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We have 58 Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Edinburgh
Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Edinburgh
We have 58 Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Edinburgh
PhD Studentships in the School of Physics & Astronomy 2025 - 2026
The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh is pleased to offer PhD studentships in the subject areas of Astrophysics, Condensed Matter and Complex Systems, Nuclear Physics, Particle Physics Experimental, and Particle Physics Theory. Read more
Next generation single-photon avalanche diode for emerging quantum technology applications
We are seeing the second quantum revolution, bringing quantum theory out of the lab. The advantage of quantum theory is opening a huge range of application in many sectors such as environment, data security, telecommunication, defence and aerospace etc. Read more
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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - uLED-based lab-on-chip platform (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)
Research Group:
CDT in Applied Photonics
Project Description. The Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics (CAP) has several vacancies for exciting, varied and challenging applied R and D studentships in photonics, lasers and optical systems. Read more
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Slotted photonic crystal waveguides as a platform for surface enhanced Raman detection of hydrogen (AWE and University of St Andrews)
Research Group:
CDT in Applied Photonics
Project Description. The detection of hydrogen gas is important in many industries (petrochemical, civil nuclear, transport etc) due to its highly flammable nature. Read more
Machine learning assisted optimization techniques for fitting excitonic spin-orbit models to big data
A PhD studentship is available in the group of Chris Stock (School of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Edinburgh in collaboration with Russell Ewings (STFC-ISIS) and Bo Liu (University of Glasgow School of Electrical Engineering). Read more
Extreme optical attosecond pulses for driving ultraviolet, X-ray and electron sources
About the Project. Intense ultrafast laser pulses allow us to drive and probe matter at extremely short timescales. By driving matter with very high intensities it is possible to reach a strong field regime, which can be used to generate secondary sources of ultraviolet, X-rays, and electrons. Read more
Funded EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Informatics
Quantum computing provides unprecedented means to overcome bottlenecks of complex problems. The greatest impediment to realising the potential of quantum computing is lack of people power. Read more
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EastBio - NEST: developing a non-Invasive Novel Embryo Sexing Technique (for the laying hen industry)
Funding. This 4-year PhD project is part of a competition funded by EastBio BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership. This opportunity is open to UK and International students and provides funding to cover tuition fees at the UK rate, plus a stipend to support living costs. Read more
Optical attosecond laser sources for next-generation ultrafast science
Ultrafast laser pulses allow us to follow fundamental quantum processes such as chemical reactions and electron transport at their natural timescale. Read more
Elucidating molecular transport mechanisms through atomistic simulations
Membrane-based processes for water treatment, such as reverse osmosis (RO), hold promise in tackling water scarcity locally and globally. Read more
Deep learning for black hole tomography
The Biomedical and Astronomical Signal Processing (BASP) laboratory at Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh (HWU), headed by Professor Yves Wiaux is recruiting a PhD student for research on deep learning for black hole imaging. Read more
Computer-aided Precision Surgery: Medical Image Guided Surgical Planning and Targeted Drug Delivery About this Project
About this Project. Image-guided surgery utilises pre-operative and/or intraoperative medical imaging data to help visualise and navigate surgical instrument and tools in reaching the targeted sites of the patient. Read more
Novel high-brightness supercontinuum sources using gas-filled hollow-core fibres
About the Project. Supercontinuum sources—light sources that have the directionality, spatial coherence, and brightness of a laser, but with an ultra-wide spectral bandwidth—have become indispensable for imaging, microscopy, spectroscopy and metrology applications in both science and industry. Read more
In vivo investigation of neuronal and circuit mechanisms underlying cognitive dysfunction in early dementia
Research Group:
Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences
Gan lab investigates real-time neurocircuit dynamics underlying network oscillations, cognition, and decision-making in vivo. With such knowledge, we sort to elaborate on what, where, when, and how such dynamism goes wrong in disease conditions, e.g. Read more
Atomistic and Coarse-Grained Simulations of Polymer Composites
A PhD studentship is available in the group of Professor Philip J. Camp, School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh (http://www.molsim.chem.ed.ac.uk) and with co-supervision from Professor Ken Lewtas, The Falcon Project, and Visiting Professor at the University of Edinburgh. Read more