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Research Associate at Aston University - Marie Curie Alumni
Fully Funded PhD Opportunity in Optical Communications at Aston University
I’m excited to announce an opening for a fully funded PhD position within my newly established research team at the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AiPT), one of the UK’s leading centres for optical communication research.
We’re looking for a motivated researcher to join our work on next-generation energy-efficient optical amplifiers for O-band networks. This is a hands-on experimental and theoretical project with access to cutting-edge photonics labs, high-speed transmission testbeds, and international industry collaborations.
What’s on offer?
Full tuition coverage + tax-free studentship
3-year position starting January 2026
Funded research visit to KDDI Corporation, leading telecom operator in Japan
Collaboration with leading global partners, including Lightera (USA) and NICT (Japan)
Opportunity to shape green and scalable digital infrastructure
This is a great opportunity for graduates with a background in physics, optics, photonics, or electrical engineering, especially those with a passion for optical fibre systems and amplifier design.
Application Deadline: 14 July 2025
Location: Birmingham, UK
Contact: a.donodin@aston.ac.uk
Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/ec6Mb2qj
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