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PhD in Advanced Signalling and Detection in Quantum Communications University of Southampton in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Electrical Engineering
Funding
The project is marked as competition funded. The advert does not specify the stipend amount, tuition-fee coverage, or other financial terms.
Deadline
Mar 31, 2027
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Southampton
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This four-year PhD project in advanced signalling and detection in quantum communications explores how quantum communication systems can remain effective when quantum states and communication channels are uncertain.
The research will design and optimise resilient quantum signalling constellations for conveying classical information. In particular, the project will investigate constellation designs that maximise minimum trace distance and uniform Holevo-x information, addressing the limits imposed by uncertainty in quantum states and channels.
A second major focus is the development of advanced quantum detectors for quantum optical channels. The work will consider both low-rate and high-rate communication scenarios, with the aim of producing practical quantum detection techniques alongside efficient quantum signalling schemes.
The doctoral programme is based in the University of Southampton’s Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. It includes one year of structured training and a three-month industry placement, offering exposure to both academic research and applied quantum communication development. The project is intended to generate high-impact research outputs, including at least two top-journal papers and one or more conference papers.
Funding details
The project is marked as competition funded. The advert does not specify the stipend amount, tuition-fee coverage, or other financial terms.
What's required
Applicants require a 2:1 UK honours degree or equivalent qualification. The full entry requirements should be checked on the University of Southampton postgraduate research project page.
How to apply
Review the project and full entry requirements on the University of Southampton webpage, then submit an application through the university's postgraduate research application process. International applicants should apply by 31 March 2027; UK applicants have a deadline of 31 July 2027.
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