Fully-funded PhD Studentship in Engineering : Modelling & Design of Semiconductor Nano-Lasers in UK, 2014

Swansea University’s College of Engineering invites applications for a fully-funded 3 years PhD studentship investigating the modelling and design of semiconductor nano-lasers. The studentship is open to UK/EU and international students, but only UK/EU tuition fees will be paid. The studentship covers the full cost of UK/EU tuition fees, plus a tax-free stipend of £13,863 p.a. for three years. To be eligible for this studentship candidate should have a first class honours degree or an upper second class honours degree and a master’s degree in mathematics, physics, or engineering. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 1st October 2014.

Study Subject(s): Studentship is provided in Engineering: Modelling & Design of Semiconductor Nano-Lasers.
 
Course Level: Studentship is available for pursuing PhD degree level at Swansea University.
 
Scholarship Provider: Swansea University, UK
 
Scholarship can be taken at:  UK

Eligibility

• Academic requirements: Candidates should have a first class honours degree or an upper second class honours degree and a master’s degree in mathematics, physics, or engineering.

• A high level of numeracy and a good level of programming in Matlab and/or Fortran are also required.

• Residency criteria: The studentship is open to UK/EU and international students, but only UK/EU tuition fees will be paid. International students will be required to pay the remaining balance between UK/EU and international fees.

Scholarship Open for International Students
UK/EU and international students can apply for the studentship.

Scholarship Description 
Swansea University’s College of Engineering invites applications for a fully-funded 3 years PhD studentship investigating the modelling and design of semiconductor nano-lasers. The main objective of the proposed research is to develop advanced computational techniques for understanding the properties of active nanoscale photonic devices and thereby lead to improved device design methodologies.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s)
Studentship is offered for three years (subject to satisfactory progress).

What does it cover

• The studentship covers the full cost of UK/EU tuition fees, plus a tax-free stipend of £13,863 p.a. for three years (subject to satisfactory progress).

• International students are welcome to apply for this studentship, but will be required to pay the remaining balance between UK/EU tuition fees and international tuition fees.

• A further £1,200 p.a. will be available for research expenses/conference attendance.

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply
To apply for this studentship, please send a detailed CV and covering letter to Dr Ruben Sevilla: R.Sevilla-at-swansea.ac.uk.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1st October 2014.