Funded Doctoral Studentship in Molecular Languages for UK/EU applicants
Posted: 14th January 2014
Funded Doctoral Studentship in Molecular Languages for UK/EU applicants – annual stipend at least £13726
Supervisors: Prof Luca Cardelli and Prof Marta Kwiatkowska
Start Date: October 2014 End Date: March 2018
PROJECT
We are looking for a top student in computer science or mathematics for a project on describing and analysing natural and synthetic molecular systems. The project focusses on "computation by chemical reactions", including DNA computing, combining theoretical foundations with algorithmic verification aspects.
The student will be part of the Computer Science Department at the University of Oxford. The project will provide an annual stipend to the student of at least £13726 per annum for 3.5 years. The project will additionally cover the costs of university and college fees at home/eu rates, and provision for a laptop.
REQUIREMENTS
The candidate is expected to have a strong background in computer science or mathematics, in particular formal methods or stochastic and dynamical systems, with an interest in molecular biology and nanotechnology. Candidates must have good written, communication, and organisational skills, and satisfy the usual requirements for a doctorate study at Oxford:
http://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/admissions/dphil/criteria2014
The studentship is sponsored by the Royal Society and the student will be able to regularly visit the Biological Computation group at Microsoft Research in Cambridge UK.
HOW TO APPLY
There is no deadline for applying. We will continue to process applications until a suitable candidate is found, and candidates are therefore recommended to apply as soon as possible.
To apply in the first instance candidates should send their CV, a transcript with a list of courses and grades, and a motivation letter explaining why you want this studentship, to: julie.sheppard@cs.ox.ac.uk
FURTHER DETAILS
For further information about the studentship or application process please e-mail: Julie.sheppard@cs.ox.ac.uk
For further information about the project details please contact: Luca.Cardelli@cs.ox.ac.uk .
http://LucaCardelli.name , http://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/people/marta.kwiatkowska/.