Physics (critical theory) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 12 Physics (critical theory) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice: Investigating the Barriers to Achieving Projected Energy Savings in Railway Systems

University of Birmingham School of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

A plethora of energy saving devices and technology have been proposed for railway systems to help save energy. These systems employ technology to either to use an alternative fuel, or to harness existing energy, or to store excess energy in batteries, or to use another chemical gradient. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K V Venkateswaran

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

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Superconductors that survive ultra-high magnetic fields: Revealing the role of symmetry

University of Otago Department of Physics

The University of Otago is pleased to offer one PhD studentship funded by the Royal Society of New Zealand to study the theory of unconventional superconductivity in the Department of Physics on a full-time basis. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Brydon

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

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Electronic and Electrical Engineering: Fully Funded EPSRC DTP PhD Scholarship: Diamond NV quantum sensor

Swansea University School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Subject areas: Quantum technology, Applied physics, Electronic science and technology. Project start date: . 1 October 2024 (Enrolment open from mid-September). Read more

Supervisor: Prof L.L Li

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

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Accelerating Micro-Reactor Development: Transforming Space and Earth Energy Systems

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

We're seeking a motivated PhD candidate to join our team in exploring optimal system configurations for achieving long-life, autonomous operation and high operating temperatures in micro-reactors. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AP Peakman, Prof T Abram, Dr ON Negri, Prof BL Lindley

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

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Electron Driven Chemistry in the Interstellar Medium

University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry

A PhD studentship is available joint between the groups of Cate Anstöter and Ewen Campbell, School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, see https://isla-edi.com/ . Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Anstoter, Dr E Campbell

30 August 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Computational exploration of substrates and interfaces for thin film solar cells

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

To address the challenge of net-zero carbon a diverse energy generation landscape is required of which photovoltaics (PV) is a major constituent. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Dyer, Dr T Manning

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

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(University of Manchester - University of Tokyo Dual Award) Advanced particle tracking and real-time analysis for discoveries at the ATLAS detector at CERN

The University of Manchester Department of Physics and Astronomy

The matter that we know of constitutes only 15% of our universe - the remaining 85% is an enigmatic form of matter known as dark matter. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Doglioni, Prof R Sawada

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

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Hidden singularities in equations of state

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

In 1873, van der Waals proposed that the properties of both vapour and liquid could be described by a single mathematical equation [1]. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Masters

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

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The Sweet-Spot for Star Formation

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

CONTEXT. Star formation is one of the most fundamental processes regulating the evolution and appearance of the Universe, with implications for many diverse areas of astronomy. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Whitworth, Dr P Clark

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

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PhD in Chemistry - Amorphous Aggregates and Non-Classical Crystal Nucleation

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

You are invited to apply for a fully funded 3.5 year PhD position in the School of Chemistry, available to start on 1 October 2024 in the Ultrafast/slow Chemical Physics group at the University of Glasgow (https://www.wijnne.com/), with the aim to understand the role of amorphous structures in crystal nucleation. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Wynne

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

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Controlling beam dynamics in high-power X-ray FELs with novel magnets

University of Liverpool Cockcroft Institute

X-ray Free-Electron Lasers (XFELs) are large-scale accelerator facilities generating radiation beams with intensity far exceeding that of any other available source of high-energy photons. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Wolski

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

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Autonomous Reconfiguration, Deployment, and Management of Self-Aware Modular Space Robots

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Modular and dynamically reconfigurable space hardware systems are a high priority for research and development as they can significantly decrease development costs, facilitate multiple payloads, and enable indefinite lifetime extension for space missions. Dr. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M A Post

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

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We have 12 Physics (critical theory) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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We have 12 Physics (critical theory) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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