PhD Studentship in Computer Science

Award Summary

100% Home fees covered and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance £18,622 (2023-24 UKRI rate)

Overview

The School of Computing at Newcastle University expects to offer two full time PhD studentships on a subset of the following projects: 

•  Towards Safe and Efficient AI-enabled Control of Autonomous Vehicles via Quantum Computing 
• AI transparency 
• Building a secure smart home ecosystem with zero trust principles 
• Explainable End-to-End Learning for Autonomous Racing Cars 
• Dialogue Agents with Human Level Attributes 
• Enhancing Neural Prosthetic Device/Exoskeleton Control with Comfort & Discomfort Sensing 

For further information on the available projects and details on how to apply, please visit our school website . 

Prospective Students are encouraged to contact potential supervisors for more information on specific projects. Applicants can apply for more than one project and should clearly indicate their preferred project(s) in their application. 

Applicants should have a strong background in Computer Science or related area. High motivation for independent theoretical/computational work is essential. Skills and interest in project specific areas are also desirable. 

Number Of Awards

2

Start Date

September 2024

Award Duration

3.5 Years

Application Closing Date

15 February 2024

Sponsor

EPSRC

Supervisors

Please see details on school website for supervisor details. 

Eligibility Criteria

This studentship is available to all applicants holding, or expecting to receive, a good (2:1 minimum or equivalent) bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or an international equivalent. Newcastle University values individual differences and the diversity that this brings. We want to ensure that no-one is at a disadvantage because of who they are. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, and requests for flexible study (e.g., part-time) are welcomed. 

Home and international applicants (inc. EU) are welcome to apply and if successful will receive a full studentship.

Applicants whose first language is not English require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subsection.  

International applicants may require an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme ) clearance certificate prior to obtaining their visa and to study on this programme.

How To Apply

To apply, please visit our school website . 

Contact Details

For further details, please contact the Director of Postgraduate Studies: 

Dr Sara Fernstad , [email protected]  

School of Computing