Are you holding Master’s degree and looking for fully funded PhD positions? University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland invites online application for multiple funded PhD Programs / fully funded PhD positions in various research areas.
Candidates interested in fully funded PhD positions can check the details and may apply as soon as possible. Interested and eligible applicants may submit their online application for PhD programs via the University’s Online Application Portal.
1. Fully Funded PhD Position in Development of ‘human stroke-on-a-chip’ model to replace rodent stroke models
Summary of PhD Program:
Thousands of agents are neuroprotective in animal stroke models but have not translated to the clinic, at least in part due to species divergence. We have developed a bespoke microfluidics stroke model using rodent neuronal cells which we propose to replace with human neuronal cells. This human-based model is designed to reduce and replace the use of animals in stroke research and has additional health benefits of better recapitulating human pathophysiology, providing greater translational value.
Application Deadline: 10 February 2025
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in Generation of quantum light states with low-noise-VECSEL-pumped optical parametric oscillators
Summary of PhD Program:
Cavity-enhanced nonlinearities, in particular optical parametric oscillation (OPOs), are among the most widely used systems for the generation of non-classical states of light, of interest for several quantum applications, such as imaging [1], communication [2], and computing [3]. However, OPOs remain bulky and complex, especially when one accounts for the addition of the noise suppression required for typical laser sources. Vertical-external-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VECSELs), on the other hand, are capable of very low noise operation and are intrinsically shot-noise limited over a broad frequency range.
Application Deadline: 7 February 2025
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in Ultra-high common-mode noise rejecting ELF/ULF gradiometer
Summary of PhD Program:
Active radio-frequency imaging in the super-low and ultra-low frequency (SLF/ULF) bands makes complex demands of the transceiver system used. Conventional antennae trade size for sensitivity at low frequencies, which is incompatible with high-resolution imaging. Penetrative imaging at these frequencies is an important enabling technique for nuclear threat reduction, treaty monitoring and border security.
Application Deadline: 7 February 2025
4. Fully Funded PhD Position in Advancing the state-of-the-art of microfabricated atomic sensors
Summary of PhD Program:
Atomic sensors leverage the fundamental properties of atoms to achieve unprecedented levels of sensitivity and accuracy in measuring physical quantities such as time, magnetic fields, and inertial forces. MEMS vapour cells, the critical component of these sensors, provide a miniaturised platform for confining atomic vapours, enabling compact, energy-efficient, and scalable device designs. However, significant challenges remain in the microfabrication and characterisation of these devices, and to optimise their performance and reliability for specific applications.
Application Deadline: 7 February 2025
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5. Fully Funded PhD Position in Ultra-high common-mode noise rejecting geomagnetic gradiometer
Summary of PhD Program:
The PhD project will include meaningful trials with MBDA on UAV platforms and in high-noise magnetic environments, as available. To realise a navigation capability, the availability of suitable resolution maps are a key concern. To this end, a review of support that can be drawn from parallel research at Strathclyde may prove beneficial. It is also important to note the dual-use value of high CMNR, high-sensitivity magnetometry in a range of healthcare and biomedical applications.
Application Deadline: 7 February 2025
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in Nanodiamonds for sub-cellular quantum thermometry in living organisms
Summary of PhD Program:
With this project, we propose to build on our existing expertise with NV sensing to further develop the use of nanodiamond as a sub-cellular thermometer for applications in biological imaging. A key focus of the project will be ensuring that the hardware and sample processing requirements with be compatible with the needs for effective biological research. An existing, low-cost widefield NV sensing system will be expanded to allow investigation of biological systems while incorporating state of the art pulsed microwave techniques to improve sensitivity and reject noise. Anticipated systems of interest include mitochondrial activity within cells and the impact of photosynthesis on the local thermal environment within a cell.
Application Deadline: 7 February 2025
7. Fully Funded PhD Position in Quantum simulation of correlated many-body phases
Summary of PhD Program:
We will create these quantum states using our unique dynamically controlled potentials. Initially, we will prepare a Mott insulating state in a one-dimensional chain between potential barriers. We will then move the potential barriers parallel to the chain by one site, effectively doubling the number of lattice sites while maintaining the same initial atom number. By adjusting the strength of the optical lattice lasers perpendicular to the chain, we can control the tunnelling between the ladder rungs. Meanwhile, the strength of the optical lattice along the rungs will alter the ratio of tunnelling to on-site interaction.
Application Deadline: 7 February 2025
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8. Fully Funded PhD Position in Advancing the performance of the next-generation of compact optical atomic clocks
Summary of PhD Program:
This project will involve the study of optical atomic clocks, with the goal of demonstrating a compact and accurate atomic sensor. This project will build on the joint expertise at Strathclyde and the Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics to develop a compact atomic clock systems for portable operation, while providing performance beyond the commercial state-of-the-art. Specific areas of expertise to be explored at the construction and development of narrow-linewidth lasers for low-noise interrogation, optimised optical system design for compact optical clocks, maximising the signal-to-noise ratio of background-free detection channels, and a broad exploration of atom-light interactios in atomic gasses.
Application Deadline: 7 February 2025
9. Fully Funded PhD Position in Chip-scale atomic platforms for timing and sensing
Summary of PhD Program:
The research within this project is focused on the miniaturisation of cold-atom systems for chip-scale position navigation and timing. The project will investigate the integration of micro-fabricated components for laser cooling, such as micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) vacuum cells for cold atom physics [1,2]. This study will evaluate cell pressure and alkali density longevity as we explore new mechanisms for mass producibility and vapour cell isolation. This technology is built upon previous research our team has led over the past decade, where microfabricated cold and thermal atom systems have been fabricated and used in the construction of atomic wavelength references [2,3] and clocks.
Application Deadline: 7 February 2025
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10. Fully Funded PhD Position in Matter-wave interferometry in microphotonic waveguides
Summary of PhD Program:
The project will provide hands-on learning at the cutting edge of quantum technologies for sensing and measurement. During the PhD you will learn in the use of ultracold Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs) and methods that provide precision control over atomic wavefunctions. You will join a team of researchers that offers and inclusive, collaborative research environment. This project is part of a large, multidisciplinary collaboration on Chip-scale Atomic Systems for Quantum Navigation, and you will have opportunities to work closely with experts in atomic physics, optics, lasers, and nanophotonics.
Application Deadline: 7 February 2025
11. Fully Funded PhD Position in Four-wave mixing and memories in atomic vapours
Summary of PhD Program:
This project seeks to develop a dual-species platform for quantum computing and simulation with neutral atoms, providing a route to implementing active quantum error correction essential for future scaling beyond 100 qubits. This hardware will simultaneously provide a versatile platform for analogue computing and simulation due to the ability to independently control inter- and intra-species interactions, providing a route to performing studies of complex many-body physics as well as increasing the diversity of real-world optimisation problems that can be tackled using neutral atom hardware.
Application Deadline: 7 February 2025
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12. Fully Funded PhD Position in Optical and photonic integration in microfabricated quantum magnetometers
Summary of PhD Program:
Progressing quantum magnetometry in defence and security applications, such as airborne navigation and maritime situational awareness requires reliable low size, weight and power (SWaP) sensors to be used in conjunction with complementary sensing modalities (e.g. sonar, gravimetry, ground penetrating radar). Data fusion with these technologies makes new requirements for quantum magnetic sensors which are best addressed by development of devices exploiting microfabrication of optical-atomic systems to achieve better encapsulation and ruggedisation.
Application Deadline: 7 February 2025
13. Fully Funded PhD Position in Fermionic quantum gates in an optical superlattice
Summary of PhD Program:
In this project, you will develop, build and test some of the core components of the first fermionic quantum computer by controlling the motion and entanglement of ultracold 6-Li atoms. You will learn how to cool a gas of atoms to a few Nanokelvin using laser cooling, high-power optical traps, and Feshbach resonance. You will also design two types of optical lattices: A millikelvin-deep lattice for loading atoms from a magneto-optical trap and pinning of atoms during single-atom resolved fluorescence imaging. A second bi-chromatic superlattice will allow to generate arrays of symmetric double wells, which serve as the core processing units for the quantum gates.
Application Deadline: 7 February 2025
14. Fully Funded PhD Position in Dynamics of spontaneous magnetic multipole ordering
Summary of PhD Program:
The project is aimed at a detailed imaging and understanding of the magnetic atomic structure by optical and microwave means by measurements of the complete Stokes parameters of the transmitted pump and dedicated probe beams. It will analyse the excitation spectrum of the system (magnons) above and below the threshold of ordering and look at the mechanisms responsible for the stabilization of the particular phases, in particular the highly interesting time-dependent phase and its relation to dissipative time crystals. We will look at the possibility of skyrmions and magnetic bubbles and their switching dynamics, which are currently discussed for spintronic quantum technologies.
Application Deadline: 7 February 2025
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15. Fully Funded PhD Position in Vectorised absolute geomagnetic optical magnetometer
Summary of PhD Program:
Optically pumped quantum magnetometers, exploiting long-coherence time magnetic resonances in the ground state of thermal alkali vapours, now offer sensitivity to geomagnetic fields (50 micro-tesla) at parts-per-billion (sub-pico-tesla) sensitivity, exceeding that of the best classical sensors by an order of magnitude or more. Recent developments at Strathclyde, using unique mass-produced alkali vapour atomic cells, chip-scale lasers, additively manufactured optomechanical housings and novel digital signal processing, have achieved this sensitivity in pocket-sized sensor packages.
Application Deadline: 7 February 2025
16. Fully Funded PhD Position in Thermal effects in cryogenic electronics for quantum computing
Summary of PhD Program:
Quantum computing (QC) research and development have reached an extremely exciting point. Decades of research by academia worldwide has brought us to the point where the commercial world is widely engaged. Despite this progress, there still exist major challenges for the development of practical and useful quantum computers. One of these challenges is the necessity of operating quantum processors at deep cryogenic temperatures [Krinner2019]. In fact, it is not trivial to generate the sophisticated control sequences made of multiple-channel high-frequency signals at room temperature and timely deliver them to a quantum system which is located in a fairly inaccessible and vacuum-tight cryostat.
Application Deadline: 7 February 2025
17. Fully Funded PhD Position in Superabsorption with 3-level emitters
Summary of PhD Program:
In this project, we will study a promising different approach for realising superabsorption under much less demanding conditions. Specifically, we shall study a collection of three level emitters inside a conventional microcavity. In this setup, the necessary quantum control is provided by an external global microwave drive which allows the coherent suppression of emission pathways [2].
Application Deadline: 7 February 2025
18. Fully Funded PhD Position in Perovskites for Quantum Technologies: collective excitonic states in quantum dot supracrystals for bright and fast microscopic light sources
Summary of PhD Program:
Colloidal perovskite nanocrystals (NCs, specks of semiconductor materials) represent an exciting frontier in solution-processed materials due to their size-tunable optical properties and unique quantum behaviour. These properties make perovskite nanocrystals ideal for a wide range of advanced photonic applications, including solar cells, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), high-speed colour converters, and laser technologies. A particularly intriguing area of recent research in this field has been the demonstration of superfluorescence from assemblies of perovskite quantum dots (PQDs).
Application Deadline: 7 February 2025
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19. Fully Funded PhD Position in Computing with photonic quantum systems
Summary of PhD Program:
Loss is ubiquitous in natural systems, due to interactions with their environment. For information processing, it is a way to lose entropy, which is arguably what you need to
do to extract only the salient features from data. Instead of seeing loss as an imperfection to be engineered around, can we harness it? For example, the natural properties of photons include that they aren’t conserved – one photon can be split into two lower energy photons. As part of a funded research project, we are currently developing ways to compute that use photon loss -and gain – as features, not bugs.
Application Deadline: 7 February 2025
20. Fully Funded PhD Position in Vortex pinning dynamics in a quantum fluid
Summary of PhD Program:
Originally discovered in liquid helium, superfluidity is an example of quantum mechanics on the macro-scale, where useful bulk behaviour (fluid flow without viscosity) arises from the cooperative behaviour of many tiny particles. This macroscopic quantum behaviour is found in systems as disparate as extremely dense and relatively hot neutron stars, and ultracold dilute-gas Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs), and has direct parallels to another important macroscopic quantum effect – superconductivity (flow of charge without resistance).
Application Deadline: 7 February 2025
21. Fully Funded PhD Position in Metasurfaces for quantum networks
Summary of PhD Program:
In recent years, dielectric metasurfaces have transformed optical imaging by replacing complex combinations of optical elements with structured surfaces that are thin and highly efficient. This project aims to design optimized metasurfaces to distribute different photon states among multiple users while minimizing the number of optical components needed for quantum network development. The core concept is that metasurfaces, with their numerous scattering channels, can serve as the foundation for compact quantum networks enabling multiparty communication.
Application Deadline: 7 February 2025
22. Fully Funded PhD Position in Quantum Chips: integrating micron-scale optoelectronic components for scaling of quantum technologies on-chip
Summary of PhD Program:
Scaling quantum systems requires a move from bulk components and bench-top experiments to on-chip circuit architectures. The range of functions required to deliver these chipscale systems means that they cannot be manufactured on a single material platform. In this project the student will develop photonic circuit technologies operating at visible wavelengths and with integrated membrane devices for function-on-demand, realised using nanoscale accurate heterogeneous integration methods.
Application Deadline: 28 February 2025
23. Fully Funded PhD Position in Energy-efficient Indoor Climate Control for Optimised Health
Summary of PhD Program:
This PhD studentship is part of the Strathclyde Centre for Doctoral Training (SCDT) in Energy-efficient Indoor Climate Control for Optimised Health (EICCOH). The centre addresses the critical skills gap in designing net-zero buildings that are human-centric and optimise health. This exciting opportunity is in collaboration with an industry-leading sensor manufacturer, which provides access to a large dataset of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) metrics.
