PhD Studentship in Physics and Astronomy

4 weeks ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom University of Nottingham Full time

NQI- Nottingham Quantum Institute

The NQI is happy to announce the availability of 6 fully funded PhD studentships.

Prospective students will be part of a cohort starting in October 2024 and benefit from common activities and allocated travel/conference funding.

We are looking for highly motivated students with an interest in the following experimental and theoretical/mathematical topics (examples):

  • Quantum transport in ultracold atoms (theory and experiment)
  • Quantum sensing (magnetometry, navigation, rotation sensing, spectroscopy, interferometry, Rydberg atoms)
  • Quantum technologies for fundamental physics
  • Quantum Information and Quantum Computing (G. Adesso, M. Guta, et al.)
  • Quantum technology design and development (additive manufacturing, OPMs, quantum dots – L. Mather, L. Turyanska, et al.)

Please send your CV and a letter of motivation to Please send your application as soon as possible but no later than 26th of April.



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