theoretical physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Theory and applications of quantum memristors

Loughborough University Department of Physics

Quantum technologies 2.0, including but not limited to quantum computing, are taking the increasingly important place both in research and industry. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Zagoskin

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Droplet Impacts with Functional Surfaces

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P D Hicks

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

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Multiple PhD Positions at the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Quantum Dynamics and Control (QDC) in Dresden, Germany

Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems

We are looking for highly talented and motivated students from all around the world. The standard. entrance qualification is a master's degree (or an equivalent university degree, e.g., German “Diplom”). Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Max Planck Research Programme

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Theory and Methods for Non-equilibrium Atomistic Simulations of Complex Biomolecules

Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences Department of Theoretical and Computational Biophysics

The Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences is a leading international research institute of exceptional scientific breadth. Read more

Supervisor: Prof HG Grubmuller

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

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Drop Impacts on Microstructured Surfaces

University of Auckland Department of Physics

How can we control droplets as they land on surfaces, roll over, or spread across surfaces? Understanding and management of droplet dynamics are of critical and increasing importance due to their relevance in areas such as climate physics, disease transmission, food production, and heat transfer technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof G Willmott

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

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Machine learning for studying supernovae

Royal Holloway, University of London Department of Physics

Supernovae are the explosive deaths of certain types of star at the ends of their lives. They play an important role in the Universe, being the key distributors of heavy elements. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JM Maund

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

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Levitating microdiamonds towards a test of the quantum nature of gravity

University of Warwick Department of Physics

Background. Single nitrogen-vacancy (NV- ) centres in diamond have isolated electronic and nuclear spins which can store quantum information at room temperature for over one second. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Morley

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

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Plasma Propulsion for Space Applications

University of Auckland Department of Physics

The University of Auckland is conducting research into electric propulsion systems for small spacecraft. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Rattenbury

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

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Photoconduction of wide bandgap semiconductor materials and devices

University of Strathclyde Department of Physics

Wide bandgap semiconductors (bandgap > 3.5 eV) are vital materials for applications in ultraviolet (UV) optoelectronic devices for, e.g., biochemical sensing, water purification, or high-power transistors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Massabuau

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

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Understanding the evolution of gene regulatory networks through biophysical modelling and machine learning

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

The ability to coordinate the expression of genes within a cell is at the heart of life. When and how much of a specific gene is turned into a protein is essential for organisms to respond to their environment and to manage resources. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Lagator, Prof M Rattray

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

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Chemistry: Fully Funded EPSRC & Swansea University PhD Scholarship: Studying molecule-surface interaction potentials using magnetic molecular interference experiments

Swansea University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Funding providers: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Alexandrowicz

22 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Optimization of Superconducting Devices by Mean of Quantum Field Theories

University of Adelaide Defence Trailblazer

Who can apply? Australian Citizens & Permanent Residents New Zealand Citizens Citizens of countries within the Five Eyes Alliance (FVEY). Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Tettamanzi

29 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in Beam-Steering Programmable Metasurfaces for Microwave Devices

University of Warwick WMG

Project Overview. We are seeking exceptional candidates with a passion for interdisciplinary research in the fields of Physics, Engineering, and Material Science for a fully funded 3.5-year PhD research project. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Isakov, Dr C Dancer

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

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in identifying and controlling of key regulatory mechanisms for differential responses and metabolic shifts in microorganism populations.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr IOM Otero-Muras, Prof CT Trelea, Assoc Prof EB Bernuau

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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What causes galaxies to stop forming stars?

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory team: Annagrazia Puglisi. Project description. Ellipticals are amongst the most massive galaxies in the present-day Universe, have spheroidal morphologies and red colours, and were formed more than 10 billion years ago. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Puglisi

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 134 theoretical physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

theoretical physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 134 theoretical physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Theory and applications of quantum memristors

Droplet Impacts with Functional Surfaces

Multiple PhD Positions at the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Quantum Dynamics and Control (QDC) in Dresden, Germany

Theory and Methods for Non-equilibrium Atomistic Simulations of Complex Biomolecules

Drop Impacts on Microstructured Surfaces

Machine learning for studying supernovae

Levitating microdiamonds towards a test of the quantum nature of gravity

Plasma Propulsion for Space Applications

Photoconduction of wide bandgap semiconductor materials and devices

Understanding the evolution of gene regulatory networks through biophysical modelling and machine learning

Chemistry: Fully Funded EPSRC & Swansea University PhD Scholarship: Studying molecule-surface interaction potentials using magnetic molecular interference experiments

Optimization of Superconducting Devices by Mean of Quantum Field Theories

PhD in Beam-Steering Programmable Metasurfaces for Microwave Devices

FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in identifying and controlling of key regulatory mechanisms for differential responses and metabolic shifts in microorganism populations.

What causes galaxies to stop forming stars?

We have 134 theoretical physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

theoretical physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 134 theoretical physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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