Theoretical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK) in the UK

We have 62 Theoretical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK) in the UK

Theoretical Astroparticle Physics

Royal Holloway, University of London Department of Physics

The Theoretical Particle Physics group at Royal Holloway University of London is offering a funded PhD studentship in the field of astroparticle theory with a focus on utilising Quantum Sensors in the search for dark matter. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S West

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

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Beam gas curtain monitor for the High Luminosity LHC

University of Liverpool Department of Physics

The QUASAR Group, based at the Cockcroft Institute, has pioneered the development of a supersonic gas jet as a non-invasive beam profile monitor. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Welsch, Dr H Zhang

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

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Optical fiber-based RF-breakdown detection and prediction

University of Liverpool Department of Physics

The QUASAR Group, based at the Cockcroft Institute, in collaboration with the beam instrumentation company D-Beam Ltd, have pioneered the development and commercialization of optical fiber-based beam loss monitors for particle accelerators. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Welsch, Dr J Wolfenden

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

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Designing tests for the identification of Quantum Spin Liquids

Queen Mary University of London School of Physical and Chemical Sciences

Quantum spin liquids (QSLs) are highly entangled low temperature states of magnetic systems. They are of fundamental importance as quantum states of matter firmly outside of conventional paradigms, having excitations with fractional quantum numbers and being described by emergent gauge theories. Read more

Supervisor: Dr O` Benton

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

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Digital Chloroplast: Computational models of the organization, phase behaviour and function of the photosynthetic membrane

Queen Mary University of London School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences

Supervisor: Dr Christopher Duffy, Prof Conrad Mullineaux and Dr Guy Hanke . Funding: China Scholarship Council (CSC). Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Duffy, Prof C Mullineaux, Dr G Hanke

31 January 2024 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Theoretical Physics: Fully Funded STFC and Swansea University PhD Scholarship: Dualities in Gauge Field Theories and String Theory

Swansea University School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics

Funding providers: Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Armoni

Open Day(s) 14 February 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Theoretical Physics: Fully Funded STFC and Swansea University PhD Scholarship: Confinement, Holography and Matrix Models

Swansea University School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics

Funding providers. Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering. Subject areas. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Nunez

Open Day(s) 14 February 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Emergent helical dipole textures in quadruple perovskites

University College London London Centre for Nanotechnology

Ordering of magnetic dipoles in materials gives rise to many kinds of magnetic structures, from simple ferromagnetism to complex helices, that have found important applications with profound impacts in society. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Bowler

8 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Criticality of Quantum Spin Liquids

University College London London Centre for Nanotechnology

Quantum spin liquids (QSLs) are a novel class of materials in which geometric frustration suppresses magnetic order down to absolute zero temperature. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Kruger

8 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The Long-Term Survival of Earth’s Magnetic Field

University of Leeds Faculty of Environment

Background. Earth’s core has generated a magnetic field for billions of years. However, the nature of that field has varied considerably through time for reasons that are still poorly understood. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Mound, Dr C Davies

Open Day(s) 5 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Sounds Dangerous: Using Sonification Techniques to Detect Precursors to Large Wave Activity in Space Plasmas (Ref: NUDATA24/EE/MPEE/RATLIFF)

Northumbria University Faculty of Engineering and Environment

Overview of the CDT. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Ratliff, Prof P Vickers

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

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The kinetics of heat transport in novel fusion schemes

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Fusion offers an attractive solution to low carbon energy production but is difficult to control in the laboratory, primarily because it necessarily involves confining an extremely hot plasma. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Ridgers, Dr A Higginbotham

31 January 2024 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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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

3 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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With biodiversity credit markets towards ecological civilization?

Queen Mary University of London School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences

With biodiversity credit markets towards ecological civilization?. Supervisors: Dr Axel Rossberg. Funding: China Scholarship Council (CSC). Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Rossberg

31 January 2024 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Using AI to Provide New Insights into the Physics of Cataclysmic Variable Stars (Ref: STFCDTP24/EE/MPEE/WYNN)

Northumbria University Faculty of Engineering and Environment

Cataclysmic variables (CVs) are binary star systems consisting of a white dwarf accreting matter from a companion star. CVs undergo sudden, dramatic increases in brightness at optical wavelengths, often accompanied by outbursts of X-rays and other high-energy radiation. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Wynn

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

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We have 62 Theoretical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK) in the UK

Theoretical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK) in the UK

We have 62 Theoretical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK) in the UK

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