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We have 57 Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Edinburgh

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Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Edinburgh

We have 57 Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students 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

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

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
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Pioneering Research on Vertical Urbanization, Air and Water Systems, and Public Health

  Research Group: Institute of Sustainable Built Environment
Are you driven to solve complex challenges at the intersection of urban development, engineering, and public health? As high-rise buildings transform city skylines at an unprecedented rate, their rapid expansion creates significant operational challenges for air and water management systems. Read more

Ultrashort pulsed laser processing of exotic materials

This PhD is directly supported by the European Office of Aerospace Research and Development (EOARD) with a generous grant including an enhanced stipend, equipment & consumables budgets and a student travel budget. Read more

Laser Beam Shape Manipulation in Ultra-Short Pulse Laser Manufacturing

This PhD is directly supported by the European Office of Aerospace Research and Development (EOARD) with a generous grant including an enhanced stipend, equipment & consumables budgets and a student travel budget. 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

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

Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Next generation long range laser rangefinders based on single photon detectors and new laser technologies (Thales and Heriot-Watt University)

  Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics
Laser Rangefinders are a key element of modern sensor systems and can range up to 20km with an accuracy of less than 1m. Thales UK produced the first in-service laser rangefinder in 1965, just a few years after the invention of the laser, and have been designing and manufacturing laser systems ever since. Read more

Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Novel laser sources in the mid-infrared spectral region for security and sensing applications (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

  Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics
Project Description. This project will address the urgent requirement for new photonics tools in the mid-infrared (mid-IR) spectral region to police stricter greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards and to progress imaging capabilities in poor visibility for security applications. Read more

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