An automatic simulation development approach for agent-based (migration) modelling
Applications are invited for our EPSRC funded Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) PhD studentships that will support six (6) research projects starting 1 October 2022. One of these projects is “An automatic simulation development approach for agent-based (migration) modelling” led by Dr Derek Groen in the Department of Computer Science
Successful applicants will receive an annual stipend of £18,062 including outer London allowance plus payment of their full-time tuition fees for a period of 42 months (3.5 years).
You should be eligible for home (UK) tuition fees but there is a limited number of studentships (no more than two) available to overseas applicants, including EU nationals, who meet the entry criteria.
The Project
Agent-based modelling is widely used, e.g. in the context of conflict-driven migration. However, simulations take time to develop, and long construction times detract from the societal value provided by simulations, as many of the most serious humanitarian and public health crises require forecasting insights on a timescale of a few days. The focus of this project is to establish a development approach that can automatically construct meaningful forecasting simulations in a day or less.
Please contact Dr Derek Groen at derek.groen@brunel.ac.uk to find out more.
Eligibility
You will have or will receive an undergraduate degree classified at 1st class or 2:1 (honours) in computer science. A postgraduate masters degree may be an advantage. Where appropriate, applicants must have English language proficiency to an overall score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Skills and Experience
You are expected to have expertise in Python programming and familiarity with principles of good software engineering, simulation and/or modelling, and basic algorithms. You should be a highly motivated individual and possess a strong sense of curiosity. The ability to study independently, think critically and collaborate with others is essential.
How to apply
Email the documents below as a single PDF file to cedps-studentships@brunel.ac.uk by 16:00 on Friday 3 June 2022. Please state the name of the project supervisor in your email.
- Your up-to-date CV;
- Your 300-word personal statement setting out why you are suitable for this position;
- Your Undergraduate/Postgraduate Masters degree certificate(s) and transcript(s);
- Your English Language qualification of IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent, if applicable;
- Two references, one of which can be provided by a member of Brunel University academic staff.
Interviews will take place in June 2022.