Funding and Finance

EPSRC PhD Studentship – Run Time Identification of Architectural Mismatches

  • School of Computing Science
  • Reference Code: CS004


Closing Date: 30th April 2009

Details:

Supervisor: Dr Cristina Gacek
School: School of Computing Science
Sponsor: EPSRC

In this PhD project we will develop mechanisms for run time mismatch diagnosis and isolation. More and more complex software systems are being built from existing components. Consequently, the integrity of the systems increasingly depends on the integrity of the components and their interconnections. Architectural mismatches are design faults that occur when assumptions on the services provided and required by architectural elements do not match. The aim of this PhD project is to support the architecting of dependable systems by addressing architectural mismatches at run time. It focuses on run time mismatch diagnosis and isolation. This encompasses determining the cause of an error caused by mismatch (nature and location), identifying the architectural elements that failed and how they failed.

Newcastle’s School of Computing Science is one of the UK's leading schools of computing science. We carry out exciting, cutting-edge research in a range of topics. More information can be found at the School’s research pages.

Value of the Award
Depending on how you meet the EPSRC’s eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to a full award (tuition fees and a stipend of approximately £14,000 per year) or a partial award (covers fees only).

Person Specification
You should have, or expect to obtain, a first-class Honours BSc degree or a Master’s degree in computing science, mathematics or a closely related discipline.

How to Apply
Please complete the University’s postgraduate application form selecting ‘PhD School of Computing Science – Computing Science’ as the programme of study.  In the section of the application form, where you are asked to provide your research proposal, you should state the title of the studentship and quote the reference number CS004.

If you have already submitted a PhD application, received an offer from us and you meet all the eligibility criteria for this studentship you may be considered for this award. For more information please call +44 (0) 191 222 7965 or email cs.admissions@ncl.ac.uk 

Deadline for applications: 30 April 2009

Further Information
For further information, please contact Dr Cristina Gacek, Cristina.Gacek@newcastle.ac.uk