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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University Park Campus
Full Time
Dec 2026
3 Year
Research overview Join one of UK's leading physics and astronomy schools. 98% of our research is classed as ‘world-leading’ (4) or ‘internationally excellent’ (3) by the the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. We conduct internationally leading research in a wide range of experimental and theoretical areas of physics and astronomy. Explore our research groups below to see what opportunities we can offer. Research groups: • Astronomy • Cold Atoms and Quantum Optics • Condensed Matter Theory • Experimental Condensed Matter and Nanoscience • Magnetic Resonance Imaging • Particle Cosmology Your PhD will be about conducting original research in an area of your choice under the supervision of academic staff members. You will be encouraged to participate in national and international conferences to present your work, and you will be supported in submitting your results for publication in scientific journals. You will participate in seminars and be part of the vibrant research community of our school.
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