Next Generation Converged Digital Infrastructure (NG-CDI)

PhD Studentship available to work on Next Generation Converged Digital infrastructure (NG-CDI), an exciting, cross-disciplinary research project led by Lancaster University. NG-CDI is a five year, £5M programme of research funded by EPSRC and BT that will forge the next generation converged digital infrastructure for the UK, delivering a radically new data-driven architecture for the autonomous operation of future telecommunications infrastructure. The consortium brings together leading research groups from the Universities of Lancaster, Cambridge, Bristol and Surrey working alongside BT, one of the world’s leading communications service providers

What’s in it for you?
Become part of a challenging team that’s working with the business to revolutionise the infrastructure of the internet in the UK. Creating an agile, resilient network capable of meeting the future needs of our rapidly changing society.

Develop links with external organisations. This project benefits from linkages with BT, one of the world’s leading communications service providers.

Join an exciting research environment. The School of Computing and Communications offers a highly inclusive and stimulating environment for career development and you will be exposed to a range of further opportunities over the course of this post. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis, as well as the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research.

Who should apply?
We are seeking applications from graduates with a good degree in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. You must have demonstrable potential for creative, high-quality PhD research.

Academic Requirements: First-class or 2.1 (Hons) degree, or Masters degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject

Application process: Please apply online via Lancaster University Postgraduate Admissions Portal. http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-to-apply-for-postgraduate-study/

Further information on how to apply for a PhD in the School can be found here.
Please note if English is not your first language you will be required to provide evidence of your proficiency in English (see: http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-requirements/requirements-p2/). This evidence is only required if you are offered the funded position, it is not required as part of this application process.