Program Overview

University College Cork Programs

Introduction

University College Cork offers a wide range of programs for students, including undergraduate, postgraduate, international, and adult continuing education. The university is committed to providing high-quality education and research opportunities for its students.

Study Options

• Our Courses: University College Cork offers a variety of courses in different fields, including arts, humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and food science.
• Study Overview: The university provides a comprehensive overview of its study options, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and international programs.
• Undergraduate: The university offers undergraduate programs in various fields, including arts, humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and food science.
• Postgraduate: The university offers postgraduate programs in various fields, including arts, humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and food science.
• International: The university offers international programs for students from around the world, including study abroad and exchange programs.
• Adult Continuing Education: The university offers adult continuing education programs for individuals who want to pursue further education or career development.
• Microcredentials: The university offers microcredentials in various fields, including business, technology, and healthcare.

Research and Innovation

• Research and Innovation Overview: The university provides an overview of its research and innovation activities, including its research priorities and initiatives.
• About: The university's research and innovation activities are focused on addressing global challenges and creating impact.
• Our Team: The university's research and innovation team includes experienced researchers and professionals from various fields.
• Research Office: The university's research office provides support and resources for researchers, including funding opportunities and research facilities.
• Innovation: The university's innovation activities include the development of new technologies, products, and services.
• UCC Futures: The university's UCC Futures initiative is focused on creating a sustainable and innovative future for the university and its community.
• Explore our Research: The university provides opportunities for students and researchers to explore its research activities and initiatives.

Discover UCC

• Discover UCC Overview: The university provides an overview of its history, mission, and values.
• UCC in the world rankings: The university is ranked among the top universities in the world, according to various rankings.
• History: The university has a rich history dating back to the 19th century.
• Leadership and Strategy: The university's leadership and strategy are focused on creating a world-class university that is committed to excellence and innovation.
• Schools and Departments: The university has various schools and departments, including arts, humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, and food science.
• UCC Library: The university's library provides access to a wide range of resources, including books, journals, and databases.
• Job Vacancies: The university provides job vacancies for academic and professional staff.
• Visit UCC: The university welcomes visitors and provides opportunities for them to explore its campus and facilities.
• Cork City and Region: The university is located in Cork City, which is a vibrant and cultural city with a rich history and heritage.

Business and Industry Engagement

• Business and Industry Overview: The university provides an overview of its business and industry engagement activities, including partnerships and collaborations.
• Access Talent: The university provides access to talented students and graduates who can contribute to the success of businesses and industries.
• Skills for Work: The university provides skills training and development programs for businesses and industries.
• Advance Research: The university provides research and innovation services for businesses and industries, including funding opportunities and research facilities.
• Accelerate Innovation: The university's accelerate innovation initiative is focused on creating new technologies, products, and services that can drive business growth and success.
• Support UCC: The university provides opportunities for businesses and industries to support its activities and initiatives, including philanthropy and sponsorship.
• Become a Partner: The university provides opportunities for businesses and industries to become partners and collaborate on research and innovation activities.

Advancement

• Advancement Overview: The university provides an overview of its advancement activities, including philanthropy and alumni engagement.
• Support UCC: The university provides opportunities for individuals and organizations to support its activities and initiatives, including philanthropy and sponsorship.
• Donor Impact: The university's donors have a significant impact on its activities and initiatives, including research and innovation.
• Discover our Alumni: The university's alumni are a community of talented and successful individuals who have made significant contributions to their fields.
• Explore Benefits: The university provides benefits and services for its alumni, including career development and networking opportunities.
• Make a Gift: The university provides opportunities for individuals and organizations to make a gift and support its activities and initiatives.

SFI Research Frontiers Programme 2007 PhD Position in Financial Algebra

Introduction

A Ph.D. position is available in the School of Mathematical Sciences, University College Cork, Ireland, under the supervision of Professor Bernard Hanzon. The research in Financial Mathematics carried out in this PhD position will explore new possibilities to analyze arbitrage opportunities, or to prove that no-arbitrage conditions hold, and to construct and apply algorithms for this purpose.

Research Area

The research area is Financial Algebra, and the project will focus on arbitrage analysis of currency exchange rates using max-plus algebra.

Funding

The position is funded by the Science Foundation Ireland under the Research Frontiers Programme 2007. The student stipend is 16,000 per annum, plus fees.

Application Procedure

Applicants are requested to submit a full curriculum vitae with contact details of two referees to Professor Bernard Hanzon, School of Mathematical Sciences, College of Science, Engineering and Food Science, University College Cork, College Road, Cork City, Ireland. There is a continuous application procedure with an extended closing date of 5 December 2007, with a starting point of 1 January 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter.