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Leveraging Functional Genomics to Understand Mitonuclear Combinations in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (Ref: FFS24/HLS/APP/WINTER)

Northumbria University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Mitochondria are small structures present in every cell of our body, which convert the food we eat into an energy source that cells can use. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Winter, Prof M Lako, Dr G Hilgen

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

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Genetics: Investigating the molecular basis of optic nerve degeneration in glaucoma to try and develop a personalized medicine strategy for treatment

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

The optic nerve is a special sensory nerve that transmits visual impulses from the retina to the brain. Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) is a chronic, progressive optic neuropathy of multifactorial origin that affects 1 in 10 elderly individuals. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Ali

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

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PhD - Ultra-thin opto-acoustic fibre optic probe for cancer characterisation.

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Aim. Develop an ultra-thin, bio-compatible, fibre optic ultrasound instrument and a model to predict the mechanical properties of soft matter. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Smith

1 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Development of a miniature fibre-optic Raman probe for biomedical applications.

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Raman spectroscopy is a vibrational spectroscopy technique that enables the label-free identification and classification of materials, including biological materials such as live tissues. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Thomson, Dr CR Ross

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

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CURIOSITY: Cryosphere and Underwater Remote Inspection using Optic-fibre based Sustainable noise-InTerferometrY

University of Southampton School of Ocean and Earth Sciences

The project aims to combine passive acoustic noise interferometry and distributed acoustic sensing of seafloor cables embedded with machine learning. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Belal, Dr C.S. Spingys, Prof A. N. G. Garabato

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

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Large-momentum-transfer atom interferometry with Strontium

University of Birmingham School of Physics and Astronomy

The Quantum Sensing Group at University of Birmingham invites applications for a PhD position in the field of strontium based cold atom physics, starting from September 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Holynski

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Optogenetic sculpting of next-generation organoids for disease modelling of congenital malformations including spina bifida

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust BRC Translational Research (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

The ability to generate human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) from adult cell types has revolutionised regenerative medicine research. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Galea, Prof J Sowden

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Ultra-high speed integrated optical beam steering.

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Integrated optic (IO) devices manipulate light waves in a manner similar to the way integrated electronic devices manipulate electrons. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Thomson, Dr A Maccarone, Dr R Donaldson

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

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MSc By Research: Unravelling the mechanisms controlling anterior eye development

Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The MSc by Research programme at the University of Aberdeen is for students interested in a research-intensive master's degree. It is designed specifically to enhance your skills for a PhD or research career. Read more

Supervisors: Prof L Erskine, Prof N Vargesson

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

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Ultra-high-speed non-mechanical beam forming

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Integrated optic (IO) devices manipulate light waves in a manner similar to the way that integrated electronic devices manipulate electrons. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Thomson, Dr A Maccarone, Dr R Donaldson

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

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Smart nutrient sensor networks using miniaturised optical and electrochemical detection

University of Plymouth Faculty of Science and Engineering

Applications are invited for a 3.5 years PhD studentship within the Environmental Intelligence doctoral training programme at the University of Plymouth. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Ussher

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Precision Therapy for NBAS-related disorder

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

It is very well recognised that rare diseases offer the potential to uncover new information about mechanisms underlying a range of phenotypes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Balasubramanian

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

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Data-Driven Computational Sensing and Imaging

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Today's state-of-the-art imaging and sensing rely as much on computation as they do on sensor hardware. Furthermore, computational sensing and imaging is increasingly exploiting data-driven and machine learning solutions to enhance performance and develop novel hardware/software co-designed sensing systems. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Davies, Dr J Hopgood

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Manufacture of atom and ion traps via ultra-precision diamond machining

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

We are looking for a PhD student to join our interdisciplinary team of students, postdocs, and senior researchers developing systems for quantum technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Gates

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

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Silicon Photonics for Methane Emissions Reduction

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Supervisor. Dr Milos Nedeljkovic. Co-Supervisors: Professor Goran Mashanovich, Professor Matthew Mowlem. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Nedeljkovic

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

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Unlocking the Future of High-Capacity Ground-to-Satellite Communications

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr. Kyle Bottrill, Dr. Yongmin Jung, and Prof. Periklis Petropoulos . Project Description. High-capacity ground-to-satellite communications have long relied on microwaves for data transmission, as they have since the very first communications satellites were launched. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Bottril

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

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Chip-based photonic devices for quantum technology

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Peter Horak, Dr James Gates. Project description. We are looking for a PhD student to join our interdisciplinary team of students, postdocs, and senior researchers developing chip-based, microscale optics for advancing quantum technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Horak

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

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Exploring the shortest particle accelerator bunches with laser and terahertz techniques

The University of Manchester Cockcroft Institute

Applications are invited for a fully funded studentship starting Oct 2024 in ultrafast laser-based diagnostics for particle accelerators. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Hibberd

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

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Defining the molecular mechanisms preventing central nervous system axon regeneration after trauma

University of Birmingham Institute of Inflammation and Ageing

We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in central nervous system trauma and disease (e.g., spinal cord injury, traumatic… Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Ahmed

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

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We have 19 optic PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

optic PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 19 optic PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Leveraging Functional Genomics to Understand Mitonuclear Combinations in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (Ref: FFS24/HLS/APP/WINTER)

Genetics: Investigating the molecular basis of optic nerve degeneration in glaucoma to try and develop a personalized medicine strategy for treatment

PhD - Ultra-thin opto-acoustic fibre optic probe for cancer characterisation.

Development of a miniature fibre-optic Raman probe for biomedical applications.

CURIOSITY: Cryosphere and Underwater Remote Inspection using Optic-fibre based Sustainable noise-InTerferometrY

Large-momentum-transfer atom interferometry with Strontium

Optogenetic sculpting of next-generation organoids for disease modelling of congenital malformations including spina bifida

Ultra-high speed integrated optical beam steering.

MSc By Research: Unravelling the mechanisms controlling anterior eye development

Ultra-high-speed non-mechanical beam forming

Smart nutrient sensor networks using miniaturised optical and electrochemical detection

Precision Therapy for NBAS-related disorder

Data-Driven Computational Sensing and Imaging

Manufacture of atom and ion traps via ultra-precision diamond machining

Silicon Photonics for Methane Emissions Reduction

Unlocking the Future of High-Capacity Ground-to-Satellite Communications

Chip-based photonic devices for quantum technology

Exploring the shortest particle accelerator bunches with laser and terahertz techniques

Defining the molecular mechanisms preventing central nervous system axon regeneration after trauma

We have 19 optic PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

optic PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 19 optic PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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