PhD scholarships in Signal Processing and Wireless Communications for a joint EPSRC project (the Universities of Reading and York, and BT)
Applications are invited for two 3-year PhD studentships funded as part of an EPSRC joint project (Reading, York, and BT). The studentships provide an opportunity to carry out cutting edge research in signal processing and wireless communications and to interact with industry in a 3-year programme leading to the degree of PhD.
The specific area of research is distributed multiple antenna systems (cooperative diversity), focusing on low complexity distributed space-time block coding. More details on the project can be found at http://www.reading.ac.uk/sse/pg-research/sse-pgrstudentships.aspx
One student will be based at the University of Reading, and the other at the University of York.
The ideal candidates must have a strong background in signal processing and/or wireless communications, and at least an upper second first UK degree or its overseas equivalent. Excellent algorithm design and simulation skills are highly desirable. They should also have a good command of both oral and written English, and should be a responsible and adaptable member of a project team.
The successful applicants will work closely with the other members of the project team, and will attend the regular technical meetings in Reading, York, and Ipswich (BT), as well as international conferences as required.
Funding Notes
The scholarships cover the university tuition fees at the UK students level, and provide an EPSRC stipend of £13290 per annum. Travel expenses for project meetings, etc, will also be provided.
Suitable applicants should send (i) a covering letter (indicating which location you are interested in, Reading, York, or both, as well as your fee situation), and (ii) their CV, to both Prof F. Zheng (f.zheng@reading.ac.uk) and Prof A.G. Burr (alister@ohm.york.ac.uk). Applications will be accepted until 7 December 2009 (or until the positions have been filled after that).
