Prof Ronan Farrell
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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
About the Project
Maynooth University as a partner in the SFI CONNECT Centre for the Internet of Things is offering a 3 Year PhD scholarship in the ka and ku band satellite transceiver design – with a focus on the architectural issues. The SFI CONNECT Centre is Ireland’s national research centre for Future Networks and Communications and is a close collaboration between ten Irish academic institutions and over 35 companies including large multinationals, SMEs and start-ups. Maynooth University is leading a key research theme in the area of next generation high performance communication links for 5G and the Internet of Things.
There is a rapid growth in the capacity of satellite-based communication systems and it is proposed as an integral element of the 5G vision of future communications. In this project we will look at alternative architectures for high performance satellite transceiver systems – with a particular focus on using methodologies from mobile telephony where fibre-fed remote RF fronts ends and basesband processing done remotely or n the cloud. This project will involve exploring these architectures and identifying optimal partitioning of the transceiver design and later implementing experimental systems. Some of this work will be implemented in partnership with industry-leading companies and the opportunity for internships may be available.
Interested candidates should hold a first or upper second class honours degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a cognate discipline. The ideal candidate should be interested in radio and wireless telecommunications. They should have had some prior undergraduate experience in digital signal processing, wireless systems and system modelling. Applicants who hold research masters or work experience in a relevant area are particularly welcomed. This work is inherently multidisciplinary and the successful applicant will need to collaborate with computer scientists, engineers and with industry.
The expected start time for research postgraduates is in September 2017. We will consider candidates who are available later than this, but no later than starting in January 2018. If an applicant expects to be a late start, please state this clearly in your cover letter.
The standard scholarship is €18,500 per annum and all fees are included.
Applicants should email a detailed CV and a cover letter clearly stating the position you are applying for, and why you wish to undertake a research degree. Please include two references or referees. Please include SATCOMMS in the subject of your email. Applicants from outside of the EU are welcome to apply for all positions, however please state clearly your visa requirements in your initial emails. Please clearly state your citizenship in your application.
For all queries please email: [Email Address Removed]. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Applicants will only be contacted if selected for interview.
Funding Notes
This research is conducted with the financial support of Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) under Grant Number 13/RC/2077 and has been part funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the SFI Research Centres Programme.