PhD in Nuclear Physics

This studentship is fully-funded by an EPSRC Industrial Doctoral Landscape Award in partnership with AWE plc./nThe successful applicant will be welcomed into our world-leading research programme investigating key nuclear reactions for both fundamental physics and applications./nThe aim of the project is to establish new methods to measure neutron-induced reactions for nuclear applications./nThis will involve extensive field-work at major nuclear laboratories, in particular in the United States./nSkills in data analysis, scientific communication, radiation detection and measurement will be strongly developed over the course of the studentship./nThis scholarship will also facilitate opportunities for the student to present their findings at national and international conferences, as well as participate in educational summer schools and workshops./nStart date: 1 October 2026/nDuration: 4 years/nFunding information: £21,403 annual stipend and £1,250 annual top-up.