHS and Google – successful candidates will use a people-first approach to drive exciting, adventurous and impactful scientific breakthroughs.
The Centre, funded by the UK’s Premier Science and Engineering body, the EPSRC, is housed in the £32.5M state-of-the-art Computational Foundry at Swansea University. Members of our Centre will be nurtured by multidisciplinary supervisors who are globally leading research agendas in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Management, Medicine and Social Care and Law.
Candidates should have an aptitude and ability in computational thinking and methods including the ability to write software or enthusiasm to learn how to do so. While such aptitude might be evidenced by a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering, we are building a community that aspires to have a high degree of diversity of perspective. So, if you have a background in Arts and Humanities; Social Sciences; Law; or Management for instance, please be encouraged to apply.
For future AI and big data technologies to serve society and the economy effectively, they will need to be created and critiqued by a diverse and wide set of perspectives as possible: we welcome applications from anyone who feels they can help in the mission of the Centre.
Location:
United KingdomBenefits
- Fully funded places (fees plus maintenance stipend set at the UKRI rate, currently £17,668 per annum for 2022/23 for full-time students, updated each year).
- Places are also available for those in receipt of four-year external funding.
Eligibilities
- Candidates should have an aptitude and ability in computational thinking and methods including the ability to write software or enthusiasm to learn how to do so.
- While aptitude might be evidenced by a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, a student from an Arts and Humanities; Social Sciences; Law; or Management, etc. background is encouraged to apply.
- The minimum entry requirement is a 2.1 undergraduate degree or Swansea University-recognized equivalent. Visit https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/entry-requirements/ for details.
- For non-native English language speakers, an IELTS average score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any element is required. Please see the University’s English Language requirements at https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/approved-tests-for-nationals-of-any-country/ for further details.
Application Process
- Application has to be made through the online application form available at https://apply.swansea.ac.uk/#/home
- Follow the application steps mentioned in the How to Apply section available at https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/research/computer-science-epsrc-cdt-phd-enhancing-human-2023-rs185.php
- MUST upload the required documents mentioned at https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/research/computer-science-epsrc-cdt-phd-enhancing-human-2023-rs185.php to make a successful application
Application Deadline: March 1, 2023
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