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This PhD project focuses on designing, fabricating, and testing hollow-core optical fibres aimed at enhancing data transmission for future communication networks. The research involves collaboration with Microsoft Azure Fiber and hands-on experience in advanced fibre manufacturing and optical performance evaluation, crucial for applications in cloud communications and quantum technologies.

About the project Help create the next generation of hollow-core optical fibres for faster, more efficient communications. Working at the University of Southampton’s Optoelectronics Research Centre with Microsoft Azure Fiber, you will design, fabricate and test advanced fibres while developing valuable skills across photonics, materials, engineering, data analysis, industry collaboration and innovation. Hollow-core fibres guide light through air rather than solid glass, creating exciting opportunities to transmit vastly more data with lower latency and the potentially greater efficiency. In this PhD, you will help turn this emerging technology into practical solutions for future communications networks. Based at the University of Southampton’s internationally recognised Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) , you will collaborate with colleagues at Microsoft Azure Fiber. You will learn how to design fibre structures, fabricate them (in our cleanroom facility ), and evaluate their optical performance using advanced laboratory techniques. The results of your work will inform the next generation of fibres supporting applications in: cloud communications quantum technologies scientific instruments space systems Artificial intelligence Through this project you will develop skills in: photonics and fibre optics fibre modelling and design experimental research research communication At the ORC you will join a diverse PhD community within a centre employing >150 researchers, with opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, engage with industry, present your work internationally, and develop transferable skills. This combination of fundamental science, hands-on engineering, and industrial relevance offers an excellent platform for careers in research and technology, or the UK’s growing photonics sector. If you are curious, practical, and motivated to join a strong and dynamic team that is looking to revolutionise the way we communicate, then this PhD offers the ideal opportunity for you. The School of Optoelectronics (ORC) is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.

入学要求 英国2:1荣誉学位或同等国际学位，且所学专业为以下领域之一： 物理学 电气或电子工程 光子学 光学 数学 或另一门相关的 STEM 专业学科 以往对光纤技术的专业知识虽有帮助，但并非必需，因为我们将提供全面的培训。

资助：竞争性资助 学费与资助 我们为英国本土学生和国际学生提供多种资助机会。符合条件的学生可通过“地平线欧洲”学费减免，自动免除国际学生学费与英国本土学生学费之间的差额。 大学通过竞争性遴选授予的校长助学金，为遴选排名靠前的申请人支付国际学生学费与英国本土学生学费之间的差额。 本校各学院通过竞争性遴选提供的博士奖助金，通常为遴选排名靠前的申请人支付按英国本土学生标准收取的学费，并提供生活津贴。 资助采用滚动授予方式，因此请尽早申请，以尽可能增加进入资助评选的机会。 如需了解更多信息，请访问我们的研究生研究资助页面。

如何申请 您需具备以下条件： 选择课程类型（研究型）、2027/28学年、工程与物理科学学院 选择全日制或非全日制 搜索博士项目 PhD ORC（7097） 在申请表第2部分填写导师姓名 申请材料应包括： 您的CV（个人简历） 2份学术推荐信 截至目前的学位课程成绩单和证书 英语语言资格证明（如适用）