Fully funded PhD Studentship
School of Business & Economics - Loughborough University
THE USE OF SIMULATION MODELS TO SUPPORT BUSINESS DECISION MAKING
This is an exciting opportunity to undertake research into how simulation models are used in real life projects. The School of Business and Economics at Loughborough University in association with SIMUL8 Corporation, invites applications for the above PhD Studentship starting in October 2012.
The Studentship is open to home/EU and international/overseas students. It will run for 3 years and it includes:
· A fee waiver equivalent to the home/EU rate*
· A stipend of £13,590 p.a. for three years and
· Research travel costs up to £3,000 covered by Simul8 Corporation
* Please note that international/overseas students will be required to find funding to cover the difference between home/EU fees.
We are looking for candidates that demonstrate outstanding qualities and motivation to complete a PhD in 3 years. All candidates must have an Honours degree equivalent to British 2:1 minimum in a subject relevant to Operational Research/Management Science and preferentially have a relevant Master’s degree. For candidates for whom English is not their first language, an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 minimum or a TOEFL score of 600 minimum, is essential.
In addition to satisfying basic entry criteria, the qualities, skills and background of each candidate will be taken into consideration. The student will be expected to undertake some travel to meet with simulation analysts and/or their clients, hence we are looking for someone that is flexible and willing to travel.
Candidates are requested to submit:
- An application form
- A curriculum vitae
- A covering letter explaining your interest in, and aptitude for, the research project explained in the short summary below
- A 2,000 word research proposal based on the topic of the research project. This will be used to assess the students’ capability as a PhD researcher.
- Two academic references.
About the project:
The project will explore how simulation models are used in real life projects working closely with the industrial partner, SIMUL8 Corporation. An empirical approach will be used to observe real life simulation studies and to identify how simulation models are used in decision making, considering both the role of the modeller and the client. SIMUL8 Corp will provide access to real life simulation studies. Qualitative and quantitative research methods will be used to monitor knowledge creation and elicitation throughout the simulation studies. The student will follow real life simulation projects by working closely with employees in the industrial partner company and by attending client meetings as required.
The aim of this project is to develop a framework to support the interaction of practitioners (modellers) and client organisations with simulation models. Depending on the quality of the framework developed, the industrial partner is looking to establish this framework within their consultancy practice.
Supervisory team: Dr. Antuela Tako and Professor Stewart Robinson
How to apply
For enquiries and details on how to apply please contact:
Tracey Preston
01509 228276
Please quote SBESIMUL8-SS12 on your application
Studentship application deadline: 6th July 2012
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview, foreseen to take place fairly soon after the closing date for applications.
For further details please contact: Dr. Antuela Tako ([log in to unmask]) or Professor Stewart Robinson ([log in to unmask]).
Dr. Antuela Tako AORS
Lecturer in Operations Research, School of Business and Economics, Loughborough University, Loughborough, LE11 3TU
Tel: +44 (0) 1509 228 219
Web Page: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/sbe/staff/academic-research/bsat2.html