Theoretical Physics (science) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhD Positions in Life Science and Biomedicine Research Groups supported by a structured PhD program

Paid positions, no tuition fees!. Call opens. 26 February 2024. Call closes. 29 April 2024. Admission panel video interviews for eligible applicants. Read more

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Machine learning the dynamics of force-sensing proteins

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Mechanosensing proteins detect mechanical forces within cells and convert them into biochemical signals. Understanding the dynamic behaviour of these proteins under force is key for advancing our understanding of this process called mechanotransduction. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SB Bo, Dr RTR Tapia-Rojo, Prof C Lorenz

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

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PhD Studentship in Computer Science: Applying Quantum Foundations for Quantum Advantage

Newcastle University School of Computing

Award summary . 100% Home fees covered and minimum tax-free annual living allowance £19,237 (2024-25 UKRI rate) . Overview . Read more

Supervisor: Dr JH Hance

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

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Fully Funded PhD Program Opportunity

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), accredited in 2011 as a graduate university, is located in the beautiful subtropical island of Okinawa, Japan. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) International PhD Programme

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PhD studentship in uncovering the universal physics in soft and living matter

Imperial College London Department of Bioengineering

The Universality in Biology group at Imperial College London is offering a fully funded PhD studentship to home students in the field of theoretical biophysics, under the supervision of Dr Chiu Fan Lee. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C F Lee

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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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

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

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Theory and simulation of the ferro-electric nematic phase

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

Liquid crystals turn up everywhere. They are the main constituent of displays, they are used in television screens and many health care products are liquid crystalline. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Masters

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

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Theoretical Breakthroughs in Quantum Science: PhD Opportunity in Ion and Electron Trapping at Charles University, Prague

Charles University Faculty of Mathematics and Physics

Dive into Quantum Frontiers 🌌. PhD Opportunity in Trapping and Cooling of Ions and Electrons at Charles University, Prague!🔬✨. We are offering a position of a PhD student in the theoretical part of an original and innovative project studying cold trapped ions and electrons (research group of Dr. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MT Tarana

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

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Picophotonics: The Science of Light-Matter Interactions at Sub-atomic Scale

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Kevin MacDonald, Nikolay Zheludev. Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K MacDonald

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

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Application of digital holography for marine science

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Thevar, Dr K Nakkeeran

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

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Preparation and Characterisation of ‘Green’ Photocathodes for the Generation of High-Brightness Electron Beams

University of Liverpool Department of Physics

The quality of the electron beam in an accelerator is limited largely by that of the electron source. Fourth generation light sources such as the planned UK X-FEL and ultrafast electron diffraction projects require high-brightness electron sources. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Welsch

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

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De Sitter matrix models and field theory

Queen Mary University of London School of Mathematical Sciences

Research Group: Geometry, Analysis & Gravitation

The School of Mathematical Sciences of Queen Mary University of London invite applications for a PhD project commencing in September 2024. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Anous

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

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Thermodynamic signatures of collective behaviour in active matter

Queen Mary University of London School of Mathematical Sciences

Research Group: Complex Systems

The School of Mathematical Sciences of Queen Mary University of London invite applications for a PhD project commencing in September 2024. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Dabelow

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

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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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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

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

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We have 30 Theoretical Physics (science) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Theoretical Physics (science) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 30 Theoretical Physics (science) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhD Positions in Life Science and Biomedicine Research Groups supported by a structured PhD program

Machine learning the dynamics of force-sensing proteins

PhD Studentship in Computer Science: Applying Quantum Foundations for Quantum Advantage

Fully Funded PhD Program Opportunity

PhD studentship in uncovering the universal physics in soft and living matter

Optical fiber-based RF-breakdown detection and prediction

Theory and simulation of the ferro-electric nematic phase

Theoretical Breakthroughs in Quantum Science: PhD Opportunity in Ion and Electron Trapping at Charles University, Prague

Picophotonics: The Science of Light-Matter Interactions at Sub-atomic Scale

Application of digital holography for marine science

Preparation and Characterisation of ‘Green’ Photocathodes for the Generation of High-Brightness Electron Beams

De Sitter matrix models and field theory

Thermodynamic signatures of collective behaviour in active matter

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

Beam gas curtain monitor for the High Luminosity LHC

We have 30 Theoretical Physics (science) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Theoretical Physics (science) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 30 Theoretical Physics (science) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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