Cardiff University is inviting applications for a PhD studentship in the area of Quantum Technologies on modelling, controlling and characterising quantum networks of spins. This studentship is open to students of any nationality. This studentship consists of full UK/EU tuition fees, as well as a Doctoral Stipend matching UK Research Council National Minimum. Candidates must also have a strong background in either engineering simulation, computational modelling or quantum physics; have excellent mathematical skills; and have excellent programing skills. The application deadline is 14 August 2014.
Study Subject(s): Studentship is awarded in the area of Quantum Technologies on modelling, controlling and characterising quantum networks of spins.
Course Level: Studentship is available for pursuing PhD research program at Cardiff University.
Scholarship Provider: The project is sponsored by the Ser Cymru National Research Network in Advanced Engineering and Materials.
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
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( votes)Eligibility:
-Residency: This studentship is open to students of any nationality. Students classified as international for fee purposes have to self-fund the difference between home and international fees.
-Academic criteria: Candidates should:
– either have a good honours degree in a relevant discipline (minimum 2:1);
– or have a Masters qualification with distinction in the research dissertation in a relevant discipline;
– or have professional qualifications deemed by Cardiff University to be equivalent to the above;
– or be over 25 and have relevant work experience in a position of responsibility.
Candidates must also have a strong background in either engineering simulation, computational modelling or quantum physics; have excellent mathematical skills; and have excellent programing skills.
-Additional Criteria: If your first language is not English you must provide evidence of competence in English. Our minimum requirement is an overall IELTS result of at least 6.5, with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and a minimum of 6.0 in speaking, listening and reading.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of any nationality can apply for this PhD studentship.
Scholarship Description: 
A fully-funded 3-year PhD studentship is available in the area of Quantum Technologies on modelling, controlling and characterising quantum networks of spins. The School of Computer Science and Informatics has a longstanding, strong and dynamic research culture, which has given rise to its international reputation for world-class research in the areas of distributed & scientific computing, informatics and visual computing. Research students are at the core of the School’s academic enterprise. While you study, we will expect you to contribute fully to the advancement of knowledge, participating in the international environment of your chosen academic field.
Number of award(s): A PhD studentship is awarded.
Duration of award(s): This PhD studentship will be available for a period of three years.
What does it cover? This studentship consists of full UK/EU tuition fees, as well as a Doctoral Stipend matching UK Research Council National Minimum (£13,863 p.a. for 2014/15, updated each year).
Selection criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: Consideration is automatic on applying for PhD Computer Science and Informatics, with a start date of October 2014 via Cardiff University’s online application service. Applications must be supported by full documentation, including qualifications, two academic references and English language test certificate as appropriate. In the Research Project Title field, enter: “NRN PhD Scholarships on Data-Driven Simulation of Quantum Spin Network Devices” In the Research Project Title field, enter: “Dr Frank Langbein“.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 14 August 2014.
