QS Rank:

55

University of Amsterdam

North Holland
,Netherlands

Program Name
PhD in Particle And Astroparticle Physics

Deadline
March 08th, 2026
Overview
Nikhef is the national institute for subatomic physics in the Netherlands. Your research is part of the ATLAS Research Group embedded in the Nikhef ATLAS group, and candidates will be employed by the University of Amsterdam and based at Nikhef in Amsterdam./nThe positions focus on Higgs boson and top quark interactions, using SM Effective Field Theory (SM-EFT) and modern data-analysis techniques (deep learning, Transformer networks). The projects are funded by the NWO-M2-project “When Higgs bosons meet Top quarks” and are part of the ATLAS group activities including detector construction (ITk, HGTD, FELIX) and physics analysis (Higgs boson physics, top quark physics, searches for new physics).

Duration
4 Months
Ranking
#39
US World and News Report
#60
The World University Rankings
#55
QS World University Rankings
Class Profile
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Cover Letter
Application Deadlines
| Default | |
|---|---|
| spring | Mar 8, 2026 |
Ready to elevate your study abroad journey?
Book a call with us now and take the first step towards your global future!



