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PhD Studentship, Queen's University Belfast
Nov 10 04
Source: BCS-HCI
PhD Studentships: EU Framework 6 Programme, IST, ENABLED Virtual Engineering Centre Queen's University Belfast
Applications are invited for a PhD studentship in the Virtual Engineering Centre (VEC) at Queen's University Belfast to undertake research into assistive technologies that improve visually impaired people's access to the Internet. This exciting opportunity is the result of collaboration between two world-class research centers: the VEC and the Sonic Arts Research Centre (SARC).
The studentship is supported by an Integrated Project - ENABLED, funded by the EU Framework 6 Programme within the IST priority for 3 years. The ENABLED (Enhanced Network Accessibility for the Blind and Visually Impaired) project aims to reduce the gap between the potential impact of Information Technology and the benefit that it brings to blind and visually impaired people. This major project, which is lead by Queen's University, involves 14 partners across Europe, and regular collaboration with the other partners will be required. Work will be conducted in the following areas to achieve the project objectives: (1) accessibility of Web content, (2) adaptive interface, and (3) accessing methods (on desktop or mobile and wireless).
A PhD studentship is available in:
Mobile Computing
Applicants should have at least a good Honours degree (2:1 or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Physics or related discipline. Applicants should have working experience with C++/Java/J2ME, and in particular have experience in developing applications on PDAs or Mobile phones. Knowledge of wireless technologies and location detection algorithms will also be of benefit.
The stipend for the successful applicants is £10,500 (2004-05) per annum plus payment of University fees for a period of three years. Application forms are available from Miss Danielle McCrory (danielle.mccrory@qub.ac.uk). Applicants should send their application, plus a current CV to
Dr. Wai Yu
Virtual Engineering Centre
NITC, Cloreen Park, Malone Road
Belfast, BT9 5HN
(w.yu@qub.ac.uk)
The closing date for applications is 26 November 2004 at 5pm.