PhD Scholarship Opportunity: “Breaking through the manufacturing ‘glass ceiling’ for ZBLAN glass fibres” and “Ultra-low-loss fluoride glass optical fibres for the future global network”

8 PhD scholarships are available within the ARC 4-year research program on developing the next generation of ZBLAN fluoride fibres. The PhD projects span disciplines of physics, chemistry, materials science, and various engineering disciplines. The successful candidates will join the (Photonics Materials and Optical Fibres (PMOF) group, embedded within the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS), and will also closely collaborate with other research groups within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology. The PMOF group specialises in developing novel optical glasses and fibres for diverse range of application, including ZBLAN glass and fibre fabrication for telecommunication, laser and quantum applications. The group has close connections to research groups in the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences; School of Chemical Engineering; and School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.

Please consult the attached flyer for further details on the projects associated with this scholarship.

Eligibility:

The scholarships are open to all Australian and international applicants for a PhD degree at the University of Adelaide.

Stipend:

The scholarship will be for 3 years and has a stipend of $32,500 per annum.

It is likely to be tax exempt, subject to Taxation Office approval. 

Enquiries:

Contact Person: Prof Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem

School/Discipline of: School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences

Tel: (08) 8313 1136             Email: [email protected]

Applying: Expression of interest

Expressions of interest should be submitted to Professor Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem at [email protected]

by no later than 1 April 2024 with the name of scholarship in the subject heading. Please ensure you include all of the following documents

• Degree certificates (testamurs)
• Academic transcripts
• Translations of non-English documentation
• Evidence of English language proficiency
• Curriculum vitae