UK: Doctoral Position in Image Sensors and Sensing University of Oxford

Deadline: 10 Oct 2013

Department of Engineering Science

For further details, contact Dr. Bhaskar Choubey at Oxford (bhaskar.choubey@eng.ox.ac.uk) or Martin Waeny at Awaiba (hr@Awaiba.com)
For further details, contact Dr. Bhaskar Choubey at Oxford (bhaskar.choubey@eng.ox.ac.uk) or Martin Waeny at Awaiba (hr@Awaiba.com)

• Early Stage Researchers must be in the first four years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers and not yet have been awarded a doctoral degree. This is measured from the date when they obtained the degree which would formally entitle them to embark on a doctorate, either in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the research training is provided, irrespective of whether or not a doctorate is envisaged.

• Furthermore, at the time of recruitment, researchers 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 the reference date.

• The successful candidate must possess a good degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science or Physics).

• Good written and spoken communication skills.

• Excellent record of academic and/or professional achievement.

• Experience in circuit design (VLSI) demonstrated by:

• A publication at an international conference or an international journal

• Or industrial experience

• Or Advanced coursework in circuit design         

• Experience in nanofabrication demonstrated by:

• A publication at an international conference or an international journal

• Or industrial experience

• Or Advanced coursework in nanofabrication and cleanroom experience

• Candidates are required to send a covering letter (explaining your suitability for the study, what you hope to achieve from the PhD and your research experience to date) to studentship@eng.ox.ac.uk

Award Value

Annual living and mobility allowance will be up to €67,200 - the exact value of the fellowship will depend upon employer deductions, personal circumstances and the applicable exchange rate.

Candidate Requirements

Prospective candidates must meet the residency criteria for Marie Curie fellowships, as described in the EC’s regulations on early career researchers:

Exceptions to these criteria cannot be made.

In addition, candidates will be judged according to how well they meet the following criteria: