Nonlinear Electronics Research Opportunities
Are you looking for a way to advance your career to the next level?
If you're looking to get ahead of the pack and be prepared for the next wave of innovation driving a global market, then this unique opportunity could be what you have been waiting for.Then this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. We are seeking high calibre, suitably qualified Engineers in the area of telecommunications or equivalent to join research teams across local and international industry. Early career professionals interested in returning to higher degree studies are particularly encouraged to apply.
This opportunity extends across exciting projects in microwave device, circuits and wireless applications. The research you will be conducting links directly to real life product development for companies we partner with. Research projects available include:
All projects are well supported by a world class research laboratory, industry support for circuit fabrication, and by international collaboration. Additional support for project costs and for international conference and research travel is available. There will also be opportunities to network with people in the industry and make great contacts. Subject to satisfactory progress, successful scholarship applicants would receive a living allowance currently $19,616 per annum tax exempt (2007), with an additional top-up to a maximum $10,000 per annum based on their merit and experience. There are also opportunities for casual academic work to supplement your income.
See the following for information on specific projects and the MQRES Allocation Numbers to quote at Question 18 of the application form.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please feel free to contact Prof Anthony Parker, +61-2-9850 9131, tonyp @ ics.mq.edu.au
Applications Procedures
Application forms and conditions for awards are available from the Higher Degree Research Office, telephone (02) 9850 7987, email: hdrschol@vc.mq.edu.au, or the following links:
The Scholarship Officer
The Research Hub
Level 3, C5C East
Macquarie University NSW 2109
AUSTRALIA
Postgraduate Research Opportunities
High-performance circuits in Gallium Nitride Technology
MQRES Allocation No. 2008069
Gallium Nitride transistors are emerging as a viable technology for radio communications. However, they exhibit anomalous characteristics that are not well modelled or account for in circuit design. This project aims to develop new design tools and communications circuits for future generation applications. This will involve exploration of the nonlinear behaviour of GaN transistors in collaboration with Agilent Technologies, CA.
A full-time Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (MQRES) is currently available to undertake a project supported by collaboration with Agilent Technologies, Wiakato University, and international GaN foundries.
MQRES scholarships are available to domestic and international students. Applicants should have completed equivalent research qualifications to an Australian undergraduate degree with first class honours in a relevant discipline, such as a Masters degree with substantial thesis component. Tenure is 3.5 years full-time, subject to satisfactory progress with tuition fees will be funded for the scholarship tenure. Additional support for project costs and conference travel will also be available.
Simulation and Design of Low-noise Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor Oscillators
MQRES Allocation number 2007231
Radios require stable oscillators and normally use multipliers to obtain the desired frequency. The amount of multiplication introduces a trade off between efficiency and stability and the introduction of noise that causes frequency and phase shifts. Efficient oscillators are often implemented with Heterojunctoin bipolar transistors. However, it is problematic to simulate the low frequency noise in the transistor and hence correctly predict the phase noise that it introduces to the signal. This project aims to develop a model, simulation technique, and extraction procedure for oscillator design.
Offer Made
MQRES scholarships are available to domestic and international students. Applicants should have completed equivalent research qualifications to an Australian undergraduate degree with first class honours in a relevant discipline, such as a Masters degree with substantial thesis component. This project is eligible for a merit based top up from Mimix Broadband. Tenure is 3.5 years full-time, subject to satisfactory progress with tuition fees will be funded for the scholarship tenure. Additional support for project costs and conference travel will also be available.
Linearization of Passive Mixers for Point-to-point Radio Applications
MQRES Allocation No. 2007232
Mixers translate communications signals to microwave frequencies for radio transmission. Since a mixer distorts strong signals and corrupts them, signal levels are reduced to preserve their integrity and amplifiers are added to restore levels. The challenge is to produce a linear mixer that will not significantly distort strong signals. This improves cost and efficiency of integrated radio circuits by eliminating the need for extra amplifiers. There are several techniques to be explored, including combinations of transistors, exploitation of symmetric topologies, and application of specific loading impedances.
This Scholarship has been awarded. However, if you may apply for a competitive stipend for research in this area.
Other Opportunities
Contact Prof Anthony Parker, mailto:tonyp @ ics.mq.edu.au, Phone: + 61 2 9850 9131