Following the award of an industrial CASE grant from the EPSRC partly funded by NEC Telecom Modus, the 5G Innovation Centre is recruiting a PhD student with the drive and vision to be a part of this exciting new venture. The student is expected to develop innovative and collaborative research that is world leading and addresses the challenges associated with 5G wireless communications neworks.

The 5G Innovation Centre is the world's first dedicated to the next generation of mobile communication systems and an international hub for telecommunication research and innovation.The Centre collaborates with key ICT service providers, network and device manufacturers and test equipment solution providers to develop innovative solutions and standards for 5G networks.

Acedemic Requirements

Candidates should hold a first or upper-second class Bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree at distinction level (or equivalent experience/qualifications) in an appropriate discipline. They will have an aptitude and suitable background for conducting research in the field of future wireless communications systems in areas related (but not limited) to Radio Resource Management and protocol design usingSoftware Defined Networking (SDN) paradigm for future wireless networks.

Eligbility Requirements

For a full award students must have a relevant connection with UK (usually established by residence). If a student fulfils the academic requirement but has a relevant connection with an EU country other than the UK they may be eligible for an award of fees only (i.e. no maintenance grant to the student). Please see EPSRC student eligibility guidelines  (http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/skills/students/help/eligibility/) for further details

Studentship Value and Application Process

For a full award, student receives funding for EPSRC studentship for 3.5 years (which covers the tuitition fees and a stipend of approx £13,863 p.a). To apply on-line please go to www.surrey.ac.uk/jobs

Applications should include 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) an outline research proposal; 4) contact details of two academic referees; 5) copies of acedemic transcripts and qualification certificates.

Please send your application to Mrs Nicole Steward on email: n.steward<στο>surrey.ac.uk. Please useIndustrial CASE PhD Studentship in the subject line.

Please note that this role is only open to EU candidates.

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.

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