Expires on: 02/02/2024
Description
Join the Particle Physics Department (PPD) at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory for a research degree (PhD/D.Phil) in experimental particle physics. We offer financial support through UKRI-STFC Postgraduate Studentship awards, covering “home” fees and providing a stipend. Students work at RAL, collaborate with global scientists, and may spend time at partner universities or international facilities. Six PhD studentships for 2024 are available for projects like LHC/ATLAS, LHC/FASER, LUX-ZEPLIN, MIGDAL, and DUNE.
Qualification:
- Hold an undergraduate degree in physics, preferably a UK 4-year integrated MPhys or MSci, or its international equivalent.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate good collaborative skills, and proficiency in both written and oral English.
- Eligible for “home fee” status; applicants with “overseas” fees may still apply, but funding solutions must be provided.
How to Apply
- Send an email to PAPPDDirector@stfc.ac.uk with the subject “PhD application” by 2nd February.
- Include a brief account of research interests, motivation, nationality, choice of preferred projects, CV, academic transcript, list of scientific publications, and contact information for two referees.
- Arrange for two reference letters with the subject “PhD reference letter” to be sent to the same address before the PPD Open Day.