NTNU and Macquarie University: Joint PhD Project 1770 views

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and Macquarie University (Australia) offers Joint PhD Project position in “Modeling and Utilizing the Nervous System for Stimulation and Intra-body Communications”. The project is in association with the Oslo University Hospital, Norway.

Applicant must be self-motivated, highly qualified doctoral students with solid analytic background and interest in communications and networks. This is an exciting international opportunity for a candidate with (or expecting) a MEng or an MSc with Ist Class Honours in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related areas.

Eligibility:

• Applicants with Ist class degree equivalent to MEng or Master by research or coursework in Telecommunications, with Ist Class Honours in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication or related areas with strong background in mathematics and interest in biology/neuroscience.
• Applicant must have previously published papers in reputable international conferences or journals
• Applicant must able to communicate effectively in English language and is capable of technical writing in English.

 Duration:

• 3 years (36 months)
• Time will be divided into at both Universities; at Wireless Communications and Networking Laboratory at Department of Engineering at Macquarie University in Sydney (Australia) and at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Norway).
• That means the applicant will have equal number of months of stay up to 18 at Macquarie University and at NTNU, respectively.

Supervisiors:

• NTNU: Professor Ilangko Balasingham; email: ilangko.balasingham@iet.ntnu.no
• Macquarie University: Professor Eryk Dutkiewicz; email: eryk.dut Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and Macquarie University (Australia) kiewicz@mq.edu.au

Following details must be forwarded to both the professors mentioned above:

• CV with full details
• List of previously published papers (if any)
• Grade transcripts
• Cotutelle application (allows registration in two universities). For more details click the link given at the end.

Applications: The application must contain:

• Cover letter summarizing applicant’s motivation and accomplishments (1-2 pages)
• CV with information about education, examinations and previous experiences
• list of publications
• Names of three references (name, address, email, and phone)
• Certified copies of testimonies and documents in English or Scandinavian language
• Proof of English language proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)

 Shortlisted candidates will be selected for interviews in person or via Skype.

The Macquarie University PhD stipend and NTNU Fellowship are only paid while on Campus at the respective institution.

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