PhD Scholarship Opportunity Spatial databases

Job No. Faculty / Portfolio: Location: Supervisor: Remuneration: Faculty of Information Technology Clayton campus, Monash University Dr Muhammad Aamir Cheema $25,392 per annum full-time rate (tax-free stipend)

The Opportunity
We are seeking one (or two) enthusiastic students to undertake research in spatial databases, mobile and pervasive computing, computational geometry and/or uncertain databases. The successful candidate(s) will most likely work on problems related to locationbased services (LBS). LBS are becoming increasingly popular due to exponentially increased usage of smartphones and cheap wireless network. The project aims to provide effective and efficient techniques to solve the most representative location-based queries. For more details, read the project description available here: http://users.monash.edu.au/~aamirc/PhD-guide.php#projects From January 2013, Monash University has introduced Graduate Research Programmes which will incorporate coursework and research training skills development. For more information, please go to: http://www.monash.edu/migr/why-monash/phd/index.html Candidate Requirements The successful student will have an excellent academic track record in IT or a related discipline. An academic track record in spatial databases or computational geometry would be highly advantageous. Details of eligibility requirements to undertake a PhD are available at http://www.monash.edu/migr/apply/eligibility/phd/ http://infotech.monash.edu/research/degrees/prospective-students/entry-requirements.html The scholarship will be awarded at the equivalent of current Australian Postgraduate Award rates. Prospective international applicants should note that the scholarship does not cover foreign-student tuition fees. Candidates will be required to meet Monash entry requirements which include English-language skills.

Remuneration We offer a scholarship paid at the same rate as Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA). The current value of an APA is $25,392 per annum full-time rate (tax-free stipend).

Enquiries
For more details about the project please contact Dr Muhammad Aamir Cheema, Clayton School of Information Technology, Monash University, aamir.cheema@monash.edu

Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)

Interested applicants should submit the following: A resume in PDF format containing: educational history, research experience (if any), job experience (if any), academic achievements and, if applicable, your score in GRE, IELTS, TOEFL etc. Academic transcripts. Indication of research interests and possible topic. A brief statement (a couple of sentences) explaining why you want to undertake a PhD

Guidelines on how to submit an expression of interest (EOI) and more specific details on the required documentation are available at: http://users.monash.edu.au/~aamirc/PhDguide.php#apply

Closing date
Please apply as soon as possible and prior to 31 March 2014, 11:55pm Aus. Eastern Standard Time