{"id":11836,"date":"2012-06-08T10:58:08","date_gmt":"2012-06-08T14:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/?p=11836"},"modified":"2012-06-08T10:58:08","modified_gmt":"2012-06-08T14:58:08","slug":"job-phd-studentship-engineering-systems-requirements-for-locally-sustainable-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2012\/06\/08\/job-phd-studentship-engineering-systems-requirements-for-locally-sustainable-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"[JOB] PhD studentship: Engineering Systems Requirements for Locally Sustainable Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Engineering Systems Requirements for Locally Sustainable\u00a0Communities (using the case study of Local Food Communities)<\/strong><\/div>\n
\nPhD studentship available for September\/October 2012 start.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Institution<\/span>: University of Leicester<\/p>\n

Dept\/School\/Faculty<\/span>:\u00a0Department of Computer\u00a0Science<\/p>\n

PhD Supervisors<\/span>:\u00a0Dr Ruzanna Chitchyan\u00a0(Computer Science), Dr Martin Phillips (Geography).<\/p>\n

Application Deadline<\/span>:\u00a030 July 2012<\/p>\n

Funding Availability<\/span>:\u00a0Funded PhD Project\u00a0(European\/UK Students Only), \u00a313,590 per annum<\/p>\n

URL at\u00a0jobs.ac.uk<\/a>:<\/span>\u00a0http:\/\/www.jobs.ac.uk\/job\/AEO223\/phd-studentship\/<\/wbr><\/wbr><\/a><\/p>\n

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION<\/p>\n

While it is quickly becoming evident that the present energy, food, and\u00a0water production and consumption practices cannot be continued for much longer\u00a0due to the resource scarcity and harmful by-products of\u00a0modern practices, we\u00a0are still not clear how and what should replace these practices. The present\u00a0research will contribute towards improved understanding of how to tackle such\u00a0issues of global importance as\u00a0reduction of waste and transition towards more\u00a0sustainable living in modern society with support of software-intensive\u00a0systems.<\/p>\n

The aim of this project is to understand the requirements and devise a\u00a0system development methodology for supporting communities based on locally\u00a0sustainable practices. As a case study for such system\u00a0development we will use\u00a0local food production and consumption practices.<\/p>\n

The project will involve:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0a study of food production, distribution, and consumption practice\u00a0patterns in a sample of local communities;<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0eliciting requirements for a software system that will support and\u00a0promote sustainable local food communities;<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0development of a methodology for delivery of software systems that\u00a0support local communities in move to self-sustainable practices;<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0development of an example system (for food-related practices) based on\u00a0this methodology.<\/p>\n

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE:<\/p>\n

The Department of Computer Science offers a highly collegiate and\u00a0stimulating environment for research career development. The prospective\u00a0student will work within an ambitious research team that is\u00a0internationally\u00a0recognised and will be expected to contribute to the strong profile of the\u00a0department through participation in the development and publication of\u00a0international-quality research results.<\/p>\n

The studentship relates to the university-wide theme of Environment,\u00a0Energy and Climate Change and provides an opportunity for close\u00a0interdisciplinary and inter-departmental research. While with the\u00a0Software-Intensive Systems team at the Department of Computer Science, the\u00a0prospective student will collaborate with staff in the Nature, Environment, and\u00a0Society research theme at the Department of Geography, and\u00a0members of the\u00a0Department of Media and Communication. The student will also have an\u00a0opportunity to participate in research activities and collaborate with other\u00a0related research projects currently run at the\u00a0department.<\/p>\n

REQUIRED AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:<\/p>\n

Applicants should hold a first-class honours degree or equivalent in\u00a0computer science (or a closely related discipline)and have experience in\u00a0programming and a good command of English. Experience in\u00a0requirements\u00a0elicitation or end-user\/community observation and analysis would be an\u00a0advantage. Applicants are not required to have completed an MSc degree, though\u00a0holding such a degree (or being in the\u00a0process of obtaining one) would also be\u00a0an advantage.<\/p>\n

APPLICATION PROCESS:<\/p>\n

To apply, please send a CV and a cover letter (explaining why the\u00a0research topic is of interest to you, how it draws upon your previous\u00a0experience, and how you would approach the problems to be tackled in the\u00a0research) by e-mail to Dr. Ruzanna Chitchyan (rc256@leicester.ac.uk<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Funding Notes:<\/p><\/div>\n

\nThe PhD studentship, jointly funded by EPSRC and the College of Science\u00a0and Engineering of the University of Leicester, UK, is available at the\u00a0Department of Computer Science for September\/October 2012 start.\u00a0The funding\u00a0covers fees and stipend for three years. The amount of the stipend is currently\u00a0\u00a313,590 per annum. The studentship is intended for a student with home\/EU fee\u00a0status (see the EPSRC rules for student\u00a0eligibility).<\/div>\n
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Dr.\u00a0Ruzanna\u00a0Chitchyan<\/strong><\/p>\n
Lecturer in\u00a0Software\u00a0Engineering
\nDepartment\u00a0of\u00a0Computer Science
\nUniversity\u00a0of Leicester
\nLeicester<\/div>\n
LE1 7RH
\nUnited\u00a0Kingdom<\/p>\n
Email<\/strong>:\u00a0rc256@leicester.ac.uk<\/a><\/div>\n
Tel<\/strong>:\u00a0+44\u00a0116 252 3828<\/a>
\nFax<\/strong>:\u00a0+44\u00a0116 252\u00a03604<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www2.le.ac.uk\/departments\/computer-science\/people\/rchitchyan<\/wbr><\/wbr><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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