Network/Telephony Engineer - Enterprise Systems Management
This is an opportunity for a technically skilled and motivated Network/Telephony Engineer to join a talented team within an exceptional University. Based in our Southampton City Centre office and main university campus you will be responsible for: Shaping, maintaining and the enterprise Network and Unified Communications systems in line with our reputation as a world-leading University Providing high-level technical support across our University-wide infrastructure Working collaboratively with other teams and suppliers to achieve the highest quality in everything we do The University of Southampton is renowned for innovation and enterprise. We are among the top 1% of world universities and the UK's top 20, with a strategy in place to secure a position in the top 10. http://www.southampton.ac.uk/about/strategy.page You will join The Network and Unified Communications Team, part of the Enterprise Systems Management team within iSolutions. We are proud of the high-quality systems we manage and are constantly looking to develop ourselves and the services we provide. We strive to help the University achieve its goals. We are looking for a confident and positive team member who can contribute to this ethos. You will enjoy demonstrating resourcefulness, initiative and commitment to ownership of the work assigned to you. You will relish working to extremely high standards and be committed to achieving deadlines and customer satisfaction. To be successful, you will also need: Knowledge and experience of Digital/VOIP based telephony services Knowledge and experience of enterprise-level data network switching, routing, wireless, firewall and DNS/DHCP solutions An in-depth technical understanding of data network technologies and protocols The ability to work with a calm, methodical approach under pressure Experience of Cisco networking solutions would be a distinct advantage The post holder must also be eligible and willing to undergo Her Majesty’s Govern (HMG) security clearance assessments. We offer excellent benefits including entry to a generous occupational pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus University Closure days, staff discounts, and the opportunity to develop your career in a professional, friendly and caring working environment. Application Procedure You should submit your completed application form online at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Geraldine Lewis (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 3462. Please quote reference 1120319JF on all correspondence. Closing Date: 03 Apr 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
Honor Frost Foundation Masters and/or Doctoral Awards in Maritime Archaeology
Honor Frost Foundation Masters and/or Doctoral Awards in Maritime Archaeology at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Southampton Applications are invited for a fully-funded studentship from the Honor Frost Foundation. The Foundation's mission is to promote the advancement and research, including publication, of maritime archaeology with particular focus on the eastern Mediterranean. The Foundation is keen to support educational opportunities for students from the primary regions where Honor worked and is supporting a fully funded scholarship in Maritime Archaeology for students from Cyprus, Lebanon, Egypt and Syria to attend the University of Southampton commencing in September 2019. http://www.honorfrostfoundation.org/ The scholarship is primarily for study at MA/MSc level with the possibility of further funding for PhD, but may also be offered at PhD level if there are suitable candidates. This award is only available to students from Cyprus, Lebanon, Egypt and Syria. Students will be registered at the University of Southampton and supervised by experts in the field of Maritime Archaeology. Entry requirements: The successful candidate must demonstrate a genuine interest in maritime archaeology and would be expected to develop the subject in their home country upon their return. The successful candidate will also be required to submit annual reports on their progress to the Honor Frost Foundation and contribute towards the Foundation’s activities during the duration of their studies, including supporting the annual lecture. The MA Scholarship requires: a good 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in either archaeology or a related discipline. You must be a citizen of Cyprus, Lebanon, Egypt or Syria. The MA scholarship is tenable for one year, commencing September 2019, at an annual stipend of £15,000 with an additional travel fund of £1000, which can be drawn as required during your study. Tuition fees will also be paid directly to the University at the appropriate fee rate.There may also be the opportunity to continue to PhD, fully funded, for a further 3 years on completion of the MA/MSc. The PhD scholarship requires: a good 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) and a Masters in either archaeology or a related discipline. You must be a citizen of Cyprus, Lebanon, Egypt or Syria. The PhD scholarship is tenable for a maximum of three years, commencing September 2019, at an annual stipend of £15,000 with an additional travel fund of £1000 per annum, which can be drawn as required during your tenure. Tuition fees will also be paid directly to the University at the appropriate fee rate. For further details contact: Dr Lucy Blue lkb@soton.ac.uk Application for this studentship is by CV; a sample of written work (4,000 words, max); and a personal statement of up to 800 words explaining why you feel you are suitable for the MA or PhD scholarship. Please also arrange for two academic references to be sent independently by the deadline. All material should be sent to fah-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk. Please note all candidates will also need to apply to the University of Southampton through the normal application procedure in order to be eligible for the studentship. As part of the doctoral application a 1,500 word research proposal is also required. As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide IELTS or equivalent certification. Our application process requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 for MA and PhD. Should you be offered an award, we may require you to attend an intensive English language course and/or English language support classes either prior to or during the award period. The costs of this may be included in the studentship. Deadline for applications: Wednesday May 15th 2019 We may invite you for interview. Interviews will take place over the telephone, by Skype or in person later in May or early June 2019, date TBC Closing Date: 15 May 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
Lectureship in 19th-Century British History
The Department of History at the University of Southampton invites applications for a three-year fixed-term, full-time Lectureship (Level 4) in 19th century British history to replace Professor David Brown, who has been awarded a Leverhulme Trust Major Research Fellowship. The post is available from 1 September 2019. The successful candidate will be required to teach innovative and engaging modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels on 19th century British history, including a year-long special subject, Society and Politics in Victorian Britain, a year 2 option, From Aristocracy to Democracy: Politics in Nineteenth Century Britain, and a 15-credit year 1 option to be designed and delivered by the post holder. These modules will enhance the Department’s existing teaching strengths in Modern History (for further details, see our website at: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/history/about/index.page). You should also be willing to contribute to team-taught modules within the History programme. You will be expected to develop and carry out original, high-quality research in 19th century British history. You must have completed or be near to completing a PhD in 19th century British history and must show a developing profile of excellence in research and the dissemination of research, with field-enhancing publications either in hand or likely to be produced during the term of the appointment. You will also be required to undertake leadership, management and engagement activities within the Department of History and School of Humanities as appropriate to a level 4 appointment. Employees at the University of Southampton have access to a range of core benefits, including pension scheme membership, a generous annual leave allowance and excellent family leave arrangements. For more details see: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/hr/services/benefits-explained/index.page You will be required to take up this post on 1 September 2019. Further enquiries about this post should be addressed to Professor Kendrick Oliver, Head of Department of History: email ko@soton.ac.uk. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749. Please quote reference 1119919AR on all correspondence. Closing Date: 11 Apr 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellow ITN - Multi-disciplinary Design Optimization of Cellular Heat Exchangers
A position in the area of Multi-disciplinary Design Optimisation of Cellular Heat Exchangers (InDESTruct ESR1) leading to a PhD is available at the University of Southampton. For up to 18 months of the post you will be based at Boldrewood Campus at the University of Southampton, with the remaining time spent at Vestas Aircoil in Denmark. You will pursue research in the area of multi-disciplinary design and optimisation. This is an exciting project lying at the interface of design, optimisation, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), fluid and structural mechanics, vibration, mathematical modelling, and material science. The project will focus on the multi-disciplinary optimisation of a heat exchanger system. The recruited PhD student will aim to develop a novel automated design framework based on cutting edge machine learning and AI approaches in order to explore and improve the multi-disciplinary performance of novel cellular heat exchanger topologies. Specific focus of this studentship will be on fluid dynamic simulation and the development of a generic framework within which other performance criteria e.g. stresses, vibration response, life etc. can be assessed and optimised. The successful candidate should have an undergraduate degree or equivalent in a numerate discipline e.g. engineering, physics or applied mathematics (or equivalent), ideally with experience in computational fluid dynamics, computer aided design and experience of programming in Matlab, Python or similar. Dr David Toal and Dr Edward Richardson within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences are the academic supervisors. Additionally, there will be industrial co-supervisors from Vestas Aircoil. Essential criteria: •A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in a numerate discipline (engineering, physics, applied mathematics or materials science) with computational as well as experimental interests. This will have been earned prior to joining the doctoral programme. •Proven programming skills and a flair for mathematical modelling •For research students whose first language is not English, a Certificate of English language proficiency (of Band C minimum). Details of the requirement are given in the link below: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissionspolicies/language/?utm_source=ugprospectus&utm_medium=print&utm_campaign=undergraduate-2015 •Teamwork skills •Self motivated with the ability to define your own research questions. Desirable criteria: •A master’s degree in a numerate discipline (engineering, applied mathematics, physics, or theoretical chemistry) •Interest in carrying out laboratory experiments Applicants shall, at the time of recruitment, be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and not yet have been awarded a doctoral degree. Full-time equivalent research experience is measured from the date when a researcher obtained the degree which would formally entitle him/her to embark on a doctorate. At the time of recruitment, applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the recruitment date. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account. We offer: •Competitive salary in a full time position •Mobility allowance as per rules •An exciting training environment at the University of Southampton and the other industrial partner organisations In the last sections of the application form where you have the opportunity to add supporting documents, please attach the following: •CV (summarizing education, positions held and academic work - scientific publications) •A 1-page Personal Statement detailing your reasons for applying, research interests, research experience, academic achievements and career ambitions. •Copies of educational and English Test certificates and transcript of records •List of publications, if any Further details: We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749. Please quote reference 1037218AK-R-R on all correspondence. Closing Date: 11 Apr 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
We have a number of vacancies for Domestic Assistant posts to clean at Boldrewood Campus SO16 7PP. Salary is 14.75 hours per week, £15,842 pro rata per annum. The University currently provides an hourly rate of £8.44 per hour. Please note, in addition to the salary stated in the contract the University currently provides a non-contractual supplement to roles at this level to bring them in line with the Living Wage rate of £9.00 per hour 20 days annual leave (plus 6 University closure days), Contributory Pension Scheme, supplied uniforms and a structured training scheme. Enhancements available for working unsocial hours. The following shift patterns are available: 14.75 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 05:30 – 08:30, Friday 05:30 - 08:15). Previous applicants need not apply. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Charlene Tyson (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 6803. Please quote reference 1109919TD-R on all correspondence. Closing Date: 20 Mar 2019 Post Type: Community & Operational
Permanent full-time and part-time (0.7fte) posts, and Fixed term full-time and part-time posts (0.6-0.8fte) for 12 months in the first instance. We are looking for high calibre candidates with an interest in health research and/or experience in an NHS, social care or public health setting, global health in low resource settings, or health research management experience for a number of our key teams. Successful candidates will be offered positions in teams based on best fit of their skills to meet business area needs across the organisation and supported to move around the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated individuals to work in an intellectually challenging area of health research management. As a Research Manager you will manage a substantial portfolio of work across our key research programmes. Working both individually and as part of a team, you will need to build and maintain positive and professional working relationships with people at all levels, both internally and externally; excellent communication and interpersonal skills are therefore essential. You will be capable of prioritising your own workload and using your initiative to lead on improvements to working practices. You must be able to understand rationalise and communicate complex problems or issues and take or recommend appropriate action. You should have excellent writing and analytical skills supported by sound administrative experience, an understanding of medical and scientific literature, and an awareness of applied health research nationally and globally. You will be joining a cohesive team who are committed to adding maximum value to the management of health research. A description of the activities within the functional teams across the organisation and a sample task list indicating the variety and nature of MSA 4 Research Management posts at NETSCC is attached The University of Southampton is an institution in the top one per cent of world universities and has an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise activities. The University offers excellent benefits including generous holidays, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to develop your career in a professional and friendly working environment. Some remote working considered on an individual basis, depending on team roles, locations and logistics. The Wessex Institute is a large enterprise unit within the University of Southampton situated at the University of Southampton’s Science Park, Chilworth. The Institute is focused on providing high-quality, practice-based research evidence to support decision makers in health and social care. We offer a broad range of scientific and clinical expertise in added-value health research, research management and in health technology assessment. Our teams also comprise health research administrators, specialists in information management, finance, contracting, public and patient involvement and communications. The Wessex institute is home to the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC), which was established in 2008. NETSCC runs five research funding programmes including national programmes and Global Health Research on behalf of the NIHR, and is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care. You will be joining a vibrant institute, within the University’s faculty of Medicine and dedicated staff teams focused on making a difference to patients and the public and providing research evidence to meet the needs of decision makers in health and social care. The University Science Park offers a pleasant, spacious and green working environment, on-site childcare facilities, coffee shop and good transport access, including a regular commuter bus link. For an informal chat about any of the available posts, please contact: Kate Fenton, K.A.Fenton@soton.ac.uk, 023 8059 5612. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1119619VB on all correspondence. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 25 Mar 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
Assistant Communications and Events Manager
The Wessex Institute is part of the University of Southampton (ranked top 1% in the world). Handling contracts including the NIHR (National Institute for Health Research) Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC) we manage and maximise the impact of ground-breaking medical research programmes, influencing the future of healthcare delivery across the UK and medicine worldwide. We are looking for an Assistant Communications and Events Manager to join our Communications team, part of the Public Involvement and External Engagement (PIEE) team. The post is available on a 0.8fte 12 month fixed term contract basis to cover maternity leave. The post would suit someone who is naturally well organised, enjoys working as part of a busy and varied team, has a flexible approach to work and is able to demonstrate initiative. You should be qualified to at least A Level (or equivalent) and have excellent written and oral communication skills, a creative and innovative approach to work, and the ability to develop positive working relationships with colleagues of all levels across Wessex Institute and with external stakeholders. You will have experience of working in a communication, PR or marketing role. Ideally, you will be familiar with writing for web and press and have experience of digital communications including using social media for work. Strong team-working skills are essential and you will join an enthusiastic and supportive team. The University of Southampton is in the top one per cent of universities worldwide and has an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise activities. The University offers excellent benefits including generous holidays, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to develop your career in a professional and friendly working environment The Wessex Institute (part of the University's Faculty of Medicine) is a community of multidisciplinary academics, professionals and specialists, working together to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. We are based at the Chilworth Science Park which offers a pleasant, spacious and green working environment, with coffee shop, childcare facilities, limited free car parking, and cycle parking facilities. It has good transport access, including a commuter bus link. If you have any questions about the post please contact Alistair Thompson, Communications and Events Manager: a.thompson@soton.ac.uk Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1115119VB on all correspondence. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 20 Mar 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
The University of Southampton is home to the NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC), established in 2008. NETSCC manages evaluation research programmes and other research on behalf of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). NETSCC currently has a vacancy for a Web Application Developer within our Information Team to help deliver Business Intelligence solutions via a number of web-based applications and tools. Because of the variety of systems and tools in use across NIHR, some understanding of enterprise infrastructure is required. A strong background in web development is essential, with more recent and medium term experience focusing on driving the importance of data flow right across an enterprise, planning and delivering a holistic approach to data storage, access and management strategies within the organisation. The successful candidate will have: Experience of Web Development tools Experience of application development with three or more of: ASP.NET (C#) PHP JavaScript HTML XML CSS Working knowledge of relational databases Excellent written and oral communications skills Outstanding attention to detail The ideal candidate will also have: Working knowledge of database interfacing and messaging technologies Experience of ETL (Extract Transform and Load Technology) systems Experience of ASP.Net MVC Windows Server, Windows,Linux and LAMP Solr Search The post is expected to be full time, but part time working (minimum 4 days/week) might be considered for the right candidate(s). The University of Southampton offers the many benefits of a good employer including: generous holidays, excellent leisure and arts facilities and the opportunity to develop your career in a professional, friendly and pleasant working environment. Application Procedure You should submit your completed application form online at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Samantha Stubbs (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4046. Please quote reference 1103219JF-R on all correspondence. Closing Date: 20 Mar 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
Teaching Fellow in Graphic Design (Dalian)
Winchester School of Art is one of the UK’s leading art and design schools, with a well-established reputation for excellence and innovation. Our campus in Dalian, China has for 7 years been educating some of the most talented Fashion and Graphic Design students in that country. We wish to recruit academics with a background in Graphic Design to work on our Chinese campus where they will join a dynamic learning environment and share their contemporary knowledge and expertise in design and media. To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate solid experience and expertise in all aspects of Graphic Design education. We are seeking an experienced, creative practitioner with technical expertise in all aspects of the visual arts and contemporary Graphic Design to complement our existing team. For this role you should have extensive knowledge and understanding of current developments and trends in the design world. You should have wide-ranging experience of teaching Graphic Arts at university level. You will work with an existing team and contribute to the management of teaching, assessment activities, administration, curriculum development and organisation of the Graphic Arts module. You will be based in the city of Dalian, in the northeast of China, which is one of the most modern, vibrant and eco-friendly cities in China. Application Procedure You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749 . Please quote reference 1084318FH-R on all correspondence. Closing Date: 20 Mar 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to work on QROWD (http://qrowd-project.eu/), an EU Horizon 2020 collaborative research and innovation programme involving industrial partners across Europe, which runs until November 2019. The aim of QROWD is to capitalize on hybrid Big Data integration and analytics methods, i.e., the effective and efficient combination of algorithms and human computation across all links of the Big Data Value Chain, in particular, for the improvement of urban mobility. You will undertake research on the use of human computation techniques for continuously improving the accuracy of machine learning classifiers and data integration tasks, including the development of benchmarking methods for quantifying the tradeoff between accuracy gain and decrease of processing speed. You are expected to adapt your methods to different crowds (paid microworkers, volunteers, citizens) and interfaces (PC, mobile, home assistants) and deliver ready-to-use tools for specific scenarios. You should have a PhD in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent professional qualification and work experience. In particular, expertise in one or more of the following areas is essential: Crowdsourcing, social computing, computer-human interaction. Prior experience with Human-in-the-loop approaches for improving machine learning algorithms is a plus. The post is based in the Web and Internet Science (WAIS) research group (www.wais.ecs.soton.ac.uk), which undertakes interdisciplinary research focusing on the science and technology of the Web and the Internet. WAIS is one of six research groups within Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) at the University of Southampton. ECS is the UK’s leading academic unit integrating computer science, electronics, and electrical engineering. You must have outstanding time management, organisation, and collaboration skills. The post includes joint work with other institutions and meetings with the project team (quarterly or similar) in locations across Europe. It also requires strong English communication skills (oral and written) to engage with different organisations and roles, engage in public outreach, produce publications and present work to different audiences. It is critical that the application shows clear evidence of both the technical and non-technical aspects relevant to the job. The University has a generous maternity policy and onsite childcare facilities; employees are able to participate in the childcare vouchers scheme. Other benefits include state-of-the-art on-campus sports, arts and culture facilities, a full programme of events and a range of staff discounts. Due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. University of Southampton holds an Athena Swan Silver Award. Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. The post is available until 30 November 2019. For further information please contact Professor Elena Simperl email: e.simperl@soton.ac.uk Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Elsa Samwell (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507. Please quote reference 1113119FP-R on all correspondence. Closing Date: 01 Apr 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
PhD Studentship – Free energy calculations in drug discovery
Supervisors : Prof J Essex and Prof J Frey Project Description Protein-ligand binding free energy is a crucial property used in the discovery and optimisation of novel drugs. In the context of computer-aided drug design, being able to calculate accurate, precise and reproducible binding free energies in silico is essential in terms of reducing the amount of trial-and-error synthetic effort required to develop a candidate drug. More potent and selective compounds will bind strongly to the desired target, and show weak binding to related proteins. Recent commercial software products have pushed the use of binding free energy calculations into mainstream development pipelines within the pharmaceutical industry. Even with pre-screening of suitable target systems, however, the required predictive accuracy of 1 kcal mol-1 is only attained in around half of cases. Determining whether sufficient accuracy has been achieved for a particular system is currently not possible a priori and requires expensive and time-consuming experimental validation. In this project the accuracy of these free energy calculations in the context of the pharmaceutical industry will be explored. We will develop a large dataset of test systems based on published data and determine the sensitivity of the calculated free energies to the choice of simulation software, parameters, free energy calculation method and system setup. Based on this sensitivity analysis, the project objectives are twofold: 1. To identify the primary causes of inaccuracy in protein-ligand binding free energy calculations. Through this we will be able to identify a priori on which systems these approaches will be successful. This information will be extremely valuable, allowing those cases where the methods will be useful to be identified without requiring extensive and expensive experimental validation. 2. To improve free energy calculation methodology to address these sensitivities. We have considerable experience of optimising free energy methodology, including in recent years the use of advanced force fields and enhanced sampling methods. Funding Notes The project is funded for 3 ½ years and welcomes applicants from the UK and EU who have or expect to obtain at least an upper second class degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry or allied subjects/relevant disciplines. Funding will cover fees and a stipend at current research council rates per annum (201920 rates are £15,009). Due to funding restrictions this position is only open to UK students and EU students who meet the RCUK eligibility criteria References Applications for a PhD in Chemistry should be submitted online at https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Search Please ensure you select the academic session 2019-20 when making your application in the academic year field and click on the Research radio button. Enter Chemistry in the search text field Please place ESSEX in the field for proposed supervisor/project General enquiries should be made to Prof Jon Essex at jwe1@soton.ac.uk. Any queries on the application process should be made to feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, and the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) in the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service (USAIS). This is a part time permanent post, working 0.9FTE. USAIS provides a regional service for deaf adults and children in the southern region of the UK. Experience of working with the deaf is essential and knowledge of auditory implants is desirable, however, appropriate training can be offered if necessary. By joining our inclusive, multi-disciplinary team you will have a unique opportunity to further your career by utilising your clinical skills within a University setting allowing you to access up-to-date research in this field. You will be a qualified clinician in the field of Speech and Language Therapy (BSc or MSc or equivalent in relevant field), with extensive post qualification experience as a Speech and Language Therapist. You will be responsible for the specialised assessment of hearing impaired adults and children for a range of auditory implants and devices and will manage a caseload of children and adults providing rehabilitation and support post fitting. You will provide training, advice and support for local professionals regarding the optimal use of auditory implants. You will be based at our clinic on the Highfield campus but will also see children and adults in their education or home setting. Within the department there are excellent opportunities for specialised working and individual areas of research. You will have the opportunity to be involved with teaching on the MSc and BSc Audiology courses run by the University. Attendances at conferences and training courses is encouraged and supported for continuing professional development. Further details of the role are available in the job description and person specification. We offer a range of great benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; holiday entitlement of 30 days (pro rata for part time staff) plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional holidays (closure days); subsidised health and fitness facilities on-site; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts which include restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment. For information on the Service please look at the website http://ais.southampton.ac.uk/ The successful candidate would be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) check. Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Roberta Buhagiar or Anna Duncan, Team Leaders, at the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service, Telephone 02380 593522, or email r.buhagiar@soton.ac.uk or a.duncan@soton.ac.uk Application Procedure You should submit your completed application form online at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Geraldine Lewis (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 3462. Please quote reference 1120819LH on all correspondence. Closing Date: 30 Apr 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Research Fellow in materials characterisation and modelling
Looking to take the next step in your academic career? Look no further - the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences have an exciting opportunity for you to join one of the UK’s most dynamic centres for engineering research and education. The Medical Device Obligations Taskforce (MDOT) is a Horizon 2020 funded project. The idea is to enable and to offer platform-based simplified conformity assessment support, and to combine the data and knowledge from different stakeholders to fulfil the manufacturer obligations laid out by medical device regulations. The platform will be built to include ‘one-stop-shop’ processing, meaning that all aspects from development to clinical testing are considered and can be covered by partners within the MDOT platform or by a network of associated partners that will be built during the project phase. This support includes continuous support on regulatory and funding aspects to preserve innovation and economic strength, reduce animal testing, and to safeguard the medical device regulation’s new level of patient safety. The overall aim of MDOT is the prevention of a massive loss of innovation and economic strength in the European medical device industry by provision of expertise and data by a consortium of medical device stakeholders thus strengthening medical device companies in an aggravated regulatory environment. As part of this over-arching aim, your role will be to co-ordinate and undertake materials characterisation of the latest hydrogel based coatings using state of the art mechanical testing and modelling methods. You will have the opportunity to develop and enhance these methods while working together with a team of thirteen partners from across Europe. The University of Southampton will be one of the test centres that will undertake standardised testing to generate data and reports which will form part of the database. In addition, we will develop new test methods as part of a test bed for increasing the safety and lifetime of total joint arthroplasty using state of the art testing protocols on wear measurement and computational modelling. The test bed will focus on the assessment of novel wear-resistant hydrogel coatings, which resemble the properties of cartilage, applied to the bearing surfaces of orthopaedic joint prostheses. The role will involve leading the Southampton Test centre’s testing, characterisation and modelling work. You will hold a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in mechanical engineering and/or materials. You will have a detailed understanding and knowledge of materials characterisation, both mechanical and chemical and experience in laboratory experimentation and modelling of materials. You should be capable of critical evaluation and interpretation of data, and the production of scientific papers and reports. Experience and knowledge of nanomechanical and tribological testing of soft materials and hydrogels is desirable. In particular experience of nanoindentation, pin on disk testing, surface characterisation and modelling is also desirable. This is a full time fixed term post for 4 years which offers the opportunity to develop an academic career in a university ranked 8th in the UK for research intensity**. You will work in a stimulating multi-disciplinary environment with colleagues from across the aerospace, mechanical, maritime and civil engineering sectors, and will be offered generous academic career support through our highly successful mentoring programme. Informal enquiries to Professor Martin Browne – email: doctor@soton.ac.uk Application Procedure You should submit your completed application form online at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Geraldine Lewis (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 3462. Please quote reference 1118119DA on all correspondence. ** Research Excellence Framework 2014 *Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded, the title of Research Assistant will be assigned. Closing Date: 12 Apr 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Sport and Wellbeing Assistant/ Lifeguard
An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to work in the University of Southampton’s Sport and Wellbeing facilities, which are open to its students, staff and members of the wider community. These include the Jubilee Sports Centre, Mayflower Gym, Wide Lane Sports’ Ground and the Watersports Centre. An extensive range of sport and leisure classes, courses and facilities are available to our customers from 07:00 to 22:00 every day of the week. We are looking for sports professionals to provide a consistently high quality sports and leisure service to our customers all year round. The post holder should be qualified to GCSE/NVQ 2/City in Guilds or equivalent. Holding a Life Guarding NVQ/NPLQ Level 2 or equivalent and First Aid qualification is essential , as is being a Member of Register of Exercise Professionals Level 2 or equivalent. Relevant work experience in the fitness and leisure industry is an advantage. This is a full time post working set hour working patterns The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated and organised Sport and Wellbeing team responsible for ensuring safe and efficient daily operation of the facilities, meeting accredited standards, and ensuring that our customers are advised or supported during their leisure activities, classes, courses or instruction. You should have proven experience in handling a diverse range of situations in a customer focussed environment. As well as core benefits including maternity, paternity and adoption leave and sickness benefits, other benefits include access to arts and culture facilities, childcare vouchers, a range of staff discounts and flexible working policies. Student Services is a diverse group of services and one of the largest Professional Services departments in the University; at the heart of what we do is a passion for enhancing our students' experiences. If you would like to find out more, please visit our website at www.soton.ac.uk/studentservices. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. On appointment, your job title will be Sport and Wellbeing Assistant. Application Procedure You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Samantha Stubbs (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4046. Please quote reference 1098719EW-R on all correspondence. Closing Date: 10 Apr 2019 Post Type: Community & Operational
Research and Innovation Services (R&IS) support academic and research staff fulfil their research and enterprise objectives by providing expert advice and assistance in research funding, bid support and management, collaborations with industry and other strategic partners as well as the protection and commercialisation of intellectual property. We are now recruiting a Contracts Officer to join the Contracts, Policy and Governance Team. You will be part of a team of specialists responsible for the review and negotiation of research contracts for the University. With a strong focus on customer service, you will advise and support academic staff throughout the contract negotiation process. You will facilitate collaborations with external partners by ensuring that appropriate legal agreements are put in place taking responsibility of your own portfolio of contracts. Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have excellent communication skills, be well-organised with the ability to multi-task and to work well as part of a busy team. You will be a self-starter and enjoy the challenge of making things happen in a fast-moving environment. You will have strong office experience in a customer-focused environment. Experience in working in a research support capacity within the Higher Education sector would be advantageous. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact: Kieron Dolphin, Major Contracts Manager, Research and Innovation Services email: K.Dolphin@soton.ac.uk Application Procedure You should submit your completed application form online at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Geraldine Lewis (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 3462. Please quote reference 1120219TW on all correspondence. Closing Date: 03 Apr 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
Research Fellow in Parahydrogen-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance on a Microfluidic Chip
Applications are invited for a Research Fellowship in parahydrogen-enhanced magnetic resonance on a microfluidic chip in the research group of Prof Malcolm H Levitt. The project involves the design, construction and operation of a microfluidic chip which will be mounted in a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer, and which will permit parahydrogen-enhanced NMR experiments to be performed on small samples. The candidate must have PhD-level or an equivalent professional qualification (or working towards one) plus research experience in physics, chemistry, or a related area. Experience of parahydrogen-enhanced NMR and experience in microfluidic chip design, construction, and operation is essential. Experience of AutoCAD and SolidWorks design software, experience in programming Arduino microprocessors software, experience in CNC machining and experience in NMR data and NMR image post-processing are all desirable but not essential. The candidate must be prepared to spend a small fraction of the time helping supervise student research. The successful candidate will be part of the Magnetic Resonance Section at the Department of Chemistry of Southampton University. The Section has a well-equipped NMR facility including one 700MHz, three 600MHz, one 500MHz, two 400 MHz and a 300 MHz spectrometers. A variety of probes allow liquid-state and solid-state experiments as well as micro-imaging and cryogenic experiments. The section offers wide expertise that spans from theory of spin dynamics to NMR methodology in solid and liquid state, microfluidics NMR, biomolecular NMR in liquid and solid state and NMR at cryogenic temperatures. An in-house mechanical workshop service is available. Informal enquiries should be made to Prof Malcolm H Levitt (mhl@soton.ac.uk), University of Southampton. The start date is from April 2019 with an initial appointment until the 31/03/2020. Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae and the names of three referees who have been former supervisors/colleagues. Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Elsa Samwell (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507 . Please quote reference 1120419EB on all correspondence. Closing Date: 20 Mar 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
PhD Studentship: Energy Harvesting from Smart Beams using 3D Printing
Project: ISVR-SPCG-555 Energy harvesting is of broad current interest due to its potential for powering small, wireless autonomous devices in a variety of settings. Significant developments in the field of vibration energy harvesting have seen these technologies applied for bespoke commercial applications, however, it is still not straightforward to design an energy harvester that can be readily applied in variety of applications. This project, therefore, will develop a smart and lightweight energy harvester with the capability of harvesting energy from any vibrating structure. For example, the device could be applied to structures in the civil, aerospace, rail and marine sectors to harvest vibrational energy to power sensors for health monitoring or for active control. To achieve broad applicability of the developed energy harvester, the successful applicant’s research will focus on using design optimisation methods to develop the novel device through the use of numerical modelling. This design process will investigate, for example, how the tuning of the device can be controlled via its shape and constituent materials. Prototypes of the developed harvester will ultimately be manufactured using rapid prototyping 3D printing technology and their performance will be experimentally verified in both the lab and in practical applications. This project is part of a recently awarded EPSRC Prosperity Partnership with multiple industrial and academic partners. This broad, collaborative research environment will provide the successful applicant with a wide range of potential opportunities. In particular, the strong industrial connections will help to ensure that the research will have a direct impact on real-world engineering. The research will be carried out in the Signal Processing and Control Group of the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research and the successful applicant will join a strong group of PhD researchers. The successful candidate will have a background in mechanical or acoustical engineering, but should have specific knowledge in dynamics, control and signal processing. Experience with Matlab or other similar programming languages, ANSYS/COMSOL or other Finite Element modelling packages, and in carrying out experimental testing would all be beneficial. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr Maryam Ghandchi Tehrani, M.Ghandchi-Tehrani@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 594 933 or Dr Jordan Cheer, Email: j.cheer@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 593 082. Funding and Eligibility This 3 year studentship covers UK/EU level tuition fees and provides an annual tax-free stipend at the standard EPSRC rate, which is £15,009 for 2019/20. The funding available is competitive and will only be awarded to an outstanding applicant. As part of the selection process, the strength of the whole application is taken into account, including academic qualifications, personal statement, CV and references. For further guidance on funding, please contact feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 31 May 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
Technology Transfer Manager (Life Sciences)
One of the top-ranked universities globally, the University of Southampton is an exceptional place where people achieve remarkable things. Outward looking and research intensive, Southampton has gained prestigious recognition for its wide-ranging successes and history of world-changing achievements. We have a strong tradition of enabling researchers to commercialise their research through enterprise, licensing, and spinouts. The University is ranked as the top UK University for consultancy income and has a number of highly successful enterprise units. We have created more than 28 spinout companies since 2000, three of whom have been floated on the stock market. The University is a founding member of the SETsquared Partnership which has in 2018 been rated the top university business incubator in the world for the 4th year running. The University of Southampton has an exciting opportunity to join its successful and dynamic technology transfer team as Technology Transfer Manager for our life sciences, health and medical disciplines. The successful candidate will be working with an exciting portfolio that includes pioneering developments in cancer immunology, regenerative medicine, epigenetics, cell imaging, next generation diagnostics, medical devices and drug discovery. To fill this role you will need to have considerable commercial acumen, pragmatism and a solid understanding of risk management. You will work with world-class researchers, entrepreneurs, global partners and investors to help shape and develop strong mutually beneficial commercialisation deals. You will be driving a wide-ranging portfolio of commercialisation projects in order to maximise the impact of our research and to increase income to the University through commercialisation deals and/or spinout creation. You will have excellent communication skills, be well-organised with the ability to multi-task and to work well as part of a virtual team. You will be a self-starter and enjoy the challenge of making things happen in a dynamic environment. If you have a relevant science degree or similar qualification with a proven track record of successful commercialisation then we would like to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact Rachel Tucker, Departmental Coordinator, telephone: + 44 (0)23 80594686, email: Depcoord@soton.ac.uk Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Geraldine Lewis (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 3462. Please quote reference 1120019TW on all correspondence. Closing Date: 23 Apr 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
The Southampton Research Software Group (SRSG) is looking to recruit a Research Software Engineer (RSE) to join our growing team at the University of Southampton. The SRSG was one of the first RSE Groups set up in the UK. It is the base of operations for the campaign that led to the recognition of research software engineering both nationally and internationally. As such, the SRSG can offer not just a range of exciting projects within the University of Southampton, but also the perfect opportunity to get involved with the wider RSE community in the UK and around the world. We plan to grow significantly over the next few years to meet the demand for RSE expertise from the University, so we also offer the potential for the new recruit to advance their career as the SRSG grows. The new recruit will require a solid background in development practices and excellent communication skills. A talent for technical problem solving is a must. The recruit will come into contact with a wide range of technologies and will be given many opportunities to build new skills. We don't expect you to be proficient in everything, but it is vital that you enjoy both learning new technologies and working with a wide variety of researchers. We particularly welcome applications from groups under-represented in the RSE community. The new recruit will have the opportunity to work with the Software Sustainability Institute, which is co-located with the SRSG. The Institute is the world-leading authority on research software. It plays a key role in helping the research community recognise the role of software in research and in adopting practices that lead to reliable and reproducible research. The new recruit will make a valuable contribution to the SRSG’s work from software development, to training and, if they choose, in helping us fight for recognition of Research Software Engineers within academia. There will be many opportunities to develop skills that will advance your career as a Research Software Engineer by learning from leading RSEs and to build on skills outside of software development, such as in project management and consultancy. The position will be at first a 12-month, fixed-term contract, but will be expected to continue for much longer. The successful candidate will be based at the University of Southampton in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. For further information, please contact Simon Hettrick, co-Director, at s.hettrick@software.ac.uk. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Elsa Samwell (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507 . Please quote reference 1120119FP on all correspondence. Closing Date: 12 Apr 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Social Digital Finance: Mathematical Modelling of Social Influence on Financial Markets
The effect of social influence in individuals’ choices and decisions is well-known and has been extensively studied in the social sciences. The recent emergence of social media and our ability to collect and analyse large amounts of data makes more quantitative, and in particular data-driven, methods more amenable. This interdisciplinary project will use mathematical and quantitative approaches to study the effects of social influence on financial market behaviour, aiming to answer such questions as "Can we measure the effect of social networks on financial decision-making?”, "Can we anticipate the market reaction to the spreading of information, or misinformation?” and "What are possible strategies for minimising the effect of malicious misinformation attacks?" We will look at how social networks – both at the individual and societal level – influence investment decisions, and investigate whether social influence can lead to market instability. We will further consider whether it is possible to detect social influence and incipient instability from market data in real time. We will model both financial markets and social networks using a mixture of agent-based modelling, network dynamics and stochastic differential equations, and use data assimilation to update models on the fly, with the ultimate aim of automating the detection of market instability and its causes. The stochastic models developed will be based on research in the sociology of crowd behaviour, thus linking qualitative and quantitative theories of crowd dynamics. The overall aim of this project is to increase our understanding of the influence of social media on financial markets and inform policy makers and financial institutions. Applicants should have a minimum of an upper second class undergraduate degree or a merit at Master’s level in mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics or a related discipline with a large quantitative component. An interest in financial markets and/or social media is desirable and a positive attitude towards interdisciplinary research is essential. Closing Date: 31 Mar 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
Statistical and Topological Quantification of Shape Features in Biomedical Images
This project will develop new methods for medical image analysis by combining techniques from statistical and topological data analysis. The overall objective is to robustly detect morphological features in biomedical images obtained by label-free ‘finger-printing’ vibrational spectroscopy methods and classify the images according to their disease status. Such advanced spectroscopy and novel imaging methods are able to extract the chemical composition of biological systems, including living cells, to an unprecedented level of detail, and thus can be used for accurate medical diagnosis and early detection of diseases. The imaging techniques give multicomponent spectral information bearing chemical and structural information that can be complex to disentangle in a robust non-subjective manner. However, at the moment, the diagnosis depends solely on the clinician’s expertise, while machine learning data-driven classifiers are limited by the typically small number of training samples. This project will develop novel statistical models which use topological summaries to create powerful methods for image classification without the need of vast training sets. Topology is the mathematical study of shape, and modern methods, including persistent homology, have been extremely successful at detecting key morphological features (‘shape’) in multiple application domains, including brain morphology or material science. The first objective of this project is to develop statistically robust topological summaries of morphological features from single or multicomponent ‘chemical maps’ in biomedical images. These shape descriptors can be quantified and presented to the clinician to inform her/his decision. The second objective is to develop a classifier based on a statistical model that uses topological summaries. The integration of topological summaries in statistical models is a rapidly growing area which has provided several important results to date. The successful applicant will be exposed to a truly interdisciplinary environment in the interface between Mathematics and Medicine, and will be trained in advanced statistical and topological techniques, as well as contribute to state-of-the-art tools for biomedical image analysis. The ideal candidate will have at least an upper second-class undergraduate degree, or a merit at masters, in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or related area, with an interest in biomedical problems and a positive attitude towards interdisciplinary research. Application Enquiries: Dr Helen Ogden h.e.ogden@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 28 Jun 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
Exploiting symmetries for network control
Funding status: [pending] Applications accepted all year round In recent years the use of networks has been very successful in the study of complex real-world systems. From social, engineering, biological or communication networks, this approach has improved the understanding of structural and functional properties of such systems. Networks can also be used to describe dynamical systems, that is, systems that change with time. For such systems, a fundamental question is how to guide the system towards desirable states in an optimal way. Examples include the control of oscillations in the brain to mitigate the effects of Parkinson’s disease, applications in marketing aiming to influence people who exchange opinions on social networks, or even the design of optimal developing strategies for economic activities. This research area, optimal control of networks, has recently received much attention, and novel approaches have the potential of a large impact beyond disciplinary boundaries. Solutions to problems of network control usually involve the identification of an optimal set of driver nodes, such that the given system can be steered in a desired direction. Identifying such nodes, in often extremely high-dimensional search spaces, poses an extremely difficult optimization problem in most practical applications. On the other hand, most real-world networks possess structural redundancies (symmetries) which can be exploited in virtually any network analysis, leading to outstanding computational reductions in typical calculations. However, network symmetries have not yet been exploited in network control problems. In this PhD project, the candidate will develop new algorithms and numerical techniques to solve or approximate network control problems exploiting recent results on network symmetries, which allow the identification of structurally equivalent nodes. Identifying such nodes allows successive reductions of the system complexity, substantially reducing the number of degrees of freedom of any network optimization problem. The proposed PhD project is interdisciplinary in nature and will bring together recent state-of-the-art insights in the mathematical study of networks by Dr Sanchez-Garcia with recent work in computer science on network control in influence maximization by Dr Brede. The PhD candidate will be trained in a unique set of interdisciplinary skills in pure and applied mathematics, computer science and physics. The ideal candidate will have at least an upper second-class in an undergraduate degree, or a merit at Masters, in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or related area, with an interest in networks and/or control optimisation. Application Enquiries: Dr Ruben Sanchez-Garcia R.Sanchez-Garcia@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 28 Jun 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
We are looking to appoint for a joint appointment between Southampton Mathematical Sciences and Southampton Business School. Due to the recent award of a prestigious fellowship, Southampton Mathematical Sciences and Southampton Business School have an opening for one joint appointment for the post of Lecturer in Operational Research (OR). The post will be held within CORMSIS, the Centre for Operational Research, Management Science and Information Systems (http://www.southampton.ac.uk/cormsis/index.page) that brings together the Operational Research Group in Mathematical Sciences and the Department of Decision, Analytics and Risk in the Southampton Business School. CORMSIS is one of the largest OR/MS/IS groups in the UK, covering the whole spectrum of current OR/MS/IS activity from theoretical mathematical developments to problem structuring and knowledge management. You should have a PhD in Operational Research or a related discipline, or evidence of near-completion of a PhD. You will have skills and experience that will enable you to contribute significantly to the teaching provision of Mathematical Sciences and Southampton Business School, involving high quality delivery. You will be able to demonstrate a high-quality research track-record with plans for future research activity, and you are expected to have research expertise or experience closely aligned to CORMSIS. Duties, as determined by the Heads of the Academic Units will include teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students and supervision of MSc projects. As part of the role, you will also be expected to support the effective management and administration within the two Academic Units. We particularly welcome applicants with a strong analytical background. Computational skills are desirable but not essential. This is a fixed term role until the 30/09/2022. As part of the interview process candidates will be invited to give a presentation which demonstrates their research profile and provide a short teaching focussed lecture. Informal enquiries can be made at any time to: Professor Joerg Fliege (J.Fliege@soton.ac.uk) or Professor Martin Kunc (M.H.Kunc@soton.ac.uk). At the University of Southampton, we promote equality and value diversity. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Elsa Samwell (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507 . Please quote reference 1119419PJ on all correspondence. Closing Date: 11 Apr 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Customer Services Advisor to work in our Student Services Centre on a working pattern between 8.00 am and 6.00 pm, with the requirement to work until 8pm on a rota basis in September-October. Working in one of the largest Professional Services departments in the University, you will be responsible for providing advice, information and guidance to University of Southampton students and customers on a wide array of subjects including student fees and funding, accommodation, graduation, careers events and ID cards. The role requires successful candidates to have the flexibility to work as part of our customer services team, and in a more specialist role providing financial information and assistance to students in hardship on a one to one basis. The role involves a great deal of interaction with our students and the successful candidates must have: excellent communication skills significant experience of customer service experience of dealing with sensitive, personal information ability to positively influence teamwork the ability to be able to work alone and within a team Student Services is one of the largest Professional Services departments in the University. We provide a ‘one stop shop’ providing advice, guidance and information to University of Southampton students, as well as career advice, counselling services, support for disabled students, and help with VISAs and financial issues. Our services also include an Early Years Centre providing a childcare facility for students and staff, the Student Life Team, offering support in halls 24 hours a day, and some of the biggest and best leisure facilities in the area. These roles impact all of these services. If you would like to find out more please visit our website at: www.southampton.ac.uk/studentservices Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Geraldine Lewis (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 3462. Please quote reference 1118519EW on all correspondence. Closing Date: 25 Mar 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
Senior Administrator - Auditory Implant Service
The University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service (USAIS) provides a regional service to provide Auditory Implants for deaf adults and children situated at the University of Southampton Highfield Campus. USAIS is looking for a highly motivated person to join the multidisciplinary team. An experienced administrator, with excellent organisational and communication skills and a customer centred approach. You will have a strong interest in marketing and communication but will have the flexibility to manage a variety of admin tasks. You will be highly motivated to work as part of a dynamic team with minimal supervision and be able to find solutions to challenges. You will need to have an excellent standard of English, good computer skills, have a competent knowledge of Microsoft Office 365. You will be responsible for setting up events and short courses arranged for local professionals and patients. You will be co-ordinating the publication of external communications and marketing literature including management of the AIS intranet (Office 365 Sharepoint/Teams) and social media channels and will be liaising with internal and external agencies in order to support the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service website http://ais.southampton.ac.uk/ You will also be responsible for supervising the staff managing the busy front desk and reception area for wide range of visitors, some of whom will be deaf and have communication difficulties associated with their disability. It will be part of your duties to cover the front desk in the event of staff absence. A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service clearance at Standard level is required for this role. For more information about the work of USAIS visit http://ais.southampton.ac.uk/ Informal enquiries to Ed Heard, Customer Service Team Manager or Melanie Alarcon, Admin Team Manager at USAIS. Contact USAIS by telephone on 02380 593522, or e-mail e.a.heard@soton.ac.uk or m.j.alarcon@soton.ac.uk Application Procedure You should submit your completed application form online at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Geraldine Lewis (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 3462. Please quote reference 1118719DA on all correspondence. Closing Date: 04 Apr 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
We are seeking a flexible and reliable individual to carry out a varied role working as part of a team delivering an efficient and effective Post and Portering service to the University community. This will include the operation of franking machines, computerised mail system, various deliveries, sorting, General Portering duties and anything else the section are reasonably asked to undertake. There is an expectation that you are able to operate computers at a basic level, all other training will be provided. There is a requirement to undertake a large amount of manual-handling and therefore you should be willing and capable of undertaking this. You will be expected to be flexible enough to operate within each section role at short notice. The successful candidate must hold a current full UK driving licence, as you will be required to drive various vans within the Department. Ideally, you will already have some experience but full training will be given. This is a permanent position, with a basic working week of 36 hours. For this you will receive a salary in the range of £16,146 – £17,079 per annum, on Job Level 1B in our Community and Operational Job Family. There is a requirement to work some overtime on a regular basis. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Charlene Tyson (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 6803. Please quote reference 1118419TD on all correspondence. Closing Date: 22 Mar 2019 Post Type: Community & Operational
Research Fellow in Optical Fibre Fabrication to Develop Wideband Amplifiers
Applications are invited from talented researchers with a strong interest in fibre optics, photonics materials and devices to work on an industrial funded programme to develop active optical fibres for wideband amplifiers for use in telecommunications. The project will involve fabrication of optical fibres incorporating rare earths and other active dopants, and to investigate their performance in wideband optical amplifiers. The successful applicant will need to have a strong interest in developing novel optical fibres and proving their successful operation in photonic device demonstrations. A PhD* or equivalent qualification in the field of materials science, chemistry, physics, or engineering with relevant experience at post-graduate/post-doctoral level in fibre technology is essential. Experience with MCVD/OVD/VAD based fibre fabrication techniques would be highly beneficial for this position. The ability to work as part of a cohesive team and to collaborate widely is essential. The initial appointment will be for 2 years with potential for further extensions. *Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. For informal queries about this position please contact Prof Jayanta Kumar Sahu (jks@orc.soton.ac.uk, +44 23 80593162). Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749. Please quote reference 1118319PN on all correspondence. Closing Date: 07 Apr 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Metabolic evaluation of natural killer cells for use as cancer immunotherapy
Lead Institute / Faculty: Faculty of Medicine/Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Main Supervisor: Salim Khakoo (Faculty of Medicine)/Marcel Utz (Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences) Other members of the supervisory team: This is a joint interdisciplinary studentship with two co-supervisor Duration of the award: 3.5 years Full time or part time: Full Project description: This is an interdisciplinary research project between the departments of Medicine and Chemistry at the University of Southampton. The studentship forms part of a wider network of collaboration across the UK and Europe to investigate hepatocellular carcinoma, funded by Cancer Research UK. Synopsis This project aims to make use of recent advances in microfluidic lab-on-a-chip technology that allow culture of cells and tissues in controlled environments, while observing biochemical processes in detail and in real time by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. It provides an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Medicine, or a related field, who is interested in broadening her/his scientific horizon by engaging in a truly interdisciplinary project. Project Outline Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) arises on the background of chronic liver disease most commonly due to viral hepatitis, alcohol and obesity.HCC is the third commonest cause of cancer death globally and in the UK is predicted to rise by 43% in men between 2014 and 2035. Unfortunately, HCC is extremely difficult to treat and has an average five-year survival of around 5%. New therapies are therefore urgently required. One exciting opportunity is that of immunotherapy. Understanding how the immune system reacts to HCC is crucial to developing these new therapies. Natural killer cells are an important immune defence against cancer, and an emerging opportunity for immunotherapy. Immunometabolism is a rapidly developing and exciting new field of biology. It is particularly important for the immune response to cancer. The goal of this project is of understand how the metabolism of natural killer cells changes given different stimuli and determine how these changes correlate with activity against different liver cancers. The student will take a step-wise approach to the problem, initially defining the parameters for natural killer cell activation.They will then adapt these techniques so that immune cell metabolism can be studied on a novel magnetic resonance microfluidic platform. They will then study how metabolic characteristics of natural killer cells can be changed by different liver cancers, and hence how natural killer cells can be best manipulated for immunotherapy of cancer. The student will work jointly with Professor Marcel Utz (Department of Chemistry) to perform the magnetic resonance studies and with Professor Salim Khakoo (Faculty of Medicine) to develop the techniques for natural killer cells activation. Please contact: Prof. Salim Khakoo at s.i.khakoo@soton.ac.uk or to Prof. Marcel Utz at marcel.utz@soton.ac.uk. Person Specification: See below The successful candidate is likely to have the following qualifications: A 1stor 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline and/or second degree with a related Masters Funding information: The 3.5-year PhD studentship includes fees and stipends are available, supported by Cancer Research UK and the Institute for Life Sciences (IfLS). Applicants may be accepted either into the PhD programme in Chemistry or in the School of Medicine, depending on their background and interest. Successful candidates should have a good degree in chemistry, biochemistry, medicine, or a related field, and a special interest in immunology, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and/or microfluidic systems. The project welcomes applicants from the EU/UK who have or expect to obtain a first class degree in a relevant discipline. Funding will cover fees and a living allowance in line with RCUK guidelines. Administrative contact and how to apply: Please complete the University's online application form, which you can find at https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Login?pos=7201&majr=7201&term=201920 You should enter Professor S Khakoo as your proposed supervisor. To support your application provide an academic CV (including contact details of two referees), official academic transcripts and a personal statement (outlining your suitability for the studentship, what you hope to achieve from the PhD and your research experience to date). Closing date: 30/3/19 Interview date: 1/5/19 Closing Date: 30 Mar 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Wide-band optical fibre amplifiers for the next generation of internet
Supervisor: Professor David Richardson FRS, FREng Co-supervisor: Dr Lin Xu Project description: In collaboration with a world-leading industrial telecommunications equipment manufacturer, this PhD at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) focuses on exploiting novel fibre materials, structures and technologies to develop wide-band fibre amplifiers. Ensuring the key amplifier characteristics of high gain, flat spectral gain profile and low noise figure represents a major aspect of the project. We are looking for applicants with a background in physics, material sciences or engineering to develop the technology needed to support the internet of the future. The successful candidate will be an integral part of an ambitious, well-funded Programme with the potential for major global impact. Working alongside a world-renowned ORC research team, you can expect professional mentoring, independence and the skills for a successful career. The amount of data transferred daily over the internet is increasing at a rate of 40% per annum and demand to increase the transmission capacity of optical communication networks continues. This has traditionally been done by improving the transmitter and receiver technology at the end of the fibre transmission line. However, this approach is running out of steam as the signalling technology is close to fully optimised and the fundamental transmission capacity of the fibre transmission line, and in particular the bandwidth of the erbium doped fibre amplifiers (EDFAs) used to periodically boost signals degraded by signal propagation losses, is now a major limiting factor. Full tuition funding, plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding. EU students with no external funding can apply for a small number of scholarships. Students from overseas with external funding are also encouraged to apply. To discuss details of the project or arrange a visit, please contact Professor David Richardson FRS, FREng (djr@orc.soton.ac.uk) and Dr. Lin Xu (l.xu@soton.ac.uk). About the Optoelectronics Research Centre The ORC has been leading the world in optical fibre technology research for the past 50 years. With over 90 state-of-the-art laboratories and 200 researchers working in all areas of photonics, the ORC provides an outstanding interdisciplinary environment for students to grow. Its cluster of 12 photonics spin-out companies provides a natural career path for PhD graduates. The group has an excellent track record of publishing in high profile research journals and leading international conferences. Its former PhD and postdoctoral researchers have made successful careers in universities worldwide or as industry scientists and business leaders. In the first year of your PhD a structured training programme runs alongside the research project, providing a gradual transition from a taught degree to open-ended research. Students present their work at conferences worldwide, first-author papers in leading academic journals and emerge with skills at the forefront of glass and fibre optics research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2_6yNQamkU. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications are welcome throughout the year. Duration: typically three and a half years (full-time) Assessment: reports at the 8 and 16-month stage and an oral examination to determine progression to PhD, which is awarded after thesis submission and viva voce examination Start date: typically October (although later starts might be acceptable) Applying: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Further information about the ORC: www.orc.soton.ac.uk Further information about the Airguide Photonics programme: www.airguide.soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: New Optical Components and Optical Amplifiers Development for Future High Speed Internet
Supervisor: Professor David Richardson FRS, FREng Co-supervisor: Dr Yongmin Jung Project Description This project will explore a new fibre technology concept capable of supporting far greater capacity by increasing the number of spatial channels sent through the fibre cross-section. Working in the world-leading Optoelectronics Research Centre, (ORC), the successful candidate will develop a new array of optical components and optical amplifiers to facilitate compact and practical new Space Division Multiplexing (SDM) systems targeting up to 100 spatial channels per fibre operation. We are looking for applicants with a background in physics, material sciences or engineering, to develop the technology needed to support the internet of the future. This project is primarily experimental in nature and you will be working within a team of world-leading researchers, within extensive and well equipped labs, with the opportunity to engage with industrial partners to achieve high impact outcomes from the work. Optical fibre networks provide the backbone for the internet, with 99% of the world’s data traffic sent at some point over optical fibres. There are more than two billion kilometres of fibre installed across the globe with an extra 400 million kilometres added every year! However, the ultimate data carrying capacity of the fibres used in today’s networks, developed in the mid-70s, is now within sight in the laboratory and there are concerns this will ultimately compromise the capacity, cost and ways that commercial networks are built in the next 5-10 years. Full tuition funding, plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding. EU students with no external funding can contend for a small number of scholarships. Students from overseas with some external funding are also encouraged to apply. To discuss details of the project or arrange a visit, please contact Professor David Richardson (djr@orc.soton.ac.uk) and Dr Yongmin Jung (ymj@orc.soton.ac.uk). The PhD programme The ORC has been leading the world in optical fibre technology research for the past 50 years. With over 90 state-of-the-art laboratories and 200 researchers working in all areas of photonics, the ORC provides an outstanding interdisciplinary environment for students to grow. Its cluster of 12 photonics spin-out companies provides a natural career path for PhD graduates. The group has an excellent track record of publishing in high profile research journals and leading international conferences. Its former PhD and postdoctoral researchers have made successful careers in universities worldwide or as industry scientists and business leaders. In the first year of your PhD a structured training programme runs alongside the research project, providing a gradual transition from a taught degree to open-ended research. Students present their work at conferences worldwide, first-author papers in leading academic journals and emerge with skills at the forefront of glass and fibre optics research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2_6yNQamkU. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications are welcome throughout the year. Duration: typically three and a half years (full-time) Assessment: reports at the 8 and 16-month stage and an oral examination to determine progression to PhD, which is awarded after thesis submission and viva voce examination Start date: typically October (although later starts might be acceptable) Applying: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Further information about the ORC: www.orc.soton.ac.uk Further information about Airguide Photonics: www.airguide.soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studetnship: High-Power Laser Delivery in Hollow Core Fibres
Supervisor: Professor David Richardson FRS, FREng Co-supervisors: Dr Hans Christian Mulvad and Dr Lin Xu Project Description This project will seek to demonstrate new record power levels for laser power delivery using hollow core fibres (HCFs). The work will be experimental in nature, but will also include some numerical modelling. There will be collaboration across several research groups, covering high-power laser characterisation facilities and HCF fabrication. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to explore related areas of research, such as optical non-linearities in gas-filled HCFs for wavelength translation. We are looking for applicants with a background in physics, material sciences or engineering to become an integral part of an ambitious, very well-funded Programme with the potential for major global impact. You will be working as part of the ORC’s world-leading research team and can expect professional mentoring, independence and the skills to move you onto a successful career. Hollow core fibres are based on carefully designed glass microstructures which allows the guidance of light within a central air core, enabling the transmission of peak power levels far beyond the damage threshold of solid core silica glass fibres. At the same time, the process of coupling of light from high-power laser sources into the hollow-core fibre presents a number of significant challenges, which this project will attempt to solve. Both pulsed laser and continuous wave laser power delivery are within the scope of the work. Full tuition funding, plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding. EU students with no external funding can contend for a small number of competitive scholarships. Students from overseas who have secured some external funding are also encouraged to apply. To discuss any details of the project or arrange a visit, please contact Professor David J. Richardson (djr@orc.soton.ac.uk), Dr Hans Christian Mulvad (h.c.mulvad@soton.ac.uk), or Dr Lin Xu (l.xu@soton.ac.uk). The PhD programme The ORC has been leading the world in optical fibre technology research for the past 50 years. With over 90 state-of-the-art laboratories and 200 researchers working in all areas of photonics, the ORC provides an outstanding interdisciplinary environment for students to grow. Its cluster of 12 photonics spin-out companies provides a natural career path for PhD graduates. The group has an excellent track record of publishing in high profile research journals and leading international conferences. Its former PhD and postdoctoral researchers have made successful careers in universities worldwide or as industry scientists and business leaders. In the first year of your PhD a structured training programme runs alongside the research project, providing a gradual transition from a taught degree to open-ended research. Students present their work at conferences worldwide, first-author papers in leading academic journals and emerge with skills at the forefront of glass and fibre optics research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2_6yNQamkU. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications are welcome throughout the year. Duration: typically three and a half years (full-time) Assessment: reports at the 8 and 16-month stage and an oral examination to determine progression to PhD, which is awarded after thesis submission and viva voce examination Start date: typically October (although later starts might be acceptable) Applying: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Further information about the ORC: www.orc.soton.ac.uk Further information about Airguide Photonics: www.airguide.soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Next-generation femtosecond fibre-laser CPA sources and their applications
Supervisor: Professor D Richardson FRS Co-supervisor: Dr Jonathan Price This PhD project will address the pressing challenge of significantly increasing pulse energy from a single fibre laser by incorporating newly created fibres from both the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) fabricators and collaborators to significantly advance the state-of-the-art. Applications of femtosecond and picosecond pulse lasers are driving the forefront of laser research. This close link was recognised by the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics for the development of chirped-pulse-amplified (CPA) lasers. Achieving a significant increase in the pulse energy from a single fibre laser is now reaching fundamental limitations set by nonlinear interactions in the fibres. We are looking for applicants with a background in physics, material sciences or engineering to develop the technology needed to support future industry. There is ample scope for an ambitious student to emerge as world-leading scientist with an exceptional grounding as a potential research leader. This project will make use of our new computer-controlled ‘tailored’ pulse-shaper, which by acting in the spectral (Fourier) domain, can dynamically apply the required phase/amplitude. This advanced laser capability will be applied by our collaborators in nonlinear imaging (bio-sciences), material surface processing (industry) and to better understand the physical processes in the fibres. Full tuition funding, plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding. EU students with no external funding can contend for a small number of competitive scholarships. Students from overseas who have secured some external funding are also encouraged to apply. To discuss any details of the project or arrange a visit, please contact Dr Jonathan Price, email: jhvp@orc.soton.ac.uk About the Optoelectronics Research Centre The ORC has been leading the world in optical fibre technology research for the past 50 years. With over 90 state-of-the-art laboratories and 200 researchers working in all areas of photonics, the ORC provides an outstanding interdisciplinary environment for students to grow. Its cluster of 12 photonics spin-out companies provides a natural career path for PhD graduates. The group has an excellent track record of publishing in high profile research journals and leading international conferences. Its former PhD and postdoctoral researchers have made successful careers in universities worldwide or as industry scientists and business leaders. In the first year of your PhD a structured training programme runs alongside the research project, providing a gradual transition from a taught degree to open-ended research. Students present their work at conferences worldwide, first-author papers in leading academic journals and emerge with skills at the forefront of glass and fibre optics research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2_6yNQamkU. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications are welcome throughout the year. Duration: typically three and a half years (full-time) Assessment: reports at the 8 and 16-month stage and an oral examination to determine progression to PhD, which is awarded after thesis submission and viva voce examination Start date: typically October (although later starts might be acceptable) Applying: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Further information about the ORC: www.orc.soton.ac.uk Further information about the Airguide Photonics pr Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
Research and Innovation Services (R&IS) delivers a range of services which support academic and research staff to fulfil their research and enterprise objectives. In particular R&IS support the development of collaborations with industry or other partners, consultancy services and commercialisation of intellectual property. You will be part of a specialist team within R&IS providing advice on research contracts and collaborations whether with other universities or industry. Being one of four Major Contracts Managers you will be expected to negotiate and provide professional yet pragmatic advice on a wide range of agreements. The focus of support will be on high value, strategic or complex matters which could involve multiple partners, international collaborations or longer term relationships. The Major Contracts Manager will also play a significant role in providing guidance and advice to their allocated faculties who will be handling the greater volume of contracts and more routine matters. You will oversee research and finance staff on research contracts as well as more junior team members. The Major Contracts Manager will have overall responsibility for contracts allocated to their faculties to ensure that matters are processed and concluded in a timely manner. You must have recent experience of complex contract review, negotiation, and be able to draft amendments appropriately and have an excellent understanding of intellectual property. Ideally this experience will have been gained in an industry-university setting, on research and development activities. Experience coordinating and negotiating agreements for multiparty projects, high value strategic relationships and international collaborations is highly desirable, as is commercial experience gained in or working with at least one of the following industry sectors: aerospace, defence, engineering, ICT, health and pharmaceutical. You will need to have excellent written, presentation and verbal skills, with the ability to communicate at a variety of levels including senior managers in large multinationals. You must be a team player with the ability to work collaboratively with others to disseminate and share knowledge and information. You will have a degree (or equivalent) in either law or one of the sciences and have had further contract training. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Letitia Baldock, Head of Contracts, Policy and Governance, Research and Innovation Services: L.Baldock@soton.ac.uk or call 023 8059 2517. Application Procedure You should submit your completed application form online at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Geraldine Lewis (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 3462. Please quote reference 1117819TW on all correspondence. Closing Date: 28 Mar 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
Research Fellow - Modelling of optical fibre amplifiers
You will join our team in the field of optical fibre amplifiers to work on the investigation and development of wide band optical amplifiers (including Raman, rare earth or bismuth ion doped) for telecom applications. The research looks to double the number of wavelengths that can be simultaneously used for optical data transmission and hence to substantially scale the data carrying capacity of communication networks. This industrially supported project is a collaboration between the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) and a leading global telecommunications equipment supplier. You will be joining a large and successful team within our world-leading photonics research centre at the University of Southampton, UK and will have access to the world class facilities and dedicated researchers that this provides. To be successful, you must have a strong background in photonics in the theory and modelling of optical fibres and optical fibre amplifiers and lasers. Ideally you will also have a working knowledge of nonlinear fibre optics and/or optical fibre telecommunications. Experience in the experimental characterisation of rare earth doped fibres and amplifiers/lasers based on such fibres would be also be highly desirable. You must also have proven skills in the critical evaluation and interpretation of data and of working as part of a collaborative research team. You must hold a PhD* or equivalent qualification related to fibre optics or photonics. * Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this post, please contact Professor David Richardson on djr1@soton.ac.uk. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749 . Please quote reference 1116919PN on all correspondence. Closing Date: 07 Apr 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Research Fellow - Hollow core optical fibre interconnection and devices
You will join our team working in the field of hollow core optical fibre amplifiers to work on the development of techniques to integrate these radically new fibres into conventional (solid fibre) fibre systems and to connect them to other photonics devices (e.g. semiconductor lasers and silicon photonic devices). The research looks to exploit the world leading advances that we are making in this new fibre technology and to transform it into a readily deployable technology for use in a variety of systems applications in telecommunications, lasers and sensors. This research project is a component part of the £6.1M Airguide Photonics Programme Grant funded by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and will involve collaboration with a wide range of researchers at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) and external academic and industrial partners. You will be joining a large and successful team within our world-leading photonics research centre at the University of Southampton, UK and will have access to the world class facilities and dedicated researchers that this provides. To be successful, you must have a strong background in photonics with extensive practical experience of working with optical fibre, particularly with respect to handling, cleaving, splicing and free space beam coupling. Ideally you will also have experience in modelling and characterising the modal properties of optical fibres as well as in characterising photonic components. A working knowledge of optical communication systems, and/or lasers, and/or optical sensor systems would be advantageous. You must also have proven skills in the critical evaluation and interpretation of data and of working as part of a collaborative research team. You must hold a PhD* or equivalent qualification related to fibre optics or photonics. * Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this post, please contact Professor David Richardson on djr1@soton.ac.uk. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749 . Please quote reference 1117019PN on all correspondence. Closing Date: 07 Apr 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
The Web and Internet Science (WAIS) Research Group at the University of Southampton is offering two Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher positions to join the Cleopatra project: These will start in Q2 2019. With a rapidly increasing degree of integration among the European countries, a rising number of events, such as Paris shootings and Brexit, strongly impact the European community and the European digital economy across language and country borders. This development results in a vast amount of event-centric multilingual information available from different communities in the news, on the Web and in social media. Cross-lingual technologies to efficiently access, analyse and interact with this information are of utmost importance for various stakeholder groups across Europe, including digital humanities, memory institutions, publishers, media monitoring companies and journalists. The Cleopatra project offers a unique interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral research and training programme addressing these challenges. The main objectives are to: 1.Facilitate advanced cross-lingual processing of event-centric textual and visual information on a large scale 2.Develop innovative methods for efficient and intuitive user access and interaction with multilingual information 3.Facilitate large-scale analytics of multilingual event-centric information and cross-cultural studies 4.Educate a group of top-level scientists with unique interdisciplinary and intersectoral expertise in multilingual information science who will be enabled to take leading roles in research and industry in the future 5.Establish an interdisciplinary curriculum for cross-lingual information analytics The research topics addressed at the University of Southampton in the context of Cleopatra are at the intersection between social/crowd computing and language technologies. We are looking for two highly motivated Marie Curie Fellows to join Cleopatra and carry out research to build human-in-the-loop solutions for cross-lingual, entity-centric text tasks. Relevant research challenges include: motivating and incentivising participation; quality of crowdsourced data; new interfaces to collect and validate crowd answers e.g., speech, AR; augmenting knowledge graphs through crowdsourcing. You will have a strong computer science or human computation interaction background (BSc or MSc degree in Computer Science, Web Science, HCI or related discipline), as well as outstanding data analysis, writing and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have solid programming skills e.g. Python and a good command of machine learning and other data science toolkits. You will: Spend the majority of your time at the University of Southampton where you will perform research activities in the context of the Cleopatra project, including contributions to project deliverables (reports, events, presentations). Engage with other researchers in Southampton and within the Cleopatra network and participate in all relevant meetings and training program offered by Cleopatra. Contribute to impact reports and dissemination and outreach activities, including updates of the project Website, trip reports, posters etc. To be eligible, you must satisfy the mobility requirements of Marie Sklodowska-Curie actions, explained at [1].As a primary objective of the EID program is international mobility, transnational mobility (i.e. move from one country to another) is a requirement for the researcher when taking up the appointment. Therefore, at the time of recruitment by UoS, the candidate must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to his/her recruitment under the project. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account. Furthermore, at the time of recruitment you must not yet have been awarded your doctorate and must be in the first 4 years (full-time equivalent) of your research career In order to be considered for this post, you will be required to complete the postgraduate application process. More details will be available in due course. The salary payable to the successful candidate will differ to the ‘researcher unit cost’ as set in the Grant Agreement. The unit cost is to cover all employment costs and Employer’s liabilities to HMRC and any applicable employer’s pension contributions must therefore be deducted before from the available budget before arriving at the amount available as salary. Under UK legislation the living allowance, mobility allowance and any applicable family allowance are all deemed taxable. The gross salary calculated after Employer’s costs will then be subject to Employee’s deductions for Tax, NI and Pension contributions where applicable. The sterling salary payable will also be affected by exchange rate fluctuations and will therefore be subject to six monthly reviews University of Southampton is ranked in the top 1% of the universities worldwide with particular strengths in sciences and engineering. We welcome informal enquiries: please contact Elena Simperl via email: E.Simperl@southampton.ac.uk. The positions are offered full-time for three years. Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be considered. [1] http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/h2020/other/guides_for_applicants/h2020-guide-appl-msca-itn_en.pdf Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Elsa Samwell (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507. Please quote reference 1082318FP-R on all correspondence Closing Date: 05 Apr 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Research Fellow in multi-scale mathematical modelling
We are looking to recruit a mathematician to develop new multiscale mathematical models to better understand plant-soil interactions based on physical first principles. You will be joining an interdisciplinary team of 6 engineering, biological, chemical and mathematical researchers with an excellent publication record and funding from ERC, BBSRC and EPSRC. The head of the group has an excellent record in supporting Post-Doctoral Researchers in obtaining personal early career fellowships from the Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering, EPSRC, Leverhulme Trust, Royal Commission 1851 etc. Many biophysical processes associated with plant-soil interactions are difficult to monitor if possible at all. However, many can be inferred based on physical first principles. We are looking for an applied mathematician or engineer who is familiar with multiscale modelling theories and associated computational techniques with experience in implementing numerical simulations in 3D. The aim of the project is to combine multiscale modelling of two fluid flow (water and air) with the mechanics of the soil to infer how this influences the uptake of nutrients such as phosphate and nitrogen by plant roots. To be successful you will need a track record of producing peer reviewed publications. You will hold a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in applied mathematics or computational engineering (or other numerate subject). The knowledge of homogenisation theory, numerical methods, optimization, and use of Comsol Multiphysics and/or OpenFoam for 3D simulations would also be useful, but not necessary, provided you can demonstrate that you would be able to acquire these skills in a fast and efficient manner. This is a full time, fixed term post for 1 year initially with the possibility of extension if funding is available. Informal enquiries to Professor Tiina Roose (T.Roose@soton.ac.uk) About the University The University of Southampton is an institution in the top one per cent of world universities** and one of the UK’s top 15 research-intensive universities. We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise. You will join a leading Engineering Faculty with an excellent record of collaborative research with industry and academic institutions in the UK and abroad. In September 2016 an Athena SWAN Bronze award was received in recognition of our continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. The Faculty offers exceptional research facilities in the areas of fluids, structures and their interactions, including a new world-class fluid dynamics facilities complex in the Boldrewood Engineering Campus, complete with a 138m towing tank. Application Procedure You should submit your completed application form online at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Geraldine Lewis (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 3462. Please quote reference 1116519DA on all correspondence. *Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded, the title of Research Assistant will be assigned. **QS World University Rankings 2012-13 Closing Date: 03 Apr 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
PhD Studentship in Reinforcement Learning for Resource Allocation
Supervisors: Dr Sebastian Stein and Prof Timothy Norman Project description We welcome applications for a fully-funded PhD studentship in reinforcement learning for resource allocation within the Agents, Interaction and Complexity group at the University of Southampton (https://www.aic.ecs.soton.ac.uk/). The successful candidate will join the US/UK-funded Distributed Analytics and Information Science International Technology Alliance (DAIS ITA): https://dais-ita.org/. This $100M research programme is developing the fundamental science underpinning future information systems, where intelligent software agents and humans will collaborate to efficiently collect, process and disseminate information across complex and dynamic networks. The student will work closely within a team of four academic staff, four PhD students and a postdoctoral researcher on using techniques from artificial intelligence to develop agile resource allocation mechanisms. The overarching vision of this team is to create flexible and robust techniques for composing and executing workflows of computational tasks in highly-distributed and decentralised edge cloud systems. The focus of this PhD studentship will be to develop novel reinforcement learning algorithms that take into consideration the unique characteristics of dynamic edge clouds. In particular, these algorithms need to be able to adapt to rapidly-changing circumstances, work well in previously unseen environments and deal with the presence of competing, often self-interested task requesters (which may be intelligent software agents or human users). The algorithms developed in this PhD will be directly applicable to a wide range of emerging application settings, including the Internet-of-Things (IoT), ad hoc networks for disaster response or intelligent transportation systems. As part of this PhD, the student will advance the state of the art in artificial intelligence and will publish at internationally-leading conferences and journals. Furthermore, the project is a unique opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of academic, industrial and governmental institutions across the DAIS ITA programme. The student will be expected to attend and be an active contributor at regular project meetings that are held in both the UK and the US There will be opportunities to apply for internships with industry and government partners. Please contact Dr Sebastian Stein (ss2@ecs.soton.ac.uk) or Prof Timothy Norman (t.j.norman@soton.ac.uk) for further details. Key facts Entry requirements: first-class degree or equivalent in computer science or a related discipline. Closing date: applications should be received no later than 12 April 2019. Earlier applications are encouraged. Later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining. Duration: three years (full-time) Funding: full tuition fees (for UK/EU students) and a tax-free stipend of £16,000 per year. Applications from self-funded international students are welcome. Assessment: 9-month and 18-month reports, viva voce and thesis examination Start date: typically September, but an earlier start is possible. Applying: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 12 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
Research Fellow (microfluidic sensors for monitoring water quality) Looking to take the next step in your academic career? Look no further - the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences have an exciting opportunity for you to join one of the UK’s most dynamic centres for engineering and environmental research and education. We are looking for a knowledgeable researcher to join us developing novel microfluidic sensors for monitoring chemicals in natural waters (rivers, lakes, oceans etc). In this project you will take early-stage prototype microfluidic-based chemical sensors and help mature the technology in preparation for commercialisation. You will gather and analyse the key technology requirements from collaborators and end-users in water industry, to define the key functionalities of the sensor. You will design, fabricate and test key microfluidic components for nutrient sensing (based on working prototypes) and collaborate with industrial partners to integrate them into working sensor systems. You will test individual components in the lab and test integrated sensors both in the lab and in the field (rivers, lakes etc.). We expect the work to result in high impact scientific publications, and to progress the technology to higher technology readiness levels. You should have a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in engineering, analytical chemistry, environmental science or a related subject. Experience with microfluidics, especially droplet microfluidics, or instrumentation is desirable but not essential. You should demonstrate strong capabilities of experimental and lab skills, writing of scientific papers and reports, and be a team player capable of working with researchers in both academia and industry. We also welcome candidates with a long term career interest to move to sensor industry. This post is full time, fixed term for 1 year. Informal enquiries to Dr. Xize Niu, x.niu@soton.ac.uk or Dr. Adrian Nightingale, a.nightingale@soton.ac.uk About the University The University of Southampton is an institution in the top one per cent of world universities** and one of the UK’s top 15 research-intensive universities. We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise and hold an Athena SWAN Silver award. About the Faculty You will join a leading Engineering Faculty with an excellent record of collaborative research with industry and academic institutions in the UK and abroad. In September 2013 an Athena SWAN Bronze award was received by the School of Engineering in recognition of our continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. Application Procedure You should submit your completed application form online at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Geraldine Lewis (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 3462. Please quote reference 1115519DA on all correspondence. *Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded, the title of Research Assistant will be assigned. **QS World University Rankings 2012-13 Closing Date: 31 Mar 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
PhD studentship: Advanced ultra-short pulse two-micron fibre lasers
Supervisor: Professor David Richardson FRS Co-supervisor: Dr Jonathan Price This PhD project will focus on the latest fiber lasers operating in the two-micron wavelength region which have the potential to open-up a wealth of new applications in medical imaging, industrial processing and optical communications. Based on the rare ability to fabricate fibres in-house (one of just two universities in the UK), our pioneering research in the development of Thulium and Holmium lasers moves in parallel with novel fibre developments. We are looking for candidates with a background in physics, material sciences or engineering. Students with strong undergraduate mathematical skills are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will emerge as a well-respected young scientist ready to embark on a strong career in this rapidly growing field. The project aims to create a world-leading femto/pico-second pulsed fibre laser source, addressing a host of technical challenges in the process. Nonlinear frequency conversion of the output will be used to transfer the power from lasers to longer wavelengths. The work will combine experiments and simulations, together with the theory of lasers and nonlinear optics, matched to your preferences. Full tuition funding, plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding. EU students with no external funding can contend for a small number of competitive scholarships. Students from overseas who have secured some external funding are also encouraged to apply. To discuss any details of the project or arrange a visit, please contact Dr. Jonathan Price (https://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/people/jhvp), email: jhvp@orc.soton.ac.uk. About the Optoelectronics Research Centre The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) is a world-leading institution in optical fibre technology for the past 50 years. With more than 90 state-of-the-art laboratories and 200 researchers working in all areas of photonics, the ORC provides an outstanding interdisciplinary environment for students to grow. Besides, its cluster of ten photonics spin-out companies provides a natural career paths for PhD graduates. The group has an excellent track record of publishing in high profile research journals and in leading international conferences. Former PhD and postdoctoral researchers from this group have made successful careers in Universities worldwide or as scientists and business leaders in industry. The quality of our research outputs, the cluster of spin-off companies and the worldwide network of successful alumni place the ORC amongst the top institutes worldwide for doctoral research. The ORC PhD provides a solid education for a research career:www.orc.soton.ac.uk/phdprogram. In the first year a structured training programme runs in parallel with the research project, providing a gradual transition from a taught degree to the open-ended research. Students will present their work at conferences worldwide, first-author papers in leading academic journals and will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of glass and fibre optics research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2_6yNQamkU. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications are welcome throughout the year. Duration: typically three and a half years (full-time) Assessment: reports at the 8 and 16-month stage and an oral examination to determine progression to PhD, which is awarded after thesis submission and viva voce examination Start date: typically October (although later starts might be acceptable) Applying: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Further information about the ORC: www.orc.soton.ac.uk Further information about the Airguide Photonics programme: www.airguide.soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship – New methods for simulations of complex actinide materials based on relativistic linear-scaling quantum mechanics
PhD Supervisor: Professor Chris-Kriton Skylaris co supervisor: Graeme Day PhD Description: The computational simulation of chemical reactions in materials requires an accurate and explicit description of their electrons. This can be achieved by quantum mechanical calculations from first principles, with Density Functional Theory (DFT). DFT calculations have typically been limited to tens of atoms due to the high computational effort. Recent developments of “linear-scaling” reformulations of DFT, allow calculations with thousands of atoms. However, DFT is no longer chemically accurate when applied to materials containing heavy f-block elements such as actinides. The reason for this failure is that relativistic corrections are needed to provide an accurate description of the electronic structure as relativistic effects influence the geometries and chemistry of these compounds. Various levels of such relativistic corrections have been implemented in conventional DFT programs but much less is available within linear-scaling DFT formulations which limits their applicability for complex actinide-containing materials. The goal of this PhD project is to address this challenge by developing and validating within the ONETEP linear-scaling DFT program (www.onetep.org) the capabilities that are required for accurate large-scale DFT calculations on actinide compounds. This will involve the implementation of a hierarchy of relativistic methods of increasing sophistication, which will need to be reformulated and expressed within the localised non-orthogonal orbital framework on which the ONETEP method is based. The developed methodologies will be validated against experimental and computational data – provided by the industry partners. Many of these developments will be novel in the area of DFT codes for large-scale calculations and therefore this project represents a great opportunity to make an impact in the field of electronic structure theory method development. This project will be carried out in the group of Professor Chris-Kriton Skylaris at the University of Southampton and will include placements and cos-supervision by the industrial partner. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Professor Chris-Kriton Skylaris, Email: c.skylaris@soton.ac.uk , Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 9381. The project is funded for 3.5 years and welcomes applicants from the UK who have or expect to obtain at least an upper second class degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or allied subjects/relevant disciplines. Experience with method development for first principles quantum mechanics calculations would be desirable but not essential. Funding will cover fees and a stipend at current research council rates per annum (predicted 201920 rates are £15,009). Due to funding restrictions this position is only open to UK students students who meet the RCUK eligibility criteria Applications for a PhD in Chemistry should be submitted online at https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Search Please ensure you select the academic session 2019-20 when making your application in the academic year field and click on the Research radio button. Enter Chemistry in the search text field Please place Skylaris/Actinides-ONETEP in the field for proposed supervisor/project General enquiries should be made c.skylaris@soton.ac.uk. Any queries on the application process should be made to feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, and the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified Closing Date: 01 Sep 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
We currently have an opportunity for two highly motivated individuals to join our team within the University of Southampton’s Early Years Centre, in a role which requires commitment and flexibility. You will be responsible for helping in the delivery of a quality provision of care and education for children under five. Applicants should be able to multi-task, communicate effectively, plan activities for children under supervision and complete allocated work on time. The successful candidate will work flexibly to provide services to a range of customers. Applicants must have or be working towards a NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education/CACHE Diploma/NNEB or equivalent. A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service clearance at Enhanced level is also required. Your starting salary will be £18,133 per annum. For an informal discussion please contact the Centre Manager, Telephone (023) 8059 3465 or email: eycentre@soton.ac.uk Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Geraldine Lewis on +44 (0)23 80 593462. Please quote reference 1114719EW on all correspondence. Closing Date: 19 Mar 2019 Post Type: Community & Operational
Research Fellow - Ultrafast laser material processing, Nanostructuring and Geometrical phase optics
A Research Fellow is available in the field between femtosecond laser direct writing, nanostructuring of optical materials and geometrical phase optics on recently funded by EPSRC project at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), University of Southampton. The research involves fundamental study of interaction of ultrashort light pulses with optical materials, in particular, recently discovered self-assembled nanostructuring of transparent materials by femtosecond direct writing and its applications for printed geometrical phase optics fabrication. We are looking for a hands-on experimental scientist with the drive to solve difficult and challenging technological and scientific problems. Experience in one of the following fields: ultrafast laser material processing, femtosecond laser direct writing, nonlinear optics, micro-optics and nano-optics would be desirable. The main qualification is a good track record of innovative research at an international level. The majority of time will be spent conducting novel research in our state of art ultrafast laser laboratory. The applicant should demonstrate experience working with ultrafast laser systems and setting up complex optical experiments. You will hold a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Physics or Electronic and Optical Engineering, have good communication skills and the ability to work independently or as a part of a team on a challenging project. The post-doctoral position is available for one year. Informal enquiries may be directed to Prof Peter Kazansky, University of Southampton, on tel: +44 (0) 79 1969 5972 or email: pgk@soton.ac.uk. *Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749. Please quote reference 985018EH-R3 on all correspondence. Closing Date: 27 Mar 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow - ENIneering MAterial properties with advanced laser direct writing — ENIGMA
Research positions on ENIneering MAterial properties with advanced laser direct writing — ENIGMA’ We are recruiting for 3 post-doctoral research positions as follows: 2x Research Fellows (level 4) Salary Range: £30,395-£37,345 1x Senior Research Fellow (level 5) Salary Range: £38,460-£48,677 The posts will be based in the Optoelectronic Research Centre (ORC) at the University of Southampton and are available as a result of a research programme sponsored by the European Research Council. The posts are available on a fixed term basis until 31/01/2022. We are looking for hands-on experimental scientists with the drive to solve difficult and challenging technological and scientific problems. If you are motivated by working in a high calibre, highly dynamic research environment, then these positions provide an exciting environment. We are looking for researchers with experience in one of the following fields: ultrafast laser material processing (desirable), femtosecond laser direct writing (essential), fundamentals of light-mater interactions (essential) nonlinear optics (essential) ultrafast optics including few-cycles pulses (essential) micro and nano-optics (desirable) optical engineering (desirable) Candidates will have a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Physics or Electronic and Optical Engineering, along with a good track record of innovative research at an international level. Experience of highly effective working in teams, particularly large teams, is also required. The Applicants should demonstrate experience working with ultrafast laser systems and have a track record of independently setting up complex optical experiments. Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Peter Kazansky, ORC, University of Southampton, on tel: +44 (0) 79 1969 5972 or email: pgk@soton.ac.uk. Application Procedure You should submit your completed application form online at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749 . Please quote reference 1082018PN-R on all correspondence. *If applying for the level 4 Research Fellow posts: Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. Closing Date: 27 Mar 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
PhD Studentship – Rapid acquisition of process data using flow systems
Organic synthesis is a key technology in the development and commercial success of agrochemicals. Rapid scale-up is important in decreasing time-to-market, and final production processes have to be very efficient if the product is to be price-competitive. Flow chemistry - carrying out reactions continuously – has great advantages for chemical production, but its benefits for obtaining process information allowing reaction optimisation and rapid scale-up are less explored. This project aims to develop novel methods for the rapid acquisition of reaction information using flow chemistry where a gradient of one variable together with in-line analysis (UV, IR, MS, HPLC) is used to generate data on how the output varies with a wide range of process conditions in a single experiment. The method will be developed an illustrated with wide range of organic reactions including photochemical, transition metal catalysed, and using solid phase catalysts. The project would suit someone who is interested in the development and use of modern technology in synthesis, as well as catalysis, reaction mechanisms and physical organic chemistry. The project involves the use of sophisticated automated reactors and various spectroscopic and other analytical tools. Analysis of analytical data using statistical and modelling tools will play a significant part. The project will involve spending three months at the Syngenta Jealott’s Hill Research Centre in Bracknell, Berkshire transferring the technology developed during the PhD into an industrial environment. The project is funded for 3.5 years and welcomes applicants from the UK and EU who have or expect to obtain at least an upper second class degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or allied subjects. Funding will cover fees and a stipend at current research council rates per annum (predicted 201920 rates are £15.009). Due to funding restrictions this position is only open to UK students and EU students who meet the RCUK eligibility criteria Applications for a PhD in Chemistry should be submitted online at https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Search Please ensure you select the academic session 2019-20 when making your application in the academic year field and click on the Research radio button. Enter Chemistry in the search text field Please place Prof Whitby in the field for proposed supervisor/project General enquiries should be made Prof. Richard J. Whitby at rjw1@soton.ac.uk. Any queries on the application process should be made to feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, and the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified. The University of Southampton and the School of Chemistry both hold Athena SWAN Silver Awards, reflecting their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and particularly to gender equality. Closing Date: 31 Mar 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Modelling of Cobalt Hard Facing Encapsulation in Sliding Wear Applications
Project: MECHENG-NCATS-553 Cobalt-based hard facings are used extensively within the nuclear industry for sliding wear resistant applications, such as where there is a risk of galling. Galling is defined as a form of surface damage arising between sliding surfaces, distinguished by macroscopic roughening which is usually localized, and the creation of protrusions above the original surface; it often includes plastic flow or material transfer, or both, and in the most severe cases may results in parts becoming seized together. An issue with the use of the cobalt-based alloys however, is the activation of cobalt by a neutron flux to form the cobalt-60 radionuclide; this isotope is a significant contributor to plant worker dose and the cobalt-based alloys used typically have cobalt compositions in excess of 50%. Whilst significant work is on-going in developing cobalt-free, galling resistant alloys, the use of surface coatings to encapsulate the cobalt-based alloys represents an attractive means of minimizing plant material changes whilst still delivering an effective engineering solution against wear and radiation dose. This project will build upon work already started at the university in the modeling of vacuum thin film coatings, specifically the use of diamond-like-carbon coatings, in sliding wear in a simple water environment. This project will focus on simplistic sample geometries and will establish the modeling of the baseline cobalt-base alloy system behaviour, before investigating the coating palliative. The effect of a pressurized water reactor environment will need to be incorporated into the model in order to ensure the applicability of the model and its results to real life applications. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Prof RJK Wood, nCATS Research Group, Email: r.wood@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 4881. Funding and Eligibility This 3 year studentship covers UK/EU level tuition fees and provides an annual tax-free stipend at the standard EPSRC rate, which is £14,777 for 2018/19. The funding available is competitive and will only be awarded to an outstanding applicant. As part of the selection process, the strength of the whole application is taken into account, including academic qualifications, personal statement, CV and references. For further guidance on funding, please contact feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 30 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
We would like to recruit a highly motivated Quantum Researcher, to contribute to high impact publications. We have developed silicon based manufacturing process technologies to fabricate various Silicon Photonic and Single Electron devices. Several devices are ready for characterisation and we are obtaining several promising results. We are seeking researchers, who can join us as soon as possible. Main roles and responsibilities The successful candidate should have a PhD in Electronics or Physics or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Research for materials. They should have detailed understanding and knowledge of semiconductor device physics and it is desirable to have experience to measure semiconductor devices both electrically and optically. In this project, a novel manufacturing process technology will be developed to fabricate various quantum structures, named Nano-LEGO® Blocks, including quantum wells, nano-wires, quantum dots, pillars, and fins. These nano-structural building blocks will be fabricated by a combination of the state-of-the-art Si nanofabrication processes and the self-limiting wet etching. The nano-structures are defined by the crystallographic orientation with the atomically flat interface, and the quantum nature of the structures will be examined. By properly designing the process steps and the 3D device layouts, we can economically assemble these building blocks in large quantities with wafer scale in highly reliable, low-cost, and high-yield processes. The concept is based on the natural extension of LEGO® Blocks to the nano-meter scale, i.e., starting from the several kinds of well-defined building blocks we can construct sophisticated technological arts by the arbitrary combinations of the blocks. While our main purpose is to establish the comprehensive process technologies using nano-structural building blocks, we will find out real process issues and solutions in the actual device fabrications for identifying true industrial needs. The combinations of these building blocks will enable realization of new functionalities using the quantum nature of properties for various electronics, photonics, and phononics integrated system applications. The applications are not limited to quantum devices, and we will demonstrate on-chip heat sinks and low-loss Si photonic waveguide, which can immediately contribute to the energy saving in a big data centre for cloud computing. About the University The University of Southampton is an institution in the top one per cent of world universities* and one of the UK’s top 15 research-intensive universities. We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise and hold an Athena SWAN Silver award. Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded, the title of Research Assistant will be assigned. For informal enquires regarding the role please contact Prof Shinichi Saito on ss1a11@ecs.soton.ac.uk. Application Procedure You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Elsa Samwell (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507 . Please quote reference 1113519FP on all correspondence. Closing Date: 22 Mar 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Research Fellow in the Magnetic Resonance and Quantum Mechanics of Endofullerenes
Applications are invited for a Research Fellowship in endofullerene science in the research group of Prof Malcolm H Levitt. The project involves the study of endofullerenes by multiple spectroscopic techniques, including nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and neutron scattering. The postdoctoral research fellow will be part of an international team which performs NMR and other spectroscopic experiments on endofullerenes, and interprets the results using quantum mechanical theories of confined atoms and molecules. Endofullerenes are fascinating materials in which single atoms or molecules are encapsulated in closed, symmetrical, cages of carbon atoms. The encapsulated atoms or molecules behave as "particles in a box" and exhibit numerous physical effects associated with spatial and spin quantization (see, for example http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nchem.2563 and references therein). Applications of these unique materials are anticipated in many scientific areas, including hyperpolarized NMR, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), microwave amplification, and quantum computing. The candidate must have a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in either Physics or Chemistry or a related field. An understanding and practical experience of NMR or EPR spectroscopy is essential. Experience of Mathematica or Matlab software is essential. Experience of advanced NMR experiments and experience of working with cryogenic equipment (especially cryogenic NMR experiments), Knowledge of the quantum mechanics of confined atoms and molecules, and of the quantum mechanics of rotating molecules, experience of SpinDynamica software and experience of neutron scattering and/or hyperpolarized NMR experiments is desirable but not essential. The candidate must be prepared to spend a small fraction of the time helping supervise student research. The endofullerene materials will be provided by stable and long-term collaborations; the candidate will not be required to perform chemical synthesis. The successful candidate will be part of the Magnetic Resonance Section at the Department of Chemistry of Southampton University. The Section has a well-equipped NMR facility including one 700MHz, three 600MHz, one 500MHz, two 400 MHz and a 300 MHz spectrometers. A variety of probes allow liquid-state and solid-state experiments as well as micro-imaging and cryogenic experiments. The section offers wide expertise that spans from theory of spin dynamics to NMR methodology in solid and liquid state, microfluidics NMR, biomolecular NMR in liquid and solid state and NMR at cryogenic temperatures. An in-house mechanical workshop service is available. Informal enquiries should be made to Prof Malcolm H Levitt (mhl@soton.ac.uk), University of Southampton. At the University of Southampton, we value diversity and equality. The University recognises that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance. Due consideration will also be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness. Both the University of Southampton and Chemistry are proud to hold Athena Swan Silver Awards. Further details can be found at https://www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/about/Equality/index1.page Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Elsa Samwell (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507. Please quote reference 1112819EB on all correspondence. Closing Date: 22 Mar 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
PhD studentship in developing new metal-based complexes for 18F-based radiopharmaceutical (PET) imaging applications
PhD Supervisors: Gill Reid and Bill Levason Applications are invited from excellent and highly motivated candidates for a PhD studentship based in the School of Chemistry at the University of Southampton, in collaboration with partners at GE Healthcare. The project focusses on development of new main group and transition metal complexes for radiofluorination towards potential applications as next generation medical imaging agents via positron emission tomography (PET). PET is a very widely used medical imaging technique in hospitals and clinics for detection of diseases such as cancers. This project is at the synthetic chemistry/radiochemistry interface and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop main group and transition metal fluoride complexes with macrocyclic and other co-ligands as possible PET tracer candidates, as well as to work alongside GE staff at St Thomas’ Hospital (London) to develop efficient methods for their radiofluorination (using the fluorine-18 isotope, t1/2 = 109 mins.), purification and stability testing. He/she will join a well-established research activity in Southampton and will have access to state-of-the art facilities for the synthesis and spectroscopic and structural characterisation of inorganic coordination complexes. Candidates should hold or be about to hold a 1st class or 2:1 degree in Chemistry or a closely related subject, and have a keen interest in both the synthetic and radiochemical aspects of the project. The student will be supervised by Professors Gill Reid (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/about/staff/gr.page) and Bill Levason, from whom further details can be obtained (G.Reid@soton.ac.uk). The project is sponsored by EPSRC and GE Healthcare, with full funding for 42 months and welcomes applicants from the UK and EU who have or expect to obtain at least an upper second class degree in Chemistry or another relevant discipline. Funding will cover fees and a stipend at current research council rates per annum (predicted 201920 rates are £15.009). Due to funding restrictions this position is only open to UK/EU applicants who meet the RCUK eligibility criteria Applications for a PhD in Chemistry should be submitted online at https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Search Click on the Research radio button, select 2019-20 in the academic year field and enter Chemistry in the search text field.Click ‘search for programme’.Select PhD Chemistry (Full Time). Please place Gill Reid and Bill Levason in the field for proposed supervisor/project. Any queries on the application process should be made to feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk Applications will be considered as they are received, and the position may be filled before the stated deadline if suitable candidates are identified. The University of Southampton and the School of Chemistry both hold Athena SWAN Silver Awards, reflecting their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and particularly to gender equality. Closing Date: 31 Mar 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship –Flow-Diffraction-GCMS: towards kinetic information from single crystals for catalysis and selective adsorption applications
PhD Supervisor: Simon Coles, co supervisor: David Allan (Diamond) PhD Description: We are seeking a first-class student to develop single crystal diffraction methodology to produce and advance the understanding of solid-state reactivity. This PhD provides an excellent, high-profile opportunity, working at national centres and with internationally recognized teams. The work will be highly collaborative, developing an in-operando approach by interfacing a single–crystal flow cell with a Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry and benchmarking with novel gas/solid catalysis. This will provide a step change in the ability to study catalytic reactions in the single crystal state and then be applied to understanding catalysis and gas separation/storage in extended (Metal-Organic Framework) materials. Apparatus will be initially developed at the National Crystallography Service (Southampton) before being transferred to Diamond, where you will spend the majority of the remaining time on the studentship. The application to catalysis will involve very close collaboration with the synthesis/catalysis groups of Weller (Oxford) and Rosseinsky (Liverpool). Finally, the studentship will explore the transportability of the apparatus to other beamlines and look to engage the wider chemistry community. We therefore seek an independent and motivated researcher prepared to work at multiple sites to integrate and collaborate with different teams. You will have design and engineering skills, experience of implementing new methodologies and the ability to apply techniques to novel cutting edge chemistry. A proven ability to present and communicate findings is essential. The project is funded for 3.5 years and welcomes applicants from the UK and EU who have or expect to obtain at least an upper second class degree in Chemistry or allied subjects/relevant disciplines. Funding will cover fees and a stipend at current research council rates per annum. (predicted 201920 rates are £15.009). Due to funding restrictions this position is only open to UK students and EU students who meet the RCUK eligibility criteria Applications for a PhD in Chemistry should be submitted online at https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Search Click on the Research radio button, select 2019-20 in the academic year field and enter Chemistry in the search text field.Click ‘search for programme’.Select PhD Chemistry (Full Time). Please place Prof Simon Coles in the field for proposed supervisor/project General enquiries should be made to Professor Simon Coles at s.j.coles@soton.ac.uk. Any queries on the application process should be made to feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk The University of Southampton and the School of Chemistry both hold Athena SWAN Silver Awards, reflecting their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and particularly to gender equality. Closing Date: 12 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Evolution Inspired Development of Multi-Level Selection Genetic Algorithm for General Applications
Project Reference: CMEES-FSI-552 This is a cross-disciplinary project between the School of Engineering and the School of Ocean and Earth Science. Genetic algorithms are used in a range of diverse applications including: spacecraft antenna design, AI in computer games, determining which genes cause illness and portfolio selection for financial investments. Originally proposed by Turing in 1950, the genetic algorithm was first used by Holland in the 1960’s to investigate evolution but has since been successfully adapted to solve optimisation problems. There is a vibrant community of researcher and industrialists developing novel methods to improve the performance of these algorithms allowing more complex problems to solve and allowing their use in new applications. Once such method was developed at the University of Southampton (10.1088/1748-3190/aad2e8 and 10.1016/j.swevo.2018.09.005) which shows leading performance as a general solver, meaning it performs well across a wide range of problems, and shows particularly good preservation of the diversity of the population. It implements the Multi-Level Selection Theory and co-evolutionary approaches to improve the performance of the algorithm and already shows leading performance on a number of benchmarking problems and real world applications. However, the method is still new and there are a number of improvements that can be made and so this project will focus on its continued development. The inspiration for this algorithm is already heavily based in evolutionary theory based on the idea that mechanisms that accelerate the rate of evolution in the natural world, will similarly accelerate the speed of the genetic algorithm. In this project we will take inspiration from epigenetics, transgenerational plasticity, social evolution and multi-level selection theory to test if the performance of the genetic algorithm can be similarly enhanced. Fusing contemporary evolutionary theory with an already highly efficient genetic algorithm has the potential to revolutionise evolutionary computation. Candidates must possess at least a 2:1 degree level (or equivalent) qualification and be willing to engage in cross-disciplinary research. The project is ideally suitable for a candidate with a computational science, biological science or mathematical background, though any applications that show a passion for computational algorithms and/or evolutionary theory will be received warmly. Relevant training will be supplied in any areas where the candidate feels weaker. The project will be supervised by both Adam Sobey and Tom Ezard meaning that you will be a member of both the Fluid Structure Interactions group in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences and the Palaeoceanography and Palaeoclimate group in the Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences. The work will also be linked to the evolution theme in the Institute for Life Sciences. You will be expected to produce at least two journal quality papers and will also be required to undertake the Faculty research student training programme. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr. Adam Sobey, Fluid-Structure Interactions group, Email: ajs502@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 3769. Funding and Eligibility This 3 year studentship covers UK/EU level tuition fees and provides an annual tax-free stipend at the standard EPSRC rate, which is £14,777 for 2018/19. The funding available is competitive and will only be awarded to an outstanding applicant. As part of the selection process, the strength of the whole application is taken into account, including academic qualifications, personal statement, CV and references. For further guidance on funding, please contact feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 01 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Planar photonics for ion-based quantum information processing
Supervisor: Dr Peter Horak Co-supervisor: Dr James C Gates The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) at the University of Southampton is looking for a PhD candidate with an interest in quantum technology and a strong background in theory and computational simulation in classical and/or quantum optics to join us on this interdisciplinary project as part of the EPSRC Networked Quantum Information Technology programme (NQIT). One of the leading contenders for quantum information technology is based on cold trapped ions interacting via single photons. However, in current state-of-the-art experiments the coupling between ions and photons is still very inefficient and is mainly achieved through conventional lenses and mirrors. The main goal of this project is to investigate how this optical access can be provided by optical waveguides integrated on the same chip that holds the ion trap. We will investigate different types of waveguides and ion-photon coupling via gratings, tapers, Fresnel lenses and other mode converters. Integration of Bragg reflectors and dielectric coatings to form resonators will be considered. Light polarisation must be considered carefully and coupling coefficients to specific ion transitions and collection efficiencies of emitted photons will be simulated and optimised to support the development of fully integrated chips for future quantum applications. This PhD project is funded by the NQIT consortium (https://nqit.ox.ac.uk) and will be in close collaboration with experiments in the Optical Engineering and Quantum Photonics Group in Southampton and in the quantum information groups at the Universities of Oxford and Sussex. A fully funded PhD place offering an enhanced stipend is available for UK applicants. If you have a degree in physics or related engineering subject and experience in numerical modelling, you would be a good fit to this exciting project area. For more information please contact the supervisor, Dr Peter Horak peh@orc.soton.ac.uk. The PhD programme The ORC PhD comprises a solid education for a successful career in photonics. You will receive technical and generic skills training and will perform world-leading research. You will have the chance to attend international conferences and publish papers in leading academic journals as part of your PhD. The ORC is one of the leading photonics research institutes worldwide. It comprises state-of-the-art cleanrooms for optical fibre, planar photonics, silicon and bio-photonics fabrication and over 80 laboratories. The University of Southampton also hosts a huge and vibrant research community in computer modelling which benefits from its high performance computing cluster Iridis, one of the largest supercomputers in the UK. A PhD from the ORC will enable you to make a successful career in academia or as a scientist or business leader in industry. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications should be received no later than 30 June 2019. Duration: typically 3.5 years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd Assessment: 9- and 18-month reports and viva voce determine progression; viva voce and thesis examination. Start date: typically September/October 2019 Applying: https://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/how-to-apply Closing Date: 30 Jun 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Computational Design of Advanced Battery Materials Interfaces via Nano-Structuring
Project: MechEng-MATS-551 A fully funded PhD opportunity is available at the University of Southampton to develop advanced battery materials, primarily for automotive applications, using cutting-edge computational materials-by-design methodologies. You will design nano-structured battery interfaces with a view to alter the electronic structure near the surface of active materials to mitigate degradation processes that currently limit the lifetime of Li-Ion batteries and stand in the way of deploying next-generation chemistries. This position is funded by the Faraday Institution (www.faraday.ac.uk), the UK’s independent institute for electrochemical energy storage science and technology, and provides opportunity to benefit from the strong educational mission of the Institution and interact with numerous research groups across the UK. The Faraday Institution Cluster PhD students receive an enhanced stipend over and above the standard EPSRC offer. The total annual stipend is approximately £20,000 plus an additional £7,000 annually to cover training and travel costs. Recipients will have access to multiple networking opportunities, industry visits, mentorship, internships, as well as quality experiences that will further develop knowledge, skills, and aspirations. Modern high-performance batteries (predominately Li-Ion) are based on complex chemistries whose understanding is crucial as it determines the performance and lifetime of batteries. A key challenge is to develop an atomistic understanding of the interfaces between active material and electrolyte and link this understanding to macroscopic characteristics such as intercalation and degradation rates. You will use cutting-edge linear scaling Density-Functional-Theory developed within the Skylaris research group (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/about/staff/cks.page) and exploit rational materials design strategies championed within the Kramer research group (www.kramergroup.science) to investigate the interaction between nano-particles and battery materials surfaces to tailor the electronic structure of the surfaces with the aim to immobilise sub-surface transition metal centres and mitigate a key degradation mode. You are a highly motivated, outstanding Graduate in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or a related field with a strong interest in atomistic modelling, surface science, physical chemistry as well as sustainability. You thrive in a stimulating and fast-paced environment and look forward to work on an important scientific challenge with large potential for impact; you are a good team player driven by scientific curiosity and with an ambition to solve a practical challenge. At the University of Southampton, we believe that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual. We aim to create an environment that respects the diversity of staff and students, enabling them to achieve their full potential, contribute fully and derive maximum benefit and enjoyment from their involvement in the life of the University. For our full equality and diversity statement, please see https://www.southampton.ac.uk/diversity/policies/equal_opportunities.page If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Denis Kramer, Engineering Materials Research Group Email: d.kramer@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 8410. Funding and Eligibility This studentship covers UK tuition fees and the total annual stipend is approximately £20,000, plus an additional £7,000 annually to cover training and travel costs. Applicants must be UK residents with no restrictions on how long they can stay in the UK and have lived here for at least 3 years prior to the start of the studentship. This residence cannot be mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education. For further guidance on funding, please contact feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 01 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Ultra-precision machining for ion trap quantum computing
Supervisor: Dr James Gates Co-supervisors: Dr Corin Gawith and Dr Lewis Carpenter Our team specialises in the development and manufacturing of novel optoelectronic devices for applications in quantum technology, integrated optical sensors and laser optics. Ultra-precision machining for ion trap quantum computing We have a studentship available to investigate the manufacture of ion traps for quantum computing. The studentship is supported by the UK’s Quantum Technologies programme and is associated with the national quantum computing hub (NQIT) led by the University of Oxford. This work will address the key engineering challenge in realising ion based quantum computing. The project will explore and develop techniques to assemble Ion trap optical assemblies with ultra-high positional tolerance in a miniaturised format. The project will use new techniques, i.e. ultra-precision machining, to diamond machine features with 25nm resolution and incorporates cleanroom processes, to integrate microwave electronics and optics to manipulate ions. These new devices will enable scaling of ion based quantum computing to produce state-of-the-art robust quantum computation. We are looking for someone with a background/interest in engineering as a great deal of the PhD will be fabrication and laboratory based. An understanding of photonics or quantum engineering is desirable, but not essential. The candidate will work with the recently commissioned £1.3m dedicated suite of ultra-precision tools within the research group. The PhD programme Our world-leading research centre is a hive of activity with over 200 staff and students working on cutting-edge research to provide innovative solutions for real life problems in manufacturing, communication technology, defence, health care, renewable energy and the environment. We are looking for the photonics pioneers of the future to join our vibrant research team and work alongside our world-class researchers to make history. Our physics and materials science PhD programme offers a solid start to any career in optics and photonics, whether you are planning to stay in academia or work in industry. Candidate Requirements: Applications would be welcome from candidates holding good degrees (1st class, 2:1 honours or MSc) in physics, materials science, mechanical or electronic engineering. Experimental skills are essential. In addition to the standard EPSRC PhD studentship, this position includes an annual allowance to enable attendance at international conferences. This post is open to UK and EU citizens only, due to standard EPSRC eligibility requirements. https://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/fees-and-funding How to apply: To apply, please submit an application for a PhD in the Optoelectronics Research Centre to the University of Southampton including that you wish to do a PhD within Prof. Peter Smith’s group. Please see the following address for more details: https://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/phd Closing date: applications should be made as soon as possible, this position must be filled by the end of June 2019. Duration: typically three and a half years (full-time) Start date: typically September Closing Date: 30 Jun 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Computational Catalytic Modelling for the Conversion of CO2 to Higher-Value Synthetic Fuels
This is a multidisciplinary project between the School of Engineering and the School of Chemistry. Supervisory Team: Dr Lindsay-Marie Armstrong; Professor Robert Raja. The studentship is in partnership with SMMI. The international maritime transportation sector accounts for more than 80% of world trade and shipping is predicted to increase in the future. Shipping contributes substantial emissions of toxic or harmful exhaust gas containing compounds, such as CO2, NOx, SOx, particulates, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and carbon residues from diesel engines. Whilst emissions from road traffic and other land-based sources has been either decreasing or holding steady, emissions from shipping have been increasing steadily for decades. A recent Greenhouse Gas Strategy report by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) set an ambitious target of reducing 50% reduction of the current CO2 by 2050. This means we are entering a crucial transition whereby alternative fuels will play a more prominent role. However, this transition must begin immediately as ocean vessels have a long economic life so we need to look towards potential abundant feedstocks that would work with the current conversion processes to make them more effective and sustainable. Upgrading CO2 into higher-value alcohols or synthetic fuel production is a viable option. Reactions utilising CO2 as a feedstock within a system that combines carbon-capturing species with hydrogen-activating nanoparticles for the direct conversion of CO2 to higher-value alcohols or synthetic fuels is an exciting and evolving field of research that holds great potential. This is a multi-disciplinary project based between engineering and chemistry. This project will involve a combination of experimental chemical investigations as well as the development of a catalytic modelling approaches which can capture the CO2 conversion process for a range of operating conditions, typical to the marine emission concentrations, to yield high-value synthetic fuels. The insight gained from this project will afford wider scope for optimisation the derivation of CO2-based fuels from biomass sources to further reduce CO2 emissions. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr Lindsay-Marie Armstrong, Energy Technology Research Group, Email:L.Armstrong@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 4760. Funding and Eligibility This 3 year studentship covers UK/EU level tuition fees and provides an annual tax-free stipend at the standard EPSRC rate, which is £14,777 for 2018/19. The funding available is competitive and will only be awarded to an outstanding applicant. As part of the selection process, the strength of the whole application is taken into account, including academic qualifications, personal statement, CV and references. For further guidance on funding, please contact feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 01 Jun 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship – Soft-templated 3D Nanostructured Semiconductors
PhD Supervisor: Iris Nandhakumar (Southampton) Co-supervisors: Prof Nick Terril and Dr Chris Nicolin (Diamond) Interviews will be held in May 2019 PhD Description: In this project you will create and characterise a new class of 3D nanostructuredsemiconductor materials that are of relevance to a wide range of applications within photovoltaics, optoelectronics and energy harvesting as part of an exciting collaboration between the University of Southampton and Diamond Light Source. Three-dimensional (3D) nanostructuring of metals and semiconductors has resulted in enhanced optical, magnetic and electronic properties, yielding new devices and device concepts: plenty of evidence exists for new effects that can lead to advanced technology from such materials such as super-capacitors for mobile energy storage, extremely sensitive molecular sensors, and advanced solar cells. However despite these advances there are practical difficulties to achieve such precise construction and the most successful nanofabrication that is pervasive in electronics is ‘top down’. Although incredibly successful, this is also incredibly expensive, rising exponentially in costs as the size-scales drop. Soft-templating is now an emerging approach for the formation of nanomaterials that allows to make a desired structure on nanometre scales. This involves making a mould or nanotemplate of a soft - or biomaterial, and then casting inside that template with the desired functional material, i.e. nanomaterials can be made elegantly, efficiently and economically. In this project you will exploit soft-templates formed by the self-assembly of surfactants and lipids for the formation of well-ordered 3D nanostructured semiconductors that will be characterised by a comprehensive programme of investigations of the templated materials as well as template under different processing conditions involving TEM, SEM, XRD, SAXS and SANS as well as electronic and optical property measurements having access to world-class facilities at the University of Southampton and Diamond Light Source. The project is funded for 3.5 years and welcomes applicants from the UK who have or expect to obtain at least an upper second class degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or allied subjects/relevant disciplines. Funding will cover fees and a stipend at current research council rates per annum (predicted 201920 rates are £15.009). Due to funding restrictions this position is only open to UK students who meet the RCUK eligibility criteria Applications for a PhD in Chemistry should be submitted online at https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Search Click on the Research radio button, select 2019-20 in the academic year field and enter Chemistry in the search text field.Click ‘search for programme’.Select PhD Chemistry (Full Time). Please place Iris Nandhakumar in the field for proposed supervisor/project General enquiries should be made to iris@soton.ac.uk. Any queries on the application process should be made to feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, and the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified. The University of Southampton and the School of Chemistry both hold Athena SWAN Silver Awards, reflecting their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and particularly to gender equality. Closing Date: 30 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship – Predictive Molecular Design of Multifunctional Nanocatalysts
PhD Studentship – Predictive Molecular Design of Multifunctional Nanocatalysts PhD Supervisor: Professor Robert Raja Co-supervisors: Dr Mark Light and Dr Marina Carravetta Industrial support: Dr Bart Vandegehuchte and Moritz Schreiber (Total Research and Technology) Note: Applications will be considered in the order that they are received and the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated postgraduate applicant who will contribute to this multidisciplinary research proposal, aimed at developing a predictive tool for the rational design of high-performance nanocatalysts, which would be versatile for catalytic applications within the petrochemical industry. The applicant will join a vibrant and well-established research group of Professor Robert Raja at the University of Southampton (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/about/staff/rr3.page), who are interested in the discovery and design of novel catalytic materials that address fundamental challenges in the chemical, environmental and energy landscape. During this project, we will investigate the rational engineering of monodisperse nanoparticles and single-atom nanocatalysts, with a view to creating highly active and selective single-site heterogeneous catalysts, which can be atomically engineered for evoking catalytic synergy at the nanoscale. The predictive design rationale developed in Professor Raja’s Group will be harmonised with operando studies and computational modelling, aimed at understanding the local structural environment at the molecular level and further augmenting these with catalytic descriptors for industrial compliance in emerging petrochemical applications. In order to achieve the above goals, we will design multimetallic and multifunctional active sites within microporous and hierarchical supports for evaluating a range of catalytic descriptors, with a view to rationalising kinetics and associated mechanistic pathways. The candidate will develop proficiency and training in industrial heterogeneous catalysis by working alongside world-leading academics and industrial partners at Total. The project is funded for 3 years and welcomes applicants from the UK and EU who have or expect to obtain at least an upper second-class (2:1) degree in Chemistry or allied subjects/relevant disciplines. Funding will cover fees and a stipend at current research council rates (201819 rates were £ 14,777 and should increase for 201920). Due to funding restrictions this position is only open to UK/EU applicants who meet the RCUK eligibility criteria Applications for a PhD in Chemistry should be submitted online at https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Search Please ensure you select the academic session 2019-2020 in the academic year field and click on the Research radio button. Enter Chemistry in the search text field. Please place Professor Robert Raja in the field for proposed supervisor/project General enquiries should be made to R.Raja@soton.ac.uk. Any queries on the application process should be made to feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk. Interviews are likely to be held between 15/06/2019 and 30/06/2019 Closing Date: 01 Jun 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship – Combining nanoscale ptychography and multiscale imaging for probing the nature of active sites in multifunctional hierarchical catalysts
Joint PhD studentship: University of Southampton and Diamond Light Source, UK (https://www.diamond.ac.uk/Careers/Students/Studentships/2019-PhD-1753.html) PhD Supervisor: Professor Robert Raja Co-supervisors: Dr Julia Parker and Dr Paul Quinn (Diamond Light Source) Note: Applications will be considered in the order that they are received and the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated postgraduate applicant who will contribute to this multidisciplinary research proposal, aimed at creating an atomic-scale design platform for the predictive fabrication and rational design of advanced nanoparticle catalysts. The applicant will join a vibrant and well-established research group of Professor Robert Raja at the University of Southampton (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/about/staff/rr3.page), who are interested in the discovery and design of novel catalytic materials that address fundamental challenges in the chemical, environmental and energy landscape. The project is aimed at designing hierarchically porous catalytic architectures, which will serve as supports for the deposition and growth of multimetallic nanoparticles. We will further investigate modulations in catalytic behaviour, leading to structure-property correlations through differing levels of steric confinement within these catalysts. Innovative nanoscale spectroscopic and imaging studies at Diamond Light Source with Dr Julia Parker and Dr Paul Quinn will significantly complement the cutting-edge predictive design tools available in Professor Raja’s Group. It is envisaged that this will facilitate detailed structural and spatial information at the atomic level, for establishing the precise nature of the nanoparticles, their location and support interactions, when confined within hierarchical architectures. Initial ex situ studies will provide the foundation for operando developments, for both the spectroscopy and microscopy investigations, enabling the origin of catalytic behaviour to be probed at the molecular level. Multi-scale experimental design coupled with advanced 3D imaging techniques, will not only demonstrate the scientific basis for this project, but will facilitate a wider technical development program for operando studies in spatial imaging, XANES mapping and ptychography. These fundamental structural studies will form the basis for evaluating a range of catalytic descriptors in emerging sustainable catalytic applications, including photocatalytic CO2 conversion to fuels, to understand synergistic effects in nanoparticle catalysis and associated mechanistic insights. The candidate will develop proficiency in operando methods for probing heterogeneous catalysts, by working alongside world-leading academics and industrial partners at Diamond. The project is funded for 3.5 years and welcomes applicants from the UK and EU who have or expect to obtain at least an upper second-class (2:1) degree in Chemistry or allied subjects/relevant disciplines. Funding will cover fees and an enhanced stipend. Due to funding restrictions this position is only open to UK/EU applicants who meet the RCUK eligibility criteria Applications for a PhD in Chemistry should be submitted online at https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Search Click on the Research radio button, select 2019-20 in the academic year field and enter Chemistry in the search text field.Click ‘search for programme’.Select PhD Chemistry (Full Time). Please place Professor Robert Raja in the field for proposed supervisor/project General enquiries should be made to R.Raja@soton.ac.uk. Any queries on the application process should be made to feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk. Interviews are likely to be held between 15/06/2019 and 30/06/2019 The University of Southampton and the School of Chemistry both hold Athena SWAN Silver Awards, reflecting their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and particularly to gender equality. Closing Date: 01 Jun 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Laser-engineered silicon photonic devices
Supervisor: Prof Anna Peacock Project description Silicon materials are synonymous with the microelectronics industry and, in particular, the processors used in everyday gadgets such as mobile phones, tablets, digital radios and televisions. More recently, due to its favourable optical properties in the telecoms band, silicon has gained popularity in the field of optical information technologies, i.e., using photons instead of electrons to transfer information. Bringing these two research areas together on an integrated platform will have huge technological consequences. However, there is a challenge: silicon photonic devices are typically fabricated via complex processing of expensive single crystal wafers, which renders multi-device integration difficult. This project seeks to develop a simple, low cost laser materials processing procedure to fabricate high quality polysilicon photonic platforms that will ease issues associated with optoelectronic integration. The work will have elements of: Materials growth (deposition of amorphous silicon and other semiconductors) Device fabrication (photolithographic patterning and laser crystallization) of various integrated photonic components such as couplers, resonators, modulators etc. Optical characterization and device benchmarking It will also be possible to extend this work to other semiconductor materials, including silicon-germanium alloys where the laser processing can be used to control the optoelectronic properties of the devices through compositional tuning. The PhD programme The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) PhD comprises a solid education for a research career. The structured first year involves attending our training programme running in parallel with carrying out your research project. This provides a smooth transition from your degree course towards the more open-ended research that takes place in the following years under the guidance of your project supervisors. We expect the vast majority of our students to present their work at international conferences and to write papers in leading academic journals as their research progresses. Students will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of future fiber laser research and will benefit from the many opportunities to interact with the wider community of PhD students across the Southampton Campus through academic, sporting and cultural events. The ORC is the leading photonics research institute in the UK and possibly in Europe. It comprises state-of-the-art cleanrooms for optical fibre, planar photonics, silicon and bio-photonics fabrication and over 80 laboratories. Computer simulations will benefit from Southampton’s high performance computing cluster Iridis, one of the largest supercomputers in the UK. A PhD at the ORC has enabled our past graduates to make successful careers in academia, in national scientific laboratories, and as scientists or business leaders in industry. Our research papers, patents, spin-off companies and these successful alumni taken together place Southampton amongst the top institutes worldwide. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications should be received no later than 31 August 2019 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining in place. Duration: typically three years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html Assessment: nine-and 18-month reports and viva voce determine progression to PhD; progression reports, viva voce and thesis examination Start date: late September 2019 Please contact: (acp@orc.soton.ac.uk) for further details. Applying: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Semiconductor devices for nonlinear photonics and applications
Supervisor: Prof Anna Peacock Project description Semiconductor photonics is fast becoming one of the most active areas of research, offering optoelectronic solutions for a wide range of applications not only in telecoms, but also in medicine, imaging, spectroscopy, and sensing. Within this field, a subdivision that is gaining increased momentum is semiconductor nonlinear photonics as the materials display a number of important nonlinear effects that can be used to generate and process signals at ultrafast speeds. This research project will follow the development of semiconductor devices fabricated both from conventional planar waveguides on-chip as well as those based on an emerging platform that incorporates semiconductor materials directly into the cores of optical fibres. In particular, the semiconductor fibre platform offers a unique possibility to seamlessly link semiconductor technologies with the silica fibre infrastructures that are used to transmit light around the globe – one of the key challenges facing the mass uptake of integrated photonic chips. A number of devices will be explored including amplifiers, frequency converters, couplers, all-optical modulators and sensors and will involve both theoretical modelling of the waveguide structures and systems as well as construction and characterisation of the devices. The PhD programme The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) PhD comprises a solid education for a research career. The structured first year involves attending our training programme running in parallel with carrying out your research project. This provides a smooth transition from your degree course towards the more open-ended research that takes place in the following years under the guidance of your project supervisors. We expect the vast majority of our students to present their work at international conferences and to write papers in leading academic journals as their research progresses. Students will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of future fiber laser research and will benefit from the many opportunities to interact with the wider community of PhD students across the Southampton Campus through academic, sporting and cultural events. The ORC is the leading photonics research institute in the UK and possibly in Europe. It comprises state-of-the-art cleanrooms for optical fibre, planar photonics, silicon and bio-photonics fabrication and over 80 laboratories. Computer simulations will benefit from Southampton’s high performance computing cluster Iridis, one of the largest supercomputers in the UK. A PhD at the ORC has enabled our past graduates to make successful careers in academia, in national scientific laboratories, and as scientists or business leaders in industry. Our research papers, patents, spin-off companies and these successful alumni taken together place Southampton amongst the top institutes worldwide. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications should be received no later than 31 August 2019 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining in place. Duration: typically three years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html Assessment: nine-and 18-month reports and viva voce determine progression to PhD; progression reports, viva voce and thesis examination Start date: late September 2019 Please contact: (acp@orc.soton.ac.uk) for further details. Applying: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Fiber Integrated 2D-materials
Supervisor: Prof Anna Peacock Co-supervisor: Prof Dan Hewak Project description Two dimensional (2D)-materials are currently at the forefront of an exciting wave of scientific research. Compared to the traditional bulk counterparts, the high confinement in the 2D plane gives rise to unique optical and electronic properties that are advantageous for wide-ranging applications. However, from a photonics perspective, an inherent challenge of working with the atomically thin layers is enhancing the light-matter interaction to achieve maximal device efficiency. Our group has recently developed a novel method for producing ultra-low loss side-polished fibres that make for an excellent platform on which to exploit the rich optical functionality of these materials over extended interaction lengths. This project will focus on optimizing the fibre platform for the development of photonic devices that incorporate some of the most popular 2D materials, including graphene, black phosphorous and various semiconductors from the transition metal dichalcogenide family (MoS2 and WSe2 etc.). By exploiting the different material properties on offer, a number of robust and compact all-fibre integrated devices will be explored including high-speed modulators, wavelength convertors, lasers and detectors. There will be opportunities to travel and interact with our partners on a National and International Level, including UK industry. The PhD programme The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) PhD comprises a solid education for a research career. The structured first year involves attending our training programme running in parallel with carrying out your research project. This provides a smooth transition from your degree course towards the more open-ended research that takes place in the following years under the guidance of your project supervisors. We expect the vast majority of our students to present their work at international conferences and to write papers in leading academic journals as their research progresses. Students will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of future fiber laser research and will benefit from the many opportunities to interact with the wider community of PhD students across the Southampton Campus through academic, sporting and cultural events. The ORC is the leading photonics research institute in the UK and possibly in Europe. It comprises state-of-the-art cleanrooms for optical fibre, planar photonics, silicon and bio-photonics fabrication and over 80 laboratories. Computer simulations will benefit from Southampton’s high performance computing cluster Iridis, one of the largest supercomputers in the UK. A PhD at the ORC has enabled our past graduates to make successful careers in academia, in national scientific laboratories, and as scientists or business leaders in industry. Our research papers, patents, spin-off companies and these successful alumni taken together place Southampton amongst the top institutes worldwide. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications should be received no later than 31 August 2019 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining in place. Duration: typically three years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html Assessment: nine-and 18-month reports and viva voce determine progression to PhD; progression reports, viva voce and thesis examination Start date: late September 2019 Please contact: (acp@orc.soton.ac.uk) for further details. Applying: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
We are pleased to offer two early stage researcher PhD positions, to begin with the new academic year in 2019, as part of the Innovative Training Network of the European Commission entitled, GREAT “Grating Reflectors Enabled laser Applications and Training". The positions will last three years, and will allow the students to participate in an exciting program comprising international schools, workshops, and secondments to academic, as well as industrial, partners. The overall aim of the GREAT project is to train a cohort of 15 ESRs through the completion of interconnected individual projects that will deliver innovative approaches for development and use of Grating Waveguide Structures (GWS), from design to implementation, in a variety of laser systems. Details of each project can be found here: http://www.ifsw.uni-stuttgart.de/aktuelles/jobs/PhD_positions-Final.pdf. The two projects offered in the Optoelectronics Research Centre will lead groundbreaking research into crystalline GWS in our unique pulsed-laser-deposition and clean-room facilities. This research will be paramount for the realization of novel optics based upon GWS, leading to the consolidation and expansion of their use in several advanced application-themes in the field of Laser. You must have a strong background in advanced materials, optics, and laser physics along with excellent experimental skills. You will be expected to work as part of a cohesive team, to interact with internal and external project partners and the entire ESR cohort, and to disseminate result findings to the broader community. It is expected that you will hold a Masters degree in Physics/Engineering or equivalent field, with relevant experience at in solid-state lasers or physical vapour deposition techniques. A hands-on approach is necessary and it would be desirable for you to have experience with modelling and engineering design software, along with a keen interest in developing new physical ideas from proof-of-principle to implementation. A generous salary reflects the quality expectations for these prestigious Marie-Curie ESR positions, as per the guidelines European Commission H2020 / Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA-ITN-ETN). Please note the eligibility criteria provided in the details of the project at the aforementioned websites. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Dr Jacob Mackenzie. Email: jim@soton.ac.uk Phone +44 (0)23 80592693. The closing date for applications for these ESR positions is 01 April 2019. Please send your full applications, as per the instructions at http://www.ifsw.uni-stuttgart.de/aktuelles/jobs/PhD_positions-Final.pdf to great@ifsw.uni-stuttgart.de. Closing Date: 01 Apr 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
PhD Studentship: On-chip single-photon sources for quantum information technology applications
Supervisor: Dr Luca Sapienza Project description Non-classical optical sources emitting single photons are required for applications in quantum information science. Quantum cryptography, for instance, exploits the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics to provide unconditional security for communication. An essential element of secure key distribution in quantum cryptography is an optical source emitting pulses containing one and only one photon, a so-called triggered single-photon source. Since measurements unavoidably modify the state of a single quantum system, an eavesdropper cannot gather information about the secret key without being discovered, if the pulses used in transmission contain only one photon. The field of quantum photonics has seen a tremendous development in recent years, leading to major advances in the understanding and control of solid-state systems at the quantum level. Current technology allows the realization of nanophotonic structures containing quantum emitters that enable single photons to be emitted on demand. These are the building blocks of many quantum information protocols and very exciting prospects seem within reach. The development of quantum information technology is expected to have an impact on everyday life, providing secure communication and faster and more efficient computation schemes. This project is focused on the study of solid-state single-photon sources, like semiconductor quantum dots (see image), from a fundamental perspective and in view of applications. These nanostructures resemble artificial atoms for many of their properties, most importantly the three dimensional confinement of the carriers, that results in the discreteness of the energy levels and thus sharp emission lines, and they can be embedded in on-chip optical cavities and waveguides, to control their emission properties and the propagation of light. The student will have access to the fabrication facilities of the £120M Nanofabrication Facility of the Mountbatten clean room (http://www.southampton-nanofab.com), where the photonic devices (optical cavities and waveguides) will be fabricated. She/he will get hands-on experience in near-infrared and visible spectroscopy for the optical characterisation of single-photon sources. Please note that the position is open for UK or European citizens only. For more information, please visit our group website at http://www.quantum.soton.ac.uk and contact Dr Luca Sapienza (l.sapienza@soton.ac.uk). Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class 4-year degree or Master degree in Physics, chemistry, materials or biology. Closing date: applications should be received no later than 31 August 2019 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining in place. Duration: four years (full-time) Funding: full tuition fees, for UK/EU students, and a tax-free stipend of £14,777 per year Assessment: Nine month and 18 month reports, viva voce and thesis examination Start date: typically September Applying: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship - Light confinement in disordered photonic crystals as an alternative platform for quantum photonics
Supervisor: Dr Luca Sapienza Project description Technological advances allow us to control light at the nanoscale, via highly engineered devices where light can be trapped and guided. However, very accurate fabrication techniques limit the scalability and wide application of such devices. We have recently demonstrated that imperfections, introduced in the device fabrication, can be used to add functionalities and control the light-matter interaction. One of the major advantages in using “disordered” photonic crystal waveguides to confine light derives from the fact that, in a single waveguide, several cavity modes can co-exist (see image), without the need of fabricating a series of highly engineered photonic crystal cavities. Furthermore, their spatial extension can reach the micron size and, therefore, they show great potential for realizing photonic networks, as spatially extended coupled cavities, so-called necklace states, can spontaneously form. The student will fabricate disordered photonic crystal waveguides whose properties are tailored to a specific emitter, thanks to the positioning technique that we have developed. She/he will then characterize the Anderson-localized cavity modes by measuring wavelength, quality factors and spatial extension of the optical modes. The ultimate goal will be the creation of a photonic architecture where the emission from a single emitter is boosted by the coupling to an Anderson-localized cavity. The quantum light will propagate thanks to the hopping from cavity to cavity via coupled necklace states and will be used in quantum information protocols, based, for instance, on interference of single photons. Fabricating photonic crystal waveguides without the stringent requirement of nanometre scale precision in the position, shape and size of the air holes will make the process inherently cheaper and more scalable, since lower resolution tool and faster processes, with no iterations, can be utilised. Please note that the position is open for UK or European citizens only. For more information, please visit our group website at http://www.quantum.soton.ac.uk and contact Dr Luca Sapienza (l.sapienza@soton.ac.uk). Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class 4-year degree or Master degree in Physics, chemistry, materials or biology. Closing date: applications should be received no later than 31 August 2019 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining in place. Duration: four years (full-time) Funding: full tuition fees, for UK/EU students, and a tax-free stipend of £14,777 per year Assessment: Nine month and 18 month reports, viva voce and thesis examination Start date: typically September Applying: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
You are joining us at an exciting time as we invest in five new posts in computer science: three at Lecturer level and two Professorial posts. We welcome applications both from established Academics who currently hold an equivalent position, or those with a proven track record of excellence who seek the opportunity to step up to a more senior role where they can build a world leading research team. To be successful, you will have a PhD or equivalent/equivalent professional qualification and experience in Electronics or Computer Science along with a track record of innovative research in any area that falls within the umbrella of Cyber-Physical Systems, Computer Vision or Cyber Security including engineering of Cyber Security and information assurance. In addition, you demonstrate the ambition to build a strong research team with the support of the School. There will be opportunities for you to collaborate with the School of Electronics and beyond. Within Cyber-Physical Systems specific areas that we would value, but not limited to, include computer engineering, formal methods, program verification, programming languages, real-time computing, safety-critical systems, adaptive control, cyber-security, human-systems interaction, and pervasive and ubiquitous computing. We are particularly interested in computer scientists with enthusiasm for working together with colleagues across research areas and disciplines. You will join the Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) research Group, an established and friendly Group of around 50 Researchers. The post will be held in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) at the University of Southampton. Ranked in the top one per cent of universities globally and among the UK's top 20 for research, the University of Southampton has an international reputation for its research, teaching and enterprise activities. We have a supportive culture that values research and education equally and therefore as well as undertaking research and building a team you will also participate in teaching and the usual management activity. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring scheme. There are a great range of benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; holiday entitlement of 30 days plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional holidays (closure days); subsidised health and fitness facilities on-site; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts which include restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment. The University holds an Athena SWAN silver award in recognition of its’ continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. We will give due consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees are able to participate in the childcare vouchers scheme. The University of Southampton is the top one per cent of world universities and in the top 10 of the UK’s research-intensive universities. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward. Our vision is to embed the principles of sustainability into all aspects of our individual and collective work, integrating sustainable development into our business planning, policy-making, and professional activities. This commits all of our staff and students to take responsibility for managing their activities to minimise harm to the environment, whether this through switching off non-essential electrical equipment or using the recycling facilities. For more information about the post or to arrange an informal visit, please contact either Professor Paul Lewin, Head of Electronics and Computer Science hod@ecs.soton.ac.uk or Dorota Sikorska, Executive Officer dask1n11@soton.ac.uk. To apply for the other available roles, please visit: Professor in Computer Vision: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/1101619FP Lecturer in Cyber Physical Systems: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/1101319FP 2x Lecturer in Cyber Security: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/1101519FP Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. Please submit details for 3 referees and include your CV with your application. References are requested along with your application. This reference system is automated, so please ensure you provide the correct email address and allow time for these to be received prior to the close date, to assist the department with shortlisting. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Sarah Foster (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 5070. Please quote reference 1101419FP on all correspondence. Closing Date: 24 Mar 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
You will join us at an exciting time as we invest in five new posts in computer science: three at Lecturer level and two Professorial posts. Joining our friendly and vibrant Vision, Learning and Control Research Group which comprises of around 50 researchers; you will have the opportunity to collaborate with an established group in machine learning including around 20 researchers working on the theory and application of Deep Learning. In addition, there are opportunities for collaboration with the local University Hospital and/or National Oceanography Centre. To be successful, you will have a PhD in Electronics or Computer Science, and able to demonstrate delivery of teaching in a manner that meaningfully engages students along with a sustained track record of innovative research in any area of Computer Vision and have the ambition to build a strong research team with the support of the School. The post will be held in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) at the University of Southampton. Ranked in the top one per cent of universities globally and among the UK's top 20 for research, the University of Southampton has an international reputation for its research, teaching and enterprise activities. We have a supportive culture that values research and education equally and therefore as well as undertaking research and building a team you will also participate in teaching and the usual management activity. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring scheme. There are a great range of benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; holiday entitlement of 30 days plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional holidays (closure days); subsidised health and fitness facilities on-site; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts which include restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment. The University holds an Athena SWAN silver award in recognition of its’ continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. We will give due consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees are able to participate in the childcare vouchers scheme. The University of Southampton is the top one per cent of world universities and in the top 10 of the UK’s research-intensive universities. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward. Our vision is to embed the principles of sustainability into all aspects of our individual and collective work, integrating sustainable development into our business planning, policy-making, and professional activities. This commits all of our staff and students to take responsibility for managing their activities to minimise harm to the environment, whether this through switching off non-essential electrical equipment or using the recycling facilities. For more information about the post or to arrange an informal visit please contact either Professor Paul Lewin, Head of Electronics and Computer Science hod@ecs.soton.ac.uk or Dorota Sikorska, Executive Officer dask1n11@soton.ac.uk. To apply for the other available roles, please visit: Professor in Cyber Physical Systems: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/1101419FP Lecturer in Cyber Physical Systems: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/1101319FP 2x Lecturer in Cyber Security: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/1101519FP Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. Please submit details for 3 referees and include your CV with your application. References are requested along with your application. This reference system is automated, so please ensure you provide the correct email address and allow time for these to be received prior to the close date, to assist the department with shortlisting. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Sarah Foster (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 5070. Please quote reference 1101619FP on all correspondence. Closing Date: 24 Mar 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
PhD Studentship: Human-Machine Teaming and Explainable Artificial Intelligence
Candidates are sought for a funded PhD position in Human-Machine Teaming in the Agents, Interaction, and Complexity Group, in the Department of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton. The position is funded for a period of 3 years by AXA Research, EPSRC, and Thales UK. About the Project ----------------- The PhD position is associated with an iCASE studentship with Thales and an AXA Research Award on Responsible AI and will focus on the development of algorithms and decision support tools for human-machine teaming. This includes developing machine learning algorithms, multi-agent coordination techniques, and human-machine interfaces to enable humans to interact with software agents or robots in ways that maximise the performance of a team of such actors. The project will also look at developing methodologies to develop machine learning systems in ways that are understandable to users (i.e., their limitations and capabilities) and to ensure that they do not cause harm in edge cases. The PhD student will be encouraged to collaborate with peers in the group and develop a wide range of skills including project management, mentoring of interns, and presentation skills. They will also be expected to present their work at major international conferences and participate in events linked to the newly formed Centre for Machine Intelligence at Southampton. The student will be supervised by Prof Sarvapali Ramchurn (Turing Fellow and Director of the Centre for Machine Intelligence – www.sramchurn.com ) and Dr Danesh Tarapore (www.daneshtarapore.com). The ICASE studentship also offers the opportunity to be partly based within Thales UK (Autonomous Systems group). About the Agents, Interaction, and Complexity Research Group ------------------------------------------------------------ The group has over 35 members and is rated as world-leading (according to REF) in the areas of agent-based computing, human-agent interaction, and multi-agent systems. Members of the group have won several awards at IJCAI, AAMAS, and publish in high quality Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning venues. The group brings together researchers from a wide variety of both theoretical and practical backgrounds. It also has a strong ethos of applications-driven research, with a particular focus on disaster management, smart energy systems, precision healthcare, and smart transportation systems. The group also regularly organises social activities (e.g., paintballing, football, charity-related activities) and encourages student-led events and outreach. The group is part of the School of Electronics and Computer Science and affiliated with the Alan Turing Institute, providing access to the resources and network of the Institute through its fellows programme. This includes access to data study groups and interest groups at the Turing. More information ---------------- The position comes with funding for UK/EU students and potentially for an international student as well (depending on funding availability). This will include fully paid fees and living stipend. Please contact Prof Sarvapali (Gopal) Ramchurn at sdr1@soton.ac.uk or Dr Danesh Tarapore (d.s.tarapore@soton.ac.uk ) for details on how to apply for this position. www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: In-operando detection of gas evolution from lithium batteries
PhD Studentship: In-operando detection of gas evolution from lithium batteries PhD Supervisor: Nuria Garcia-Araez co supervisor: Phil Bartlett PhD Description: Gas evolution is one of the most important causes of battery degradation, and a potential trigger of battery unsafe behaviour, since gas accumulation will deform the battery chasing, build a high internal pressure and potentially short the electrodes inside the battery producing high local temperatures that can cause uncontrolled thermal runaway. Gases trapped within the composite electrodes locally isolate part of the active material, and as a result, the rest of the electrode is forced to work under more stressed conditions, which in turn triggers more degradation reactions concomitant with more gas evolution.Very small amount of gases can produce catastrophic events. This studentship will contribute towards the development of a highly sensitive, mass spectrometry based techniques to detected gases during the operation of lithium batteries. The studentship is funded by the Faraday Institution program (https://faraday.ac.uk/) to train future generations of UK scientists to work in electrochemical storage, and the participants will receive a comprehensive, state-of-the-art training to enhance their research pursuits (https://faraday.ac.uk/research/phd-studentships/). The work will be carried out as part of the Faraday Institution project on battery degradation (https://faraday.ac.uk/extending-battery-life/), a large consortium involving 9 universities and 25 investigators, led by Prof. Clare Grey. The work to be carried out at Southampton will focus on the analysis of gas evolution, building on our previous experience on the fundamental characterization of battery reactions (see, for example, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2018, 140, pp 1428–1437). The project is funded for 4 years and welcomes applicants from the UK/EU who have or expect to obtain a first or upper second class degree in chemistry or allied subjects/relevant disciplines. Funding will cover fees and an enhanced stipend. Due to funding restrictions this position is only open to UK/EU applicants Applications for a PhD in Chemistry should be submitted online at https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Search Click on the Research radio button, select 2019-20 in the academic year field and enter Chemistry in the search text field.Click ‘search for programme’.Select PhD Chemistry (Full Time). Please place Dr. Garcia-Araez in the field for proposed supervisor/project General enquiries should be made to Nuria Garcia-Araez at n.garcia-araez@soton.ac.uk. Any queries on the application process should be made to feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, and the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified. The University of Southampton and the School of Chemistry both hold Athena SWAN Silver Awards, reflecting their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and particularly to gender equality. Closing Date: 01 Sep 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship – Development of New Reagents for Protein Chemistry
PhD Supervisor: Dr Matthias Baud Posted January 2019. Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, and the position closed when a suitable candidate has been identified A PhD position is available to start in October 2019 for an outstanding candidate to work under the supervision of Dr Matthias Baud in the School of Chemistry at the University of Southampton. This project will be at the interface of the chemical and biological sciences, and will combine state-of-the-art synthetic organic chemistry with biochemical, analytical and biophysical methods. The successful candidate will focus on the development of novel biocompatible reagents and methodologies for the controlled chemical modification of proteins, and exploit these reagents to study the properties and function of key protein post-translational modifications (PTMs) using biochemical/biophysical assays. We are particularly interested in a range of PTMs resulting from cellular oxidative stress, which are currently impossible to study using conventional methodologies. On the longer term, the new reagents and methods will unlock exciting opportunities for studying the so far elusive function of these PTMs in human biology, with potential implications in drug discovery and the treatment of diseases resulting from unregulated cellular redox events. Relevant literature can be found below: Chem. Rev. 2015, 115, 2174-2195 Chem. Rev. 2013, 113, 4633-4679 Chem. Soc. Rev. 2018, 47, 231-268 J. Chem. Inf. Model. 2017, 57, 3124-3137 The successful candidate will join the Baud group in the modern synthetic chemistry laboratories in the School of Chemistry at the University of Southampton, which benefits from excellent MS, NMR and X-ray facilities, each supported by dedicated specialist staff. Excellent knowledge and experimental skills in synthetic organic chemistry will be essential, as this will constitute a key part of the project. The multidisciplinary nature of this project will also give the opportunity to the student to acquire knowledge and skills in other relevant disciplines both in our group and with our collaborators. Those include biophysical techniques (e.g. DSF, NMR, ITC, FP, SPR, MST), biochemistry (e.g. protein expression/purification), and structural techniques (e.g. computational modelling, X-ray crystallography). The candidate will also have opportunities to develop supervisory, written and oral communication skills, excellent preparation for a career in academia or industry. The project is funded for 3 years and welcomes applicants from the UK and EU who have or expect to obtain at least an upper second class degree in organic chemistry or allied subjects/relevant disciplines. Funding will cover fees and a stipend at current research council rates (predicted 201920 rates are £15,009). Due to funding restrictions this position is only open to UK students and EU students who meet the RCUK eligibility criteria Applications for a PhD in Chemistry should be submitted online at https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Search Click on the Research radio button, select 2019-20 in the academic year field and enter Chemistry in the search text field.Click ‘search for programme’.Select PhD Chemistry (Full Time). Please place Matthias Baud in the field for proposed supervisor/project General enquiries should be made to m.baud@soton.ac.uk. Any queries on the application process should be made to feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, and the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified. The University of Southampton and the School of Chemistry both hold Athena SWAN Silver Awards, reflecting their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and particularly to gender equality. Closing Date: 31 Mar 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Hollow Core Fibres for Mid-infrared Gas Sensing, Quantum Optics & Metrology
Supervisor: Dr. Natalie Wheeler Co-supervisors: Prof. Francesco Poletti, Dr. Tom Bradley Project description This project focusses on exploiting novel hollow core fibres to make new mid-infrared devices. The mid-infrared spectral region represents a rapidly growing research area which is especially interesting for gas-light interactions as the strongest absorption features of many gas species lie in this region. Hollow core fibres are an excellent host for gas-light interactions and are also well-suited to operating at wavelengths where conventional solid fibres made from silica glass cannot transmit light, such as the mid-IR. Hollow core fibres are therefore excellent candidates for the next generation of mid-IR devices such as novel light sources, ultra-high sensitivity gas sensors and compact frequency references. This PhD project is primarily experimental and the successful student will work with experienced researchers, within extensive and well equipped labs and will engage with our industrial partners to achieve high impact outcomes from their work. The project is supported by generous funding from the EPSRC and the Royal Society. A fully funded PhD position is available for UK applicants (with an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years.) EU students with no external funding can contend for a small number of competitive scholarships. Students from overseas who have secured some external funding are also encouraged to apply. www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html To discuss project details/ arrange a visit, please contact Professor Francesco Poletti (frap@orc.soton.ac.uk) and Dr. Natalie Wheeler (n.v.wheeler@soton.ac.uk). The PhD programme The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) PhD comprises a solid education for a research career. The structured first year involves attending our training programme running in parallel with carrying out your research project. This provides a smooth transition from your degree course towards the more open-ended research that takes place in the following years under the guidance of your project supervisors. We expect the vast majority of our students to present their work at international conferences and to write papers in leading academic journals as their research progresses. Students will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of future fiber laser research and will benefit from the many opportunities to interact with the wider community of PhD students across the Southampton Campus through academic, sporting and cultural events. The ORC is the leading photonics research institute in the UK and possibly in Europe. It comprises state-of-the-art cleanrooms for optical fibre, planar photonics, silicon and bio-photonics fabrication and over 80 laboratories. Computer simulations will benefit from Southampton’s high performance computing cluster Iridis, one of the largest supercomputers in the UK. A PhD at the ORC has enabled our past graduates to make successful careers in academia, in national scientific laboratories, and as scientists or business leaders in industry. Our research papers, patents, spin-off companies and these successful alumni taken together place Southampton amongst the top institutes worldwide. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications should be received no later than 31 August 2019 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining in place. Duration: typically three years (full-time) Assessment: nine-and 18-month reports and viva voce determine progression to PhD; progression reports, viva voce and thesis examination Start date: typically September Applying: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: High Sensitivity, Multispecies Gas Sensing in Hollow Core Fibres
Supervisor: Dr. Natalie Wheeler Project description This project aims to develop an ultra-high sensitivity, multispecies Raman-based gas sensor. This sensor would be suitable for applications such as environmental sensing (e.g. of greenhouse gases) and advanced medical diagnostics (e.g. breath analysis for early and non-invasive disease diagnosis). Hollow core fibres are an exciting platform for gas-light interactions as they can be filled with the target gas sample to provide a huge interaction length between the confined gas molecules and the guided light. The sensor will detect Raman scattered light from the gas sample contained in the hollow core fibre which will provide a unique spectral fingerprint of the target gas. This PhD project will involve a wide range of activities, primarily experimental but with some flexibility, depending on the interests of the applicant, and could suit applicants from a physics, engineering or chemistry background. The successful student will work with experienced researchers, have access to a wide range of equipment and work with external partners to maximise the impact of their work. A fully funded PhD position is available for UK applicants (with an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years.) EU students with no external funding can contend for a small number of competitive scholarships. Students from overseas who have secured some external funding are also encouraged to apply. www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html To discuss details of the project/ arrange a visit, please contact Dr. Natalie Wheeler, n.v.wheeler@soton.ac.uk The PhD programme The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) PhD comprises a solid education for a research career. The structured first year involves attending our training programme running in parallel with carrying out your research project. This provides a smooth transition from your degree course towards the more open-ended research that takes place in the following years under the guidance of your project supervisors. We expect the vast majority of our students to present their work at international conferences and to write papers in leading academic journals as their research progresses. Students will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of future fiber laser research and will benefit from the many opportunities to interact with the wider community of PhD students across the Southampton Campus through academic, sporting and cultural events. The ORC is the leading photonics research institute in the UK and possibly in Europe. It comprises state-of-the-art cleanrooms for optical fibre, planar photonics, silicon and bio-photonics fabrication and over 80 laboratories. Computer simulations will benefit from Southampton’s high performance computing cluster Iridis, one of the largest supercomputers in the UK. A PhD at the ORC has enabled our past graduates to make successful careers in academia, in national scientific laboratories, and as scientists or business leaders in industry. Our research papers, patents, spin-off companies and these successful alumni taken together place Southampton amongst the top institutes worldwide. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications should be received no later than 31 August 2019 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining in place. Duration: typically three years (full-time) Assessment: nine-and 18-month reports and viva voce determine progression to PhD; progression reports, viva voce and thesis examination Start date: typically September Applying: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: High speed IC Design with novel dielectrics for 5G infrastructure and precision electronics
Project Summary: One of the undisputed trends in the IC industry is the scaling of the fabrication geometries. Besides the clear benefits of lower power consumption, higher speed and higher integration, this trend present new challenges to designers. One of these trade-offs is the usage of back end of line (BEOL) capacitors with low-k dielectrics. The new dielectric allow a higher capacitance per unit area but comes at the cost of increased dielectric absorption and random mismatch. This project will explore in-depth analysis of the capacitor non-idealities limiting the performance of the state of art numerical converters. The main areas of investigation focus on the capacitor mismatch drift and dielectric absorption. Assisted by a group of world leading data converter specialists and academics, you will gather experience in circuit design, layout, characterisation, data analysis and modelling. Applications are invited for this 3-year Industrial PhD studentship in collaboration with Analog Devices Inc. in Newbury. The studentships will be in the Sustainable Electronic Technologies Group (https://www.set.ecs.soton.ac.uk/ ) within Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) and based in Analog Devices’ R&D centre in Newbury. The research project will use state-of-the art design tools, fabrication of the ICs on the latest deep submicron technology nodes, and facilities at the University of Southampton and Analog Devices for design and device characterisation. Informal enquiries may be directed to Kees de Groot, (chdg@soton.ac.uk ), or Rares Bodnar (rares.bodnar@analog.com ) Candidate Requirements: Applications would be welcome from candidates holding good degrees (1st class or 2:1 honours MEng, MSc and BEng) in Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a similar programme. Experience in either electronic characterisation or analogue electronic design is strongly desirable. In addition to the standard PhD studentship, this position includes an enhanced annual stipend, industrial placement, and generous annual allowance to cover attendance at international conferences. This post is open to UK citizens only. The post will be offered to suitable candidates before the deadline. 3 year EPSRC Industrial CASE Ph.D. studentship Funding: stipend of £18,000.00/year and all fees Eligibility: UK Nationals only Deadline: April 1st 2019 Start date: anytime References: Informal enquiries may be directed to Kees de Groot https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/people/chdg , (chdg@soton.ac.uk), or Rares Bodnar (rares.bodnar@analog.com) How to apply: To apply for this studentship please submit an application for a PhD in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, mentioning the project and project supervisor – see http://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/phd/how-to-apply Closing Date: 01 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
Fully-funded PhD studentship – Hyperpolarized NMR Spectroscopy
PhD Supervisor: Prof Malcolm Levitt co supervisor: Dr Giuseppe Pileio Hyperpolarization methods enhance nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) signals by up to 5 orders of magnitude, with transformative implications for a wide range of sciences including chemistry, biology, physics and medicine. Prof Malcolm H Levitt FRS has been awarded a 5-year grant from the European Research Council to develop molecular sensors and magnetic resonance imaging agents based on hyperpolarized NMR. A fully-funded 3.5-year PhD studentship is available under this grant. This major project is highly interdisciplinary and includes quantum theory, experimental spectroscopy, physics, chemical synthesis and biochemistry. The studentship will focus on the nuclear magnetic resonance aspects of the project but will allow close interaction with the other involved areas as well. The successful applicant will have an excellent academic record, a strong background in physical chemistry, physics or mathematics, and have a keen interest in participating in highly interdisciplinary and challenging research at the scientific frontier. The studentship is funded for 3.5 years and welcomes applicants from the UK and EU who have or expect to obtain a first class degree in Chemistry, Physics or allied subjects/relevant disciplines. Funding will cover fees and a stipend at current research council rates (predicted 201920 rates are £15,009). Due to funding restrictions this position is only open to UK/EU applicants Applications for a PhD in Chemistry should be submitted online at https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Search Click on the Research radio button, select 2019-20 in the academic year field and enter Chemistry in the search text field.Click ‘search for programme’.Select PhD Chemistry (Full Time). Please place Prof Levitt in the field for proposed supervisor/project. General enquiries should be made mhl@soton.ac.uk. Any queries on the application process should be made to feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, and the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified. The University of Southampton and the School of Chemistry both hold Athena SWAN Silver Awards, reflecting their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and particularly to gender equality. Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Ultra-stable fibre optics using new-generation optical fibres
Supervisor: Dr Radan Slavik Co-supervisor: Prof Francesco Poletti, Dr Eric Numkam Fokoua, and Prof David J. Richardson Project description We are looking for a candidate with an interest in fibre optics and a degree or masters’ degree in physics or electronics to join us in researching the applications of brand new hollow core optical fibres developed at the University of Southampton (see ‘Further information’ below). The successful candidate will have significant interaction with the fibre design and manufacturing teams, as well as with potential ‘end user’ groups, including the National Physical Laboratory in London and several companies in the fields of fibre optic sensing and optical communications, for example. Here in the Optoelectronics Research Centre, at the University of Southampton, radically different, new-generation optical fibres are being designed and manufactured. The unique properties of these ‘hollow core’ optical fibres means they are predicted to surpass the ‘solid core’ fibres used today, in every aspect. The project is supported with substantial funding associated with the £6m EPSRC-funded AirGuide Photonics programme grant, hosted at the world-renowned Optoelectronics Research Centre. http://www.airguide.soton.ac.uk | http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk Please contact Dr Radan Slavik (r.slavik@soton.ac.uk) for informal inquiries. Further information A signal propagating through an optical fibre is generally considered to be immune to the external environment and associated disturbances. However, this is only true in terms of the signal intensity (power) – the time signal needs to propagate through the fibre depends on environmental changes like temperature variations. This sensitivity is critical for many fibre systems such as: Interferometry (widely used in any field of optics, including quantum technologies), Ultra-precise time/frequency transfer, for instance, to support improvement of the already most-precisely defined units like second and meter, Next-generation data networks, such as 5G The PhD programme The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) PhD comprises a solid education for a research career. The structured first year involves attending our training programme running in parallel with carrying out your research project. This provides a smooth transition from your degree course towards the more open-ended research that takes place in the following years under the guidance of your project supervisors. We expect the vast majority of our students to present their work at international conferences and to write papers in leading academic journals as their research progresses. Students will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of future photonics research and will benefit from the many opportunities to interact with the wider community of PhD students across the Southampton Campus through academic, sporting and cultural events. The ORC is one of the world’s leading photonics research institutes. A PhD here has enabled our past graduates to make successful careers in academia, in national laboratories, and as scientists or business leaders in industry. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: Applications are considered all year round Duration: typically three years (full-time) Funding: For UK students, full tuition plus an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. http://www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html . Overseas students who have secured external funding are welcome to apply Assessment: nine-and 18-month reports and viva voce determine progression to PhD; progression reports, viva voce and thesis examination Start date: typically October Applying: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Hollow Core Fibres in emerging applications
Supervisor: Dr Radan Slavik Co-supervisor: Professor David Richardson We are looking for candidates with an interest in fibre opitcs and a degree or masters’ degree in physics or electronics to join us in researching novel optical fibres (hollow core fibres) manufactured in our Cleanroom complex for use in emerging applications (such as 5G networks, latency-sensitive communications, etc.) in collaboration with our recently-formed spin-off company, Lumenisity. The project is primarily experimental in nature and will involve integration of the new fibres with other components and sub-systems, in particular optical amplifiers. We expect to probe the operational limits of this radical new fibre technology (see ‘Further information’ below) and ultimately to lead to a number of practical demonstrator experiments. The project is supported with substantial funding associated with the £6m EPSRC-funded AirGuide Photonics programme grant, hosted at the world-renowned Optoelectronics Research Centre. http://www.airguide.soton.ac.uk | http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk Further information Hollow core fibres (HCFs) are novel optical fibres in which light is trapped and guided with low loss in an air core, as opposed to in glass in a conventional optical fibre; these fibres have the potential to revolutionise many application areas including telecommunications, laser power delivery, gas sensing and metrology. The PhD programme The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) PhD comprises a solid education for a research career. The structured first year involves attending our training programme running in parallel with carrying out your research project. This provides a smooth transition from your degree course towards the more open-ended research that takes place in the following years under the guidance of your project supervisors. We expect the vast majority of our students to present their work at international conferences and to write papers in leading academic journals as their research progresses. Students will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of future photonics research and will benefit from the many opportunities to interact with the wider community of PhD students across the Southampton Campus through academic, sporting and cultural events. The ORC is one of the world’s leading photonics research institutes. A PhD here has enabled our past graduates to make successful careers in academia, in national laboratories, and as scientists or business leaders in industry. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: Applications are considered all year round Duration: typically 3.5 years (full-time) Funding: For UK students, full tuition plus an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. http://www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html . Overseas students who have secured external funding are welcome to apply. Assessment: nine-and 18-month reports and viva voce determine progression to PhD; progression reports, viva voce and thesis examination. Start date: typically October Applying: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: High speed mid-infrared photodetectors
Supervisor: Professor Goran Mashanovich Co-supervisor: Dr Radan Slavik We are looking for candidates interested in a broad range of photonics to investigate new integrated (small size, efficient, integrable with other components on the same photonics chip) detectors for the mid-infrared region that will be significantly faster than those available today. The project will involve a range of activities required in photonics, such as the design and fabrication of integrated optics, characterisation of the fabricated devices, and building/testing of photonics systems. You will also deal with the integration of these detectors with optical waveguides, allowing for signal detection using techniques known from today’s telecommunications (e.g., heterodyne detection) that can detect weak signals with significantly better signal-to-noise ratio than simple direct detection. The outcome of this project is expected to revolutionise all potential applications in the mid-infrared, as background noise at room temperature is very strong in this spectral region, requiring advanced detection techniques to mitigate it. Further information Recently there has been tremendous interest in extending photonics beyond its traditional spectral regions, such as visible light for imaging, and near-infrared ‘light’ for telecommunications. The mid-infrared region with wavelengths beyond 3 µm has great potential important application areas such as environmental sensing, homeland security and medicine. It will also give additional spectrum bandwidth for free-space communications for 6G networks and beyond. However, today performance of photonics components (such as light sources, modulators, waveguides, and detectors) operating in the mid-infrared region needs significant improvement to be of practical interest in the above-mentioned applications. The PhD programme The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) PhD comprises a solid education for a research career. The structured first year involves attending our training programme running in parallel with carrying out your research project. This provides a smooth transition from your degree course towards the more open-ended research that takes place in the following years under the guidance of your project supervisors. We expect the vast majority of our students to present their work at international conferences and to write papers in leading academic journals as their research progresses. Students will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of future photonics research and will benefit from the many opportunities to interact with the wider community of PhD students across the Southampton Campus through academic, sporting and cultural events. The ORC is one of the world’s leading photonics research institutes. A PhD here has enabled our past graduates to make successful careers in academia, in national laboratories, and as scientists or business leaders in industry. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: Applications are considered all year round Duration: typically 3.5 years (full-time) Funding: For UK students, full tuition plus an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. http://www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html . Overseas students who have secured external funding are welcome to apply. Assessment: nine-and 18-month reports and viva voce determine progression to PhD; progression reports, viva voce and thesis examination. Start date: typically October Applying: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Photonics-assisted generation of ultrapure high-bandwidth signals
Supervisor: Dr Radan Slavik Co-supervisor: Professor David Richardson We are looking for applicants with an interest in photonics, photonics signals and components, and their precise control, to investigate new architectures of photonics-aided radiofrequency (RF) signal digital-to-analogue conversion with the highest achievable fidelity and bandwidth. This will follow up on our work in which we invented a new architecture that we are currently building and testing, in collaboration with our industrial partner EW Simulation Technology. Further information Generation and processing of RF signals, or data sent through Internet fibre optics, requires their conversion from analogue to digital form, and vice versa. Traditionally, electronics is used for these tasks, but it has its inherent limitations. These limitations could be overcome replacing some critical electronic components with optical ones. In practice, it is more advantageous to completely re-work the entire architecture. The project will be done in tight collaboration with our industrial partner, EW Simulations Technology based in Farnborough. The PhD programme The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) PhD comprises a solid education for a research career. The structured first year involves attending our training programme running in parallel with carrying out your research project. This provides a smooth transition from your degree course towards the more open-ended research that takes place in the following years under the guidance of your project supervisors. We expect the vast majority of our students to present their work at international conferences and to write papers in leading academic journals as their research progresses. Students will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of future photonics research and will benefit from the many opportunities to interact with the wider community of PhD students across the Southampton Campus through academic, sporting and cultural events. The ORC is one of the world’s leading photonics research institutes. A PhD here has enabled our past graduates to make successful careers in academia, in national laboratories, and as scientists or business leaders in industry. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: Applications are considered all year round Duration: typically 3.5 years (full-time) Funding: For UK students, full tuition plus an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. http://www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html . Overseas students who have secured external funding are welcome to apply. Assessment: nine-and 18-month reports and viva voce determine progression to PhD; progression reports, viva voce and thesis examination. Start date: typically October Applying: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD studentship: Mid-IR hollow core fibres and their applications
Project Description In this project we aim to develop reliable mid-IR delivery fibres that circumvent the lack of durable and low-loss glasses in this technologically important part of the electromagnetics spectrum. The student will develop a manufacturing platform for compound-glass-based hollow-core fibres, based on novel air-guiding designs and made of lower phonon energy, ‘softer’, glasses. Through design optimisation we expect to push the transparency window of hollow fibres made of tellurite, fluoride, and chalcogenide glass to ~7μm, 9μm and 15μm, respectively. Combined with the development of high-power mid-IR III-V semiconductor lasers fabricated at a partner centre and with techniques for low cost coupling developed in parallel in other projects, this mid-IR platform of flexible sources and single-mode, hollow delivery fibres can open up a host of novel opportunities in gas sensing and spectroscopy. Fabricated fibres will be used in a number of application areas within internal ongoing projects or external collaborations with existing partners. We are looking for enthusiastic PhD students with an excellent CV, a background in physics/engineering/material science. The students will work alongside experienced researchers in a stimulating, fast-paced multidisciplinary environment. A fully funded PhD position is available for UK applicants. EU students with no external funding can contend for a small number of competitive scholarships. Students from overseas who have secured some external funding are also encouraged to apply. To discuss any details of the project or arrange a visit, please contact Professor Francesco Poletti, (http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/people.html?person=fp), email: frap@orc.soton.ac.uk. The PhD programme The project will be hosted at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), a world-leading institution in optical fibre technology for the past 45 years. With more than 90 state-of-the-art laboratories and 200 researchers working in all areas of photonics, the ORC provides an outstanding interdisciplinary environment for students to grow. Besides, its cluster of ten photonics spin-out companies provides a natural career paths for PhD graduates. The group has an excellent track record of publishing in high profile research journals and in leading international conferences. Former PhD and postdoctoral researchers from this group have made successful careers in Universities worldwide or as scientists and business leaders in industry. The quality of our research outputs, the cluster of spin-off companies and the worldwide network of successful alumni place the ORC amongst the top institutes worldwide for doctoral research. The ORC PhD provides a solid education for a research career, http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/phdprogram.html. In the first year a structured training programme runs in parallel with the research project, provides a gradual transition from a taught degree to the open-ended research. Students will present their work at conferences worldwide, first-author papers in leading academic journals and will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of glass and fibre optics research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2_6yNQamkU. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications are welcome throughout the year. Duration: typically three and a half years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. http://www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html Assessment: reports at the 8 and 16-month stage and an oral examination to determine progression to PhD, which is awarded after thesis submission and viva voce examination Start date: typically October (although later starts might be acceptable) Applying: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 30 Sep 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Advanced Electromagnetics and Fluid Dynamics Modelling of Optical Fibres
Project Description Fibre optics has transformed telecommunications and profoundly impacted industrial manufacturing, medical endoscopy and structural sensing. In many applications however, fibres are operating close to fundamental physical limits of the glass forming their core. A transformative new technological step is required to keep up with the growth rate in data traffic and laser output power. Air guiding hollow-core fibres – for which this group has a world-leading reputation - can provide the solution. We are looking for enthusiastic PhD students with a background in physics/engineering/mathematics and an interest in numerical modeling, to embark on an ambitious project, aiming to revolutionize fibre optics. As part of a well-funded ERC European project, a PhD position is available to work alongside experienced researchers and develop a radically new form of optical fibre guiding light in air. This could represent the future of data transmission and laser power delivery, and enable numerous futuristic new applications, such as laser-driven particle acceleration or ultraprecise transfer of timing signals. A fully funded PhD position is available for UK applicants. EU students with no external funding can contend for a small number of competitive scholarships. Students from overseas who have secured some external funding are also encouraged to apply. To discuss any details of the project or arrange a visit, please contact Professor Francesco Poletti, (http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/people.html?person=fp), email: frap@orc.soton.ac.uk. The PhD programme The project is hosted at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), an institution at the forefront of optical fibre technology for the past 45 years, which has led the development of most of the special fibre types in existence today. With more than 200 researchers working in all areas of photonics, the ORC provides an outstanding interdisciplinary environment for students to grow. Besides, its cluster of ten photonics spin-out companies provides a natural career paths for PhD graduates. Our well-funded group has an excellent track record of publishing in high profile research journals. Former PhD and postdoctoral researchers from this group have made successful careers in Universities worldwide or as scientists and business leaders in industry. The quality of our research outputs, the cluster of spin-off companies and the worldwide network of successful alumni place the ORC amongst the top institutes worldwide for doctoral research. The ORC PhD provides a solid education for a research career, http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/phdprogram.html. The first year involves attending a structured training programme running in parallel with the research project. This provides a gradual transition from a taught degree course to the more open-ended research, conducted under the close guidance of your project supervisor. Students will present their work at conferences worldwide, first-author papers in leading academic journals and will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of fibre optics research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2_6yNQamkU. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications are welcome throughout the year. Duration: typically three and a half years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. http://www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html Assessment: reports at the 8 and 16-month stage and an oral examination to determine progression to PhD, which is awarded after thesis submission and viva voce examination Start date: typically October (although later starts might be acceptable) Applying: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 30 Sep 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Advanced Hollow Core Fibre Fabrication
Project Description Fibre optics has transformed telecommunications and profoundly impacted industrial manufacturing, medical endoscopy and structural sensing. In many applications however, fibres are operating close to fundamental physical limits of the glass forming their core. A transformative new technology is required to keep up with the growth rate in data traffic and laser output power. Air guiding hollow-core fibres – for which this group has a world-leading reputation - can provide the solution. We are looking for enthusiastic PhD students with a background in physics/engineering/material science and an interest in optics, lasers or glass science. As part of a well-funded ERC European project, a PhD position is available to work alongside experienced researchers and develop a radically new form of optical fibre. This could represent the future of data transmission and laser power delivery, and enable numerous revolutionary applications, such as laser-driven particle acceleration or ultraprecise transfer of timing signals. The PhD project aims to develop novel fibres in a host of different glasses and materials. The application of these fibres to forward-looking datacoms/telecoms networks, high power laser machining, biomedical and mid-infrared sensing, will be pursued in collaboration with existing partners such as Nokia Bell Labs, the UK National Physical Laboratory and SPI lasers. A fully funded PhD position is available for UK applicants. EU students with no external funding can contend for a small number of competitive scholarships. Students from overseas who have secured some external funding are also encouraged to apply. To discuss any details of the project or arrange a visit, please contact Professor Francesco Poletti, (http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/people.html?person=fp), email: frap@orc.soton.ac.uk. The PhD programme The project will be hosted at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), a world-leading institution in optical fibre technology for the past 45 years. With more than 90 state-of-the-art laboratories and 200 researchers working in all areas of photonics, the ORC provides an outstanding interdisciplinary environment for students to grow. Besides, its cluster of ten photonics spin-out companies provides a natural career paths for PhD graduates. The fabrication of photonics devices is hosted in a state-of-the-art £120 million cleanroom facility. The group has an excellent track record of publishing in high profile research journals and in leading international conferences. Former PhD and postdoctoral researchers from this group have made successful careers in Universities worldwide or as scientists and business leaders in industry. The quality of our research outputs, the cluster of spin-off companies and the worldwide network of successful alumni place the ORC amongst the top institutes worldwide for doctoral research. The ORC PhD provides a solid education for a research career, http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/phdprogram.html. Students will present their work at conferences worldwide, first-author papers in leading academic journals and will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of fibre optics research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2_6yNQamkU. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications are welcome throughout the year. Duration: typically 3½ years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. http://www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html Assessment: reports at the 8 and 16-month stage and an oral examination to determine progression to PhD, which is awarded after thesis submission and viva voce examination Start date: typically October (although later starts might be acceptable) Applying: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 30 Sep 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Understanding Loss Mechanisms in Hollow Optical Fibers
Project Description Because of their unique properties derived from confining and guiding light in a hollow region rather than in a solid material, hollow optical fibers hold a great promise for a wide range of applications, including high power delivery, gas sensing, metrology, sensing, quantum optics and in particular optical communications. Remarkable breakthroughs at the ORC over the past few years have shown that data can be transmitted over long distances in a hollow fibre, travelling much faster than in a glass fibre and with comparable data transmission capacity (>50 Tbit/s). For wide deployment of these fibers in data transmission applications, it is however imperative that their attenuation is reduced further. Significant progress made over the past few years has led to the understanding that surface scattering, leakage and microbending contribute to the ultimate attenuation and need to be reduced. In this PhD project, the candidate will work within a world-leading team to develop theoretical models and/or experiments for the studies of loss mechanisms in hollow fibers, and to develop adequate loss reduction strategies for next generation hollow core fiber technology. A fully funded PhD position is available for UK applicants. EU students with no external funding can contend for a small number of competitive scholarships. Students from overseas who have secured some external funding are also encouraged to apply. To discuss any details of the project or arrange a visit, please contact Professor Francesco Poletti, (http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/people.html?person=fp), email: frap@orc.soton.ac.uk. The PhD programme The project will be hosted at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), a world-leading institution in optical fibre technology for the past 45 years. With more than 90 state-of-the-art laboratories and 200 researchers working in all areas of photonics, the ORC provides an outstanding interdisciplinary environment for students to grow. Besides, its cluster of ten photonics spin-out companies provides a natural career paths for PhD graduates. The group has an excellent track record of publishing in high profile research journals and in leading international conferences. Former PhD and postdoctoral researchers from this group have made successful careers in Universities worldwide or as scientists and business leaders in industry. The quality of our research outputs, the cluster of spin-off companies and the worldwide network of successful alumni place the ORC amongst the top institutes worldwide for doctoral research. The ORC PhD provides a solid education for a research career, http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/phdprogram.html. In the first year a structured training programme runs in parallel with the research project, provides a gradual transition from a taught degree to the open-ended research. Students will present their work at conferences worldwide, first-author papers in leading academic journals and will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of glass and fibre optics research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2_6yNQamkU. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications are welcome throughout the year. Duration: typically three and a half years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. http://www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html Assessment: reports at the 8 and 16-month stage and an oral examination to determine progression to PhD, which is awarded after thesis submission and viva voce examination Start date: typically October (although later starts might be acceptable) Applying: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 30 Sep 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Integrated Optical Elements for Miniaturised Atom Traps
Supervisor: Prof. Peter G. R Smith Co-supervisors: Dr Corin Gawith, Dr James Gates & Dr Christopher Holmes Our team specialises in the development and manufacturing of novel optoelectronic devices for applications in quantum technology, integrated optical sensors and laser optics. PhD projects include: Integrated optical elements for miniaturised atom traps This project will involve development of glass on silicon waveguide components to couple light into magneto-optical traps. Working closely with partners in Southampton Physics Dept, Sussex University and Birmingham University the studentship will work on some of the most exciting challenges in miniaturisation of this important technology for real world applications. With a background in physics, electronics, material science or engineering successful candidates will be enthusiastic to work in a multi-disciplinary team with top quality collaborators across the UK and worldwide. The work will involve cleanroom fabrication, optical design, testing, modelling and theoretical work. The PhD programme Our world-leading research centre is a hive of activity with over 200 staff and students working on cutting-edge research to provide innovative solutions for real life problems in manufacturing, communication technology, defence, health care, renewable energy and the environment. We are looking for the photonics pioneers of the future to join our vibrant research team and work alongside our world-class researchers to make history. Our physics and materials science PhD programme offers a solid start to any career in optics and photonics, whether you are planning to stay in academia or work in industry. Candidate Requirements: Applications would be welcome from candidates holding good degrees (1st class, 2:1 honours or MSc) in physics, materials science, mechanical or electronic engineering. Experimental skills are essential. In addition to the standard EPSRC PhD studentship, this position includes an annual allowance to enable attendance at international conferences. This post is open to UK and EU citizens only, due to standard EPSRC eligibility requirements. How to apply: To apply for this studentship please submit an application for a PhD in the Optoelectronics Research Centre to the University of Southampton including the fact that you wish to do a PhD within Prof. Peter Smith’s group. Please see the following address for more details: https://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/phd Closing date: applications should be received no later than 30th April 2019 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining in place. Duration: typically three and a half years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of up to £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. https://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/fees-and-funding Start date: typically September Closing Date: 30 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD studentship: Scalable heralded single-photon sources
Supervisor: Prof. Peter G. R Smith Co-supervisors: Dr Corin Gawith, Dr James Gates & Dr Christopher Holmes Our team specialises in the development and manufacturing of novel optoelectronic devices for applications in quantum technology, integrated optical sensors and laser optics. PhD projects include: Scalable heralded single-photon sources The single-photon source is the fundamental building block for quantum technologies in photonics, particularly for quantum computing. Currently, no one can run more than a handful of such sources at a time, and their efficiency is limited. In collaboration with the University of Oxford and Imperial College London, this project aims to tackle that problem. The project will involve theoretical calculations, computer models, device specifications, and device fabrication in the cleanroom, leading to a broad base of skills upon completion. The PhD programme Our world-leading research centre is a hive of activity with over 200 staff and students working on cutting-edge research to provide innovative solutions for real life problems in manufacturing, communication technology, defence, health care, renewable energy and the environment. We are looking for the photonics pioneers of the future to join our vibrant research team and work alongside our world-class researchers to make history. Our physics and materials science PhD programme offers a solid start to any career in optics and photonics, whether you are planning to stay in academia or work in industry. Candidate Requirements: Applications would be welcome from candidates holding good degrees (1st class, 2:1 honours or MSc) in physics, materials science, mechanical or electronic engineering. Experimental skills are essential. In addition to the standard EPSRC PhD studentship, this position includes an annual allowance to enable attendance at international conferences. This post is open to UK and EU citizens only, due to standard EPSRC eligibility requirements. How to apply: To apply for this studentship please submit an application for a PhD in the Optoelectronics Research Centre to the University of Southampton including the fact that you wish to do a PhD within Prof. Peter Smith’s group. Please see the following address for more details: https://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/phd Closing date: applications should be received no later than 30th April 2019 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining in place. Duration: typically three and a half years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of up to £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. https://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/fees-and-funding Start date: typically September Closing Date: 30 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Nonlinear conversion for single photon detection
Supervisor: Prof. Peter Smith Co-Supervisors: Dr Corin Gawith, Dr James Gates, Dr Christopher Holmes Our team specialises in the development and manufacture of novel optoelectronic devices for applications in quantum technology, integrated optical sensors and laser optics. Current PhD projects include : Nonlinear conversion for single photon detection. Looking at the development of cavity nonlinear optical elements for room temperature mid-IR conversion. The work will be part of the EPSRC Established Career Fellowship (Quintessence) held by Prof. Peter G.R. Smith. The project will involve the development of cavity enhanced nonlinear devices using periodically poled lithium niobate. Offering the potential for high efficient wavelength conversion the project will look at two main areas, firstly, efficient generation of photon pairs for secure optical communications and secondly, on up-conversion detection for the 2 to 4.5 micron spectral regions. The work will be collaborative with project partners including DSTL, Menlo Systems and Toptica. With a background in physics, electronics, material science or engineering successful candidates will be enthusiastic to work in a multi-disciplinary team with top quality collaborators across the UK and worldwide. The work will involve cleanroom fabrication, optical design, testing, modelling and theoretical work The PhD programme Our world-leading research centre is a hive of activity with over 200 staff and students working on cutting-edge research to provide innovative solutions for real life problems in manufacturing, communication technology, defence, health care, renewable energy and the environment. We are looking for the photonics pioneers of the future to join our vibrant research team and work alongside our world-class researchers to make history. Our physics and materials science PhD programme offers a solid start to any career in optics and photonics, whether you are planning to stay in academia or work in industry. Candidate Requirements: Applications would be welcome from candidates holding good degrees (1st class, 2:1 honours or MSc) in physics, materials science, mechanical or electronic engineering. Experimental skills are essential. In addition to the standard EPSRC PhD studentship, this position includes an annual allowance to enable attendance at international conferences. This post is open to UK and EU citizens only, due to standard EPSRC eligibility requirements. How to apply: To apply for this studentship please submit an application for a PhD in the Optoelectronics Research Centre to the University of Southampton including the fact that you wish to do a PhD within Prof. Peter Smith’s group. Please see the following address for more details: https://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/phd Closing date: applications should be received no later than 30th April 2019 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining in place. Duration: typically three and a half years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of up to £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. https://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/fees-and-funding Start date: typically September. Closing Date: 30 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Ultra-precision physical micro-machining of planar optical materials
Supervisor: Prof. Peter G. R Smith Co-supervisors: Dr Corin Gawith, Dr James Gates & Dr Christopher Holmes Our team specialises in the development and manufacturing of novel optoelectronic devices for applications in quantum technology, integrated optical sensors and laser optics. PhD projects include: Ultra-precision physical micro-machining of planar optical materials In conjunction with Loxham Precision Ltd, this project will make use of a suite of state-of-the-art ultra-precision physical micro-machining tools for applications in Quantum technologies, lasers, sensors, MOEMS and telecoms. Offering sub 3nm surface roughnesses this novel project will aim to create a new paradigm in the manufacture of optical integrated components. For example, by forming high finesse cavities in nonlinear optical materials and lasers, the project will create new optical microsystems for optical frequency combs in the infrared. With a background in physics, electronics, material science or mechanical engineering successful candidates will be enthusiastic to work in a multi-disciplinary team with top quality collaborators across the UK and worldwide. This project will particularly appeal to candidates that enjoy hands-on engineering and real-world practical challenges. The work will involve cleanroom fabrication, optical design, testing, modelling and theoretical work. The PhD programme Our world-leading research centre is a hive of activity with over 200 staff and students working on cutting-edge research to provide innovative solutions for real life problems in manufacturing, communication technology, defence, health care, renewable energy and the environment. We are looking for the photonics pioneers of the future to join our vibrant research team and work alongside our world-class researchers to make history. Our physics and materials science PhD programme offers a solid start to any career in optics and photonics, whether you are planning to stay in academia or work in industry. Candidate Requirements: Applications would be welcome from candidates holding good degrees (1st class, 2:1 honours or MSc) in physics, materials science, mechanical or electronic engineering. Experimental skills are essential. In addition to the standard EPSRC PhD studentship, this position includes an annual allowance to enable attendance at international conferences. This post is open to UK and EU citizens only, due to standard EPSRC eligibility requirements. How to apply: To apply for this studentship please submit an application for a PhD in the Optoelectronics Research Centre to the University of Southampton including the fact that you wish to do a PhD within Prof. Peter Smith’s group. Please see the following address for more details: http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk Closing date: applications should be received no later than 30th April 2019 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining in place. Duration: typically three and a half years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of up to £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years https://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/fees-and-funding Start date: typically September Closing Date: 30 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Printed electronics for e-textiles
Supervisor: Dr Kai Yang Co-supervisor: Dr Russel Torah Project description A prestigious three-year fully funded PhD studentship is available in the Smart Electronic Materials and Systems Research Group (SEMS) group in the Department of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS). SEMS group is a world-leading research group for printed electronic textiles with a long track record of delivering research/innovation projects. The team has led over £10 million worth of research projects in the past 10 years. More information about the research group is available at https://www.sems.ecs.soton.ac.uk/ This PhD is focused on developing novel inks for printing electronics on textiles to give them new functionality. The application of these novel inks will be demonstrated through wearable applications (e.g. wearable sensors/actuators). The project requires education/experience in materials science, chemistry, engineering or other relevant disciplines. The ideal candidate will enjoy practical hands-on work and be willing to acquire new skills, working individually and part of a team. The PhD student will have opportunities to work with both internal and external collaborators. The ideal candidates should have, or expect to gain, a first or upper second-class degree in a related subject (Materials, Chemistry, Engineering). Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate excellent communication and writing skills. The scholarship is only open to UK and EU citizens due to funder restrictions. Self-funded international students are also welcome to apply for the post but not the scholarship. Please contact: Dr Kai Yang (Email: ky2e09@soton.ac.uk, tel +44 (0) 2380 59 6665) for further details. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications are open until 31 March 2019, but the post will be offered to suitable candidates before the deadline. Duration: four years (full-time) Funding: full tuition fees, for UK/EU students, and a tax-free stipend of £14,777 per year Assessment: Nine month and 18 month reports, viva voce and thesis examination Start date: To be confirmed Applying: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Mar 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship – Atomistic simulation methods for ion conduction in battery materials
PhD Supervisor: Prof Chris-Kriton Skylaris co supervisor: Dr Denis Kramer PhD Description: Applications are invited for a prestigious four-year EPSRC industrial CASE PhD studentship to work in the Skylaris group (University of Southampton) on large-scale first principles quantum simulations of battery materials for electric vehicles. The project will be co-supervised by Professor Chris-Kriton Skylaris and Dr Denis Kramer (Southampton) and Dr Felix Hanke (Dassault Systèmes, Cambridge) and will be based in Southampton with substantial placements at the industrial partner in Cambridge. A revolution is currently taking place in transport with the rapid growth of clean vehicle technologies. Much of this effort is directed towards electric vehicles which have benefitted from the availability of Li ion batteries which offer a power to weight ratio useful for many applications. However, there are still substantial challenges in terms of battery performance during realistic operating conditions, such as safety, degradation and capacity fade. The key to the solution of many of these issues lies in the materials and the processes they perform within a battery. This PhD project will apply highly accurate atomistic simulations on materials and interfaces involved in state-of-the-art battery technologies, to understand how the properties of these complex materials can be tailored to improve battery performance. Specifically, the ion transport properties and the link between material chemistry and battery performance will be explored in detail. An essential tool for this task are quantum mechanical calculations from first principles which provide a very accurate description of materials. Conventionally such calculations have been limited to a few hundred atoms at most because the computational effort associated with first principles quantum methods such as Density Functional Theory (DFT) scales as the third power of the number of atoms and is computationally prohibitive. Recently this situation has started to change due to the ever-increasing power of supercomputers and new developments in theory such as linear-scaling DFT and in particular the ONETEP program for linear-scaling DFT which will be used for this project as it is capable of calculations with thousands of atoms and retains the near-complete basis set accuracy of conventional DFT. A prominent role in this work will be played by recent and ongoing developments in ONETEP with novel highly accurate exchange correlation methods, advanced solvent models, and fast configuration sampling techniques. These quantum methods will be further developed and validated in test cases involving battery materials. Examples of areas critical for the understanding of battery functions where these methods can be used include the ion transport in the electrodes and the construction of models of the very complex Solid-Electrolyte Inter-phase (SEI) which is critical for the function of Li-ion batteries. As these are inherently multiscale problems the outputs from these simulations will be used to inform larger-scale models based on classical atomistic and continuum descriptions of materials. The pioneering applications of quantum methods during this PhD will be formulated into workflows that will provide robust generally applicable frameworks suitable for future simulations of batteries. Dassault Systèmes will provide periods of placement in their research group in Cambridge where the PhD student will be able to get first-hand experience in industry standard multiscale simulation techniques applied to battery materials and in case studies from industry. The project will also involve close interaction with the Multiscale Modelling of Batteries consortium of the Faraday Institution, of which Southampton University is a founding partner. This is a fully funded PhD studentship. Applications are encouraged from top-level graduates in Chemistry, Physics or related subject. Experience with first principles quantum mechanical calculations and/or classical molecular dynamics simulations is desirable but not essential. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Professor Chris-Kriton Skylaris, Email: c.skylaris@soton.ac.uk Due to funding restrictions this position is only open to UK/EU applicants Applications for a PhD in Chemistry should be submitted online at https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Search Please ensure you select the academic session 2019-2020 in the academic year field and click on the Research radio button. Enter Chemistry in the search text field. Please place Skylaris/battery-quantum in the field for proposed supervisor/project General enquiries should be made to Professor Chris-Kriton Skylaris at c.skylaris@soton.ac.uk. Any queries on the application process should be made to feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, and the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified Closing Date: 31 Jul 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Electrostatic Array Sensor Development for Wear and Contact Distress Detection in Machines
Project: MECHENG-NCATS-537 Micro and nano- electrostatic array sensors will be developed with embedded electronics that will allow far better spatial and temporal resolution of tribological contact decay (surface and lubricant) in machines. Data outputs would be fed into Machine Learning algorithms for robust trend recognition and machine life prediction. Smart intelligent localised sensor technology for wear and contact degradation detection of bearings and if coupled to alleviation strategies this would improve their reliability. The sensor would give more time to react and detect unusual and non-linear wear trends. Work at Schaeffler is envisaged for testing the new sensors in their labs to show benefits of sensors to understanding distress of components/lubricant under test. The studentship will be part of much larger £1m EPSRC funded programme to conduct research with the following objectives: miniaturise existing electrostatic sensor Condition Monitoring, nano stress devices and chemical sensing technology produce them as arrays embed electronics, and use machine leaning to understand outputs and develop predictive tools from training data. Student background: A good first degree in electronics, electrical or mechanical engineering. Physics or related backgrounds will be considered. Tribology background and/or sensor development desirable. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Professor Robert Wood FREng, nCATS research group, Email: r.wood@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 4881. Funding and Eligibility This 3 year studentship covers UK/EU level tuition fees and provides an annual tax-free stipend. The stipend will be a minimum of £14,777 (pro-rated) for 2018/19 and may be enhanced for an excellent candidate. How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 30 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Electrostatic Array Sensor Correlation with Known Wear and Contact Distress Mechanisms
Project: MECHENG-NCATS-539 This project is in the area of monitoring the performance of contacting surfaces within components of heavy machines using novel sensing systems (electrostatic sensor arrays ESA) and advanced machine learning techniques. We will study non-stationary signal processing methods and deep neural network models for inference. The project will involve novel algorithm development and experimental validation on specifically constructed rigs. Work is envisaged at Schaeffler testing labs and their adjunct laboratories to show benefits of multi-sensor approach to understanding distress of components/lubricant under test. The PhD would feed into better load capacity determination for bearings for example. The studentship will be part of much larger £1m EPSRC funded programme looking at sensing and inference in tribological systems with the following research objectives: to miniaturise existing electrostatic sensor Condition Monitoring, nano stress devices and chemical sensing technology to produce them as arrays to embed electronics, and to use machine leaning to understand outputs and develop predictive tools from training data. Student background: Good first degree in computer science or similar quantitative discipline. Good knowledge of statics and programming desirable. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Professor Robert Wood FREng, nCATS research group, Email: r.wood@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 4881. Funding and Eligibility This project is in competition with others for funding. This 3 year studentship covers UK tuition fees and provides an annual tax-free stipend at the standard EPSRC rate, which is £14,777 for 2018/19. Applicants must be UK residents with no restrictions on how long they can stay in the UK and have lived here for at least 3 years prior to the start of the studentship. This residence cannot be mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education. How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 30 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Light-Matter Interactions
Supervisor: Prof. Nikolay I. Zheludev Co-supervisor: Dr Nikitas Papasimakis Project description Fully funded international PhD studentships available for Oct. 2019 start The University of Southampton, UK has been awarded a highly prestigious Programme from the European Research Council to study the generation, propagation and interaction with matter of the "Flying Donuts", a new type of propagating electromagnetic excitations of toroidal topology, that were never experimentally studied before. This represents an exciting opportunity to advance optics and electromagnetism in a radically new direction since Hertz, Marconi, Popov and Tesla developed technology for generating, detecting, and communicating with conventional electromagnetic waves. We are seeking bright and highly motivated postgraduate research students of outstanding calibre to join our programme. We welcome applications from students with a background in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, and related subjects. Applicants must have a first or upper second-class degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university, and a solid grounding in Optics/Electromagnetism. The studentships are fully funded for 3.5 years, including tuition fees and a tax-free bursary. UK, EU and international applicants are welcome. For informal enquiries please write to Prof. Nikolay I. Zheludev, FRS (niz@orc.soton.ac.uk) or Dr Nikitas Papasimakis (n.papasimakis@soton.ac.uk). Apply online at www.soton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html selecting “PhD ORC” as degree and “metamaterials” as field of study. The PhD programme The Zepler Institute (ZI) PhD comprises a solid education for a research career. The structured first year involves attending our training programme running in parallel with carrying out your research project. This provides a smooth transition from your degree course towards the more open-ended research that takes place in the following years under the guidance of your project supervisors. We expect the vast majority of our students to present their work at international conferences and to write papers in leading academic journals as their research progresses. Students will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of future fiber laser research and will benefit from the many opportunities to interact with the wider community of PhD students across the Southampton Campus through academic, sporting and cultural events. The ZI is the leading photonics research institute in the UK and possibly in Europe. It comprises state-of-the-art cleanrooms for optical fibre, planar photonics, silicon and bio-photonics fabrication and over 80 laboratories. Computer simulations will benefit from Southampton’s high performance computing cluster Iridis, one of the largest supercomputers in the UK. A PhD at the ZI has enabled our past graduates to make successful careers in academia, in national scientific laboratories, and as scientists or business leaders in industry. Our research papers, patents, spin-off companies and these successful alumni taken together place Southampton amongst the top institutes worldwide. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications should be received no later than 31 August 2019 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining in place. Duration: typically three years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus stipend of £14,777 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html Assessment: nine-and 18-month reports and viva voce determine progression to PhD; progression reports, viva voce and thesis examination Start date: typically September Applying: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship (ESRC South Coast DTP) - Image-Enriched Credit Risk Modelling for Micro and SME Lending
Image-Enriched Credit Risk Modelling for Micro and SME Lending A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2018/19 Academic Year if PhD only (+3) or 2019/20 Academic Year if Masters + PhD (1+3 funding). Supervisory Team: Dr. Cristián Bravo (Southampton Business School, Lead Supervisor) (C.Bravo@soton.ac.uk), Prof. Christophe Mues (Southampton Business School) The Department of Decision Analytics and Risk, within the Southampton Business School, offers a fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP). The offer can be for either a PhD (+3) or MSc + PhD (1+3) position. One of the key issues in risk management for micro, small and medium businesses (mSME) is the scarcity of reliable data for credit risk evaluations. The current evaluation processes are cumbersome, inefficient, and bias-prone, resulting in widespread underfunding for small businesses, and subsequent reduced productivity. Following the strategic research priority of the ESRC to improve productivity, this project is focused on creating a fair, efficient, and transparent methodology to improve lending to SME standards by increasing available information for evaluations. One of our industry partners has made available to us images of the places of work of a large number of mSME, along with commonly-used structured information on the businesses, and repayment information covering several years of lending practice. This unique dataset is currently being used by human specialists to override automatic decisions, which hints at a great potential to improve the decision-making using the latest image-processing developments in AI. The general aim of the PhD project is to create novel AI methodologies to generate image-enriched credit scores modelling the probability of default for micro and small companies, using a mixture of images and structured data. These models should satisfy the legal requirements of banking regulators, in particular those regarding the unfair discrimination regulations, and those regarding explainability of the models. While this PhD project is an exciting opportunity to research complex models in credit risk, extreme care must be taken to not include any information that would unfairly discriminate against some sectors of the population, by including e.g. gender or race information. Transparency standards in the lending industry require clear explanations of the reasons why an application is rejected, resulting thus far in the use of simpler models. This project will develop novel techniques to control the unfair biases that may occur, and to distil knowledge from the images to identify what exactly is being considered to discriminate between good or bad borrowers. During the PhD the candidate will conduct research to achieve the following: Develop new methodologies to remove potential implicit or explicit biases present in the unstructured (image) data. This includes gender, race, religion, and any other identity-related information. Construct and apply deep learning architectures that can process this unbiased data and can generate a prediction regarding repayment probability of a loan. We will evaluate the impact of using non-structured data in credit risk models both in statistical terms and financial terms. Generate and apply context-dependent knowledge distillation approaches to evaluate what parts of the image or image information is being used when estimating this probability. Skills Required We are looking for an excellent candidate with a background in either Data Science, Financial Inclusion, Business Analytics, or Econometrics, and offer the possibility to conduct state of the art research in the area of Credit Risk for Micro and SME, working with companies and institutions in several countries, with the ultimate goal of providing better access to funding for new and existing small businesses. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 RCUK rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students) and must commence in the 2018/19 Academic Year. Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk) and will commence in the 2019/20 Academic Year. Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 30th April 2019, however the advertisement will be withdrawn if a suitable applicant is identified. To apply for this particular project, or for further information, please contact the project supervisor, Dr. Cristián Bravo (Southampton Business School) (C.Bravo@soton.ac.uk) For more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 30 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship in Nanophotonics, Plasmonics and Metamaterials: Extraordinary Nonlinearities of Light in Complex Media
Applications are invited for a postgraduate researcher to join a new research project in the Integrated Nanophotonics group at the University of Southampton. The aim of this project is to develop new optical experiments studying extreme light scattering in nanophotonics. Research in the group aims to explore fundamental physics and develop new applications of light in nanostructured environments, including high-index semiconductors, plasmonic nanoantennas and metamaterials. The laboratory is equipped with state of the art equipment and has access to world-leading nanofabrication facilities. A fully funded PhD place on this project is available for UK and EU applicants, through a Leverhulme Research Grant. In this project we study how light interacts with nanomaterials that are optimized to maximally scramble light by extreme scattering. The combination of light trapping and ultrafast lasers sets the scene for new and extraordinary effects where the flow of light can be actively controlled and manipulated. The project involves experimental research using state of the art facilities and equipment, combining fundamental questions with potential new applications. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with good experimental research skills and a degree in physics, photonics engineering or another relevant subject. This project focuses on experimental optics research with a component in theoretical and numerical modelling. We work together with collaborators in the Netherlands and Germany, and activities will involve short research visits to these groups. A substantial budget for research consumables and travel is available. For more information, please visit our group website at https://inanophotonics.southampton.ac.uk/ and contact Prof. Otto Muskens (O.Muskens@soton.ac.uk). Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent. Closing date: applications should be received by March 2019 latest. Duration: 3 years (full-time) with a possible extension by 6 months (pending additional funding). Funding: full tuition fees for UK students, and a tax-free stipend of £14,777 per year. Assessment: Nine month and 18 month reports, viva voce and thesis examination. Start date: March 2019 Applying: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Mar 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship in Nanophotonics and Plasmonics: developing new nanomaterials for extreme light trapping
Applications are invited for a postgraduate researcher to join a new research project in the Integrated Nanophotonics group at the University of Southampton. The aim of this project is to design and fabricate complex systems for light. Research in the group aims to explore fundamental physics and develop new applications of light in nanostructured environments, including high-index semiconductors, plasmonic nanoantennas and metamaterials. The laboratory is equipped with state of the art equipment and has access to world-leading nanofabrication facilities. A fully funded PhD place on this project is available for UK and EU applicants, through a Leverhulme Research Grant. The studentship is part of a larger project and focuses in particular on the materials science and optical properties of novel materials for manipulation and trapping of light using extreme scattering effects. We will exploit bottom-up chemistry as well as physical fabrication methods and structural characterization. Materials will be studied in optical experiments where the student will learn to develop new laser setups and make use of state of the art optical techniques such as wavefront shaping with spatial light modulators, transmission matrix experiments and femtosecond time-resolved spectroscopy. The project involves experimental research using state of the art facilities and equipment, combining fundamental questions with potential new applications. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with good experimental research skills and a degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, photonics engineering or another relevant subject. This project focuses on experimental nanophotonics research. We work together with collaborators at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands and the activity will involve short research visits to this group. A substantial budget for research consumables and travel is available. For more information, please visit our group website at https://inanophotonics.southampton.ac.uk/ and contact Prof. Otto Muskens (O.Muskens@soton.ac.uk). Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent. Closing date: applications should be received by mid-September 2018 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered. Duration: 3 years (full-time) with a possible extension by 6 months (pending additional funding). Funding: full tuition fees for UK students, and a tax-free stipend of £14,777 per year Assessment: Nine month and 18 month reports, viva voce and thesis examination Start date: March 2019 Applying: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Mar 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Electronic textiles for wearable healthcare
Supervisor: Dr Kai Yang Co-supervisor: Prof Steve Beeby Project description A three-year fully funded PhD studentship in electronic textiles (E-textiles) for healthcare is available at the Smart Electronic Materials and Systems Research Group (SEMS) group in the Department of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS). SEMS group is one of the world-leading groups in e-textiles with a long track record of delivering research/innovation projects. The e-textiles team has led a total of £10 million research projects funded EU FP7, EPSRC, MRC, Dstl. The PhD position is associated with a recent funded EPSRC Innovation Fellowship on “Advanced E-textiles for Wearable Therapeutics”. http://gow.epsrc.ac.uk/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/S001654/1 This PhD project will investigate the materials and fabrications of the novel electrode on fabric/textiles for healthcare applications. The project will require skills on experiment design and implementation. The ideal candidate will have education background on materials, chemistry, textile or relevant subjects; enjoy practical work in a laboratory setting, and be willing to acquire new skills in basic electronics. The PhD student will join an interdisciplinary team, with researchers from electronics, textiles and medical/healthcare. The PhD student will have the opportunities to work with industry partners in manufacturing, textiles, and medical devices. The ideal candidates should have, or be expected to gain, a first class honours in BSc/BEng, or first or upper second-class degree in MSc/MEng in a related subject. The position will require the ability to work across disciplines, bringing together knowledge relating to e-textiles with electronics and healthcare. Basic knowledge (A-level or equivalent) in Chemistry is essential. Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate excellent communication and writing skills. The scholarship is open to UK and EU citizens only due to eligibility restrictions from the funder. Self-funded international students are also welcome to apply for the post but not the scholarship. Please contact: Dr Kai Yang (Email: ky2e09@soton.ac.uk, tel +44 (0) 2380 59 6665) for further details. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications are open until 31 March 2019, but the post will be offered to suitable candidates before the deadline. Duration: four years (full-time) Funding: full tuition fees, for UK/EU students, and a tax-free stipend of £14,777 per year Assessment: Nine month and 18 month reports, viva voce and thesis examination Start date: ASAP Applying: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Mar 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Combined Effects of Force and Vibration on the Human Hand
Project: ISVR-HS-535 Vibration of the hand due to poor design or use of power tools can lead to long term damage to health, and has become the most compensated-for industrial disease. We are seeking an enthusiastic PhD student who will join a team studying the combined effects of force and vibration on the human hand. The project is designed to investigate how force influences the physiology responses in the fingers to hand-transmitted vibration. Hand-transmitted vibration reduces finger blood flow (vasoconstriction in fingers) with the extent of the reduction determined by the excitation of one of the mechanoreceptors that gives rise to feeling vibration (the Pacinian channel). Biodynamic research has shown that force affects the apparent mass of the hand and the power absorbed in the hand. Physiological studies have shown that the application of force to a finger or hand reduces finger blood flow and that with greater force there is greater reduction in blood flow. This research project will involve laboratory experiments using physiological and psychophysical methods, and will build a biodynamic model of hand-arm system to predict the effect of force and vibration. The outcomes of the research will be presented at national and international conferences and workshops and is expected to impact on the future design of hand tools and regulations to protect workers. The successful candidate will work within the Human Factors Research Unit (HFRU) in the ISVR, which has highly motivated, first class research students working in the area of human responses to vibration in world-leading research facilities. See https://www.southampton.ac.uk/HFRUfor further details of research activities within the HFRU. This studentship is available to candidates with the equivalent of a first class or upper-second class degree in a related discipline (engineering, physics, or physiology), having an interest in physiological phenomena and/or biomedical engineering, statistics, and appropriate mathematical skills. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr Ying Ye, Human Factors Research Unit, ISVR, Email: Y.Ye@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 23 8059 4962. Funding and Eligibility This 3 year studentship covers UK tuition fees and provides an annual tax-free stipend at the standard EPSRC rate, which is £14,777 for 2018/19. Applicants must be UK residents with no restrictions on how long they can stay in the UK and have lived here for at least 3 years prior to the start of the studentship. This residence cannot be mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education. The funding available is competitive and will only be awarded to an outstanding applicant. As part of the selection process, the strength of the whole application is taken into account, including academic qualifications, personal statement, CV and references. For further guidance on funding, please contact feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 01 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship:Hydrodynamic Drag Reduction for Underwater and Surface Vehicles
Project Reference: MechEng-NCATS-548 The hydrodynamic drag experienced by moving underwater and surface vehicles can have a significant impact on their mission energy budgets in to propelling them through the oceanic fluidic medium, with the drag and the required power increasing non-linearly with the speed of travel. The proposed topic of research is to; comprehensively investigate relevant mechanisms (e.g. vehicle’s shape, length, type of flow, speed, etc.) contributing to the drag, their level of impact on the overall drag experienced, methods of mitigating drag using technological advances in materials, deposition and manufacturing techniques, e.g. to actively change the surface smoothness with speed. The development of robust, easy-to-use, economical surveillance techniques for monitoring the state of surface smoothness/corrosion in direct contact with oceanic water to aid in long-term maintenance of the vehicle would also be an area of interest. Successful candidates would have a strong background in engineering and preference would be given to those with good understanding of fluid mechanics, surface science, tribology and materials. This project will be funded by BAEsystems under the EPSRC iCASE scheme and will involve collaboration with BAESystems Maritime services at Portsmouth. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact prof Robert Wood, nCATS research group, Email: r.wood@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 4881. Funding and Eligibility This studentship is only available to UK nationals due to restrictions by BAEsystems. It covers UK tuition fees and provides an annual tax-free stipend at the standard EPSRC rate, which is £14,777 for 2018/19. How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 30 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Development of Nanomaterial Coating and Stabilising Strategies
Project: MECHENG-BIO-531 Fully funded 3-year DSTL industrial PhD studentship. There are unmet needs to develop effective materials to absorb infra-red (IR) light, e.g., for IR signature management. With unique optoelectronic properties, nanoparticles especially in non-spherical shape have demonstrated to be spectral selective absorbers, where the electromagnetic absorption bands strongly depend on nanoparticles’ geometries. However, it is challenging to synthesise such nanoparticles with desired geometries and properties in a controllable and reproducible format, and formulate them into stable materials for large-scale production. This project aims to develop nanocomposite coatings (paints) incorporating silver nanorods (AgNRs) to selectively absorb IR electromagnetic bands. Chemistries will first be optimised for nanoparticle formation with controllable geometries. Encapsulation of the AgNRs to form stable nanoparticles with functional groups for suitable inclusion into polymers will then be established. Together with a parallel going PhD project, the formation of nanocomposite coatings in large-scale using continuous flow reactors will be developed and evaluated as IR blockers. This project will be conducted jointly by Engineering and Chemistry through an interdisciplinary approach drawing on diverse expertise and unique infrastructure available across disciplines. Candidate Requirements: Students with at least an upper second (2:1) class degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering) are invited to apply. Research experience or a Master’s degree in a related area would be highly beneficial. UK/EU nationals only (due to funding restrictions). If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Prof Xunli Zhang, Engineering, Email: XL.Zhang@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 5099, or Dr Eugen Stulz, Chemistry, Email: est@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 9369. Further information about the research groups can be found on https://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/about/staff/xz1f06.page#research; https://www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/about/staff/es Funding and Eligibility The funding is available to UK/EU nationals only (due to funding restrictions). The PhD studentship provides support for 3 years and includes a stipend at the standard EPSRC rate (£14,777 pro-rated for 2018/19), PhD tuition fees at home student rate, research expenses, travel and transferable-skills training. Sponsor: The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL). How to Apply Click the here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 01 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
Fully-funded PhD studentship – Magnetic Resonance and Neutron Scattering of Nanolaboratory Materials
PhD Supervisor: Prof Malcolm Levitt co supervisor: Prof Richard Whitby co supervisor: Dr Stéphane Rols (ILL-Grenoble) It is now possible to imprison single molecules inside closed carbon cages so that they may be studied in near-isolation. These "nanolaboratory" materials are called endofullerenes. The trapped molecules are quantized and have a unique behaviour which may be studied by magnetic resonance, neutron scattering and other forms of spectroscopy. This PhD project concerns an interdisciplinary magnetic resonance and neutron scattering study of endofullerenes. The endofullerenes are provided by synthetic chemistry groups at the University of Southampton. The project is part of a broad program of research on non-equilibrium nuclear spin systems, with potential applications in many areas of science, ranging from fundamental physics, chemistry, materials science and biochemistry to clinical medicine. See https://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/216148_en.html and https://gow.epsrc.ukri.org/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/P009980/1. The PhD project will involve magnetic resonance in Southampton as well as neutron scattering experiments at the ILL and the analysis of that data using theoretical models of the quantized atoms or molecules. No synthetic chemistry is required. This PhD project is co-hosted at the University of Southampton and the Institut Laue-Langevin (Grenoble, France). At least 1 year will be spent in Southampton and 2.5 years at the ILL Grenoble. The project leads to a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Southampton. It is supervised by Prof Malcolm H Levitt FRS at the University of Southampton and Dr Stéphane Rols at the ILL. The successful candidate should have an excellent degree in physics or physical chemistry, a good mathematical background, and a special interest in interdisciplinary science. Only candidates from EU countries are eligible. Applicants should apply online: https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Search Click on the Research radio button, select 2019-20 in the academic year field and enter Chemistry in the search text field. Click ‘search for programme’. Select PhD Chemistry (Full Time). Please place Prof Levitt in the field for proposed supervisor/project General enquiries should be made to Malcolm Levitt at mhl@soton.ac.uk. Any queries on the application process should be made to feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, and the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: High Fidelity Simulation of Atmospheric Dispersion
Project: AACE-AFM-495 Understanding the dispersion of pollutants in atmospheric flow is of vital importance for infrastructure planning and urban development as well as forecasting the spread of air-borne hazards in outdoor and indoor environments. To provide analyses in minimal time, empirical approaches, like Gaussian puff methods and single or multizone models, are presently used. Puff methods assume an idealised outdoor emission plume and neglect interaction with complex topologies. Zone models can provide reasonable predictions of dispersion through buildings, but their applicability is questionable for large spaces, where their homogeneous mixing assumption is invalid. Three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics simulations can overcome the limitations of empirical dispersion models, however the turn-around times for solving the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations on complex meshes are enormous. As an alternative, a novel parallel adaptive lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) for large eddy simulation (LES) of atmospheric flows is currently under development within our AMROC software framework. In this approach, geometries are represented with automatically generated Cartesian meshes that are non-uniformly refined and de-refined at run time. In this PhD project, you will work on fine-tuning the LBM-LES approach for atmospheric dispersion prediction and supplement the method with the following features: realistic inflow conditions to model the atmospheric boundary layer, representation of complex release sources, efficient import of complex geometries. In addition, you will develop a version of the parallel LBM-LES code (written in C++) that is tailored especially for execution on sets of graphical processing units (GPUs) using CUDA or OpenACC. Together, these developments will lead to a step-change in atmospheric flow prediction. The new capability will be evaluated in close collaboration with subject matter experts at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) in Porton Down and you will spend at least 3 months in total on site. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr. Ralf Deiterding, Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics research group, Email:r.deiterding@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 3384 Eligibility This PhD project is in collaboration with Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and requires UK citizenship. How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 22 Mar 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Uncertainty quantification in aeroelasticity using reduced order models
Project: AACE-AFM-434 Computational aeroelasticity to predict instabilities, such as flutter, incurs in high computing times and lacks reliability due to several sources of uncertainty. While the impact of uncertainties in the structural parameters are well studied, little has been done on assessing the influence of aerodynamic uncertainties on the system aeroelastic behaviour. In a computational setting, turbulence models based on Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations remain the workhorse in the computation of high Reynolds-number wall-bounded flows. While these methods have proved their utility in an industrial setting, their deficiencies in modelling complex flows are well-documented. Even the most sophisticated turbulence models invoke radically simplifying assumptions about the structure of the underlying turbulence. Although a model is based on physically and mathematically sound ideas, the model formulation typically devolves into the calibration of many free parameters, called closure coefficients, which balance the turbulence equations. The numerical values of the closure coefficients in current turbulence models are chosen by using a combination of heuristic and empirical decision making using a small set of canonical problems. Therefore, the central question posed in this research project is: Can we quantify the uncertainty and sensitivity of commonly-used RANS models on the system aeroelastic behaviour? The aim is to explore novel computational strategies to perform uncertainty quantification of large-scale aeroelastic problems with large numbers of uncertain variables with minimal computing costs. However, propagation of the uncertainties is generally computational intractable due to the expensive fluid component, whereas the structural part is generally cheap. In this research project, we will alleviate this problem through the use of: 1) a machine learning approach which drives an adaptive design of experiments algorithm1 to investigate the propagation of aleatory and epistemic uncertainties to aerodynamics output quantities of interest; and 2) a reduced-order model that propagates efficiently the above-mentioned uncertainties. Armed with this reduced-order model, we will perform uncertainty quantification to estimate the system aeroelastic behaviour. The successful applicant will have a background in physics, engineering or applied mathematics. Experience with programming is essential. [1] Da Ronch A et al, “Adaptive design of experiments for efficient and accurate estimation of aerodynamic loads”, Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, 2017; 89(4): 558-569 If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Andrea Da Ronch, Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics Research Group, Email:a.da-ronch@soton.ac.uk. Funding and Eligibility This 3 year studentship covers UK tuition fees and provides an annual tax-free stipend at the standard EPSRC rate, which is £14,777 for 2018/19. Applicants must be UK residents with no restrictions on how long they can stay in the UK and have lived here for at least 3 years prior to the start of the studentship. This residence cannot be mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education. The funding available is competitive and will only be awarded to an outstanding applicant. As part of the selection process, the strength of the whole application is taken into account, including academic qualifications, personal statement, CV and references. For further guidance on funding, please contact feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk. How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 01 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Aerodynamics of static and dynamic stall – An experimental study
Project: AACE-AFM-411 Most aerofoils are operated at high angles of attack to maximise aerodynamic performance where they are prone to separation and stall, especially when they are operating under varied conditions. This is especially true for wind turbines, propellers and other rotating machinery. In these situations, the flow mechanisms and the noise generating features are substantially different compared to lower angles of attack. Our knowledge and understanding of the mechanisms as well as our ability to predict these aerodynamic phenomena and noise sources is limited. In this project, the goal is to carry out detailed near-field flow experiments as well as far-field noise measurements to develop new understanding of the aerodynamics and aeroacoustics in the presence of separation and stall. Three-dimensional Particle Image Velocimetry will be performed over a foil in a water channel to elucidate the aerodynamic mechanisms. The 3D data will be combined with new data assimilation strategies to determine the full-field pressure. This pressure field will be used to determine relationship between velocity and pressure across the flow and also used to predict the far-field noise generated by the foil. This prediction can be compared against experiments carried out in an anechoic wind tunnel where far-field noise can be measured directly. Ultimately, the high-fidelity data generated in this project will then be used to identify flow mechanisms that contribute to the different aerodynamic force and noise sources at high angles of attack. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr Ganapathisubramani, Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics Research Group, Email: g.bharath@soton.ac.uk Tel: + 0044 (023) 8059 2305. Funding and Eligibility This 3 year studentship covers UK/EU level tuition fees and provides an annual tax-free stipend at the standard EPSRC rate, which is £14,777 for 2018/19. The funding available is competitive and will only be awarded to an outstanding applicant. As part of the selection process, the strength of the whole application is taken into account, including academic qualifications, personal statement, CV and references. For further guidance on funding, please contact feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 01 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: New DIC-based material test standards: design and validation
Project: EngSci-MATS-292 Within the past ten years, the availability of digital imaging hardware and powerful image processing algorithms has led to the wide diffusion of strain mapping techniques like Digital Image Correlation (DIC). This has open up a new age for the testing of materials where old nominally-uniform or simple stress field configurations can be replaced by more complex ones leading to heterogeneous states of stress and strain. In this case however, the problem is not statically determinate anymore and inverse identification needs to be employed to extract the parameters from the strain maps. Within the last 10 years, the Virtual Fields Method (VFM) has emerged to become the most promising tool for material identification thanks to its spectacular computational efficiency compared to traditional finite element model updating (FEMU). A recent independent study has quoted that the VFM was 125 time faster than FEMU for a hyperelastic model. This project is part of a strategic partnership between the University of Southampton and MatchID NV. The Virtual Fields Method championed by Prof. Pierron over the last 20 years is now implemented in MatchID and the integrated DIC/VFM tool is now ready for industrial transfer. However, there is a need for the design of novel test configurations that will strongly benefit from the new paradigm as current tests are generally adapted from existing configurations and not optimal. Recently, Prof. Pierron’s research group has set up a procedure based on synthetic image deformation to simulate the complete identification chain from imaging to VFM, so that uncertainties can be propagated through the complex chain and realistic error bounds produced. This PhD will take this one step further and look at two problems of material identification: anisotropic elasticity (composites) and either anisotropic plasticity (sheet metal forming) or hyperelasticity (rubber sheets). The design space will be explored using finite element simulations coupled to the identification simulator and promising configurations will be tested extensively to produce robust error bounds. This is an essential step before running inter-laboratory round-robin tests to prove the robustness of the new paradigm and convince industry to take on these new tests. The PhD project is therefore both numerical and experimental. The ideal candidate for this project will have a bachelor or master degree in mechanical, materials or civil engineering and have studied fracture mechanics at undergraduate level. Prior experience with finite element simulations is desirable but not essential. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Prof. Fabrice Pierron, Engineering Materials Research Group, Email: f.pierron@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 2891. Funding and Eligibility This studentship covers UK/EU tuition fees and provides a tax-free stipend at the standard EPSRC rate. How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 11 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
We seek a scientist with a proven publication record to work in the Geology and Geophysics group at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton. We are particularly looking for someone with skills in wide-angle seismology and reflection seismology, but will consider applicants from all fields of seismology. The successful candidate will work on seismic data collected during summer 2017 in a multi-source experiment focused on fluid escape structures in the North Sea, and potentially also on passive seismic data from the same experiment. Applicants should have a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in geophysics, along with a detailed understanding and knowledge of seismic data analysis. Experience of wide-angle seismic data analysis is desirable, but not essential. The successful candidate will also have good written and verbal communication skills. Further details about the project and faculty can be found in the 'Further Particulars' document at bottom of this page. This is a full time, fixed term post until 30th September 2021. This post is available for an immediate start, but no later than 1st September 2019. Interviews will take place April 2019. Please contact Professor Tim Minshull (tmin@noc.soton.ac.uk) for further enquiries. Application Procedure You should submit your completed application form online at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Samantha Stubbs (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4046. Please quote reference 1115919HN on all correspondence. *Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. Closing Date: 31 Mar 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Locations: Avenue Campus, Highfield Campus, Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Suitable candidates will be invited to interview as soon as mutually convenient, this could be anytime from 19th March. The University of Southampton is one of the UK’s top universities, offering well-established Pre-sessional Programmes. Staff benefits include a competitive salary, subsidised accommodation, four-day induction, comprehensive materials, and professional guidance and development throughout. Due to the high student interest in our summer Pre-sessional programmes we are looking to expand our team of experienced EAP Tutors, successful candidates will work as either Reading and Writing Tutors or Listening and Speaking Tutors. You should be a graduate with a CELTA (or equivalent), ideally hold a DELTA or relevant postgraduate qualification, and have experience in teaching EFL. Experience of teaching EAP on a Pre-sessional programme is advantageous, but candidates wishing to extend their experience in EAP will be considered. Course A contract dates (including induction): Tuesday 25 June – Thursday 12 September 2019 Course B contract dates (including induction): Tuesday 23 July – Thursday 5 September 2019 Reading and Writing Tutor salary: £34,189 to £36,261 per annum, pro rata, fixed-term Listening and Speaking Tutor salary: £30,395 to £32,236 per annum, pro rata, fixed-term *Reading and Writing posts are available on a full-time basis only; Listening and Speaking posts are available on a full-time or part-time (0.5 FTE) basis with part-time hours spread across four days, with either a Wednesday or Friday free from teaching. The salary quoted above details the full range available for this role. Staff progress through this range by one spine point annually, subject to satisfactory performance, until they reach the top. Pay rates are beyond our control and we are unable to enter into negotiations. You must be available to teach for the whole period of the programme for which you are applying. Annual leave is not permitted to be taken during the programme, save for exceptional circumstances that must be approved by the Directorate in advance. Annual leave accrued during the period of employment will be paid accordingly, at the end of the programme. Please specify your preferred course (A OR B) and role (Reading and Writing OR Listening and Speaking Tutor) in your application form, and indicate any flexibility. We offer students an option to attend either a Business or General English programme. Staff allocation is driven by the needs of the programme, but candidates are welcome to indicate a preferred subject area. Depending on programme needs, you may be required to work on another part of the University Pre-sessional Programmes. Job descriptions / person specifications for the roles are attached; please read these before applying. Application Procedure: You should submit your completed application form online at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please contact Lizzie Cessford (Recruitment Team) by email pre-sessionalrecruitment@soton.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 23 8059 3034. Please quote reference 1120519AR on all correspondence. PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy may close before the deadline if a sufficient number of applications are received. Closing Date: 08 Apr 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Operational Research Analyst (KTP Associate)
The University of Southampton in partnership with Lucketts Travel Ltd are seeking a motivated and experienced Operational Research Analyst, specialising in discrete/combinatorial optimization, to work as an Associate on a 30-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project. This project offers exciting opportunity for the KTP Associate to lead the development of algorithms that schedule coach journeys and create rosters for the drivers. Lucketts Travel is an expanding business that offers coach hire, holidays and day trips to its customers. With over 130 coaches, Lucketts has become the largest coach operator on the south coast of the UK. The Associate will benefit from the challenging problem of integrating coach scheduling and driver rostering, and from the expertise in discrete/combinatorial optimization that is available from the University of Southampton. The successful candidate should have a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in a topic closely resulted to Operational Research or Optimization, or in exceptional circumstances have a directly relevant Masters degree. Some knowledge of basic techniques for discrete/combinatorial optimization is also required, while experience of using local search methods is desirable. Knowledge of coding in Python, C or C++, or in a similar programming language, is needed for evaluating algorithms though computational testing. Previous experience of working or collaborating with industry is an advantage. The post is fixed term for 30 months. The KTP Associate will spend approximately 80% of their time based at Lucketts Travel Ltd in Fareham but also making a small number of visits to other Lucketts offices, while the remaining 20% of their time will be spent at the University’s Highfield Campus in Southampton. Interviews will be held at Fareham. Application Procedure You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Elsa Samwell (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507. Please quote reference 1081918PJ-R on all correspondence. Closing Date: 04 Apr 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Research Fellow in Synchrotron Methods for Catalysis
Location: The Research Complex at Harwell We are seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to work on a new Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) project; Synchrotron Techniques for African Research and Technology (START). One of the principal goals of START is to establish a partnership of world leading researchers in the UK and Africa to use advanced synchrotron based characterisation techniques and computational methods to study the next generation of energy materials. This part of the project will be focussed on developing in situ and operando methods for establishing structure-function relationships in areas of heterogeneous catalysis for energy applications. The researcher we be part of the research group of Dr Peter Wells, which is based at the Research Complex at Harwell (RCaH) and is associated with the broader UK Catalysis Hub programme. This is a significant opportunity to be part of an established research group with strong links to national and international networks in the field of catalysis. The location at the RCaH provides unique possibilities to interact with the world-leading research facilities on the Harwell Campus, e.g. Diamond Light Source and the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. The successful candidate should have first-hand experimental knowledge in the preparation of catalyst materials and the techniques required for structural characterisation. Experience in X-ray absorption spectroscopy is essential for this position. Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent professional qualification in chemistry or related discipline, and a track record of academic and research excellence. Potential candidates should also demonstrate an ability to write research papers independently, present their work at international conferences and be able to work successfully with other research groups. This position is fully funded through the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for 18 months. For additional information, please contact Dr Peter Wells (P.P.Wells@soton.ac.uk). http://www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/about/staff/ppwells.page The University of Southampton is in the top one per cent of world universities and in the top 10 of the UK’s research-intensive universities. Chemistry at Southampton was ranked 6th in the UK for research intensity in REF2014 and was awarded the Silver Athena SWAN award in April 2015, in recognition of our continued efforts to support the career aspirations of young researchers. Applications will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon completion of PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Elsa Samwell (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507 . Please quote reference 1115319EB on all correspondence. Closing Date: 30 Mar 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
PhD Studentship: Design, Fabrication and Characterisation of Optical-based CO2 Gas Sensor
Project Reference: MechEng-ELM-554 Location: Southampton and Singapore Increased levels of indoor CO2 has been linked to occurrence of illnesses. Understanding and controlling common pollutants such as, CO2, indoors, can help to reduce the risk of indoor health concerns. The extraction of CO2 through effective carbon capturing technologies is considered to be one of the most promising options but needs to be thoroughly researched before it can be fully accepted as a long term solution. Applications are invited for a fully-funded PhD studentship to develop an efficient and cheaper photonic-based CO2 gas sensor that underpin Electro-Mechanical technologies which can potentially replace the incumbent low-cost MOS gas sensors. The project scopes are to: (1) design, fabrication and characterise Si/Ge waveguides operating at 4.26µm, (2) design MEMS gas detectors with enhanced performance (e.g. detectivity, responsivity) and (3) integrating the Si/Ge waveguides and infrared detector to realize the CO2 gas sensor. The studentship holder will work closely with collaborators from A*STAR’s Institute of Microelectronics (IME), Singapore. IME is a research institute of Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). It has 150+ team of scientists and engineers pool diverse experience and knowledge in key technologies such as integrated circuits and hardware AI, advanced packaging, advanced optics, sensors and actuators, embedded memory, and medtech capabilities, to serve technological needs for key and emerging markets driven by AI-enabled Internet-of-Things – consumer electronics, healthcare, automotive and industrial applications. Under this studentship, he/she will need to prepare and present results regularly, and will need to publish articles in high-profile journals, attend project progress meetings and international/domestic conferences. The first year of the studentship is based within the Mechatronics Research Group and Nano Research Group in University of Southampton while the subsequent two years of the studentship will be based in IME, A*STAR, Singapore. The student is expected to return to University of Southampton in the fourth year to round up the project and to complete the thesis writing. This project will best suit a graduate in Physics, Materials or Electronic & Electrical Engineering with a strong background in semiconductor materials and physics. Candidates from a Physics department are particularly welcome. An undergraduate degree with a 1st or 2:1 classification, or its international equivalent, is required. The studentship can start at the earliest opportunity. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr. Chai Grace, Email: grace.chai@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +6016 642 5151. Funding and Eligibility This 3 year studentship covers UK/EU level tuition fees and provides an annual tax-free stipend at the standard EPSRC rate, which is £14,777 for 2018/19. The funding available is competitive and will only be awarded to an outstanding applicant. As part of the selection process, the strength of the whole application is taken into account, including academic qualifications, personal statement, CV and references. For further guidance on funding, please contact feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. You should upload your CV, degree transcripts and certificates with your application. Closing Date: 30 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD studentship: The tumour micro-environment as a determinant of antigen presentation and immune response in oesophageal cancer
Lead Institute / Faculty: Cancer Sciences Unit, Faculty of Medicine Main Supervisor: Dr Matthew Rose-Zerilli; mjrz@soton.ac.uk Other members of the supervisory team: Professor Tim Underwood; T.J.Underwood@soton.ac.uk Professor Tim Elliott BA PhD; tje@soton.ac.uk Professor Paul Skipp PhD; P.J.Skipp@soton.ac.uk Professor Jacek Brodzki; j.brodzki@soton.ac.uk Duration of the award: 48 months (4 yrs) full time Project description: Advances in cancer immunotherapy have proven that the immune system can be directed to kill cancer cells. Southampton is leading the UK in cancer immunology research based in the our newly built £25M Centre for Cancer Immunology. Current immune checkpoint inhibitors licenced for clinical use fail many patients with only 10-60% of treated patients reaching objective response rates and this is accompanied by high cost and serious side effects in some patients. It is thought that immunotherapy is not effective in all patients because certain cancer cells can hide or produce signals that stop the immune system from attacking the tumour. The same mechanisms are thought to mitigate against the success of anticancer vaccines. Current research to address the reasons for inter-patient variability in response to immunotherapy has focused on tumour immune phenotypes, somatic mutation, the gut microbiome or host genetics. There is new evidence to suggest that the tumour microenvironment (TME) maybe a determinant of antigen presentation and therefore play an important role in the development of anti-tumour immune responses in cancer. We need innovative research to understand more about the role of the TME in tumour antigen presentation and cancer immunosurveillance. This PhD will focus on oesophageal cancer as this disease type has high levels neoantigen presentation and we have world-leading expertise in this field (whole genome sequencing, single-cell sequencing, organoid modelling and immunopeptidomics). As yet these data have not been integrated in a coherent manner to answer important clinical questions. Specifically, this PhD will address the hypothesis that, ‘The tumour microenvironment is a determinant of antigen presentation and immune response in oesophageal cancer’. The main aims of this PhD are to: (1) Link the tumour transcriptome to the immunopeptidome by mathematical modelling of neo-antigen peptide loading to MHC-I molecules. (2) Place antigen presentation into the context of tumour (immune) microenvironment. The PhD student will acquire data analytic skills, where they will use predictive mathematical modelling to determine the likelihood of selection, and expression level of tumour neoepitopes and components of the antigen processing and presentation pathway, using immunopeptidomic and transcriptomic data from primary human tumour samples. The student will then extend these analyses via further bioinformatical approaches (WGNCA, CIBERSORT & topological data analysis;); focussing on cytokine gene expression signatures, leukocyte infiltration and cancer-associated fibroblasts. These are all factors that determine immunological control of cancer. The student will then investigate the impact of TME/ tumour immunophenotype on the diversity of immunopeptidome presentation by using our novel antigen presentation reporter systems in organoid models. This work will validate the mathematical models developed to predict the level and diversity of peptide presentation. The student will work in the University priority area of Cancer Immunology at the nexus of three Faculty strategic priorities: cross-Faculty multidisciplinary research, patient proximal research with clear translational potential. Please contact: Dr Matthew Rose-Zerilli; mjrz@soton.ac.uk; Tel: +44(0)23 81205163 Person Specification: See below The successful candidate is likely to have the following qualifications: A 1stor 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline and/or second degree with a related Masters Funding information: The project is funded for 4 years and welcomes applicants from the UK and EU who have or expect to obtain at least a first class or upper-second degree in Biological Sciences or allied subjects. Funding will cover fees (£4327 for Academic year 19/20), consumables and a stipend of (£15,009) per annum. Funding is provided by the Wessex Medical Research Charity and The Centre for Cancer Immunology Talent Fund. Administrative contact and how to apply: Please complete the University's online application form, which you can find at https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Login?pos=7205&majr=7205&term=201920 You should enter Dr Matthew Rose-Zerilli as your proposed supervisor. To support your application, provide an academic CV (including contact details of two referees), official academic transcripts and a personal statement (outlining your suitability for the studentship, what you hope to achieve from the PhD and your research experience to date). At interview you will be expected to deliver a short presentation (10 mins max) on your background and research experience at the start of the interview. Informal enquiries relating to the project or candidate suitability should be directed to Dr Matthew Rose-Zerilli (mjrz@soton.ac.uk; Tel: +44(0)23 81205163). Interview: Tuesday, 7th May 2019 Closing Date: 07 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
Depending on experience the position will be appointed at either a Research Fellow, Level 4 - £30,395 - £37,345 per annum or a Senior Research Fellow, Level 5 - £38,460 - £40,792. In this position you will be part of a team working on a research programme entitled: “Improving adult health in sub-Saharan Africa through couples-focused interventions for HIV, STIs and diabetes.” The team includes Prof. Lucy Yardley (University of Southampton and University of Bristol) and Prof. Sally Wyke (University of Glasgow). Specifically, you will lead on intervention design using logic models and following the Person-Based Approach to intervention development, undertake comprehensive reviews of the literature, conduct qualitative analyses and liaise regularly with South African partners regarding primary data collection. You will need to be able to work overseas in rural South Africa for visits of approximately 3 weeks, 2-3 times per year, as part of managing project-related activities with the South African teams engaged in primary data collection. The successful candidate will hold a national passport of a country that is exempt from visas for visits to South Africa of up to 90 days per annum (see http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/exempt-countries). A full driving licence is highly desirable. The overall programme aims to explore the value of couples-focused behaviour change strategies for health intervention research and practice in sub-Saharan Africa and is run in partnership between the University of Southampton and two South African institutions: Human Sciences Research Council and University of Cape Town. The position is based at Southampton General Hospital within the Public Health Group in the School of Primary Care and Population Sciences, and is funded by a Global Health Professorship award from the National Institute of Health Research. You will have a PhD in health psychology or a closely related social science discipline that has included training in health behaviour change. You can demonstrate experience of conducting primary data collection including individual interviews and focus groups, and qualitative analysis. You will possess excellent organisational, communication and computing skills, and must have experience of effectively working as part of a team. Experience of working in intervention development with the behaviour change wheel and / or Person-Based approach is highly desirable. Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. Interviews will be held by Skype on 24/04/2019. Informal inquiries may be made to Prof. Nuala McGrath via email: N.McGrath@soton.ac.uk or telephone: +44 (0)23 81206533 Please can all applicants submit a CV with their application. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1083718LG on all correspondence. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 12 Apr 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
This post provides an excellent opportunity for a qualitative researcher to undertake research in child public health and child protection within the Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton. The successful candidate will be involved in undertaking an evaluative study of the Operation Encompass police-school safeguarding partnership; with the overall aim of informing further intervention and commissioning of services. You will have a PhD in Public Health or in an applied health related field (e.g. Demography, Medical Anthropology or Psychology) and/or have equivalent qualifications and experience in epidemiology or applied health research. You must have demonstrable experience in qualitative data collection (e.g. focus groups, interviews) in a research environment and knowledge of working with public authorities (e.g. councils, NHS, the Police). You will also have worked with multiple stakeholders to evaluate a service (e.g. intervention, programme, treatment) within the community. Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. This is a part-time/ flexible post (2 days per week or 14 hours per week equivalent), based at Southampton General Hospital and the post holder must be available to travel to participating Study sites and meetings. The post is available from 20th May 2019 for 12 months. For further information please contact Dr Sara A Morgan (s.a.morgan@soton.ac.uk). Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1119119LG on all correspondence. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 08 Apr 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Research Fellow in Regenerative Medicine
Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is an expensive clinical problem caused by the long-term consequences of diabetic hyperglycaemic. It leads to morbidity and mortality in affected patients, with a rapidly increasing annual cost to the NHS of £650m/year, Delivery of bioactive molecules or drugs to the wound site using creams or pastes is an attractive therapy option but is limited by degradation and loss from the injury site. New technologies and approaches are therefore required. We are developing novel nanosillicate clay-based biomaterials as therapeutic materials to promote wound healing. In this project you will test whether clay materials improve the course of wound healing in in vivo and in vitro models. The project is part of a collaboration between the Departments of Human Development & Health and Engineering at the University of Southampton. The project will involve significant collaboration with clinicians and materials scientists in Southampton, and you will join an exciting multidisciplinary team working in the field of regenerative medicine You should be a highly motivated candidate, capable of independent working and contributing intellectually to the direction of the project. Evidence of publishing quality peer-reviewed research papers would also be advantageous. The successful applicant will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualification and experience in biomedical sciences, biomaterial science, bio-physics or biomedical engineering. Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given Informal inquiries may be directed to Dr Nick Evans (n.d.evans@soton.ac.uk) or Dr Jon Dawson (jid@soton.ac.uk) Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1118819AF on all correspondence. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 22 Mar 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Knowledge Officer Clinical Informatics Research Unit
Faculty of Medicine – Clinical Informatics Research Unit The University of Southampton Clinical Informatics Research Unit (CIRU) is based at Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust and is a growing part of the School of Medicine, focusing on supporting the clinical research sector in the UK and internationally. The unit provides its staff with the most up to date equipment, a relaxed working atmosphere, team building days, work socials and importantly an innovative culture. We have an exciting vacancy for a Clinical Informatics Knowledge Officer within the team to undertake work in managing the growth of EDGE; a web-based national medical research management system for the NHS, Higher education institutions and other international institutions You will need a good understanding of clinical research in the UK, especially the interactions between Research teams, R&D and Support departments, Clinical Research Networks and the National Institute of Health Research and preferably have experience working within one of these departments or organisations. The role is very broad and requires many different skills, including business analysis, change management, presentation skills, project management and requires an individual who is willing to engage with our customers across the UK and abroad to understand their challenges and provide resolutions. The role will require occasionally working with large datasets and therefore experience in this area is necessary, with skills such as SQL, or advanced Excel beneficial. A thorough understanding of data protection and GDPR is also extremely important. Experience of working in a Software and a Service environment is also helpful, with associated skills including account management, Agile, UI, UX, or wire framing all beneficial. The role is extremely dynamic and will incorporate aspects of all the above skills, combined to deliver a professional and innovative service to the NHS and Healthcare organisations abroad in order to support them in delivering efficient and effective clinical research. The post is available on a full time basis. We would encourage informal discussion about the post, candidates should contact David Osler (d.p.osler@soton.ac.uk) or Baljinder Gill (b.s.gill@soton.ac.uk) on 02382 027200 Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1089718CM on all correspondence. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 26 Mar 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
The Wessex Imprinting Group (www.southampton.ac.uk/geneticimprinting/about/index.page) is an international leader in translational research changing the lives of families affected by imprinting disorders. By bringing together clinical, molecular and informatic approaches, we have made groundbreaking discoveries about the mechanisms of disease, and placed them at the service of clinical care. We now have a unique opportunity to analyse genomic data from patients within the 100,000 Genomes Project, to search for new genetic causes of epigenetic disorders. If you have a drive to work in a multidisciplinary team and translate your skills into patient benefit, you could take part in this search. The role will be to analyse genomic data, identifying different kinds of genetic changes underpinning disease, and developing or adapting analytical methods where appropriate. As well as working closely with project team members, you will collaborate with other members of our multidisciplinary biomedical informatics community, and will have access to relevant conferences and training. You will contribute to publications, funding proposals, and presentations of findings to academic and patient organisations. The post is funded until 31/03/2021 by the UK charity Child Growth Foundation (http://childgrowthfoundation.org), and your findings will directly benefit this active and committed patient group, as well as the wider community of families affected by disorders of growth and imprinting. You will be based in the Faculty of Medicine, situated within the Southampton General Hospital site. This post falls within the Human Development and Health Unit in the Faculty of Medicine (www.southampton.ac.uk/medicine/academic_units/academic_units/human_development_health.page) which provides a stimulating transdisciplinary working environment for more than 100 scientists, clinicians and associated staff. You should have a PhD or equivalent qualifications and experience in an area such as bioinformatics, computer science, biostatistics or medical informatics. Relevant research experience in genomic medicine or genomic informatics will be an advantage. You will be motivated, independent, a good team player with excellent communication skills, and capable of delivering research tasks timely and with accuracy. Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment until 31/03/2021. For an informal discussion, please email Prof Deborah Mackay (djgm@southampton.ac.uk). Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1116119AF on all correspondence. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 31 Mar 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Applications are invited for a Research Fellow to join the Haematological Oncology group of Dr Francesco Forconi. The successful candidate will have a PhD degree or equivalent international qualification and experience. Some knowledge of tumour and normal B-cell immunobiology, experience in molecular immunology techniques are desirable. They will study the characteristics of non-tumour and tumour B-cells in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia patients and how these could be modulated by compounds alternative to chemotherapy in vitro and in vivo. Initial attention may be given to setting up novel techniques for analysis of the residual B-cell repertoire by next-generation sequencing or single-cell analysis. You will be a well-motivated scientist, capable of developing your own research project as well as a good team-player with excellent communication skills. You will join a team of scientists and clinicians with a strong grounding in cancer B-cell immunology, genomics, signalling and therapeutics and biostatistics. You will also supervise junior staff and students and will be expected to contribute to the academic development and enhancement of the quality of research and enterprise of the Haematology Oncology Group within the Faculty, nationally and internationally. This post will be based within the Cancer Research UK Centre at the Southampton General Hospital campus, occupying modern, well-equipped, purpose-built laboratories, with support from clinical and laboratory-based senior colleagues, winning support from major national funding bodies. It will support and integrate with the strategy of the new Centre for Cancer Immunology http://www.southampton.ac.uk/youreit#new-centre. The position is full-time and fixed term for 1 year. Additional details about the Cancer Sciences Unit can be found at: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/medicine/academic_units/academic_units/cancer_sciences.page For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Dr Francesco Forconi on 023 8120 5170 or 023 8120 5780 or email f.forconi@soton.ac.uk Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The vacancy will close at midnight on the closing date as shown above. References are requested along with your application. This reference system is automated so please ensure you provide the correct email address and allow time for these to be received, prior to the close date, to assist the department with shortlisting. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1115419CM on all correspondence. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 20 Mar 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
The University of Southampton invites applications for an Associate Professor to lead basic science within the Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) research group. This exciting new post crosses traditional discipline boundaries; you will create a compelling research agenda to complement the existing clinical and translational PCD research programme, whilst working closely with the clinical lead to support the PCD Diagnostic scientists, researchers and students. Close contact with clinical researchers and diagnostic scientists ensures a regular pipeline of clinical samples with linked data from patients with PCD and other lung diseases. Applications are welcomed from researchers with relevant academic interests (for example, epithelial cell biology, molecular science, models, imaging). Existing knowledge of cilia or diagnostics is preferred, but is not essential. The successful applicant will be a visionary and collaborative leader. They will have a track record of independent research and securing external funding. They will join a team which delivers world leading translational and clinical PCD research in collaboration with its European and Global networks. Outstanding research resources are available through the Southampton NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, NIHR Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility and Biomedical Imaging Unit. Informal enquiries are invited with Professor Jane Lucas: jlucas1@soton.ac.uk Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749. Please quote reference 1102019FC on all correspondence. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 15 Apr 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
PhD Studentship – The role of FcgRIIb in Parkinson’s Disease.
PhD Supervisor: Jessica Teeling Co supervisor: Philip Williamson, Ali Roghanian Application Deadline: 10 March 2019 Interviews will be held on 20 March 2019 PhD Description: People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have aggregates of misfolded alpha-synuclein (aSN) in their brains which are believed to play a key role in the disease. As PD progresses, these clumps of aSN spread through the brain from neuron to neuron, causing damage to neurons, and eventually clinical symptoms. The underlying mechanism by which neurons take up misfolded aSN is not fully understood and may require specific receptors. One of these receptors is believed to be the inhibitory FcgRIIb. In this project, we will use a range of biochemical and biophysical approaches to study the interaction between aSN and FcgRIIb, including Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). The results will be compared to other misfolded proteins, which are generated in house. The student will then use neuronal cultures to study the underlying mechanism by which aSN spreads from neuron to neuron, using cells derived from wild type mice or mice lacking FcgRIIb. Finally, an experimental mouse model of PD will be used to study the role of FcRIIb in the spread of aSN in vivo. The results of this PhD project can lead to further understanding of the biological pathways that cause neuronal damage in PD and pave the way to a novel type of treatment that prevents or halts this devastating disease. This PhD studentship is a collaborative project at the University of Southampton, combining immunology, antibody biology, biochemistry, structural biology and neuroscience. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who will benefit from training in a range of molecular, cellular, biochemical, in vitro and in vivo techniques. The project is funded for 3 years and welcomes applicants from the UK and EU (currently approved for 2019/2020, pending further approval thereafter) who have or expect to obtain at least an upper second class degree in Biological Sciences or allied subjects. Funding will cover fees and a stipend at current research council rates of £ 14,777 per annum for 2018/19. Subject to rise for 2019/20. Due to funding restrictions this position is only open to UK/EU applicants Applications for an MPhil/PhD in Biological Sciences should be submitted online at: https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Login?pos=4973&majr=4973&term=201920 Please place Jessica Teeling in the field for proposed supervisor. General enquiries should be made to Jessica Teeling at jt8@soton.ac.uk. Any queries on the application process should be made to fels-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, and the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified The University of Southampton and Biological Sciences both hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, respectively, demonstrating their commitment to provide equal opportunities and to advance the representation of women in STEM/M subjects: science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. Due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. University benefits include onsite childcare facilities, state-of-the-art on-campus sports, arts and culture facilities, a full programme of events and a range of staff discounts. Closing Date: 20 Mar 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
Teaching Fellow - Graphic Arts (Illustration Pathway)
One of the country’s leading art and design schools, Winchester School of Art continues to build on its reputation for excellence and innovation. Our modern studios and workshops are furnished with industry-standard equipment; we work with ambitious students whose abilities are matched by their creativity and enthusiasm; and we attract academics that flourish in a dynamic learning environment where they can share their contemporary knowledge and expertise in art and media. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the capacity to develop and deliver contemporary approaches to illustration pedagogy. You will also have a strong working knowledge of both digital and analogue processes within an Illustration context. You will join a highly-motivated programme team which enjoys significant opportunities and support for personal development. As well as having an established illustration profile and contact network, you will be equally at ease in a lecture theatre and seminar setting and able to meet the needs of a large and diverse student body. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact either Tim Metcalf on +44 (0)23 8059 6916 or email: tsm@soton.ac.uk Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749 . Please quote reference 1121119FH on all correspondence. Closing Date: 08 Apr 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Teaching Fellow - Fashion Marketing and Branding
The University of Southampton is among the top 1% of world Universities and one of the top 10 of the UK’s 24 leading research-intensive Russell Group Universities. Hence, the University is committed to the highest levels of academic excellence in both teaching and research. Our modern studios and workshops are furnished with industry-standard equipment; we work with ambitious students whose abilities are matched by their creativity and enthusiasm; and we attract academics that flourish in a dynamic learning environment where they can share their contemporary knowledge and expertise in design and media. Winchester School of Art is recognised as an international centre for research and education in art and design. For instance, 75% of the School’s research activity was rated as internationally excellent or of world-leading quality in REF 2014, and, its Fashion and Textiles teaching provision is currently ranked 8thin the Guardian University League tables. The School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow in Fashion Marketing and Branding to complement our existing team and contribute to our successful MA Fashion Marketing and Branding programme. We are looking for candidates with considerable teaching experience, and substantial knowledge and understanding of the fashion marketing and branding literature [BE1] and research methods. This position requires excellent communication skills as well as the capability to teach in a multi-disciplinary environment. You will be part of a vibrant [BE2] teaching team, delivering lectures seminars and tutorials to students from a variety of international backgrounds. You will, therefore, need to demonstrate an ability to work with others, contribute to the team ethos and be able to adapt to different teaching approaches suitable for an effective international student learning experience. You may also be required to work on MA Fashion Management and other PGT programmes across WSA. As well as having the relevant experience, we are looking for a committed individual to assist with the continuing development of this dynamic programme and contribute to the School’s profile. Successful candidates will have excellent communication and team working skills. The successful applicant will join a highly-motivated team with the opportunities for personal development. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749 . Please quote reference 1118619FH on all correspondence. Closing Date: 22 Mar 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise