Title: Manufacturing Information and Knowledge Management

Description:

The Centre for Innovative Product Development and Manufacturing (CiPDM) at the University of Greenwich receives funding from EPSRC through its Industrial CASE (ICASE) scheme. After two successful ICASE projects with BAE Systems, we have a new opportunity with the company starting as soon as possible. The aim of this applied research is to investigate how to improve manufacturing efficiency through better management of the business processes and enterprise information and knowledge in manufacturing operations and maintenance of production equipment.

We are looking for candidates to apply with a background in manufacturing engineering, operations management or related disciplines, ideally with good skills in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Candidates should have or expected to achieve an undergraduate degree (2:1 or above). Candidates with Masters degrees or those with practical experience in research or industry are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will benefit from both academic and industrial training, have the opportunity to choose within scope study topics and gain a real working experience in a world leading manufacturing centre at BAE Systems, Rochester, Kent.

A tax-free bursary between £18,000 and £21,000 per year for 3 years is available to UK students, plus University tuition fees paid and travel expenses paid to attend appropriate international conferences and seminars. Non-UK candidates who are normal residence in the UK in the last 3 years are eligible to receive bursary, but will be requested to pay for the difference between the ‘Home’ and ‘Overseas’ fees. Note that the nominated candidate is subject to approval by EPSRC and BAE Systems.

Applicants are encouraged to contact Professor James Gao (j.gao<στο>greenwich.ac.uk) for an initial discussion (ideally email your CV prior to a discussion).

For additional information about the scholarship please go to:http://www2.gre.ac.uk/research/study/studentships 

Please read this information before making an application. Applications need to be made online viahttp://www2.gre.ac.uk/research/study/apply/application_process. No other form of application will be considered.

All applications must include the following information. Applications not containing these documents will not be considered.

• Scholarship Reference Number (i.e. PGRO-ENG-11-14)– included in the personal statement section together with your personal statement as to why you are applying

• a CV including 2 referees *

• academic qualification certificates/transcripts (with grade/classification)*

*upload to the supporting information section of the application form. Attachments need to be in PDF format.

If you would like to apply please ensure that you email a copy of your CV to Professor James Gao,j.gao<στο>greenwich.ac.uk and submit an electronic application form with the relevant attachments.

The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Wednesday 7^th January 2015.