Internet Commerce Security Postgraduate Research Scholarship
Internet Commerce Security
PhD Studies
$120k - Research Opportunity
The University of Ballarat is offering a unique opportunity for students undertaking PhD studies in the area of Internet Commerce Security to receive $120k over three years. You will work on real problems and data related to current fraud activity faced by many financial organisations in the world of internet commerce security.
The University of Ballarat, Westpac Banking Corporation and IBM have jointly established the Internet Commerce Security Laboratory (ICSL) to carry out research into eSecurity and cybercrime.
Current Research themes include profiling of phishing e-mails and websites, profiling of malware, fraud detection, identity theft and recovery, and forensic imaging techniques.
To be successful in your application you must have:
- A first class honours degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Law or Business/Commerce
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability and aptitude for both a research and commercial environment
You must be willing to:
- Successfully complete a PhD in this research area
- Be part of a motivated, dynamic and creative environment
- Apply your knowledge to critical real world problems
- Be ready for employment opportunities that will exist in this field
Scholarship: $26,000 pa (tax free). The Scholarship term is 3 years.
Laboratory: Applicants are also able to apply for additional optional funding of $14,000 pa (taxable) for Laboratory engagement.
Applicants are required to complete and submit the following information:
Applications are open to Australian and Overseas students. Please note: All overseas applications must be accompanied by either IELTS or TOEFL test scores. Applications which are incomplete at the closing date are deemed ineligible for consideration. Overseas applicants may also be eligible for a Special Overseas Student Scholarship (SOSS) to cover course fees. The awarding of a SOSS to the successful applicant is at the discretion of the Head of School.
NOTE: If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please provide the completed forms to the Research & Graduate Studies Office, by 31 October 2009. No extensions to this deadline are possible.
Resume's or CV's which are not accompanied by the required forms are not considered complete applications, and are therefore deemed ineligible.
Enquiries can be directed to Associate Professor Paul Watters, Research Director by email: p.watters@ballarat.edu.au
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