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PhD studentship at the Marine Institute and University of Plymouth

http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/marine

PhD studentship at the Marine Institute and University of Plymouth (DEADLINE: 30/3/2007)
http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/marine
 
Research topic: Automatic biota (freshwater & seawater) recognition based on taxonomic features
 
Applications are invited for a PhD student to study the automatic recognising of plankton using taxonomic features. We are looking for motivated students holding an MSc or equivalent degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, computer vision and/or biological sciences or related fields. This project will involve programming, experience in C/C++ or Matlab is a plus. Funding is available for three years.
 
Full details are available at:
 
http://www.tech.plym.ac.uk/SoCCE/staff/TonyBelpaeme/advertisements/phd_studentship_biota_recognition.htm
 
Application details can be found at:
 
http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=17967
 
Informal enquiries to:
 
Tony Belpaeme (tony.belpaeme@plymouth.ac.uk, +44 1752 232516) or Phil Culverhouse (phil.culverhouse@plymouth.ac.uk)