硅光子学高速与雪崩光电探测器博士研究员
High-speed and avalanche photodetectors on silicon photonics
原帖优先：申请材料、截止时间与资格以原帖和学校官方说明为准。
博士招生与资助公告
- 申请年度
- 2027；原帖说明：How to apply Apply now You need to: • choose programme type (Research), 2027/28, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences • select Full time or Part time • search for programme PhD ORC (7097) • add name of the supervisor in section 2 of the application Applications should include: • your CV (resumé) • 2 academic references • degree transcripts and certificates to date • English language qualification (if applicable)
- 最近申请截止
- 2027-08-31
- 全部申请截止
- （Europe/London）
- 资助原文
- Fees and funding We offer a range of funding opportunities for both UK and international students. Horizon Europe fee waivers automatically cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for qualifying students. Competition-based Presidential Bursaries from the University cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for top-ranked applicants. Competition-based studentships offered by our schools typically cover UK-level tuition fees and a stipend for living costs for top-ranked applicants. Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis, so apply early for the best opportunity to be considered. For more information, please visit our postgraduate research funding pages.
- 资助条件
- 原帖为竞争性或附条件资助说明，未确认本项目获资助及申请人能获奖；不作为保证全奖。
- 原帖材料说明
- • your CV (resumé)
- • 2 academic references
- • degree transcripts and certificates to date
- • English language qualification (if applicable)
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- 研究内容
- 本项目旨在研究将III-V族半导体异质结构与硅光子电路相结合的新型集成方法，开发高速和雪崩光电探测器，以实现用于未来通信系统的高灵敏度、高能效光学接收器。
- 申请条件
- 申请者需具备英国2:1荣誉学士学位或国际同等学历，且必须拥有半导体物理、材料、微电子或光电学相关背景或修读过相关模块。
- 待遇
- 学校提供多种面向英国及国际学生的资助机会（竞争性奖学金及学费减免），具体资助方案依竞争排名而定，资金将以滚动方式发放。
- 申请方式
- 申请人需通过学校系统申请，选择研究型项目（Research）、2027/28学年、工程与物理科学学院，选择全职或兼职，搜索PhD ORC (7097)项目，并在申请第二部分添加导师姓名。
- 材料清单
- 个人简历 (CV)
- 2封学术推荐信
- 迄今为止的学位成绩单与证书
- 英语语言资格证明（如适用）
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岗位信息
- 最终轮次截止
- 2027-08-31
- 学科
- 物理与天文
- 合同类型
- 项目资助
- 本站收录
- 内容更新
- 原帖导师候选（待核验）
- Dr Qiang Li, Professor David Thomson
- 来源
- 南安普顿大学博士研究项目招生 · 最近核对 2026-10-24
- 详情核验
判定依据（原文摘录）
- 英语授课与申请要求
English language qualification (if applicable)
- 学位要求
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent.
原文
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Postgraduate research project
High-speed and avalanche photodetectors on silicon photonics
Funding
Competition funded
Competition funded
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Type of degree
Doctor of Philosophy
Entry requirements
2:1 honours degree
2:1 honours degree
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Faculty graduate school
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Closing date
31 Aug 2027
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How to apply
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About the project
Potential supervisors
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
How to apply
Contact us
About the project
Future Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure and data centres will require highly sensitive, energy-efficient optical interconnects operating at unprecedented data rates. This project will explore novel integration approaches to combine III-V semiconductor heterostructures with silicon photonics to develop high-speed and avalanche photodetectors, enabling next-generation optical receivers for future communication systems.
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and hyperscale data centres is driving demand for faster, more energy-efficient optical interconnect technologies. Silicon photonics has emerged as a leading platform for future co-packaged optics, providing scalable integration of optical communication functions. However, significant challenges remain in improving receiver sensitivity, reducing power consumption, and sustaining continued growth in data transmission capacity.
This project will investigate a new generation of high-speed and avalanche photodetectors based on III-V semiconductor heterostructures integrated with silicon photonic circuits. Leveraging emerging epitaxial growth techniques, the research will explore novel device architectures that enable precise control of optical absorption, carrier transport and avalanche multiplication, creating opportunities for highly sensitive and energy-efficient optical receivers.
You'll undertake research spanning semiconductor materials, device physics and photonic integration. A major focus of the project will be the growth and characterisation of advanced III-V heterostructures, together with the design and optimisation of doping profiles and junction architectures for photodetector applications. The project will investigate carrier transport, high-field effects, impact ionisation and avalanche processes in semiconductor devices, providing insights into the physics governing high-speed and high-sensitivity photodetection. This project offers a unique opportunity to work across multiple disciplines, combining materials growth, nanofabrication, device engineering and photonic integrated circuits. There will be opportunities to interact with our academic and industrial partners across the UK and internationally.
The School of Optoelectronics (ORC) is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.
Potential supervisors
Lead supervisor
Dr Qiang Li
Principal Research Fellow
Supervisors
Professor David Thomson
Professor
Entry requirements
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent.
It is essential you have a background in or completed modules relating to:
• semiconductor physics
• materials
• microelectronics
• optoelectronics
Fees and funding
We offer a range of funding opportunities for both UK and international students. Horizon Europe fee waivers automatically cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for qualifying students.
Competition-based Presidential Bursaries from the University cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for top-ranked applicants.
Competition-based studentships offered by our schools typically cover UK-level tuition fees and a stipend for living costs for top-ranked applicants.
Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis, so apply early for the best opportunity to be considered.
For more information, please visit our postgraduate research funding pages.
How to apply
Apply now
You need to:
• choose programme type (Research), 2027/28, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
• select Full time or Part time
• search for programme PhD ORC (7097)
• add name of the supervisor in section 2 of the application
Applications should include:
• your CV (resumé)
• 2 academic references
• degree transcripts and certificates to date
• English language qualification (if applicable)
Contact us
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
For questions about applying, email our Doctoral College (doctoralcollege-admissions@soton.ac.uk).
Project leader
For an initial conversation, email Dr Qiang Li (Q.Li@soton.ac.uk).