University of Essex fully funded PhD in cache-enabled semantic immersive video delivery
University of Essex
Join Professor Nikolaos Thomos and Dr Eirina Bourtsoulatze in Essex’s 6G and Network Convergence labs for a three-year PhD on semantic delivery of immersive video. Home and overseas fees are waived, with a UKRI-rate stipend. Apply by 1 November 2026.
The University of Essex and NexCache Ltd are recruiting one doctoral researcher for a project on cache-enabled semantic immersive video delivery. The successful applicant will work with the 6G Lab and Network Convergence Laboratory at Colchester Campus, supervised by Professor Nikolaos Thomos and Dr Eirina Bourtsoulatze. The research combines network caching, machine learning and signal processing for immersive content delivery. The full-time PhD starts in January 2027 and lasts three years.
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Benefits
Home or overseas tuition fees waived; £21,805 annual UKRI-rate stipend for 2026/27; Proficio training bursary may support advanced skills training, conferences and travel.
Eligibility summary
Applicants from the UK or overseas with a distinction or high 2:1 MSc (or equivalent overseas qualification) in electronic engineering, computer science or a related subject, and preparation in networking, machine learning and signal processing.
Requirements
Apply for PhD Computer Science or PhD Electronic Engineering; enter the project title and both supervisors’ names. Upload a one-page A4 research motivation and skills statement as the proposal.
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