PhD Studentship
Reducing emissions from global shipping
University of Southampton
Southampton Management School invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for full-time and part-time PhD applications for a project titled “Minimising emissions from global shipping through optimisation of ship sizes and routes for vessel fleets”. The project will involve the use of mathematical modelling and optimisation, to better size global vessel fleets and to plan shipping routes to ensure not only economically viable but also environmentally responsible shipping.
The total funding for the successful candidate will be £21,000. For full-time students, this will be paid at £7,000 per annum for three years. For part-time students, this will be paid at £3,500 per annum for six years.
The deadline for applications is 30 April 2014. The successful applicant will be notified by 15 May 2014. Applicants who have not heard by this date should assume that they have not been successful on this occasion. To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must apply online for the PhD Programme, and upload the following documentation: academic degree certificates and transcripts, two references and English Language test score if previous study taken outside the UK not morethan two years old.
Candidates must have interest in maritime logistics and transportation. Candidates should have a First or Upper Second Class degree (equivalent for overseas) in a quantitative discipline, an MSc degree in Operational Research, Management Science, or a related discipline, possess good programming skills, and demonstrate previous experience with mathematical modelling and use of optimisation software. Previous experience with simulation and research into logistics is a plus.
The successful candidate will be jointly supervised by Professor Tolga Bektas (Southampton Management School, Faculty of Business and Law) and Dr Dominic Hudson (Ship Science, Faculty of Engineering and Environment).
During the online application process, please indicate in Section 8 “Funding” that you are applying for a PGR Vice Chancellor scholarship. Please also use “Minimising emissions from global shipping through optimisation of ship sizes and routes for vessel fleets” as the name of the proposal.
If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Tolga Bektas (T.Bektas –at– soton.ac.uk).
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