The application of Embedded Intelligence (EI) principles in environments that change. A fully funded PhD Studentship co-sponsored by Babcock Analytic Solutions

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Embedded Intelligence at Loughborough University is offering a fully-funded PhD studentship to UK/EU applicants.

The Studentship is open to all eligible UK/EU candidates. It will run for 4 years and it includes:
• A fee waiver equivalent to the home/EU rate
• An enhanced EPSRC tax-free stipend of up to £18,000 p.a. for four years.
• A personal training budget of £10,000 to support specific training needs.

Babcock’s Analytic Solutions business delivers solutions that transform asset and enterprise wide performance through the application of data, information analytics and technology.

The PhD project will investigate the application of Embedded Intelligence (EI) principles, and practices in the area of complex military or national critical infrastructure assets, in environments that change (continuously or discretely). Key topics of interest would be:

• The ability to use data, either live or latent, to optimise asset performance management against customer requirements
• Use of prognostic health management, and fusion of condition-signalling data
• How EI solutions can contribute to end customer benefits of: improved service performance, cost reduction, improved customer satisfaction, improved decision making, and maintenance of the equipment without compromising the Safety Case’

Applicants should
• Have a first class honours or good upper second class degree in an analytically-biased engineering or pure science subject.
• Have an understanding of the challenges faced by complex-asset owners, including the role of standards such as ISO55000-PAS55
• Demonstrate a keen interest in the management of complex assets
• Experience of the management or operation of complex assets in the military or critical national infrastructure areas is desirable.
• Meet the minimum English Language requirements, details available on the website
• Satisfy the UK residency requirement – see EPSRC eligibility criteria
• Successful candidates will need to satisfy UK Security Clearance requirements.

How to Apply

Applications should be made online at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/research/. A list of the required documentation can be found here. Please select "CDT Embedded Intelligence Wolfson School" under Programme Selection and quote reference CDTEICS2 under Research Interests.

Embedded Intelligence is the integration of intelligence into products, processes and services so they work better and can increase productivity, efficiency and connectivity. It is underpinned by diverse areas of expertise (engineering, chemistry, biology, materials, design and computer science). We offer a unique 4 year full-time programme which enables students to develop their research skills whilst working with industrial partners. Research training is also complemented by non-technical subjects e.g. leadership, enterprise and social responsibility. Our researchers will be at the forefront of the latest developments in Embedded Intelligence and be supported by over 45 academic members of staff and industry specialists in this field.

Informal enquires about the research project should be made to Dr Russell Lock: [Email Address Removed] Enquiries about the application process and CDT programme can be made to [Email Address Removed] or visit the website www.cdt-ei.org. For answers to frequently asked questions about the CDT, visit the website.

Deadline for applications: 21 October 2016. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled. Early application is therefore strongly encouraged.