PhD Studentship: Novel swarm systems
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Closing date
- Apr 4, 2018
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- Sector
- Science, Computer Science and IT, Computer Science, General Computing, Physical Sciences and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
This project is meant to design and study a novel swarm system in the widest sense. Such a system would ideally:
- advance technologies (e.g. decision making, construction, design, robotics, automation);
- enhance understanding of biological systems (e.g. bacteria, cells, flocking birds, social insects); or
- have an impact on society (arts, education etc).
The project could be purely theoretical, simulation based or practical. For example, it could focus on an advanced topic of bio-inspired artificial intelligence [2], such as behavioural systems, cellular systems, collective systems, developmental systems, evolutionary systems, immune systems, and neural systems.
The project will be carried out in the Natural Robotics Lab [1].
[1] http://naturalrobotics.group.shef.ac.uk
[2] Dario Floreano and Claudio Mattiussi, Bio-inspired artificial intelligence. Theories, methods, and technologies. MIT Press, 2008
Funding Notes
Prospective applicants should have a degree in a subject relevant to the project (applicants from all disciplines are highly encouraged to apply).
Applicants can apply for a Scholarship from the University of Sheffield but should note that competition for these Scholarships is highly competitive. it will be possible to make Scholarship applications from the Autumn with a strict deadline in late January.
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/acse/research-degrees/scholarships
Company
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