Swansea University - Fully-funded Computer Science PhD 2024

The Department of Computer Science is offering Graduate Teaching Assistantships for January 2025 entry to its PhD studies in Computer Science. This position is ideal for candidates with a keen interest in pursuing doctoral research in cyber security, particularly focusing on privacy, security, and robustness in Federated Learning (FL).

Eligibility criteria:

• Candidates must have a UK Bachelor degree with a minimum of Upper Second Class honours in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related discipline, or an overseas Bachelor degree deemed equivalent to UK Bachelor with a grade equivalent to UK Upper Second Class honours.
• Potential to initiate, develop and deliver high-quality research in Computer Science
• High level of proficiency in English, sufficient to undertake research, teaching and administrative activities and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on research- and teaching-related activities. 
• Experience in teaching undergraduate or postgraduate students. 

Application process:

• Submit the application form via the university website.

Documents required:

• CV
• A cover letter
• Two references
• Evidence of meeting English Language requirement (if applicable).
• Copy of UK resident visa (if applicable)
• Confirmation of EDI form submission 

Benefits:

• This scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees and an annual stipend of £19,237 for four years.
• Additional research expenses of up to £1,000 a year will also be available.