Call for Applications for the PhD Program in Management and Computer Science

*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 
(gmastorakis@hmu.gr).

*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 gmastorakis@hmu.gr