****************************************************************** *** PhD Position *** *** Higher Dimensional Categories and Types *** *** Mathematically Structured Programming Group *** University of Strathclyde *** ****************************************************************** Applications are invited for PhD study under the supervision of Prof Neil Ghani on any topic relating to higher dimensional category theory and/or higher dimensional type theory. The position is fully funded for EU students (apologies to non EU-citizens for this ridiculous piece of non-meritocracy) and will last for 3 years.The applicant's motivation must centre on a desire for beautiful mathematics of lasting value. The applicant should also have an innate sense of the wonder of learning allied to the capacity to work hard and achieve their goals. The Mathematically Structured Programming Group's vision is to use mathematics to understand the nature of computation, and to then turn that understanding into the next generation of programming languages. This reflects the symbiotic relationship between mathematics, programming, and the design of programming languages --- any attempt to sever this connection will diminish each component. In order to achieve these research goals we mainly use ideas from category theory, type theory and functional programming. Besides Professor Neil Ghani, the group consists of a number of internationally leading researchers including Dr Patricia Johann, Dr Conor McBride, Dr Peter Hancock, Dr Robert Atkey as well as a number of PhD students. Anyone interested should in the first instance contact Professor Neil Ghani whose email address is "ng at cis.strath.ac.uk" and outline their academic background. Applications will be considered on a first come, first served basis. [For admin and other information see: http://www.mta.ca/~cat-dist/ ]