Postgraduate Study – CUDOS Flagship projects

15-Nov-06

CUDOS, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Ultrahigh bandwidth Devices for Optical Systems has initiated a number of exciting Flagship projects at the forefront of modern photonics. These include fundamental physics projects such as the study of “slow light” in photonic crystals through to outcomes-focused projects in new technologies for next generation optical communications systems. There are exciting opportunities for postgraduate study leading to a Masters or PhD within the Centre commencing in 2007. Students will join the CUDOS team at the School of Physics, University of Sydney and work under the supervision of senior academic staff while at the same time enjoying the benefits of close collaboration with other students, postdoctoral fellows and senior scientists. Students will also work closely with researchers at our collaborative partner Universities – the Australian National University, Macquarie University, the University of Technology Sydney, Swinburne University of Technology and RMIT University.

To join the CUDOS postgraduate program, you should have, or expect to achieve, a first class honours pass in Physics, Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering (or similar fields). You will hold a scholarship such as an Australian or University Postgraduate Award (scholarship support may also be available on a competitive basis from the School of Physics to students eligible for an APA/UPA award with a first class honours degree). CUDOS will provide a top up to this stipend of around $5,500 per year.

Other student benefits during the degree include travel support for the collaborative project as well as to local conferences and at least one overseas conference for PhD students.

Please contact Professor Ben Eggleton (egg@physics.usyd.edu.au, (02) 9351 3604) for further information or to discuss application procedures.