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PhD Scholarship in the Field of Music and Artificial Intelligence
PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Start date: 01 April 2014
Plymouth University’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research (ICCMR) invite applications for doctoral scholarship to develop a cross-disciplinary project in collaboration with Plymouth University’s Marine Institute, University of St. Andrews’ School of Biology and the Cetacean Ecology and Acoustics Laboratory (CEAL) at the University of Queensland, Australia.
The scholarship covers full-time UK/EU tuition fees rates and a bursary at current research-council rates for full-time study (£13,726 per year in 2013/2014) for 3 years.
This scholarship is part of an unprecedented project funded by The Leverhulme Trust to study the cultural evolution of humpback whale song using agent-based modelling and computer music technology. This is an innovative cross-disciplinary project, aimed at new insights in our understanding of marine mammal cultures.
On winter breeding grounds, male humpbacks produce hierarchically structured songs with repeated complex themes. The song evolves structurally over time. Males sing virtually identical songs on breeding grounds thousands of kilometres apart, and the songs on these different grounds evolve in a coordinated way. Currently, we have little understanding of this. In this project we will utilize computer modelling to study this phenomenon.
Eligibility:
The successful candidate is expected to hold a good undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) in Computing or Music Technology with a strong programming syllabus, or other relevant discipline. They will also hold a Masters qualification in a relevant subject. Knowledge of implementing machine learning, Artificial Life simulations and signal processing techniques are also highly desirable. Non-native speakers of English are required to have IELTS 6.5 or above.
Note: Those requiring a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK are not eligible for this funding. The successful candidate will be required to be resident in/near Plymouth for the duration of the scholarship.
Further information & how to apply:
For more information about research at ICCMR please refer to:
http://cmr.soc.plymouth.ac.uk/
More about this post:
http://cmr.soc.plymouth.ac.uk/PhD_Scholarship_Dec_2013.pdf
For an application form and full details on how to apply, please visit the website below and follow the link ‘how to apply’ to the application form:
http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32190
Applications should be sent direct to Susan Matheron by email: [log in to unmask]
Note:
a) Please ensure the application is clearly marked ICCMR PhD Scholarship.
b) DO NOT send the application to Central Admissions but to Susan Matheron (email above)
The closing date for applications is 12 NOON on Friday 31st January 2014.
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