Two Marie Sklodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher posts in the project Post-Digital Computing + (POSTDIGITAL Plus)

10 Mar 2025
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Aston University

Department

Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AIPT)

Research Field

Computer science » Computer architecture
Engineering » Computer engineering
Technology » Computer technology
Technology » Future technology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

PhD Positions

Country

United Kingdom

Application Deadline

28 Mar 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/London)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon Europe - MSCA

Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number

101169118

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Applications are invited by Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AIPT) for two prestigious three-year postgraduate positions (leading to a PhD) as Doctoral Candidates (DC) within the European Doctoral Network project Post-Digital Computing + (POSTDIGITAL Plus). The project is funded by Horizon Europe Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), with the UK candidate supported by the EPSRC. As the successful candidate will receive a generous monthly salary, membership in a high-quality pension scheme, full social security benefits and a fee bursary to fully cover the PhD tuition fees. Successful candidates with family will be entitled to an enhanced salary. Notably, several months of the study and research period will be spent in the industrial sector with either Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Belgium) or Thales (France).

POSTDIGITAL Plus is looking for candidates with exceptional skills and grades in engineering or physics and/or computer science and/or signal processing, with the strong and proven knowledge of machine learning and/or some expertise in the areas related to optics / photonics, communications or electrical engineering.  Preferred skill requirements include experience in scientific programming and computing, signal processing, communications and information theory, statistical analysis, optical communication systems. Knowledge of mathematical methods, linear algebra, mathematical physics, and numerical analysis are an asset. The candidate will have a strong drive to carry out the cutting edge research for a doctoral degree. 

When submitting your application, please specify which project you are applying to:  

1) Bayesian and other advanced approaches for the development of photonic neural networks.

2) New architectures of optical reservoir computing and extreme learning machine.

MSCA requirements. Researchers are NOT eligible if they already have a PhD or have successfully defended their doctoral thesis. Candidates MUST NOT have resided or carried out their main activity (e.g. work, studies) for more than 12 months within the last three years in the UK (by the employment start date). Candidates can be of any nationality but may need security clearance (ATAS certification) prior to commencing their position.

Where to apply

Website

https://jobs.aston.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=0005-25

Requirements

Research Field

Computer science » Computer architecture

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

POSTDIGITAL Plus is looking for candidates with exceptional skills and grades in engineering or physics and/or computer science and/or signal processing, with the knowledge of machine learning and/or some expertise in the areas related to optics / photonics, communications or electrical engineering. Preferred skill requirements include experience in scientific programming and computing, signal processing, communications and information theory, statistical analysis, optical communication systems. Knowledge of mathematical methods and numerical analysis are an asset.

Specific Requirements

MSCA requirements. Researchers are NOT eligible if they already have a PhD or have successfully defended their doctoral thesis. Candidates MUST NOT have resided or carried out their main activity (e.g. work, studies) for more than 12 months within the last three years in the country of the host institutions (by the employment start date). Candidates can be of any nationality but may need security clearance prior to commencing their position.

In exceptional cases outstanding candidates with a BSc in an appropriate discipline will also be considered at Aston University

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

2

Company/Institute

Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies

Country

United Kingdom

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

West Midlands

City

Birmingham

Website

http://www.aston.ac.uk/eas/research/groups/photonics/

Street

Aston Triangle

Postal Code

B4 7ET

E-Mail

n.manuilovich@aston.ac.uk

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