Fully Funded PhD in Converged Fibre, RF & Optical Wireless

Bangor University; Bangor; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bangor University’s DSP Centre offers a fully funded three-year PhD studentship in Converged Fibre, RF and Optical Wireless Networks. UKRI stipend is £21,805 per year (2026/27 rate) with full tuition fee waiver.

Applicants should hold a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline. The programme is supported by EPSRC projects and partners, with opportunities to publish, present at conferences, and collaborate across industry.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in a relevant discipline.
• Excellent mathematical, analytical and experimental skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for research and innovation.
• Self-motivated with a commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct theoretical and/or experimental research within the funded projects.
• Publish research findings in high-quality journals and conferences.
• Present results at project meetings, workshops and professional events.
• Operate and maintain research laboratory equipment.
• Assist in the preparation of research proposals.
• Support undergraduate student project activities.
• Participate in relevant training and development opportunities.

Skills

Strong academic background

Mathematical skills

Experimental skills

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

First/Upper Second Class Honours degree

Job description

Bangor University’s DSP Centre offers a fully funded three-year PhD studentship in Converged Fibre, RF and Optical Wireless Networks. UKRI stipend is £21,805 per year (2026/27 rate) with full tuition fee waiver.

Applicants should hold a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline. The programme is supported by EPSRC projects and partners, with opportunities to publish, present at conferences, and collaborate across industry.