Funded PhD: Gamma-ray spectroscopy of neutron-rich zirconium nuclei

University of Brighton supervisory team

Other supervisors

Project in detail

Applications are invited for an STFC funded studentship leading to the degree of PhD in nuclear physics. As a nuclear physics PhD student at Brighton, you will be part of the UK and international community and will participate in and lead experiments at world-leading experimental facilities. You will be part of a group which uses the techniques of gamma-ray spectroscopy to study the shapes of neutron-rich nuclei in the A~100 mass region. Experimental work is carried out in collaboration with UK and international partners at facilities abroad and detailed analysis and interpretation is carried out at the University of Brighton. 

The successful applicant will work on the neutron-rich zirconium isotopes using the nu-ball array at the ALTO facility at the Irene-Joliot Curie lab in Paris to do detailed spectroscopy on nuclei around 102-106Zr. The student will be involved in the planning, analysis and interpretation of the measurements and will also have the opportunity for disseminating results at conferences and seminars, thus offering an opportunity for career progression.

Entry requirements

Academic entry requirements

Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject from a UK university or comparable qualifications from another recognised university.

Residential eligibility

Due to the post’s funding it is only open to home applicants as defined by the Fees Regulations.

English language entry requirements

Applicants who will require a student visa to study as a Postgraduate Research student in the UK will need to prove their knowledge of English language when they apply. They must have successfully completed a Secure English language Test (SELT) in the last two years. Applicants who have obtained a UK degree within the last 3 years or are studying for a UK degree may apply without a SELT. However, the university may request a SELT is taken as part of any award made.

English language IELTS requirements are minimum of 6.0 in each component.

We accept a number of English language qualification including IELTS. Please contact us if you have any queries arising from this.

Further details can be found on the UK Government website: Prove your English language abilities with a secure English language test (SELT).

Funding

This studentship is funded by the STFC for 3.5 years full-time (or equivalent PT) and includes fees and stipend at the UKRI rate for home students.

Contact us

Guide to making your application

We will only consider complete applications. The research degree application is complete once you have uploaded all of the following:

• Copies of your degree certificates, including transcripts

• Copy of your IELTS (or equivalent) certificate (if applicable)

• Copy of your passport

• Two references uploaded or requested - one must be an academic reference from your most recent period of study. Both must have been written within the last year.

To submit your application please follow these steps:

• 1. Click the 'apply online now' button, on the right.

• 2. Select 'register and start a new application', to create your user account.

• 3. Once you are logged in, select 'apply to a new course'.

• 4. Select the type of course 'research degree'.

• 5. Select mode of study 'full-time'.

• 6. Select 'Doctoral College'.

• 7. Select ‘Nuclear structure physics’.

• 8. Select the course 'PhD'.

• 9. Click 'apply'.

You will now be able to complete the online application form.