Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry)
PhD scholarship
The School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the University of
Newcastle is offering an APA(I) scholarship worth AUD $28,715 per annum.
The scholarship will be funded under an ARC Linkage Grant, and is
collaborative with researchers in Computer Science & Software
Engineering at the University of Melbourne, and with Newcastle-based
companies Hunter Valley Coal Chain Coordinator Limited (HVCCC)
www.hvccc.com.au and Triple Point Technologies (TPT) www.tpt.com.
Applications for this APA(I) scholarship close 1 December 2012.
Project Background
Blended mineral products are important for Australia's economy.
Blending is carried out in stockpiles, often at multiple points in the
mining supply chain, and complexities in stockyard and supply chain
operations can negatively impact the value sought from blending. Whilst
blending has long been tackled with mathematical programming techniques,
little has been done to integrate blending with stockyard management and
supply chain planning.
This project will develop new mathematical and computational tools for
operational stockyard and supply chain planning, to maximize the value
realised from blended products, and the efficiency with which they are
delivered through the supply chain.
This project will be supervised by Professors Natashia Boland and
Martin Savelsbergh.
Availability
This APA(I) scholarship will be offered for 3 years, with possible
extension of up to 6 months. If the successful candidate is an
international student a full tuition fee scholarship and single overseas
student health cover will be offered for the same period. Domestic
Research Higher Degree students are not liable for fees.
The scholarship is available for study in the School of Mathematical
and Physical Sciences at the University of Newcastle. It is expected
that your study will commence in Semester 1, 2013. For further
information on the School and the University, refer to sections below,
or go to
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/school/mathematical-physical-sciences/ or
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/research-higher-degree/. For
further information about Newcastle, refer to sections below, or visit
http://www.visitnewcastle.com.au/visitnewcastle.asp
Payment information
APA(I) scholarship awards include a living allowance of $28,715 per
annum. Note: Stipend rates are indexed annually. Provision also exists
for a relocation allowance and a thesis allowance.
Applicant attributes
The successful applicant will hold an undergraduate degree, and have
undertaken some form of preliminary research training in operations
research, engineering, mathematics, computer science, or related
discipline. Applicants from software engineering or industrial
engineering will find their skills particularly relevant. Strong
mathematical and computer programming skills are essential and knowledge
of operations research, constraint programming and/or artificial
intelligence techniques would be an asset. A can-do attitude, and
excellent communication skills, will also be highly valued.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved
Honours Class 2 Division I or equivalent, in their undergraduate
degrees, or who have an appropriate higher qualification. The
equivalency of international students' qualifications to Honours Class
2 Division 1 will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Application details
To apply for this scholarship please send your CV, together with an
academic transcript showing details of all courses you have taken, the
grades you were awarded, an interpretation of those grades, and the
names and contact details of at least two people who can provide
confidential references, to the address shown below. If your transcript
is not in English, please provide an English translation. If you have
completed a thesis or other publications, please feel free to include
them in the email application. Include details of your computer
programming skills and experience, your mathematical training and
background, and any experience you have with modelling and solving
industrial problems.
The University of Newcastle
The University of Newcastle is a major research university in
Australia, ranked in the top ten in Australia for overall research
funding and outcomes. Further, the University was the top-ranked in
Australia in the discipline of applied mathematics in the recent
Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) rankings.
The main University of Newcastle campus is located in the city of
Newcastle: on the East coast of Australia about two hours drive north
from Sydney. The School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences provides a
stimulating and supportive environment for research and teaching, with
ample opportunities for collaborative research partnerships both within
the university and with industry. Although well known for its beautiful
beaches and pleasant climate, Newcastle is home to a significant port,
and Australia's largest coal-handling terminal. Newcastle is also at the
gateway of one of Australia's largest wine-growing regions, the Hunter
valley. Thus opportunities for research in shipping, transportation,
and mineral resources abound.
Main Contact
Daniel Urquhart
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
The University of Newcastle
T +61 2 4921 5440
E Daniel.A.Urquhart@Newcastle.edu.au
W www.newcastle.edu.au/research/rhd/scholarships.html
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