Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals wishing to undertake doctoral research and join a supportive and research active community.
Two PhD opportunities have arisen for exceptional candidates to undertake research within the University of Winchester's Centre for Information Rights. Data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence can draw major insights from data, and promise much for individuals and society. This new information environment however comes with many risks and uncertainties. An interdisciplinary approach is required to build understanding of the technical, legal, ethical and societal aspects of this information environment and for key issues to be addressed and policy developed. Applicants should be researching in the area of big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning and its associated legal, policy and ethical issues. Proposals should outline should how the project aligns with the above themes and how it includes interdisciplinary research which is an essential requirement.
For more information related to the different potential subject areas related to this project please email:
Dr Ben Sanders: Head of Department – Digital Futures
Marion Oswald: Head of Centre for Information Rights
Studentship Information and Entry Requirements
The studentship is tenable for up to 3 years full-time 1 October 2018. The award includes academic fees for UK/EU and international students*. Annual renewal of the award is subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Applicants will normally have a track record of high academic achievement, relevant to the research proposal, demonstrated by a first class or high upper second undergraduate honours degree and/or a master's degree (or equivalent) in the field of Law, Computer Science or Public Policy and supported by two academic references. The ability to work independently, with the support of a supervisory team, and the enthusiasm to contribute to a vibrant and stimulating research environment are essential.
Students who hold Masters level qualifications from outside the UK must send copies of their diplomas, copies of their transcripts (with a certified translation into English of their transcript if it is not in English) to the RKE Centre.
Students currently enrolled in a Masters qualification who expect to graduate before October 2018 may apply, but must submit with their application portfolio a separate recommendation letter from their current University (if not Winchester) that predicts the standing of their expected qualification. This is in addition to two references.
*nb Non-EU students are required to pay the balance between UK and non-EU tuition fees for the three years of the studentship.
Application Process
Students should apply to the University of Winchester using Application Form A which includes a substantial project proposal. To download a copy of Form A please click the following link:
https://www.winchester.ac.uk/search/?query=form+a
Key Dates:
• Deadline for applications: Midnight 31 May 2018
• References direct from referees* required by 14 June 2018
• Interviews will be held 20 and 21 June 2018
• Awards begin 01 October 2018
*Applicants will need to instruct their referees to email their references directly to pgradmin@winchester.ac.uk
For more information related to the different potential subject areas related to this project please email:
Dr Ben Sanders Head of Department – Digital Futures
For an informal discussion about the Centre for Information Rights, contact Marion Oswald
Director, Centre for Information Rights Marion.Oswald@winchester.ac.uk
For further information about the studentship process please contact: Kay Carter (01962) 826457 or email PGRadmin@winchester.ac.uk
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