[DMANET] PhD positions in Computer Science at Royal Holloway, University of London

PHD POSITIONS IN ALGORITHMS AND COMPLEXITY (including parameterized
algorithms and complexity), FOUNDATIONS OF AI, GAME THEORY, GRAPH THEORY,
INFORMATION SECURITY ACCESS CONTROL

Applications are invited for fully-funded PhD positions in the Department
of Computer Science at Royal Holloway, University of London, awarded on the
basis of academic excellence to new students who will commence a research
programme in Sept 2021.

Successful candidates will work with Prof David Cohen (Constraint
Satisfaction, Foundations of AI), Dr Argyrios Deligkas (Algorithmic Game
Theory, Algorithms and Complexity, Mechanism Design), Dr Eduard Eiben
(Algorithms and Complexity, Foundations of AI, Graph Theory), Prof Gregory
Gutin (Algorithms and Complexity, Graph Theory, Information Security Access
Control), Prof Magnus Wahlstrom (Algorithms and Complexity).

Please send any questions to your potential supervisor. The email addresses
are:
dave@cs.rhul.ac.uk, Argyrios.Deligkas@rhul.ac.uk, Eduard.Eiben@rhul.ac.uk,
gregory.gutin@rhul.ac.uk, Magnus.Wahlstrom@rhul.ac.uk .

All researchers above are members of the Centre for Algorithms and
Applications; see
https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/research-and-teaching/departments-and-schools/computer-science/research/our-research-areas/caa/

THE DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, ROYAL HOLLOWAY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
The Department is one of the UK's leading centres for research into
Computer Science. In the most recent Research Excellent Framework (REF
2014), we ranked 11th in the UK for the quality of our research output,
with over 32% of our publications recognised as world leading, and a
further 55% internationally excellent. The theories we develop lead to the
design and building of novel practical computing systems, and their
application in the real world. Research students enjoy a very lively
research culture and are fully involved in the research activities of the
Department (and share their successes). The Department also funds students
to present their work at international conferences.

INFORMATION ABOUT DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
A Departmental Scholarship provides support of circa 16,000 GBP per year
over 3.5 years for a full-time student. It also includes a fee waiver to
cover fees at the UK/EU rate.

REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should have a good degree (equivalent to a UK first-class
honours or 2:1 degree) in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related
discipline, with a definite interest in mathematics and theoretical
computer science. Applicants should also meet English language requirements
(IELTS 6.5 with no subscore lower than 5.5, or equivalent).

ELIGIBILITY
The scholarships are available to students starting their studies in Sept
2021. UK, EU and International students are eligible. Note that the
scholarships do not cover overseas fees (i.e., fees for non-EU
international students), but in some cases there may be possibilities to
obtain overseas fees waivers. Students who have already started their study
programme are not eligible.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants should prepare the following documents: (1) 1-4 pages proposed
research topic/area and the name of a potential supervisor; (2) a brief
covering letter that describes your reasons for wishing to pursue a PhD in
the proposed area; (3) a copy of your CV, including your actual or expected
degree class(es), and results of all University examinations; and (4) two
academic references. These documents should be submitted together with an
online application following the application procedure accessible from

https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studyhere/researchdegrees/applying/home.aspx
.

IMPORTANT DATES
April 25th 2021: scholarship application deadline
May 2021: formal confirmation of the scholarship granting

For candidates who wish to fund themselves, the Department accepts
applications throughout the year. The normal starting date is early October
each year but alternative starting dates can be arranged. Candidates with
visa requirements should ensure that they apply in time for their visa to
be issued in advance of their planned start date.

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