PHD STUDENTSHIP: Space imaging detectors - In-orbit radiation damage on the ESA Gaia mission focal plane (Fully funded)

PhD project title:  In-orbit radiation damage in the Gaia focal plane detectors: a study of in-orbit radiation damage and the future of pre-launch testing
Full time and fully funded
Unit: Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), The Open University.
Please quote reference: 11435
Stipend available to UK students, and EU students that have been resident in the UK for three years before the PhD start date.
Closing Date: 1 October, 2018 - 12:00
Link: http://www.open.ac.uk/about/employment/vacancies/fully-funded-full-time-phd-studentship-space-imaging-detectors-orbit-radiation-damage-esa

The industry-sponsored research group, Centre for Electronic Imaging, situated in the School of Physical Sciences, STEM Faculty at the Open University’s campus, invites applications for a full-time PhD studentship for a February 2019 start.  The Centre for Electronic Imaging is sponsored by Teledyne e2v, a world leading producer of imaging solutions, including CCD and CMOS sensors and cameras, for space and earth observation imaging, and is involved in many ESA and NASA space missions.

The three-year STFC CASE studentship provides an increased maintenance grant of £18.5k per year (2018-2019 rate) and all academic fees are covered.

More information about the project, along with information about training, the School of Physical Sciences and how to apply can be found at the following address:

http://www.open.ac.uk/science/physical-science/job-and-studentshipopportunities/studentshipsphd-opportunities

Closing Date: 1 October 2018 (midday)
Interview date: October 2018 date to be confirmed

General enquiries about the PhD can be directed to the lead supervisor Dr David Hall david.hall@open.ac.uk
Website Link: Studenship Opportunities
Email: STEM-SPS-Phd-Admin@open.ac.uk

If you would like to apply then please send a completed application form, an up to date CV, list of individual courses taken and grades obtained, plus any other relevant information that you think may support your case for consideration, together with an indication of project(s) of interest to STEM-SPS-Phd-Admin@open.ac.uk

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