Qualification Type: | PhD |
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Location: | Falmer |
Funding for: | UK Students, EU Students |
Funding amount: | £16,062 per year (tax-free, October 2022/23) |
Hours: | Full Time |
Placed On: | 25th May 2022 |
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Closes: | 31st July 2022 |
Type of award Postgraduate Research
PhD project This fully funded studentship is available through the SEPnet SME-Doctoral Training Network.
Background
This theory PhD project will extend promising developments on the use of quantum networks of sensors to investigate the potential for new applications in secure remote sensing as well as develop general principles for understanding the power and capability of quantum networks. A disruptive application of this technology is to make incredibly precise measurements at remote platforms that cannot house all the infrastructure needed for quantum measurements and communications. At Sussex we have demonstrated the viability of such an application and shown it is remarkably secure to the known vulnerabilities of other communication schemes. This project will investigate how this idea could be extended to multiple parties.
Sussex has pioneered research into quantum sensors and their network capabilities [1,2]. This PhD project is an exciting opportunity to be part of the next stage of developments. The successful applicant will be part of the Sussex Centre for Quantum Technologies (http://www.sussex.ac.uk/scqt/) and will work with team members at DSTL. They will benefit from being part of the SME-DTN cohort and will receive both academic and transferable skills training at Sussex and through our membership of the South East Physics Network (http://www.sepnet.ac.uk).
[1] T.J Proctor, P.A Knott, J.A. Dunningham, Phys. Rev. Lett. 120, 080501 (2018)
[2] Jesús Rubio and Jacob Dunningham, PRA 101, 032114 (2020)
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Eligibility
Applicants must hold, or expect to hold, at least a UK upper second class degree (or non-UK equivalent qualification) in Physics, or a closely-related area, or else a lower second class degree followed by a relevant Master's degree.
Only UK Higher Education “Home Fee” status applicants and EU residents satisfying the three-year residency requirement are eligible. The funding is for three and a half years and covers tax-free stipend at UKRI rates, UK fees and some research and travel costs.
Deadline
31 July 2022
How to apply
Apply through the University of Sussex on-line system.
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply/log-into-account
Select the PhD in Physics/Mathematics, with an entry date of September 2022.
In the Finance & Fees section, state that you wish to be considered for studentship no SEPnet/SME/2022
We advise early application as the position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant can be found.
Due to the high volume of applications received, you may only hear from us if your application is successful.
Contact us
If you have practical questions about the progress of your on-line application or your eligibility, contact Emma Ransley at mps-pgrsupport@sussex.ac.uk
For academic questions about the project, contact Prof. Jacob Dunningham at j.dunningham@sussex.ac.uk.
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