[Fully funded PhD studentship.]

This fully funded PhD studentship at the University of Birmingham focuses on chronometric levelling using transportable optical lattice clocks. Chronometric levelling is a cutting-edge application in precision measurement, requiring optical clocks with relative frequency inaccuracies at the level of 1x10^-18. Conventional geodetic methods have reached their limits, but optical clocks—especially transportable setups—offer the potential to surpass these limitations and achieve centimetre-level precision.

The project aims to demonstrate direct clock comparison for chronometric levelling, leveraging fibre links that connect UK and EU continental optical clocks. As a PhD student, you will join a dynamic research team comprising postdoctoral researchers and fellow PhD students, working in state-of-the-art facilities. The research environment is highly collaborative, offering opportunities to engage with advanced experimental setups and contribute to the development of next-generation time standards.

Applicants should have a strong academic background in physics or a closely related discipline, with particular interest or experience in precision measurement, quantum optics, or atomic physics. The studentship is fully funded, covering tuition and stipend. For further details, you are encouraged to contact Professor Yeshpal Singh ([email protected]).

The application deadline is 16 April 2026. To apply, visit the University of Birmingham application portal and review the eligibility requirements. This opportunity is ideal for students seeking to advance their expertise in experimental physics, metrology, and quantum technologies within a leading UK research institution.