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PhD Studentship in Distributed Computing - University of Bristol UK


PhD Studentship
Social Insect-Inspired Algorithms for Decentralised Control in Distributed Computing
Department of Computer Science

Supervising Institutions: Department of Computer Science, University of Bristol and HP Labs, Bristol

Social insect colonies face similar decision problems to those inherent in large-scale information processing systems such as the internet, grid computing and utility computing centres. These systems are too complex for classical control techniques to be applicable, as global information on the state of the system is impossible to obtain. However, we can draw inspiration from the algorithms employed by social insect colonies. These algorithms work robustly using simple rules of thumb, without centralised control, and achieve or approximate optimality. Hence these algorithms will prove ideal for decentralised optimal control problems such as those encountered in distributed computing.

Recently, a new social-insect behaviour has been examined experimentally, collective nest-site selection during colony emigration. This is a collective decision-making mechanism, that converges on a unique solution while exhibiting a tuneable compromise between the speed and the accuracy of decision-making. The successful applicant will investigate the application of this behaviour to distributed control problems in utility computing centres, with input from HP Labs. It is expected that the student’s research will also lead to developments in algorithm design and statistical decision theory.

The successful candidate will have a high quality first degree(s) in a numerate discipline such as mathematics, physics or computer science. The studentship will be based in the Machine Learning and Biological Computation Group, in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Bristol. For more information on the Department and the Group visit www.cs.bris.ac.uk and www.cs.bris.ac.uk/Research/MachineLearning.

The studentship is expected to commence in early October 2008, but an immediate start may be possible by negotiation. The studentship will pay tuition fees and a stipend of 12,600 GBP per annum for 3 years. UK citizens and EU-citizens resident in the UK for at least 3 years previously are eligible to apply. Exceptional overseas applicants may also be considered.

Apply by email to Dr James Marshall, enclosing PDF copies of your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the project. It is anticipated that interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held within 2 weeks of the application deadline.

For informal discussions contact Dr James Marshall (www.cs.bris.ac.uk/~marshall)

The closing date for applications is 14th March 2008.
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BEASISWA Phd LAINNYA :

PhD position in strategy, innovation and climate change
University of Amsterdam

(Noord-Holland), 38 hours per week

Job description
Function title: PhD position
The candidate will be supervised by Prof. Ans Kolk and Dr Jonatan Pinkse and will thus be able to profit from the experience built up on business responses to climate change in the past decade at ABS. This project will focus on business and climate change, with specific attention to how companies draw on their strategic and innovative capabilities in developing solutions to climate change. In recent years, interest in cleaner, more climate-friendly technologies - such as solar energy and low-emission cars - has grown very rapidly, and new products and markets are emerging. However, there is not much research that systematically investigates the drivers and implications for companies to move in such directions. The research will combine multiple methods of investigation, qualitative as well as quantitative, and also calls for skills in research liaison with host organizations and good external presentation skills.

Requirements
Required education/skills:

* Master’s (MA, MSc or drs) in the area of business (business administration, marketing, management, business economics, and with demonstrable interest in the area of strategy)
* Interest (and preferably experience) in field research, including studies focusing on organizations
* Mastery of both written and spoken English

Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Economics)

Organization
University of Amsterdam
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a university with an internationally acclaimed profile, located at the heart of the Dutch capital. As well as a world center for business and research, Amsterdam is a hub of cultural and media activities. The UvA is a member of the League of European Research Universities.

The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) provides academic courses in accounting, finance, management, marketing, economics, and econometrics. It also conducts international research in these areas. The Amsterdam Business School (ABS) and the Amsterdam School of Economics form part of the FEB.

Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: see below
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
The appointment will initially be for 1 year, to be extended to a total of 4 years upon excellent performance (an evaluation will be held after 8 months). The salary will be in accordance with the University regulations for academic personnel, and will range from € 2000 (first year) up to a maximum of €2558 (final year) gross per month. The collective employment agreement of the Dutch universities will be applicable. The PhD thesis should be finalized within four years. In this period, the candidate will also be expected to do some teaching (20% of the time).

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Dr Pinkse
Telephone number: 31 20 525 4106
E-mail address: j.m.pinkse@uva.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:

* About the organization (http://www.uva.nl/start.cfm/la=en/th=main)
* About the department (http://www.feb.uva.nl/english/)
* About the function (http://www.uva.nl/vacatures/vacatures.cfm/CFC27480-1321-B0BE-A4192C5E294D4198)

Application
You can apply for this job before 28-03-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:

Roetersstraat 11
1018 WB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
E-mail: applications-feb@uva.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT 08-5003.