Number of awards
1
Start date and duration
42 months from September 2021.
Application closing date
28 February 2021.
Overview
One PhD Studentship in the group of Dr Ahmet Avsar is available at the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics at Newcastle University. The highly motivated student will experimentally study magnetic and spintronic properties of novel devices based on layered two-dimensional (2D) heterostructures for applications in energy-efficient information technologies. This PhD project involves advanced nanofabrication in state-of-the-art research facilities, and magneto-transport measurements utilizing a cryostat. Previous experience in cleanroom processing, fabrication of 2D heterostructures or low-temperature physics is desirable. Dr Avsar’s group has a vast experience in the fabrication and characterization of 2D materials for spintronics research and has significantly contributed to advancing the field. For further information about the group’s research activities, please visit https://sites.google.com/site/aavsar.
Newcastle University is consistently ranked as one of the Top 150 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2020). The university is centrally located in the beautiful and cosmopolitan city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, which is ranked No.1 for affordability (QS Best Student Cities 2019), No.4 for social life (THE Student Experience Survey 2018) and in the Top 3 for both safety and friendliness (Unbroken Britain Survey 2018) in the UK. The School is committed to promoting diversity, and we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Sponsor
EPSRC / School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
Name of supervisor(s)
Dr Ahmet Avsar
Eligibility Criteria
You must have or expect a First Class or high 2:1 Honours degree or international equivalent in physics, engineering, materials science, or closely related disciplines. Enthusiasm for research, ability to think and work independently, excellent analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills are essential requirements.
If English is not your first language, you must have IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).
The award is available to home and international applicants.
How to apply
You must apply through the University’s online postgraduate application system.
- Insert the programme code 8839F in the programme of study section, select ‘PhD in Physics (FT) (Experimental)’ as the programme of study, insert studentship code MSP032 in the studentship/partnership reference field.
- Attach a cover letter and CV. The covering letter must state the title of the studentship, quote reference code MSP032 and state how your interests and experience relate to the project. CV should list details of two references.
- Attach degree transcripts and certificates and, if English is not your first language, a copy of your English language qualifications.