[emb] PhD Bursary: Evolution of Intelligent Agents that operate in simulated 3D physical environments

[Alastair Channon]

Evolution of Intelligent Agents that operate in simulated 3D physical environments

University of Portsmouth, UK
Faculty of Technology
Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering

The Intelligent Systems & Diagnostics Research Group is looking to recruit a full time research
student to join its rapidly expanding team

An exciting opportunity exists for a postgraduate student to undertake research into the Evolution
of Intelligent Agents that operate in simulated 3D physical environments.

The candidate must be interested in achieving a postgraduate qualification, initially for a
M.Phil. and then leading to a PhD.

The candidate will be expected to perform leading edge research into evolutionary and intelligent
techniques, and will work alongside staff and other researchers in this dynamic research area.

Applicants should have or anticipate a first class or good second class honours degree, and
preferably a Masters degree, in computing or a relevant area. A background in Mathematics,
Evolutionary Computation or Biology would be an advantage.

This post is offered for June 2003, or possibly October 2003 for a Masters student, or as soon as
possible. The bursary covers tuition fees for E.U. students with a tax-free annual maintenance
award of £7,500 -£8,200, dependent on age at the start of registration.

To apply send a CV including contact details of two referees, quoting the reference below to
alastair at channon.net. In the absence of e-mail write to Dr Alastair Channon, Department of
Electronic and Computer Engineering, Anglesea Road, University of Portsmouth, PO1 3DJ. UK.

For further information about this appointment, or for an informal discussion prior to
application, please email alastair at channon.net

Reference: RTEC/Channon,

Closing date: 28th March 2003.


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Dr Alastair Channon
Senior Lecturer in Computer and Software Engineering
Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering
Anglesea Road, University of Portsmouth, PO1 3DJ. UK
http://www.channon.net/alastair