*Call for Applications for the PhD Program in Management and Computer
Science at the Hellenic Mediterranean University (Greece)*
*Subject of the Call*
For the Fall 2022 semester, the Hellenic Mediterranean University
announces the opening of a number positions for admission to the
Doctorate (PhD) in Management and Computer Science.
*School*
Department of Management Science and Technology
*Duration*
3 years (full-time)
*Number of Positions*
Up to 5
*Selection Criteria*
Preselection on the basis of evaluation of qualifications and final
selection on the basis of an individual interview— if needed.
*Application Deadline*
5^th October, 2022
*Start Date*
October 2022
*Language*
All aspects of the programme are conducted in English (application
submission, individual interviews, and programme study)
*How to Apply*
The applicants’ CV must be submitted via e-mail to Dr. George Mastorakis
([email protected]).
*About the programme:*
The doctorate degree is intended for applicants who have excelled during
their undergraduate and/or graduate studies, have a strong motivation
and enthusiasm towards technological research and innovation, and are
inclined to work in the academic domain or a research-intensive
environment in the industry.
The specific aims of the programme are to:
* Advance students’ in depth understanding and critical analysis of
current theoretical state-of-the-art literature and research
methodology in the field of Management and Computer Science
(respective PhD field),
* Enhance students’ research skills and facilitate the development of
expertise relevant to their research specialization area,
* Advance students’ understanding and application of suitable research
methodologies and scientific methods providing them with skills to
carry out their doctoral research project,
* Educate students in how to disseminate research findings,
conclusions and suggestions, for example through publishing in
academic journals and/or presenting their work in academic
conferences and seminars,
* Give students a broad understanding of research approaches and
methods, which will enable them to read and comprehend a wide range
of academic research papers to enhance their research competence and
facilitate the development of future research activities,
* Develop the skills to write up and submit a research proposal to a
funding agency and/or assist a faculty member with a grant proposal,
prior to graduation.
A number of PhD positions are available mainly focusing on the social
media analytics, business analytics, and design of next generation
mobile infrastructures/networks. More specifically these positions are
in the fields as below (research directions):
* Vehicular Communication/Networking in 6G/6G+ Mobile Networks
* Business Analytics
* Social Media Analytics
* Tourism applications and Big Data
* Mobile, Wearable Computing and related technologies
* Internet of Things (IoT), IoT for elderly people, Wearable devices
(conventional and MP2P communication), research issues for these
devices, i.e. localization etc.
* AI assisted wireless communications for vehicular networks
* Ultra-reliable low-latency communications for V2X communications
* Tactile 6G+ communications
* C-V2X communications for platooning in different scenarios
* Protocol development and deployment for large-scale heterogeneous
networks
* Mobile (M2M) and Wearable Computing and related technologies
* Interconnection of IoT with social network environments
(transmission-related and content-related analytics, Big data
transfer etc)
* Mobile Cloud and IoT smart resource management (offload etc)
* Wearables and related middlewares
* Ambient assisted living platforms/architectures and applications/IoT
in Smart Ambient and Cyber-Physical Systems.
Ph.D. holders in Management and Computer Science:
* Have deep understanding of the field and exhibit advanced skills and
methods of research associated with the field
* Are able to conceive, design, implement and adapt a substantial
process of research
* Have made a contribution through original research that extends the
frontier of knowledge by developing a substantial body of work, some
of which merits national or international refereed publication
* Are capable of critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new
and complex ideas
* Are able to promote, within academic and professional contexts,
technological, social or cultural advancement in a knowledge based
society
* Are able to work in Universities, Institutes of Higher Education and
Research centers and organizations
The research output and the PhD Thesis must be written in English.
*Admission Requirements and Procedures*
Eligible candidates should hold a recognised Master’s degree in Computer
Science, Management Science, Business Administration, Electrical
Engineering and Computer Engineering or a related field in Pure Sciences
(e.g. Mathematics). Applicants with a computer science related Master’s
Degree(*) and a strong Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree will also be
considered.
Students are admitted both in the Fall and Spring semesters.*
*
*Application Documents and Other Requirements*
·A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
·Certified true copy of the applicant’s qualifications/degree(s).
·Original or certified true copy of transcript(s).
·Two reference letters.
·Research proposal with title- an initial proposal (4,000 – 6,000 words)
outlining the research topic, aims and objectives, research questions
and proposed research methodology, substantiated by literature (not
longer than 6K words).
·Publications: Previous theses/dissertations and any published work of
academic relevance (research work and published articles-if any).
·Statement of purpose: Applicants are required to submit a comprehensive
research outline highlighting their academic and individual competencies
and state why they believe they are suitable for admission to the
programme, as well as their reflections regarding the expectations and
value of the programme for their personal advancement and career
development.
·Personal interview (in person or through teleconferencing).
·English Language Proficiency: TOEFL (paper-based test 550,
computer-based test 213) or IELTS 6.5. For students who graduated from
an English-speaking University, English language is not a requirement.
For academic information related with PhD studies contact Dr. George
Mastorakis via e-mail at [email protected]
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