Advanced Communications and Network Optimisation for Remote and Autonomous Systems
ABOUT THE INDUSTRY PARTNER
CapabilityX is a leading remote operations technology provider dedicated to transforming how businesses manage and optimise their remote assets. Their cutting-edge solutions empower organisations to seamlessly connect, collaborate, and achieve peak performance, regardless of location. By leveraging advanced automation, real-time analytics, and secure cloud infrastructure, they deliver unparalleled efficiency and productivity. CapabilityX is committed to driving innovation and enabling businesses to unlock their full potential in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Apply specialist research knowledge to practical telecommunications and networking challenges.
- Gain industry experience researching and evaluating advanced communications technologies.
- Explore emerging applications of satellite, wireless and terrestrial networking solutions.
- Develop an understanding of the connectivity requirements of remote operations and autonomous systems.
- Collaborate with industry professionals to translate academic research into practical technology solutions.
RESEARCH TO BE CONDUCTED
The project will investigate the design, development and optimisation of communications networks that support reliable connectivity across remote, industrial and autonomous operating environments.
Potential research activities may include:
- Investigating high-reliability communications architectures for remote operations.
- Researching hybrid satellite, wireless and terrestrial networking technologies.
- Evaluating network resilience, redundancy, latency and performance under challenging conditions.
- Exploring cybersecurity approaches for distributed and remote communications systems.
- Investigating network integration with robotics, autonomous platforms and remote monitoring technologies.
- Developing and evaluating network optimisation strategies to improve reliability, efficiency and scalability.
Project Flexibility: The research scope will be tailored to the successful PhD candidate’s academic background, technical expertise and areas of interest. The specific research questions, methodologies and deliverables will be negotiated collaboratively between the candidate, their academic mentor and CapabilityX to ensure a meaningful and achievable research experience.
SKILLS WISH LIST
If you’re a postgraduate research student and meet some or all the below we want to hear from you. We strongly encourage women, indigenous and disadvantaged candidates to apply:
Applications are encouraged from PhD candidates in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Communications Engineering or related disciplines.
Relevant skills and experience may include:
- Communications networks and network architecture.
- Wireless, satellite or terrestrial communications.
- Network modelling, simulation and optimisation.
- Cybersecurity and secure communications.
- Network protocols, routing and redundancy.
- Distributed systems, IoT or edge computing.
- Network testing, performance analysis and troubleshooting.
Candidates are not expected to possess all listed skills. Applicants with relevant transferable research skills or complementary technical backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
RESEARCH OUTCOMES
Depending on the agreed research scope, anticipated outcomes may include:
- Design or evaluation of improved communications network architectures.
- Research findings on hybrid communications technologies and their suitability for remote applications.
- Network performance models, simulations or prototype solutions.
- Recommendations for improving network reliability, security and redundancy.
- Technical documentation and a roadmap for further research, development or deployment.
Final outcomes will be determined collaboratively by the student, academic mentor and CapabilityX, reflecting the candidate’s expertise, research interests and agreed project objectives.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The intern will receive $3,300 per month of the internship, usually in the form of scholarship payments.
It is expected that the intern will primarily undertake this research project during regular business hours and maintain contact with their academic mentor throughout the internship either through face-to-face or phone meetings as appropriate.
The intern and their academic mentor will have the opportunity to negotiate the project’s scope, milestones and timeline during the project planning stage.
Please note, applications are reviewed regularly and this internship may be filled prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable applicant is identified. Early submissions are encouraged.
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