PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia PhD Scholarship in Transport Studies The Institute of Transport Studies (ITS) at the University of Sydney has established the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) PhD scholarship in Transport Studies as part of a collaborative initiative between PwC and ITS. We are now seeking applicants with a strong academic record in areas such as economics, commerce, finance and econometrics to undertake a PhD in Transport Studies. We will consider a variety of transport related topics with a focus on real world issues such as increasing operational or financial performance, demand forecasting, risk management, institutional reform, improving cost recovery or capital funding costs, optimisation of asset management expenditure, pricing strategies etc. Successful applicants are likely to have a particular interest in the rail, road, ports, airports or logistics sectors. The scholarship is valued at $A20,000 per annum (tax exempt) for 3 years and may be renewed for a further year. Additionally, the successful applicant will receive: § Access to PwC resources including data sets, IT equipment and office accommodation. § Support from PwC Partners and senior staff to facilitate completion of the PhD. § The opportunity to earn additional income by working up to 20 hours a week (with permission) with the PwC transport economics team on consulting projects. Further information can be obtained from: § Professor David Hensher, ITS (C39) The University of Sydney NSW 2006 (Phone: 93510071; Fax: 93510081 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]); or § Scott Lennon, Director Transport Economics - PwC (Phone: 02 8266 2765 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) Applications (ie a covering letter outlining reasons for applying, CV, two referees, academic transcript) should be emailed to Professor David Hensher at the above address. Closing Date: February 19 2003 --[YONSATU - ITB]---------------------------------------------------------- Online archive : <http://yonsatu.mahawarman.net> Moderators : <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribe : <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Vacation : <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?BODY=vacation%20yonsatu>
