Postgraduate Scholarship in Next Generation Mobile Communication Systems (5G)

Postgraduate Scholarship in Next Generation Mobile Communication Systems
(5G)

Two full-time postgraduate scholarships are available for suitably qualified
candidates with a good honours degree or equivalent in science or
engineering to undertake research studies leading to PhD in
telecommunication networks.

The successful candidates will be hosted in the Centre for Real-time
Information Networks, University of Technology Sydney and conduct research
in the field of next generation mobile communication systems (5G).

The following topic areas in the next generation mobile communication
systems will be investigated (but not limited to):
* Modelling and performance analysis of dense and small-cell networks
* Network architecture design
* Spectrum and interference management
* Cooperative communication strategy
* Energy efficient communication techniques
* Information centric networks


ELIGIBILITY: Applicants should have solid mathematical, telecommunications
or electrical engineering background, and a particular interest in applying
sophisticated mathematical skills to study large-scale mobile communication
systems. The scholarship is only for PhD candidates. Successful applicants
should meet the admission requirements for PhD and are expected to start
their enrolment at the University of Technology Sydney in Semester 2, 2014
or Semester 1, 2015. Preference may be given to candidates who can start
early.


AMOUNT AWARDED: The scholarship is valued at $25,392 per annum (tax exempt)
and may be renewed for up to three and a half years, subject to satisfactory
progress.  Successful applicants from overseas may also be awarded a tuition
fee waiver scholarship.


APPLICATION GUIDE:  Further information can be obtained from Professor
Guoqiang Mao, Director of Centre for Real-time Information Networks,
University of Technology Sydney (E-mail: guoqiang.mao@uts.edu.au).
Applications should be sent directly to Prof Mao at the above address and
should include a curriculum vitae, a copy of an academic transcript, a
research proposal in the above mentioned areas, and the names and contact
details of at least two referees. For overseas students, English test
results, e.g. IELTS or TOFEL, should be included.
CLOSING DATE:  31 Mei 2014