QUT PhD scholarships in ubiquitous technology for sustainable food culture
The Institute for Creative Industries and Innovation (iCi) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) invites applications from outstanding IT graduates around the globe for a three-year PhD scholarship.
The successful applicant will commence their candidature at QUT in the 2010 academic year to be part of an international research project on designing ubiquitous technologies for sustainable food culture.
Titled ‘Eat, Cook, Grow: Ubiquitous Technology for Sustainable Food Culture in the City,’ this is an ARC Linkage project jointly funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC), Intel People and Practices Lab, Queensland Health, Food Connect, City Food Growers, and James Street Cooking School.
More information about the project is available here.
The ARC Linkage scheme aims to build the scale and focus of research training in Australia and encourages cross-disciplinary and collaborative approaches to research training in high-quality research environments.
The cross-disciplinary expertise of the team, the significance of the study and the stimulating research environment provided by the Institute for Creative Industries and Innovation at QUT offers an excellent opportunity for higher degree research training.
A substantial part of the study outcomes that the candidate must deliver will be of a technical nature. Theoretical knowledge will be translated into new media and ICT design innovations through proof of concepts and advanced prototypes. The topics will be refined and supervisory team organised in consultation with the project team.
After completion of their research training and dissertation project, the PhD candidate will be well prepared to enter a competitive labour market with their practical and academic competence and high employability.
Details of the scholarship
The stipend is $27,222 per annum, tax exempt for three years (2010-2012).
Eligibility
First class honours or masters qualification in BCompSc, BInfTech or a similar qualification in addition to relevant industry experience as well as expertise working in an applied academic environment.
How to apply
Please submit your resume and a brief covering letter (no more than three pages) outlining your motivation to undertake PhD level research studies to Professor Marcus Foth at m.foth@qut.edu.au
Application closing date
Applications close on Monday, 15 March 2010.
