The PhD candidate is to conduct research in the areas of network information theory and index coding. The candidate will by supervised by Dr Lawrence Ong.

Applicants are required to have achieved honours class one or have other equivalent research based qualifications. The applicant is also expected to have good knowledge in digital communications and coding theory, a strong foundation in mathematics, and be able to satisfy the University's English proficiency policy.

The scholarship meets the full tuition fees and overseas student health cover costs for a period of three years, as well as a relocation allowance (up to AUD 2,020). It also provides a tax-free living allowance of AUD 25,849 per annum (2015 rate, indexed annually). All University of Newcastle students have access to a minimum of AUD 1,500 per annum for research-related expenses and are issued a new laptop on their commencement. The successful candidate may also apply for a six-month extension to the scholarship on research-related grounds.

Interested applicants are to submit the following materials  all in one single PDF  file to Dr Ong at [email protected] (click to reveal email) with the subject line " PhD application (itsoc): network information theory ":

1. A cover letter indicating the applicant's research interests
2. Curriculum vitae
3. List of publications (if any)
4. Academic transcripts (stating the grade obtained for each subject taken)
5. A URL link to theses (bachelor's degree and/or master's degree)
6. Evidence of satisfying the University of Newcastle's English Language proficiency policy (see  http://www.newcastle.edu.au/policy/000104.html )

Applications must be received before 30 November 2015