PhD: University of Cambridge

Contributed by: Glenn Vinnicombe, gv@eng.cam.ac.uk

The MathWorks Studentship in Engineering

Funding is available to support a PhD studentship in Control Systems in the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, generously provided by MathWorks (the developers of MATLAB® and Simulink® engineering software).

The studentship is tenable for 3 years from 1 October 2012 and includes:

- The cost of College and University fees at home/EU rate and a maintenance grant at the EPSRC recommended standard rate

- Paid internships for up to 10 weeks each year at MathWorks Cambridge offices

Research in any area of systems of control will be considered. Some current areas of interest include:

Systems biology: Circadian rhythms, Gene regulatory networks, Information processing Control of large interconnections: Power networks, Communication networks, Air-traffic control

Candidates should have a degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Science, with an excellent academic record and strong mathematical aptitude. Any applicant for PhD study in the Cambridge control group will be considered automatically for this studentship.

Potential applicants may contact Dr G. Vinnicombe (gv@eng.cam.ac.uk) to register their interest in the studentship, and for further information if necessary.

Completed applications for PhD study should reach Student Registry www.admin.cam.ac.uk/students/gradadmissions/ by 31 May 2012.

* Limit of tenure: 30 September 2015.

Quote Reference: NA15591,Closing Date: 31 May 2012

Interview Date(s): June 2012