PhD Vacancy

2 weeks ago


Teddington, United Kingdom NPL Full time
This highly innovative PhD project, led by Swansea University and based at NPL in London, aims to create new tools for analysing semiconductor wafers and devices, focusing on the latest materials like compound semiconductors. Compound semiconductors, important in the UK's semiconductor strategy, are used in various technologies like electric vehicles, sensors, and quantum technologies. They are more efficient than traditional silicon, but are sensitive to defects, which can lead to production issues and high costs.  The project will develop methods to inspect wafers more effectively, using machine learning to identify critical defects in the latest semiconductor materials like SiC, GaN and β-Ga2O3. These materials offer profound advantages for power devices over silicon technologies. This PhD work is critical as low production yields lead to wastage and slow market growth. The project is funded by an iCASE award to the National Physical Laboratory (NPL). The award will fund a Swansea University student to undertake a PhD at NPL’s Teddington laboratories near London.

  • PhD Vacancy

    2 months ago


    Teddington, United Kingdom NPL Full time

    This project is focused on exploring scalability of atomic quantum hardware by overcoming barriers to achieving high fidelity coherent control and entanglement using both trapped ions and neutral atoms.  Working in close collaboration between experimental teams at NPL and Strathclyde, we are seeking to recruit a PhD student to address the shared challenges...

  • PhD Vacancy

    4 days ago


    Teddington, United Kingdom NPL Full time

    We are looking for up to 5 fully funded PhD candidates across a range of disciplines to carry out advanced research in building security and resilience in a digitalised world, as part of a partnership led academically by the Universities of Surrey and Strathclyde and supported by the Surrey-Strathclyde-NPL strategic partnership and a number of industry...

  • PhD Vacancy

    4 days ago


    Teddington, United Kingdom National Physical Laboratory Full time

    About the Role We are looking for up to 5 fully funded PhD candidates across a range of disciplines to carry out advanced research in building security and resilience in a digitalised world, as part of a partnership led academically by the Universities of Surrey and Strathclyde and supported by the Surrey-Strathclyde-NPL strategic partnership and a...

  • PhD Vacancy

    2 months ago


    Teddington, United Kingdom National Physical Laboratory Full time

    About the Role This project is focused on exploring scalability of atomic quantum hardware by overcoming barriers to achieving high fidelity coherent control and entanglement using both trapped ions and neutral atoms. Working in close collaboration between experimental teams at NPL and Strathclyde, we are seeking to recruit a PhD student to address the...

  • PhD Vacancy

    2 weeks ago


    Teddington, United Kingdom National Physical Laboratory Full time

    About the Role This highly innovative PhD project, led by Swansea University and based at NPL in London, aims to create new tools for analysing semiconductor wafers and devices, focusing on the latest materials like compound semiconductors. Compound semiconductors, important in the UK's semiconductor strategy, are used in various technologies like...

  • Phd Vacancy

    5 months ago


    Teddington, United Kingdom National Physical Laboratory Full time

    The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone...


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  • PhD Vacancy

    3 months ago


    Teddington, United Kingdom National Physical Laboratory Full time

    About the Role Developing accurate data analysis methodologies for Raman spectroscopy quality control of advanced materials The challenge to meet the UK’s Net-Zero emissions target will require significant innovation in advanced materials, graphene and related 2D materials offer a route to achieving these goals, with applications already demonstrated...

  • PhD Vacancy

    3 months ago


    Teddington, United Kingdom NPL Full time

    Developing accurate data analysis methodologies for Raman spectroscopy quality control of advanced materials  The challenge to meet the UK’s Net-Zero emissions target will require significant innovation in advanced materials, graphene and related 2D materials offer a route to achieving these goals, with applications already demonstrated in reinforcing...