Supported by Hewlett Packard and Cranfield University’s IT Department, a studentship of up to £10,000 p.a. for 1 year plus fees* is available.

Cranfield University is seeking a highly motivated graduate to undertake this exciting collaborative research project supported by Hewlett Packard.

Evolutionary computing, an optimisation and search method based on the principles of natural evolution, has established itself as a technique that promotes innovation by exploring beyond what human designers can perceive. The aim of this project is to develop high performance computing (HPC) based evolutionary computing methodologies for dealing with high-dimensional optimisation problems. These methodologies will be structurally based on utilising the features of state-of-the-art grid computing facilities. The developed methodology will be applied to a real-life problem from the Defence sector dealing with flight-trajectory optimisation of modern tactical missiles to meet the challenge of highly manoeuvrable targets.

Technical Schools Research Students Training Programme

The successful candidate will attend Cranfield University’s ‘Technical Schools Research Students Training Programme’ which is designed to equip students with research skills required during their research studies and in their future careers. This programme consists of a series of ‘one-day events’, coupled with smaller interactive group sessions.

For further details please contact Alison Whaley (a.whaley@cranfield.ac.uk), Academic Co-ordinator, T: +44 (0) 1234 750111 x2570

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a First or Second Class UK honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline such Computer Science or Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Funding

*Supported by Hewlett Packard and Cranfield University’s IT department this studentship will cover the tuition fees at the UK/EU rate only. Applicants are also eligible for a bursary of up to £10,00 p.a. for one year dependent upon qualifications and experience.

How to apply

If you are eligible to apply for this research studentship, please complete the Application Form or you can request that we post one to you. Alternatively you may wish to apply online at:

http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/prospectuslinks/course.jsp?course=MSc%20by%20Research%20School%20of%20Applied%20Sciences

For further information contact us today:

School of Applied Sciences
T: +44 (0)1234 754086
E: appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk

Please note that we are unable to consider submissions for specific research studentships that fall outside of the stated eligibility criteria.

Application deadline: 05 June 2009
Supervisor: Dr Dhish Saxena , Dr Ashutosh Tiwari and Dr Evan Hughes
Duration of award: One year
Award type: MSc by Research