
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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University of Cologne
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Germany
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The Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy offers a PhD programme in Physics at the University of Cologne, in cooperation with the University of Bonn. This is a research-oriented doctoral programme in which candidates complete approximately three years of thesis work leading to a doctoral degree in physics. The programme’s scientific focus spans astrophysics, condensed matter physics and solid state theory, statistical and biological physics, mathematical physics, quantum informat...
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University of Bonn
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Germany
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The Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy (BCGS) at the University of Bonn , in cooperation with the University of Cologne , offers a PhD in Physics within a structured, research-oriented doctoral programme. This programme is centred on three years of thesis research leading to a doctoral degree in physics. The school’s scientific interests span applied and quantum optics , nuclear and particle physics , condensed matter physics , statistical physics , astroparticle physics , and...
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Erwann Bocquillon
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University of Cologne
Germany
Posted Yesterday
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PhD Student Position in Quantum Hall Calorimetry of Quantum Materials at the University of Cologne The University of Cologne is advertising a PhD student position in the Bocquillon Working Group at the Institute of Physics II, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The project is part of an experimental condensed-matter physics programme focused on quantum transport in quantum materials and the development of a new ultra-sensitive quantum calorimeter. The successful candidate will work on ...
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Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids
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Germany
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The International Max Planck Research School for Chemistry and Physics of Quantum Materials (IMPRS-CPQM) is offering multiple PhD positions in quantum materials research for 2027. This is a joint doctoral program involving the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids in Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, and the University of St Andrews. The program brings together research in solid-state chemistry and condensed matter physics within a highly collaborative, international environ...
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Peter Liljeroth
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Aalto University
Finland
2 days ago
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Aalto University in Espoo, Finland, is hiring 1–2 doctoral researchers for a PhD project combining gated two-dimensional device structures with low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy (STM). The research focuses on condensed matter physics, two-dimensional quantum devices, correlated quantum materials, atomic-scale phenomena, nanotechnology, and quantum technology. The project is particularly relevant to students interested in studying quantum materials and device behavior using advanced l...
2 days ago
Aalto University
Finland
3 days ago
Aalto University in Espoo, Finland, is seeking a Doctoral Researcher (PhD student) in condensed matter physics and two-dimensional quantum devices in the Atomic Scale Physics group at the Department of Applied Physics. The project investigates emergent electronic phenomena in gate-tunable van der Waals materials using low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy (STM). Research topics include correlated electron systems, topological systems, superconductivity and quantum phases in 2D materials....
3 days ago
University of Southern Denmark
Denmark
5 days ago
Fully funded PhD position in Quantum Nanophotonics and Polaritonic Phenomena at the University of Southern Denmark in Denmark. The research will be conducted at the POLIMA Center for Polariton-driven Light-Matter Interactions within the Mads Clausen Institute. The project investigates theoretical polaritonic phenomena in two-dimensional material tunnel junctions, with emphasis on polariton-mediated inelastic electron tunnelling, van der Waals heterostructures, light–matter interactions, and quan...
5 days ago
Stefano Racioppi
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University of Cambridge
United Kingdom
1 week ago
Top university
PhD opportunity at the University of Cambridge in the group of Stefano Racioppi (Assistant Research Professor), funded by the ERC Starting Grant QUANTEX . The project will investigate how extreme pressure changes electronic structure , chemical bonding , and chemical periodicity . The research combines ab initio methods , crystal structure prediction , and machine learning , making it a strong fit for candidates interested in theoretical chemistry , condensed matter physics , and computational m...
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Ivan J. Vera Marun
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The University of Manchester
United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
Top university
PhD opportunity at The University of Manchester for Chinese students through the CSC–University of Manchester Scholarship 2027 . The project is in condensed-matter physics and focuses on graphene , 2D materials , spintronics , quantum transport , magnetic van der Waals heterostructures , and nanodevices . The research combines fundamental physics with the development of novel quantum and spintronic devices. The opening is in the research group of Ivan J. Vera Marun , Senior Lecturer in Condensed...
2 weeks ago
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Hasselt University
Belgium
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Thin Film Technology
Photoelectrocatalysis
Organic Photovoltaics
Associate Professor
Ghent University
Belgium
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Photonic
Semiconductor Physics
Exciton Physics
Professor
Université catholique de Louvain
Belgium
Hardware Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Thin Film Technology
Solid-state Electronics
Transistor Technology
Assistant professor
University of Antwerp
Belgium
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Solid State Physics
Superconductivity
Topological Insulator
University of Antwerp
Belgium
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Solid State Physics
Electron-phonon Interaction
Semiconductor Physics
Associate Professor
Ghent University
Belgium
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Photonic
Semiconductor Physics
Exciton Physics

VUB PhD Scholarships are doctoral research positions at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, typically offering funded PhD study in Belgium across specific research projects and departments.

University of Antwerp Doctoral Scholarships are funded PhD research positions at the University of Antwerp in Belgium across a wide range of disciplines, usually offered as full-time appointments.

KU Leuven PhD Scholarships are fully funded doctoral positions at KU Leuven in Belgium, typically offered for specific research projects and renewable up to 4 years.
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