Physics (earth) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 48 Physics (earth) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Modelling ultra-low frequency (ULF) waves in Earth’s magnetosphere

University of St Andrews School of Mathematics and Statistics

The Solar and Magnetospheric Theory Group (SMTG) in the School and Mathematics and Statistics, University of St Andrews, is looking for applicants for a funded PhD project for a start in September/October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Elsden

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

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Fully funded PhD positions in Astronomy, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry & Materials, Data Science & Scientific Computing, Earth Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, and Physics

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) Graduate School

Fully funded PhD positions in Astronomy, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry & Materials, Data Science & Scientific Computing, Earth Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, and Physics. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) International PhD Programme

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Exploring the Time-Dependence of Kinetic Structure at Earth’s Bow Shock

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Imogen Gingell. Project description. When the solar wind interacts with Earth’s magnetosphere, it is heated and slowed from supersonic to subsonic speeds at the bow shock. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Gingell

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

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PhD scholarship in precision and quantum sensing for through earth communications - University of Queensland/Orica/National Industry PhD Program

University of Queensland The Queensland Quantum Optics Laboratory

Join us to develop new, ultraprecise photonic sensing technologies and apply them to the important problem of through-earth communications. Read more

Supervisor: Prof WB Bowen

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

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Rare-earth based photonic devices for quantum information processing

UNSW Sydney School of Physics

Preamble. The University of New South Wales and the Centre for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology seeks enthusiastic candidates for Master by Research and PhD positions in the field of rare-earth ions based experimental photonics for quantum information processing. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S. R. Rogge

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

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Quantifying space weather turbulence and extremes and risk at earth

University of Warwick Department of Physics

Supervisor S. C. Chapman S.C.Chapman@warwick.ac.uk. www.warwick.ac.uk/go/cfsa/people/sandrac. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S C Chapman

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

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Discovery of new sustainable permanent magnets for electric motors and generators

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

High-performance permanent magnets are needed for electric motors and generators which are essential for the decarbonisation of transport (land, sea and air) and energy generation (>25% of UK electricity comes from wind-turbines). Read more

Supervisors: Prof K McKenna, Dr S Cavill, Dr X Zhao

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

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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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Modelling and Analysis Methods for Satellite Aerodynamics in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO)

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

Operation of spacecraft in very low Earth orbits (VLEO), those below 450 km in altitude, is becoming more commonplace. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H. Crisp, Dr P Roberts

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

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PhD Studentship in Geospatial Engineering: Smart Earth Observation Satellite Constellation

Newcastle University School of Engineering

Award summary. 100% fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £18,622 (2023/24 UKRI rate) and includes a generous research training support grant. Read more

Supervisor: Prof JM Mills

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Discovering exoplanets around compositionally-diverse stars across the Milky Way by mitigating stellar signals

University of Warwick Department of Physics

We invite applications from outstanding and highly motivated students for the Warwick Prize Scholarships in Astrophysics. The successful applicant will work with Dr Thomas Wilson within the Astronomy and Astrophysics group in the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Wilson

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

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Concept Mission Design for Hex-Sats to detect biological agents from VLEO

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Alexander Wittig, Dr Minkwan Kim. Project description. In this PhD, we will develop a complete mission concept for satellites to detect the release of biological agents on the ground through constant monitoring from space. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Wittig

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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CDT-QTE: Molecular design of rare-earth-ion complexes for quantum light-matter interactions on nanophotonic platforms

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Patrick Ledingham, Alberto Politi. Project description. This project is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Ledingham

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

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Identification and classification of coherent flow structures in the plasma of the Sun’s photosphere

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

The Sun is a star with a cyclic magnetic activity that can impact all the solar system. Thus, the solar magnetic field can interact with the Earth's magnetic field, permitting the entrance of energetic particles in the upper atmosphere, affecting technological devices, telecommunications and human health. Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Fedun

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

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Space-based quantum sensing for maritime applications

University of Birmingham School of Physics and Astronomy

The exciting progress of quantum sensing in laboratory experiments have prompted a worldwide effort to develop robust portable systems that can be used in real-life applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Lellouch, Prof M Holynski

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

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