Dear list members,

Please could you bring the following PhD studentships and programme to the attention of those who might be interested.

Many thanks,

Idris Eckley

STOR-i PhD studentships, Lancaster University

Are you finishing your degree? Hope to get excellent results?

Do you want to develop mathematics to solve challenging, real-world

problems which can make a difference to business and society?

If so then why not consider applying to the STOR-i Centre for Doctoral Training.

About STOR-i

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STOR-i, the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistics and Operational

Research in partnership with Industry, is a pioneering 4 year PhD programme

established in 2010. Using industrial challenge as the catalyst for mathematical

innovation the Centre will develop future international research leaders. Industrial

partners include AstraZeneca, BT, IBM, Shell and SSE.

For October 2014 entry we have fully-funded studentships available which include

tuition and a tax-free enhanced maintenance grant of up to £15,726 (based on 2012-13

figures, subject to meeting eligibility criteria). For those students working on industrially

related PhDs, this will increase to £18,726 equating to a competitive graduate salary.

Our cohort-based PhD programme offers a new style of PhD training, which provides an

opportunity to:

- be part of an exciting new group of researchers;

- co-operate and interact with like-minded peers;

- work directly with leading industry partners;

- open up real potential for rapid career progression;

- make a real scientific and industrial impact with your research.

Places are limited, so if you are interested please apply by sending your CV and a