EPSRC CDT in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing, Ph.D. | Cardiff University | Cardiff, United Kingdom
48 months
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24450 GBP/year
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About

This PhD degree EPSRC CDT in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing programme is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing, from Cardiff University.

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Overview

The centre is led by Cardiff University working closely with partner universities, Manchester and Sheffield, and University College London (UCL). The centre is also closely linked to the Compound Semiconductor Cluster, which is made up of a number of centres and companies working collaboratively to drive economic growth and to provide research and development in compound semiconductor technology and manufacturing.

The EPSRC CDT in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing programme will support postgraduate students to develop advanced knowledge and skills in compound semiconductor technology as well as developing research and professional skills and an understanding of the industry. Full EPSRC PhD studentships will be awarded to successful applicants.

Programme aims

Compound Semiconductor (CS) materials are a Key Enabling Technology at the heart of modern society. They are central to the development of, for example, the 5G network, new energy efficient lighting, smart phones, satellite communications, power electronics for the next generation of electric vehicles and new imaging techniques.  These technologies support our connected world, our health, our security and the environment. The next generation of these technologies can only be achieved with a step change in CS manufacturing. The CS Manufacturing CDT is an essential core element in developing the skilled workforce to drive this change and support the emerging world leading CS Cluster.

Through this CDT we aim to provide outstanding PhD-level training, fully aligned with the needs of UK industry and co-created with IQE Plc, CSC Ltd, Newport Wafer Fab. Ltd and the Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult. We are an alliance of four universities, Cardiff, Manchester and Sheffield Universities, UCL, and 24 companies, many already working closely together via the EPSRC Future CS Manufacturing Hub, with established excellence in CS disciplines, and will provide a distinctive but broad PhD training that is industrially relevant and intellectually challenging. Our vision is of PhD graduates equipped with the necessary skills to accelerate their own career trajectory and satisfy their personal ambitions, and in doing so, change the face of UK CS Manufacturing.

Distinctive features

  • Funded places, including fees, a generous stipend and travel allowance.
  • You can undertake your research project at one of four universities with full access to their expertise and facilities.
  • If you successfully complete the programme you will be awarded both an MSc and a PhD.
  • Personal tutor and mentoring across the four universities.
  • Specialist training will be provided by experts in their field, including our industrial partners.
  • Access to outstanding facilities in the Centre’s partner universities and companies.
  • You will be part of a programme which has been developed in conjunction with industry and is aligned with their needs.
  • In the first year you will be part of a supportive student community with its own dedicated postgraduate learning space and ready access to academic staff.
  • We provide a dedicated nursery cleanroom where students can learn the basics in a supportive cohort environment before moving on to the ICS cleanroom shared with industrial staff.
  • You will be encouraged to take part in poster presentations, conferences and other engagement activities.
  • Students have the opportunity to meet and work with world class academic members of staff, and leading professionals working in the industry.
  • You will have the opportunity to undertake a project working in one of our partner companies.
  • You will develop appropriate hands-on experimental and theoretical training related to CS device and system level design and implementation which will equip you to become a leader in your professional career in industry or academia.

Programme Structure

  • All four universities have an outstanding track record in compound semiconductor related research with a large, vibrant and diverse community of academics and researchers. Cardiff University, UCL, Sheffield and Manchester Universities, have a total supervisory pool of over 70 academic staff with research excellence in compound semiconductor manufacturing.
  • The universities cover the epitaxial growth of the major compound semiconductor materials, GaN, GaAs, InP and GaSb using the two major manufacturing methods MBE and MOCVD. 
  • Cardiff University provides manufacturing scale device and circuit fabrication with smaller scale fabrication at the other 3 sites. Together they provide expertise in characterisation of optoelectronic structures such as lasers and integrated optoelectronics and of electronic devices such as FETs and MMICs. There is also considerable design expertise in optoelectronic and electronic integrated circuits.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Application deadlines: 9 January, 3 April and 10 July (only if vacancies exist after round two interviews).

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

Other requirements

General requirements

  • BSc Physics or MPhys (2:1 minimum) OR
  • BEng Electrical Engineering (2:1 minimum) OR
  • BEng Electronic Engineering (2:1 minimum).
  • Applicants with a lower second class degree (2:2) may be considered if they have a good result at Masters-level study (merit or distinction) and/or other relevant qualifications or industry experience which demonstrates their scientific or engineering research capability.

Please include with your application:

  • A copy of the application form you downloaded at stage 1 OR a personal statement telling us your reasons for wanting to study Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing as a 4-year PhD programme and why you are suitable for the CDT (approximately 500 words) and a CV detailing your education and relevant work experience.
  • two recent references, dated within the last six months, that address your capability for PhD study, at least one of which should be an academic referee.
  • your academic certificates and transcripts.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    24450 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 24450 GBP per year during 48 months.
  • National

    4712 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Cardiff

628 - 1066 GBP /month
Living costs

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