[Full tuition fee waiver for three years and a stipend each year at UK Research Council rates (£20,780 for 2025-2026). Student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge not included.] The University of Hertfordshire is offering a fully funded PhD studentship focused on the experimental and theoretical study of light scattering by single particles, with direct relevance to atmospheric and climate research. This project is based at the College Lane campus in Hatfield and will commence on 1 October 2026, running for three years full-time. The successful candidate will join the Atmospheric and Climate Physics (ACP) group, working closely with a team of experts including Dr Evelyn Hesse (principal supervisor) and Professor Detlef Mueller. The research will involve both experimental and computational approaches. Experimental work includes the development of laser diffractometry techniques for measuring light scattering on single levitated particles, as well as polarimetry and advanced particle characterisation using optical and scanning microscopy. The theoretical component will address unresolved questions in light scattering by atmospheric particles, such as the effects of particle complexity and surface roughness, using computational methods like physical optics and the discrete dipole approximation. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree (2.1 or above) or a Master’s degree (if the Bachelor’s is a 2.2) in Physics or a closely related field. Experience with laboratory physical techniques (e.g., laser and optical instrumentation) and/or computational and numerical modelling is desirable. Programming skills in Python, FORTRAN, or C++ are advantageous. The position is open to UK, EU, and international applicants. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English language proficiency (minimum IELTS 6.5 or equivalent). The studentship provides a full tuition fee waiver for three years and an annual stipend of £20,780 (UK Research Council rate for 2025-2026). Applicants requiring a student visa must cover visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs themselves. To apply, candidates should download and complete the application form and submit it along with a research proposal (maximum two A4 pages), CV, cover letter, two academic references (sent directly by referees), degree certificates and transcripts, and proof of English language competence if required. Applications should be emailed to [email protected] by 2 February 2026 at 9am. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 9 March 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated students interested in atmospheric physics, light scattering, and advanced experimental and computational techniques to join a dynamic research group and contribute to climate science.

[Full tuition fee waiver for three years and annual stipend of £20,780 at UK Research Council rates. International students must pay for their own visa and Immigration Health Surcharge.] The University of Hertfordshire is offering a fully funded PhD studentship focused on light scattering by single particles, a topic highly relevant to atmospheric and climate research. The successful candidate will join the Atmospheric and Climate Physics (ACP) group at the Hatfield, College Lane campus, and will have the opportunity to work on both experimental and theoretical aspects of light scattering. Experimental research will involve the development of laser diffractometry techniques for measuring light scattering on single levitated particles, as well as polarimetry and particle characterisation using optical and scanning microscopy. Theoretical investigations will address unresolved questions about the dependence of light scattering on particle complexity and surface roughness, employing computational methods such as physical optics and the discrete dipole approximation. The studentship is supervised by Dr. Evelyn Hesse (Principal Supervisor) and Professor Detlef Mueller, both experts in the field. The project offers opportunities to present research at international conferences and collaborate with leading scientists in atmospheric physics. The funding package includes a full tuition fee waiver for three years and an annual stipend of £20,780 at UK Research Council rates. International students are welcome to apply but must cover their own visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree (2.1 or above) or a Master’s degree (if their BSc is 2.2) in Physics or a closely related discipline. Experience with laboratory physical techniques (such as laser and optical instrumentation), computational/numerical modelling, and programming skills (Python, FORTRAN, C++) is highly desirable. Candidates whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency (minimum IELTS 6.5 or equivalent). To apply, download and complete the application form and submit it along with a research proposal (maximum two A4 pages), CV, cover letter, two academic references (sent directly from referees), degree certificates and transcripts, and proof of English language competence if required. Applications should be emailed to the Doctoral College Admissions team at [email protected] by 2 February 2026 at 9am. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 9 March 2026. For informal enquiries, contact Dr. Evelyn Hesse or the Doctoral College Admissions team. This studentship provides an excellent opportunity for motivated students to contribute to cutting-edge research in atmospheric physics, develop advanced experimental and computational skills, and engage with the international scientific community.

[Full tuition fee waiver for three years and a stipend each year at UK Research Council rates (£20,780 for 2025-2026). Student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs are not covered.] The University of Hertfordshire is offering a fully funded PhD studentship in Light Scattering by Single Particles Relevant for Atmospheric Research, based at the Hatfield, College Lane campus. This three-year, full-time position begins on 1 October 2026 and is situated within the Atmospheric and Climate Physics (ACP) group. The project focuses on both experimental and theoretical aspects of light scattering by single particles, a topic central to climate and atmospheric research. Experimental work will involve the development of laser diffractometry for light scattering measurements on single levitated particles, polarimetry, and particle characterisation using optical and scanning microscopy. Theoretical research will address unresolved questions about light scattering by atmospheric particles, such as the effects of particle complexity and surface roughness, using computational methods including physical optics and the discrete dipole approximation. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with ACP colleagues and have opportunities to present their research at international conferences. The supervisory team includes Dr Evelyn Hesse (principal supervisor) and Professor Detlef Mueller, both experts in atmospheric physics. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree (2.1 or above) or a Master’s degree (if BSc is 2.2) in Physics or related subjects. Relevant laboratory experience (e.g., laser and optical instrumentation) and computational/numerical modelling skills (e.g., Python, C++) are desirable. The position is open to UK, EU, and international applicants. Non-native English speakers must provide proof of English language competence (minimum IELTS 6.5 or equivalent). Funding includes a full tuition fee waiver for three years and an annual stipend at UK Research Council rates (£20,780 for 2025-2026). Applicants requiring a student visa must cover visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs themselves. To apply, candidates should download and complete the application form and submit it with a research proposal (max two A4 pages), CV, cover letter, two academic references (sent directly from referees), degree certificates, transcripts, and proof of English language proficiency. Applications must be emailed to the Doctoral College Admissions team by 2nd March 2026 at 9am. For informal enquiries, contact Dr Evelyn Hesse at [email protected]. For further information and to access the application form, visit the University of Hertfordshire’s research degrees and doctoral college webpage.

[Full tuition fee waiver for three years and a stipend each year at UK Research Council rates (£20,780 for 2025-2026). Student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs are not covered.] The University of Hertfordshire invites applications for a fully funded PhD studentship in Light Scattering by Single Particles Relevant for Atmospheric Research, based at the Hatfield, College Lane campus. This three-year, full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the field of Atmospheric and Climate Physics (ACP) through both experimental and theoretical research. The project focuses on understanding light scattering by single particles, which is crucial for climate research and atmospheric science. Experimental work will involve the development and application of laser diffractometry for light scattering measurements on single levitated particles, as well as polarimetry and particle characterisation using optical and scanning microscopy. Theoretical aspects will address unresolved questions about light scattering by atmospheric particles, such as the effects of particle complexity and surface roughness, using computational methods including physical optics and the discrete dipole approximation. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with ACP colleagues and have opportunities to present their research at international conferences. The principal supervisor is Dr Evelyn Hesse, with Professor Detlef Mueller as part of the supervisory team. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree (2.1 or above) in Physics or a related subject, or a Master’s degree if their BSc classification is 2.2. Relevant laboratory experience (e.g., laser and optical instrumentation) and/or computational modelling skills (Python, C++) are desirable. The studentship is open to UK, EU, and international applicants. Candidates whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency (minimum IELTS 6.5 or equivalent). Funding includes a full tuition fee waiver for three years and a stipend at UK Research Council rates (£20,780 for 2025-2026). Applicants requiring a student visa must cover visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs themselves. The start date is 1 October 2026, and the application deadline is 6 April 2026 at 9am. To apply, download and complete the application form. Submit a research proposal (maximum two A4 pages), CV, cover letter, two academic references (sent directly from referees), degree certificates and transcripts, and proof of English language competence if required. Email your completed application to the Doctoral College Admissions team by the deadline. For informal enquiries, contact Dr Evelyn Hesse at [email protected]. For further information and application details, visit the University of Hertfordshire website.