Fully-Funded Doctoral Studentship in Intelligent Energy Systems
Posted: 11th July 2017
Fully-Funded Doctoral Studentship in Intelligent Energy Systems
Department of Computer Science, Oxford University
Supervisor: Professor Alex Rogers & David Ferguson, EDF Energy
Start Date: October 2017.
Oxford University’s Cyber-Physical Systems Research Group is offering one fully-funded D.Phil. (PhD) studentship in the Department of Computer Science, funded by EPSRC and EDF Energy, subject to contracts. This studentship will be held at St. Anne's College.
The project will investigate the application of artificial intelligence, machine learning and cyber-physical systems to deliver intelligent energy systems both at the level of the home and the power station. Within this broad scope, the exact directions pursued in the research will be flexible, to suit the background and interests of the candidate appointed. Examples of areas of background experience and interest that are relevant to the project include, but are not limited to, the following:
- intelligent power generation
- smart devices and intelligent energy services for customers
- machine learning and artificial intelligence
The project will develop foundational approaches and seek to deploy the resulting technology in real-world trials. Further information about the project is available to potential applicants with a serious interest and suitable background.
The successful applicant will be working within Oxford's Cyber-Physical Systems group, under the supervision of Professor Alex Rogers, and will benefit from close collaboration with the EDF Energy R&D UK Centre . The successful applicant will have the opportunity for significant engagement with EDF Energy and will be expected to spend time with their team at Brighton, working with their researchers and developers to understand the real-world context of the research being pursued.
We will consider students with strong computer science background. Candidates must also have good writing, communication, presentation, and organization skills. Applicants must in addition satisfy the usual requirements for studying for a doctorate at Oxford.
The studentship is funded at a level that will cover University and College fees at home/EU student rates, together with a stipend of at least £20500 per annum. There will also be provision for some funds to support research travel during the doctorate. The studentships will be funded for four years and will start in October 2017.
Please apply onlineby 28th July, 2017 quoting reference code CS-AR-EDF-2017
Interviews will be held on 21st August
If you have any questions about the studentship please email Professor Alex Rogers.
If you have any questions about the formal application process please email Julie Sheppard