Physics

A position is open for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant / Associate as part of the Theory of Condensed Matter Group (TCM) at the Department of Physics, University of Cambridge, in the group of Dr Andrew Morris, funded by EPSRC Grant EP/P003532/1. This project focuses on developing new methods of modelling solid-state Li-ion batteries (SSLBs). The...

The purpose of this role is to conduct internationally leading research, and provide physics teaching to both undergraduate and postgraduate students within the  School of Physical Science , as a member of the  Applied Optics Group . As Lecturer in Applied Optics you will: contribute significantly to the research profile of the School by...

Parks Road   Applications are invited for two Postdoctoral Research Assistants in Ion Trap Quantum Computing. The posts are available initially for a fixed-term until 31 May 2017, with the strong possibility of extension to 24 months. Oxford is leading a multi-institution £38M EPSRC-funded “Hub” for Networked Quantum...

3.5 year DPhil studentship, available from October 2016  (subject to eligibility requirements below). Research Area This studentship is a collaboration between the University of Oxford (Department of Engineering Science) and Crondall Energy Subsea Ltd under the  EPSRC Industrial CASE scheme . The academic supervisor is Chris Martin, and...

2 years fixed term in the first instance Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position within the time domain astrophysics group at the Astrophysics Research Institute, Liverpool John Moores University, working specifically on supernovae and novae. The ARI has established a leading position in the study of explosive transients through a...

Study of acoustic performance of novel thermo-acoustic insulation at extreme temperatures A 3-year-long fully-funded PhD post is available in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sheffield. The aim of this project is to develop and study the thermo-acoustical performance of insulation systems for applications in extreme...

Can you think outside the box? Are you a practically-minded problem solver? Are you willing to work hard to make a real contribution to one of the most advanced imaging technologies currently being developed? If you can answer yes to these questions, this is the PhD for you. You will be working on a form of digital imaging in which physical...

1 year taught MSc at the University of Warwick followed by 3 years PhD based at the University of Newcastle under the supervision of Dr Jon Goss and Professor Patrick Briddon. One of the key challenges in the quantum-mechanical simulation of condensed matter systems lies in a well-documented short-coming of density functional theory. However, it...

Research Fellowships, 2017 Applications are invited for Research Fellowships in Physical & Environmental Sciences and related fields intended for outstanding researchers early in their careers. The Fellowships offer an opportunity to carry out independent research in a stimulating and supportive academic environment. Applications will be...

Duration of contract:  Fixed term contract for a period of two years Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in numerical astrophysics at the University of Hertfordshire, supporting one or more of the research projects described at  http://www.herts.ac.uk/research/centres-and-groups/car/theory-and-modelling . Preference will be...