University of Birmingham
School of Computer Science
The School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham is
seeking to award a Microsoft PhD Scholarship on the topic "Structural
Foundations for Heterogeneous Computation", starting on 1st October
2011.
Applicants require a first-class Honours degree or equivalent in
Computer Science, Mathematics or Computer Engineering, experience in
programming and aptitude for mathematical subjects. A Masters degree
is highly desirable. Experience in any of the following areas is
relevant although no required: semantics, type theory, static
analysis, system-level programming, microprocessor design, FPGA
design, compiler design and optimisation, GPU programming. The
position is open for UK and EU applicants, but exceptionally strong
candidates from outside the EU may be considered subject to
availability of funds. Before the Scholarship can be awarded the
candidate must also undergo the formal admission procedure to the
university.
The Scholar will work under the supervision of Dr. Dan R. Ghica from
University of Birmingham, a leading centre for research in programming
language theory. On behalf of Microsoft Research, the Scholar will be
also supervised by Prof. Satnam Singh.
The Microsoft PhD Scholarship Programme recognises and supports
exceptional students who show the potential to make an outstanding
contribution to science and computing. Each Microsoft scholarship
consists of an annual bursary of £23,000 for up to a maximum of three
years. In addition, every Scholar receives a laptop with a selection
of software applications. During the course of their PhD, Scholars are
invited to Microsoft Research in Cambridge for an annual Summer School
that includes a series of talks of academic interest and posters
sessions, which provides the Scholars the opportunity to present their
work to Microsoft researchers and a number of Cambridge academics.
Some of the Scholars may also be offered, at the discretion of
Microsoft Research, an internship in one of the Microsoft Research
laboratories. Internships involve working on a project alongside and
as part of a team of Microsoft researchers. Scholars are paid during
their internship, in addition to their scholarship bursary.
To apply please submit the following to Dr. Dan R. Ghica (d.r.ghica@cs.bham.ac.uk
) before May 1st:
• an up-to-date copy of your CV
• a copy of your University transcript detailing all your examination
results to date
• the name and contacts of three referees
• a sample of your academic publications such as articles or
dissertations
• any other relevant information (e.g. links to web-sites, blogs,
software portfolio)
• a covering letter.
For further information, visit:
• Microsoft PhD Scholarships: http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/collaboration/global/open-phd-positions.aspx
• Dan R. Ghica's page: http://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~drg/
• Satnam Singh's page: http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/people/satnams/
• Heterogeneous computing: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heterogeneous_computing
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