PhD Studentship - On Demand Entangled Photons for Quantum Optics

Award summary 100% fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £19,237 (2024/25 UKRI rate). Overview The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics invites applications for a PhD position in Physics, under the supervision of Prof. Noel Healy Integral to the second quantum revolution is the entangled photon. These emergent particles are essential in many technologies including quantum cryptography and quantum computing. This PhD project will develop an ultra-efficient platform to generate on-Demand Entangled Photons for the future of quantum technologies. We are looking for an outstanding student to do research in experimental physics to develop this next-generation technology. The student will have access to the very cutting edge of expertise, materials, nanofabrication, and device characterization. Postgraduate students at Newcastle University can also take part in a range of paid teaching activities, with training provided. The successful candidate will join the Photon Science Laboratory at the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics at Newcastle University and will work closely with, including an opportunity to visit, our partners at the National University of Singapore. Number of awards: 1 Start date: 16th September 2024 Award duration: 3.5 years Sponsor: EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTP) Supervisors Prof. Noel Healy Dr Vasu Kalangi Eligibility criteria You must have, or expect to gain, a minimum 2:1 Honours degree or international equivalent in a subject relevant to the proposed PhD project (inc. computing, mathematics, engineering etc.). Enthusiasm for research, the ability to think and work independently, excellent analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills are also essential requirements. Home and international applicants (inc. EU) are welcome to apply and if successful will receive a full studentship. Applicants whose first language is not English require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills. International applicants may require an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate prior to obtaining their visa and to study on this programme.  How to apply You must apply through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal Once registered select ‘Create a Postgraduate Application’. Use ‘Course Search’ to identify your programme of study: search for the ‘Course Title’ using the programme code: 8839F please leave ‘Research Area’ field blank. select ‘PhD Physics (full time) - Experimental' as the programme of study You will then need to provide the following information in the ‘Further Details’ section: A ‘Personal Statement’ (this is a mandatory field) - upload a document or write a statement directly in to the application form The studentship code MSP086 in the ‘Studentship/Partnership Reference’ field When prompted for how you are providing your research proposal - select ‘Write Proposal’. You should then type in the title of the research project from this advert. You do not need to upload a research proposal. You must submit one application per studentship, you cannot apply for multiple studentships on one application. Contact details Prof Noel Healy, School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics