Optus PhD Scholarships for Optical Communications #1

Eligibility

The Awards are available once to two prospective ANU students who:

• will be enrolling full-time in a program of study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, based in the ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (‘the School’), College of Science;
• has completed qualifications comparable to the educational level of an Australian Bachelor first class Honours degree, or has demonstrated research experience to a standard equivalent to an ANU first class Honours in Physics, Engineering, Astronomy or a related field
• for project #1: has basic programming skills, experience in physics, engineering, astronomical instrumentation, or related fields

OR

• for project #2: has a demonstrated understanding of optics and optical systems; and
• for project #1: preferably has experience with signal processing, telecoms, IP networking, RF engineering and/or software defined radios, optical design, optical instrumentation, telescope and observatory operations

OR

• for project #2: preferably has experience in optical design, optical instrumentation, telescope and observatory operations, communication systems and signals processing, and software and control systems skills; and
• demonstrates excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively and foster respectful and productive working relationships with colleagues, team/group members, and collaborators; 

Scholarship requirements