Monday, June 16, 2008

Phd Scholarship - Charles Sturt University and Newcrest Mining Australia

Scholarship Description
An opportunity for two (2) highly motivated students to take on PhDs in the areas of computer vision, pattern recognition, image processing and signal processing. Both candidates’ research is part of an industry supported project between CSU and Newcrest Mining. CSU shall offer a fee-free place for each successful candidate. The optimal candidate would have a clear interest in computer vision and pattern recognition. In addition, the candidate should demonstrate a willingness to tackle relevant mathematical problems and to work with various software APIs for the hardware used in this project. The candidate should possess or expect to obtain Honours I or strong Honours II degree from disciplines including, but not limited to Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and/or Statistics. The applicants are also expected to have strong programming skills in C++ (or Matlab) and have some system engineering experience.
Availability
This scholarship is offered to 2 people. Open for applications from June 13, 2008 until August 15, 2008.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD30000 (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses and travel. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for any field of research.
Eligibility
This scholarship requires you to have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent. There are no restrictions on citizenship. permanent residents can apply.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply direct to faculty. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
Contact:
A/Prof Junbin Gao
Phone: 02 63384213
Email: jbgao@csu.edu.au
Address:
School of Accounting and Computer Scienc
Panorama Ave
Bathurst
NSW, Australia
2795
or
Main Contact :
Dr Richard Xu (Newcrest Mining Project Team)
Charles Sturt University
Phone: 02 6338 4294
Email: rxu@csu.edu.au
Address:
School of Accounting and Computer Scienc
Panorama Ave
Bathurst
NSW, Australia
2795
 
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