+------------------------------------------------------------------+ PhD Studentships in Functional Programming School of Computer Science University of Nottingham, UK The Functional Programming Lab (FP Lab) in the School of Computer Science at the University of Nottingham is seeking to appoint up to two new PhD students, starting on 1st October 2011. The topics for the studentships are open, but will be within the general area of functional programming. The studentships are for 3.5 years, include a maintenance grant of 13,590 UK pounds per year and UK/EU tuition fees, and are open to UK and EU applicants. Particularly strong candidates from outside the EU may also be considered, subject to additional funds being available. Applicants will require a first-class Honours degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Mathematics, and/or Physics, experience in functional programming, and an aptitude for mathematical subjects. A higher degree (e.g. Masters) would be desirable. Additionally, experience in one or more of the following will be particularly welcome: formal semantics, type theory, program verification, theorem provers, domain-specific languages, languages for physical modelling, programming language implementation and tools. Successful applicants will work under the supervision of Dr Graham Hutton or Dr Henrik Nilsson in the FP Lab in Nottingham, a leading centre for research on functional programming. The group currently comprises 5 academic staff, 1 research fellow, and 10 PhD students. In order to apply, please submit the following to Dr Graham Hutton (gmh@cs.nott.ac.uk) or Dr Henrik Nilsson (nhn@cs.nott.ac.uk) by 1st March 2011: an up-to-date copy of your CV (including the results of all your University examinations to date) along with a brief covering letter that describes your experience in functional programming, your reasons for wishing to pursue a PhD in this area, and any ideas you have regarding possible research directions. Note: applicants to the FP Lab should follow the procedure above, rather than applying directly to the School or University, e.g. in response to a general advert for PhD studentships. Closing date for applications: 1st March 2011. +------------------------------------------------------------------+