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University of Ferrara

PhD Opportunity in Physics: Particle and Astroparticle Physics, Nuclear Physics, Medical Physics, Detector Development, and X-ray Imaging at University of Ferrara University of Ferrara in Italy

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PhD

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Nuclear Physics

Funding

The 42nd Cycle PhD Programme in Physics offers 9 funded scholarships, including 2 scholarships reserved for candidates holding a degree obtained abroad. The post lists funded positions supported by the University of Ferrara, INFN, and co-financing partners, with additional reserved positions for candidates with their own funding or international mobility programmes.

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University of Ferrara

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Keywords

Nuclear Physics
Particle Physics
Medical Science
Cultural Heritage
X-ray Imaging
Astroparticle Physics
Biomedical Applications
Physics
Medical Physic

About this position

PhD opportunity in Physics at the University of Ferrara (Italy), in collaboration with INFN and international research partners. The call is for the 42nd Cycle PhD Programme in Physics and offers a 3-year doctoral path in a strong international research environment.

Research themes mentioned in the post include particle and astroparticle physics, nuclear physics and technologies, medical physics and biomedical applications, advanced detector development, X-ray imaging for cultural heritage, and physics beyond the Standard Model. The programme is especially relevant for candidates interested in experimental and applied physics, detector instrumentation, nuclear technologies, and interdisciplinary physics applications.

Funding: 9 funded scholarships are available, including 2 scholarships reserved for candidates holding a degree obtained abroad. The post also shows funded positions supported by the University of Ferrara, INFN, and co-financing partners, plus reserved positions for candidates with their own funding or international mobility programmes.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a Laurea vecchio ordinamento, specialistica or magistrale degree, or an equivalent foreign qualification. English knowledge is checked during the interview. The selection process includes evaluation of qualifications and a research project, followed by an oral exam. Some tracks require a research proposal of up to 2000 words, and supporting publications, recommendation letters, and other academic/professional titles may be considered.

Deadline: 24 June 2026.

How to apply: follow the University of Ferrara/IUSS PhD admissions page, wait for the call to open, and submit the required documents through the official application route. The post links to the programme page and the admissions page for the 42nd cycle.

Funding details

The 42nd Cycle PhD Programme in Physics offers 9 funded scholarships, including 2 scholarships reserved for candidates holding a degree obtained abroad. The post lists funded positions supported by the University of Ferrara, INFN, and co-financing partners, with additional reserved positions for candidates with their own funding or international mobility programmes.

What's required

Applicants need a Laurea vecchio ordinamento, specialistica or magistrale degree, or an equivalent foreign qualification. English language knowledge will be assessed during the interview. The selection includes evaluation of qualifications and a research project, and the project should be consistent with the chosen doctoral topic. For some tracks, a research proposal of up to 2000 words is required; publications, letters of recommendation, and other academic/professional titles may strengthen the application.

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Neutron Imaging

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