condensed matter PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Atomistic simulations of condensed matter under extreme conditions

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisor: Prof I Morrison

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

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Controlling exotic magnetic order and frustration in 2D materials

University of Birmingham School of Physics and Astronomy

Joint programme between the Institut Laue Langevin (ILL) research nuclear reactor, Grenoble and the University of Birmingham. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M C Coak, Dr A Wildes

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

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Theory and Simulation of Time-Dependent and Topological Metamaterials

King’s College London Department of Physics

Applicants are invited to apply for a PhD project on the Theory and Simulation of Time-Dependent and Topological Metamaterials. The project will involve the development of theoretical techniques to study next generation materials and metamaterials as part of a wider EPSRC grant on Next Generation Metamaterials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Bhaseen

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

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Straining the Electronic Structure

University of Birmingham School of Physics and Astronomy

Experimental condensed matter physics PhD based around the development of a device to apply uniaxial strain during photoemission experiments, and its use to tune the electronic structure of quantum materials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I M Marković

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

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Interacting Electrons and Spin-Orbit Coupling

University of Birmingham School of Physics and Astronomy

Experimental condensed matter physics PhD looking into the electronic structure of quantum materials via photoemission experiments performed at international synchrotron facilities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I M Marković

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

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Theory and simulation of transport and ultrafast processes in quantum materials

King’s College London Department of Physics

One PhD position is available in the Theory and Simulation of Condensed Matter Group at the Department of Physics, King's College London, under the supervision of Dr. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Savic

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

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Quantum dynamics of electrons in emerging 2D devices

Loughborough University Department of Physics

Two-dimensional (2D) materials are at the forefront of research in quantum phenomena in condensed matter, with many research groups worldwide currently exploring their fundamental properties and applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Greenaway

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Quantum algorithm development for correlated electrons

King’s College London Department of Physics

Project Description . Applicants are invited to apply for a PhD project in the development of quantum computing algorithms for correlated electrons. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Booth, Dr J Bhaseen

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

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Tuning correlated electron systems from magnetism to unconventional superconductivity

Royal Holloway, University of London Department of Physics

Applications are invited for a PhD project in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics. In this project you will explore the rich phase diagrams of strongly correlated electron systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P G Niklowitz

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

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Computational design of novel battery materials with cutting-edge techniques

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Applications are invited to apply for a PhD studentship in the Theory and Simulation of Condensed Matter (TSCM) Group at King’s College London, in the computational design of next-generation battery materials, working in partnership with experimental colleagues in the cross-disciplinary ‘Net Zero Centre’. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JT Tomczak, Dr G Booth, Dr LL Lander

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Theory of generation of bright attosecond pulses

King’s College London Department of Physics

The creation of the shortest duration, attosecond, light pulses has been celebrated by the Nobel Prize in Physics 2023 [1]. The application of such pulses increases the temporal resolution that physical processes, such as electronic dynamics in atoms, molecules and condensed matter, can be observed with. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Khokhlova

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

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Atomistic Simulations of Surface Chemistry underpinning the Atomic-Scale Processing of Materials for AI-driven Nanoelectronics Applications

University of Warwick Department of Chemistry

Project description. Atomic layer deposition (ALD) and atomic layer etching (ALE) are crucial technologies in semiconductor processing, especially as nanoelectronics devices become smaller and more complex. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BK Karasulu

3 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Understanding strain localisation around hydrides in irradiated zirconium alloys

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Are you someone with a passion to continue learning? Do you believe a career is about putting something back into the world? Does having access to some of the UK’s newest and best research facilities make you feel like a kid in a toy shop? Consider becoming a part of our team!. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MM Maric, Dr P Frankel

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

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Synchrotron X-ray Studies of Energy Materials

University of Liverpool Department of Physics

The principal focus of this PhD project is to apply advanced X-ray methodologies to the study of materials relevant to energy technologies, in particular on materials with electrochemical applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Lucas, Dr Y Grunder

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

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Defining the state-of-the-art in X-ray and electron spectroscopies for discerning the characteristic electronic structure of actinide materials

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

An EPSRC centre for doctorial training sponsored PhD studentship is available to undertake research in the field of actinide X-ray and electron spectroscopy in a collaborative project between AWE and two research groups at the University of Manchester. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Baker, Dr R Harrison

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

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Optimization of Superconducting Devices by Mean of Quantum Field Theories

University of Adelaide Defence Trailblazer

Who can apply? Australian Citizens & Permanent Residents New Zealand Citizens Citizens of countries within the Five Eyes Alliance (FVEY). Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Tettamanzi

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

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Machine learning assisted optimization techniques for fitting excitonic spin-orbit models to big data

University of Edinburgh School of Physics and Astronomy

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

Supervisor: Dr C Stock

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

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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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2D magnetic materials: probing magneto-electronic coupling

University of Warwick Department of Physics

2D magnets are an exciting area of research for exploring fundamental magnetic phenomena and with the potential for new electronic and optoelectronic functionalities [1]. Read more

Supervisor: Prof NW Wilson

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

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Doping quantum radical metal-organic frameworks – DISCO MOF

University of Nottingham School of Chemistry

The Cliffe group at the University of Nottingham are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and talented PhD student to join our research team on a 4 year PhD Scholarship. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Cliffe

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

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Laser-driven ultrafast electron diffraction

Lancaster University Cockcroft Institute

Lancaster Physics department and partners in the Cockcroft Institute are world leading in the use of femtosecond lasers and non-linear optics for manipulating electron beams. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Jamison

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

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Laser-driven ultrafast electron diffraction

Lancaster University Physics Department

Lancaster Physics department and partners in the Cockcroft Institute are world leading in the use of femtosecond lasers and non-linear optics for manipulating electron beams. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Jamison

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition 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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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing

Cardiff University EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing

Compound Semiconductor (CS) materials are a Key Enabling Technology at the heart of modern society. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing

The University of Manchester

Compound Semiconductor (CS) materials are a Key Enabling Technology at the heart of modern society. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing

University College London

Compound Semiconductor (CS) materials are a Key Enabling Technology at the heart of modern society. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing

University of Sheffield

Compound Semiconductor (CS) materials are a Key Enabling Technology at the heart of modern society. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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Cooling low-dimensional electrons down to the quantum limit

Royal Holloway, University of London Department of Physics

The study of mesoscopic semiconductor devices, where electrons are confined into submicron-sized dots and wires, has been extremely fruitful over the past 25 years. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J T Nicholls

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

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Understanding Irradiation Stability of Ti(CON) Precipitates in Vanadium Alloys

University of Birmingham School of Metallurgy & Materials

Supervision and International Collaborations. You will be based at the University of Birmingham and will be co-supervised by the industrial partner Tokamak Energy Ltd. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A B Bhattacharya

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

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Understanding Irradiation Stability of Ti-CON Precipitates in Vanadium Alloys

University of Birmingham School of Metallurgy & Materials

Supervision and International Collaborations. You will be based at the University of Birmingham and will be co-supervised by the industrial partner Tokamak Energy Ltd. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A B Bhattacharya

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

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We have 31 condensed matter PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

condensed matter PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 31 condensed matter PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Atomistic simulations of condensed matter under extreme conditions

Controlling exotic magnetic order and frustration in 2D materials

Theory and Simulation of Time-Dependent and Topological Metamaterials

Straining the Electronic Structure

Interacting Electrons and Spin-Orbit Coupling

Theory and simulation of transport and ultrafast processes in quantum materials

Quantum dynamics of electrons in emerging 2D devices

Quantum algorithm development for correlated electrons

Tuning correlated electron systems from magnetism to unconventional superconductivity

Computational design of novel battery materials with cutting-edge techniques

Theory of generation of bright attosecond pulses

Atomistic Simulations of Surface Chemistry underpinning the Atomic-Scale Processing of Materials for AI-driven Nanoelectronics Applications

Understanding strain localisation around hydrides in irradiated zirconium alloys

Synchrotron X-ray Studies of Energy Materials

Defining the state-of-the-art in X-ray and electron spectroscopies for discerning the characteristic electronic structure of actinide materials

Optimization of Superconducting Devices by Mean of Quantum Field Theories

Machine learning assisted optimization techniques for fitting excitonic spin-orbit models to big data

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

2D magnetic materials: probing magneto-electronic coupling

Doping quantum radical metal-organic frameworks – DISCO MOF

Laser-driven ultrafast electron diffraction

Laser-driven ultrafast electron diffraction

Rare-earth based photonic devices for quantum information processing

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing

Cooling low-dimensional electrons down to the quantum limit

Understanding Irradiation Stability of Ti(CON) Precipitates in Vanadium Alloys

Understanding Irradiation Stability of Ti-CON Precipitates in Vanadium Alloys

We have 31 condensed matter PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

condensed matter PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 31 condensed matter PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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