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Dr RJ Harris, Dr RJ Mondragon
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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
About the Project
Project area: Complexity science (interdisciplinary)
Start date: September 2012
The project will focus on the mathematical characterization of extreme events and resulting applications to critical infrastructure networks. Simple stochastic models will be studied analytically and fluctuations quantified, e.g., in the framework of large deviation theory. The resulting conceptual understanding will then be applied to real and/or simulated complex-network data.
Candidates should have a first class honours degree or equivalent (MSc/MSci) in Mathematics, Physics or Engineering: whatever their background, they should be able to demonstrate strong mathematical skills together with some programming aptitude.
The successful candidate will be based within the Applied Maths Group in the School of Mathematical Sciences which is one of the largest UK mathematical science departments. The School offers energetic and diverse postgraduate activity across the spectrum of mathematical sciences from pure and applied mathematics to statistics. Our staff includes international leaders in many areas of mathematical research, and the School is a hive of activity, providing a vibrant postgraduate life. For more information about the School of Mathematical Sciences please see http://www.maths.qmul.ac.uk/ .
This studentship is an interdisciplinary position which will also be associated with the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science; more details about the research in that School can be found at http://www.eecs.qmul.ac.uk
Informal enquiries can be made by email to Dr Rosemary J. Harris, [Email Address Removed] .
To apply for this studentship and for entry on to the mathematics research programme please fill in the online application form at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/applyresearchdegrees/index.html and, in addition, email a copy of all application documents to Dr Rosemary J. Harris, [Email Address Removed]
If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact the postgraduate administrative officer ([Email Address Removed] / +44 (0)20 7882 5454).
Start date: September 2012
The project will focus on the mathematical characterization of extreme events and resulting applications to critical infrastructure networks. Simple stochastic models will be studied analytically and fluctuations quantified, e.g., in the framework of large deviation theory. The resulting conceptual understanding will then be applied to real and/or simulated complex-network data.
Candidates should have a first class honours degree or equivalent (MSc/MSci) in Mathematics, Physics or Engineering: whatever their background, they should be able to demonstrate strong mathematical skills together with some programming aptitude.
The successful candidate will be based within the Applied Maths Group in the School of Mathematical Sciences which is one of the largest UK mathematical science departments. The School offers energetic and diverse postgraduate activity across the spectrum of mathematical sciences from pure and applied mathematics to statistics. Our staff includes international leaders in many areas of mathematical research, and the School is a hive of activity, providing a vibrant postgraduate life. For more information about the School of Mathematical Sciences please see http://www.maths.qmul.ac.uk/ .
This studentship is an interdisciplinary position which will also be associated with the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science; more details about the research in that School can be found at http://www.eecs.qmul.ac.uk
Informal enquiries can be made by email to Dr Rosemary J. Harris, [Email Address Removed] .
To apply for this studentship and for entry on to the mathematics research programme please fill in the online application form at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/applyresearchdegrees/index.html and, in addition, email a copy of all application documents to Dr Rosemary J. Harris, [Email Address Removed]
If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact the postgraduate administrative officer ([Email Address Removed] / +44 (0)20 7882 5454).
Funding Notes
The position is funded by a Queen Mary Principal’s Studentship which will cover student fees and a tax-free stipend starting at £15,590 per annum and is available to candidates of all nationalities.
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