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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$38,154 per annum
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
These two PhD scholarships are provided by Optus as part of the Innovative Launch, Automation, Novel Materials, Communications, and Hypersonics Hub (iLAuNCH) Next Generation Satellite Communication project in partnership with ANU.
These opportunities are ideal for highly motivated graduates interested in:
developing cutting edge optical instruments to enable free-space optical communications through challenging environments using the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics’ Quantum Optical Ground Station (project #1)
OR
developing a technical approach for integrating laser optical communications into Optus’s existing network (project #2).
Benefits
Stipend scholarship at the minimum ANU AGRTP rate OR supplementary scholarship. Paid in fortnightly instalments for 3.5 years.
Paid leave entitlements:
- 60 working days medical
- 60 working days parental, 5 days partner
Travel Allowance
- Financial support by reimbursement to travel between Optus’ facilities and ANU and to attend relevant workshops and events. Up to AU$12,000: AU$5,000 in years one and two each and up to AU$2,000 in year three of the candidature.
Other non-cash benefits of the project:
- Opportunity to rotate through ground and space engineering teams and be involved in the day-to-day operation of the groups/departments/areas with whom they are working.
- Mentorship from area leads and technical experts.
- Opportunity to participate in Optus Satellite enterprise training on satellite networks, operations, and RF engineering.
- Opportunity to participate in STEM outreach activities through Optus Satellite’s ‘Space Ambassador’ program.
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
Disciplines
Any
Locations
Australia
Nationality
Australian
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
Submit an expression of interest, including a CV, a cover letter detailing research interests and experience, and contact information for at least two references.