Prospective postdoctoral researchers
Please check the departmental Vacancies page for any open opportunity in our group. If you are seeking a sponsor for an application to a post-doctoral fellowship or other schemes, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss this further. We are always interested in sponsoring students for schemes such as Marie-Curie actions, EPSRC postdoctoral fellowships, or fellowships by UK charities (e.g., Royal Society).
Prospective PhD students
If you are a prospective PhD student interested in AI/ML for systems, edge/fog/cloud computing, or mathematical modelling feel free to contact us. We always welcome emails from potential students.
The QORE group offers a lively and friendly environment to carry out postgraduate studies. To be considered, you should directly apply for PhD indicating “QORE Lab” as target group and “Giuliano Casale” as a potential PhD supervisor. The group has a record of sponsoring successful applicants for the President’s, China Scholarship Council, and Commonwealth Council studentships. There are several possible sources of funding to cover PhD fees and bursary. We routinely collaborate with companies and we are also interested in supporting industry-sponsored PhDs.
A non-exhaustive list of project subjects we would be interested in hosting is as follows:
- AI/ML methods for edge/fog management
- Dependability and anomaly detection in systems
- Mathematical modelling (e.g., queueing theory, stochastic processes)
We are also open to considering projects in nearby areas – please contact us if you wish to discuss this further.
Departmental PhD scholarships are available for prospective PhD students, check out the departmental deadlines and the application guidelines.
FAQ for PhD candidates
Q: How do I apply to your group?
Please follow the departmental guidelines for PhD applicants. You should select the Computing Research degree and indicate Giuliano Casale as potential supervisor.
Q: What project topic should I propose?
The application will require you to include a research proposal on a topic area of your choice (3-5 pages including references). You may first consult our surveys on QoS modelling, cloud computing, and AI for edge/fog to narrow down the topic options.
Q: Do I need to contact you before applying?
This is not strictly required, but you are welcome to email us if you wish. If the research proposal requires updates, we will ask you to apply them after we receive your application.
Q: What kind of skills do you look for in PhD applicants?
Most of our research insists on QoS modelling techniques, scheduling, and computational optimization. We are especially interested to applicants with a passion for either maths or AI/ML based modelling.
Q: Do you accept PhD students without a Computing degree?
Yes. The background of students with degrees in STEM disciplines such as Engineering, Maths, or Statistics/Actuarial Science, aligns well to our research.