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Characterisation of tissue microstructure from non-invasive MRI using Machine Learning

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

The characterisation of biological tissue microstructure in vivo and non-invasively is of outmost interest in science. If successful, it could reveal unique insights into biological processes, including aging and cancer. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Beltrachini, Prof K Murphy

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Astrophysical interpretation of gravitational waves with space-based observatories.

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

Gravitational-wave astronomy was pioneered in September 2015 with the first direct observation of gravitational waves by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO). Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Raymond, Dr P Clark

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Unravelling Galaxy Evolution: Molecular Gas, Star Formation, and Feedback Mechanisms from the KILOGAS survey

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

Research Group: Cardiff Hub for Astrophysics Research and Technology

Galaxies are key building blocks of our universe, but we still do not fully understand the physical processes that govern their evolution. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Davis, Dr MW Smith

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Wave Dynamics on Complex Networks: From Graph Theory to Machine Learning (PROMENTD_U27EMPSFP)

University of East Anglia

School of Mathematics

Primary Supervisor. Dr. Davide Proment. Come and join the research group of Dr Davide Proment at the University of East Anglia (UK, Norwich) to investigate how nonlinear waves propagate, interact, and self-organise on complex networks and graph structures. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Proment

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Electronic, thermal and structural properties of two-dimensional materials (Ref: MA/TAN-SF2/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Since the discovery of graphene, various two-dimensional (2D) materials have been the focus of intense research and important applications. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Ala-Nissila

1 October 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Searching for Triple Higgs Boson Production with the ATLAS Experiment at the CERN LHC

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Particle Physics and Particle Astrophysics

It's widely believed that the Standard Model (SM) of particle physics is an incomplete theory. The 125 GeV Higgs boson, discovered by the CERN ATLAS and CMS Experiments, is a crucial probe for physics Beyond the Standard Model (BSM) of particle physics. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Vickey, Dr C Anastopoulos

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Use and development of time-resolved direct electron detectors for imaging and spectroscopy of functional materials

University of Glasgow

College of Science and Engineering

Start date. 01/10/2026. Are you interested in materials physics, data science, or computational physics? Could a PhD working with next-generation cutting edge detectors for electron microscopy be for you? If so, please read on!. Read more

Supervisors: Dr KF Fallon, Dr D Maclaren

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Development of novel statistical methods and application to searches for New Physics using the ATLAS detector at the LHC

Royal Holloway, University of London

Department of Physics

The long-established RHUL ATLAS group has extensive expertise in physics (Higgs, top quark and exotic signatures involving electrons), statistical methods, as well as trigger and data acquisition systems. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Cowan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Beyond the Ball: A Modular Physics Sandbox for Investigating Aerodynamic and Projectile Modelling, Vehicle Dynamics and Adaptive Networking.

Abertay University

Graduate School

Competitive multiplayer games which involve high-velocity projectiles currently rely on coarse Newtonian trajectory approximations to maintain low-latency synchronization. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JT Threfall, Dr WK Kavanagh

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Understanding and exploiting interactions between defects in diamond

University of Warwick

Department of Physics

Atomic-scale defects within diamond crystals offer remarkable opportunities for both fundamental physics and the development of next-generation quantum technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M E Newton

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Digital Engineering for Fusion: Uncertainty Quantification and Validation Frameworks

University of York

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Project Overview. The development of reliable predictive models and through - life engineering strategies for future fusion power plants presents one of the most significant challenges in modern engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Perin

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

Miniature optical frequency references for quantum sensors in dynamical environments

University of Birmingham

School of Physics and Astronomy

Over the past decade, quantum sensors have rapidly progressed and have demonstrated their huge potential in numerous real-world applications, including navigation, geo-survey, and biomedical imaging. Read more

Supervisor: Dr YH Lien

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

High-bandwidth quantum sensors for navigation applications

University of Birmingham

School of Physics and Astronomy

Over the past decade, quantum sensors have rapidly progressed and have demonstrated their exceptional stability and precision. Read more

Supervisor: Dr YH Lien

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Chip-Scale Atomic Devices

University of Birmingham

School of Physics and Astronomy

Over the past decade, quantum sensors have rapidly progressed and have demonstrated their exceptional stability and precision. They have gathered significant interest from fundamental research and real-world applications, including navigation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr YH Lien

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Machine Learning-based Optimisation of Relativistic Laser–Plasma Coupling for Efficient Fusion Ignition

University of Strathclyde

Department of Physics

Fusion research has recently reached major milestones, showing that laser‑driven fusion could one day become a practical clean‑energy source. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P McKenna

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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