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PhD Studentships and Taught Masters in Physics and Astronomy
University of Glasgow School of Physics and Astronomy
PhD Studentships and Taught Masters in Physics and Astronomy. With an internationally-leading research portfolio, an enviable graduate training programme and a long-standing reputation for excellence, the University of Glasgow provides an incredibly vibrant environment for physics and astronomy studies. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.

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PhD studentship in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics at the School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Edinburgh, UK
University of Edinburgh School of Physics and Astronomy
Applications are invited for a 3.5-year PhD studentship within the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh under the supervision of Dr Elton Santos. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Santos
Open Day(s)  14 May 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Lady Bertha Jeffreys PhD Studentship in Physics and Astronomy
Newcastle University School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics at Newcastle University invites applications for a fully-funded PhD programme as a part of the Lady Bertha Jeffreys endowment. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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High performance computing for pulsar and fast radio burst astronomy
University of Auckland Faculty of Engineering
The telescopes used for Radio Astronomy generate enormous amounts of data. Processing this data is a very challenging computational problem. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof O Sinnen
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Gravitationally lensed time domain astronomy
University of Birmingham School of Physics and Astronomy
In the 2020s gravitationally lensed time domain astronomy will grow exponentially as the Vera Rubin Observatory (formerly the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope… Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G P Smith
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities.

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PhD in Physics and Astronomy - Computational and quantum imaging for life sciences
University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering
The Extreme Light Group at the University of Glasgow announces the opening of a 3.5 year PhD studentship, starting from 1st October 2021, in quantum imaging. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Faccio
 31 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Development of Planar Waveguide Based Gas Sensors for Challenging Environments (AWE and University of St Andrews)
Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences
  Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics
This project looks to draw on the expertise within the CDT in Applied Photonics to support the development of novel optical sensing technologies to support AWE in its mission to support and maintain the UK’s nuclear deterrent. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Dr A Di Falco
 31 May 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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PhD in Physics and Astronomy: Imaging toxic and dangerous gases using Quantum Technologies
University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering
QuantIC, the UK National Quantum Technology Hub for Quantum Enhanced Imaging is looking to recruit for a PhD in imaging toxic and dangerous gases using quantum technologies. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Padgett
 1 May 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Metasurfaces for augmented reality applications (VividQ Ltd and University of St Andrews)
Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences
  Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics
The aim of this project is the development of optical metasurfaces, (ultimate goal is a metasurfaces based spatial light modulator), optimized for the generation of high-resolution and dynamic, colour holograms for augmented reality applications, with hologram pattern provided by the proprietary software developed by VividQ. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Dr S Schulz
 31 May 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Optimisation of interferometry-based volume holography for industrial applications (Ceres Holographics Ltd and University of St Andrews)
Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences
  Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics
Volume holograms based on photopolymers are one of the most promising platforms to develop commercial applications of holographic optical elements at industrial level. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof G Turnbull
 31 May 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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4 year PhD studentship: Hybrid UV-light sensors: from material manufacturing to miniaturized functional devices - ENG 1378X1
University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering
nnovative solutions to global challenges require a shift towards transformative material systems and integration technologies. In particular, materials with selective absorption of UV light are highly desirable across several sectors, including healthcare and security. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Centre for Additive Manufacture
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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A Flexible Framework for Unlocking Potential in Big Data Pipelines through Machine Learning and Visualisation
University of Portsmouth School of Creative Technologies
Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3-year full-time PhD project, to commence in October 2020 or February 2021. The PhD will be based in the School of Creative Technologies and will be supervised by Dr Mel Krokos, Dr Jiacheng Tan and Professor Kazuya Koyama. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Krokos, Dr J Tan, Prof K Koyama
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Hybrid UV-light sensors: from material manufacturing to miniaturized functional devices - ENG 1378
University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering
Applications are invited for a 4 year PhD studentship within the EPSRC Thematic Doctoral Programme. Science-informed Manufacturing for Scientific Discovery (SiMDisc). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Turyanska, Prof R Hague, Prof C Tuck
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Self Assembling Structural Colour
University of Sheffield Department of Physics and Astronomy
Structural Colour is everywhere in the natural world, from Bird feathers to Butterflies and even. Plants. In this PhD we would like to develop an understanding of how industrial-grade BCPs can be. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Parnell
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Optical decoherence and coherent coupling of excitons in quantum dots embedded in photonic cavities
Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy
  Research Group: Condensed Matter and Photonics
This project in theoretical physics aims to study the coherent dynamics of optical excitations (excitons) in single and multiple semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) strongly coupled to photonic cavities. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Muljarov, Prof W W Langbein
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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