PhD Scholarship in Knowledge Management, Loughborough University, UK

We are pleased to have available a Scholarship for a high calibre student who is interested in working with Rolls-Royce plc in the area of knowledge management. In particular the research will explore new knowledge based system methods for the capture, maintenance and re-use of manufacturing knowledge, especially during product design.

The effective use of computer based tools to support decision making in manufacturing industry is critical to business success. One of the most critical areas of decision making in manufacturing industry is during product design and especially in design for manufacture. This research will contribute to the understanding of how manufacturing knowledge can be effectively linked to product design function requirements in the context of commoditised design approaches The work will use modern product lifecycle management tools in combination with a knowledge based environment in order to explore the effectiveness of the methods under investigation.

The studentship is available from this summer and would suit candidates of high academic ability with a background related to manufacturing and/or computer science. Ideally candidates will be available to take up the studentship by October 2009 at the latest. The studentship will cover three years of fees and provide a bursary currently valued at £12,940 per year.

If you are interested in this scholarship then please send your details to Dr R Young (R.I.Young-at-lboro.ac.uk). In addition to your CV please (a) state why you want to undertake PhD research and why you think you are a good candidate for the scholarship (b) indicate whether you have already applied to Loughborough University to study for a PhD.

Please note that candidates will also need to complete the normal university application process before any offer can be made. For an application pack and details of admission requirements, please contact: Ms JR Mason, Research Administrator, at J.R.Mason-at-lboro.ac.uk.

Please quote the reference RIMY090609 on any correspondence including the application form.

The closing date to receive your completed application is Friday 10th July 2009.

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