Postgraduate Opportunities
2023/2024 Commonwealth PhD Scholarship Nominations!
For the 2023/24 Commonwealth PhD Scholarships, Shuping Dang will be planning to nominate full-scholarship PhD applicants from the eligible countries (Bangladesh, Cameroon, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Tanzania, The Gambia, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, and Zambia) to study 6G wireless communications at the University of Bristol (QS World Ranking 55th 2023/24 and 5th in the UK Times Higher Education REF 2021) under his supervision. The research topics include but are not limited to:
- High-frequency wireless communications: modeling, performance analysis, and optimization
- Massive MIMO and advanced transceiver design for wireless communication systems
- Artificial intelligence/machine learning aided wireless communication systems and networks
- Physical-layer security for wireless communication systems
- Drone/UAV based communications and networking
- Meta-surface/RIS based communications and networking
- Novel modulation and coding techniques for wireless communication systems
- Novel diversity and multiplexing techniques for wireless communication systems
Potential PhD applicants shall hold or are expected to soon hold a first-class bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, communication engineering, signal processing, or other relevant disciplines. Applicants already with publications in IEEE Transactions, Letters, and/or flagship IEEE/ACM conferences are highly preferred. Applicants also need to meet the English profile level E (IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with no score below 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 85 overall with R20, L20, S21, W20).
Prospective applicants are encouraged to first send an email with a CV, a publication list and a brief summary of the proposed research topic/direction (less than 500 words) to the CSN Research Group Mailbox csn-research-group@bristol.ac.uk before 15 September 2023. Please also email the CSN Research Group Mailbox for any further information.
PhD Project Opportunities
Below is a list of potential PhD projects available within our research group. Please get in touch with the relevant project supervisor if you are interested to find out more.
- PhD Studentship in Secure Wireless Agile Networks (SWAN) (PDF, 204kB)
- 5G mmWave V2X Communications (PDF, 56kB)
- 5G NR mmWave Gigabit Systems (PDF, 57kB)
- Advanced Signal Processing Algorithms for future wireless transmitters (PDF, 56kB)
- Highly integrated ultra-Massive MIMO system for future wireless communication (PDF, 55kB)
- Optically Reconfigurable Microwave and MillimetreWave Circuits and Antennas (PDF, 55kB)
- Digital Forensics for Severely Constrained Wireless Embedded Devices and the IoT (PDF, 57kB)
- Energy-Efficient Networking for Severely Constrained Wireless Embedded Device (PDF, 68kB)
- Micro-Countermeasures for Severely Constrained Wireless Embedded Devices (PDF, 56kB)
- Secure Software for Severely Constrained Wireless Embedded Devices and the IoT (PDF, 55kB)
Ad hoc positions are often available and we are keen to hear from exceptional candidates with proposed research topics. For more information on how to apply, studentships, scholarships, other opportunities please click on the relevant drop down below.
How to Apply
Ad hoc positions are often available and we are keen to hear from exceptional candidates with proposed research topics. All proposed projects should be sent to Professor Mark Beach m.a.beach@bristol.ac.uk with an accompanying CV.
To apply, please submit a PhD application using the online application: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/
MSc/PhD Opportunities
For information about MSc and PhD opportunities in Wireless & Communication please see here.
Studentships
Studentships may be available to suitably qualified UK and in some cases EU citizens. Bursaries may be considerably enhanced by industrial topups depending on the project, and candidates qualifications and experience. In all cases a good honours degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials, Mathematics or a related discipline is required. Post-Doctoral Research Assistantships are also available for candidates with relevant experience.
PhD Scholarships
PhD Scholarships are open to UK students and allow the candidate and prospective supervisors to work out a topic of mutual interest. Applications are assessed on receipt. Applications from Year-3 students on a four-year course are welcome now, for start after completion of their course. The funding pays for a tax-free stipend of at least £15,000pa, a research and travel budget, and University fees. Applicants should be on track to obtaining a 1st class degree in Engineering Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Physics, Materials, Engineering Mathematics, or similar.
Bristol Doctorate Chinese Scholarships
For information on the Chinese Scholarship Programme please see here.
Other Opportunities
Opportunities across the University can be found on Working at Bristol and EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Communications
Contacts
Gerneral Enquiries
Please contact Joint Head's of Group, Prof Mark Beach and Prof Robert Piechocki: m.a.beach@bristol.ac.uk/r.j.piechocki@bristol.ac.uk
Enquiries on the Application Process
Or if you need help once you've submitted your application, please email sceem-pgr@bristol.ac.uk