Phd Postion, Cork Constraint Computation Centre

Applications are invited for a PhD position available in the Cork Constraint Computation Centre (4C), University College Cork on the following research project: Supporting then Concept of Early Warning Analysis (SCEWA), funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (http://4c.ucc.ie/scewa). The PhD objective is the Definition of a modelling language for early warning systems.

Project Objectives

1.To develop an intelligent early warning system in water treatment plant operations.

2.To define a modelling language for designing intelligent early warning systems.

3.To build a prototype software platform to help user in designing intelligent early warming systems.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the post will have:

•Bachelor/Masters Degree in engineering (Civil, Environmental or Chemical) or in Environmental Sciences or in Computer Science

•Good knowledge in modelling languages and modelling techniques

•Experience with programming language-s

•Also, knowledge in risk analysis methods is an added value.

Additional information is Available at http://4c.ucc.ie/scewa

Closing date for applications: Friday, 02^nd May 2008.

Please forward curriculum vitae, as well as names and contact details of two referees, electronically to Dr. Ioannis Dokas (i.dokas@4c.ucc.ie)

University College Cork is an Equal Opportunities Employer