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About the course

Are you passionate about developing novel research and keen to shape the future of energy transfer technologies in areas such as engineering and RF technologies? We are recruiting a motivated PhD candidate to undertake an exciting project within the EPSRC Energy Transfer Technologies Doctoral Training Hub.

The studentship will focus on studying the effects and consequences of pulsed radio frequency (RF) fields on the operation of electronic systems. The project will develop methods to measure these effects, using these measurements to improve understanding of the underlying effects and root-causes.

The main objectives of this project are:

• Investigation of the effects of pulsed RF fields on electronic systems.
• Research into these effects, specifically the characteristics of RF signals and the underlying circuit vulnerabilities and system architectures of the electronic systems. We will also be looking at the impact of the materials, size and construction of the circuits on the consequences RF fields can have.
• Measurement of the effects of pulsed RF fields on the operation of electronic circuits. The outcomes will optimise exploration of the pulse parameter space, using these measurements to improve understanding of the underlying effects mechanisms and root-causes at silicon, component, and sub-system level, and identify effect test and monitoring methods at a range of levels, from component to platform level.
• Development of suitable methods for instrumenting circuits to measure the effects of pulsed RF fields on electronic systems

Why Join Us?

• Industrial Collaboration: Each PhD student within the Hub is partnered with an industry collaborator, providing placement opportunities to work and train alongside industry experts
• Comprehensive Training: The Hub offers a blend of academic and industrial training, preparing you for diverse career pathways in research or industry
• Cohort Experience: Build your research network through inclusion in a vibrant cohort of PhD students that conduct research with academic leaders across leading UK institutions. Engage in online and face-to-face activities, including cohort-building events and collaborative learning exercises
• Funding: A generous fully funded studentship (no fees and a monthly personal payment) with additional support for conferences, travel, training, consumables and extended placement with industry collaborators.

Estimated thesis submission: To be confirmed

How to apply

STAGE 1

Please send the following documents to PGRscholarships@dmu.ac.uk:

• A completed Ð԰ɵç̨ Scholarship Application Form
• A 2-page CV
• 2 Academic References

Deadline: Monday 31 March 2025

STAGE 2

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to undergo an interview, and successful candidates will be contacted by Monday 14 April 2025 with a request to submit a full application through the Ð԰ɵç̨ PGR Application Portal.

Contact details

Professor Alistair Duffy - Email: apd@dmu.ac.uk