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Full PhD scholarship in physics/electronics

The scholarship aims to develop a new generation of electronic chips with radiation hardened solutions to operate in high radiation environments.

The PhD candidate will be part of an international collaboration between Macquarie University, the University of Milan, Italian National Institute of Nuclear Physics and CERN to enable the use of last generations of ultra-low power and nanoscale chips in the forefront of science and technologies.

Key details

  • 20247067 or 20247066
  • PhD
  • Applications close on 30 April 2025 at 11pm
  • Domestic
  • Engineering, science
  • $38,500 p.a.

About the scholarship

The SiP Lab at Macquarie University is offering two fully-funded PhD scholarships focused on the development of Integrated Circuit (IC) chips using nanoscale semiconductor technologies for applications in high-radiation environments. These environments span critical domains such as space and particle physics experiments.

The research will emphasise designing IC chips for advanced scientific experiments, including those at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, as well as satellite missions. The scope of the work encompasses chip design and characterisation, embedded system development, and the simulation of radiation effects in semiconductor materials. Additionally, the research involves the use of particle accelerator facilities to test nanoscale electronics under exposure to heavy ions and high-energy particles, ensuring robust performance in extreme conditions.

Availability

This scholarship is available to eligible candidates to undertake a direct entry three-year PhD. The ideal student has experience in physics or electronics.

Components

The scholarship comprises:

  • a tuition fee offset/scholarship
  • a living allowance stipend.

The value of each stipend scholarship is $38,500 per annum (full time, indexed) for three years.

How to apply

Send a targeted cover letter and an up-to-date CV to Dr Jafar Shojaii before submitting your application.