
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
224 professors found
Istituto Nazionale di Ottica
Italy
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Optics
Optical Physics
Quantum Electrodynamics
Università degli Studi di Torino
Italy
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Optical Physics
Quantum Optics
Atomic Physics
University of Pavia
Italy
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Photonic
Optical Physics
Non-hermitian Systems
University of Florence
Italy
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Wave-particle Interaction
Molecular Physics
Bose-einstein Condensates
Università degli Studi di Palermo
Italy
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Electronics
Optical Physics
Quantum Criticality
Researcher/Assistant Professor
University of Bari Aldo Moro
Italy
Electromagnetic
Condensed Matter Physics
Magnetometry
Quantum Optics
Polarimetry
Associate Professor
Università degli Studi di Torino
Italy
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Computing
Optical Communication
Quantum Electronics
Department of Physics University of Trento Via Sommarive 14 Trento 38123 Italy
Italy
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Photonic
Optical Physics
Neuromorphic Engineering
Full Professor (Professore Ordinario)
Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Italy
Astrophysics
Quantum Physics
Quantum Optics
Interferometry
Space Physics
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Umeå University
Sweden
1 month ago
Umeå University is advertising a PhD position in Experimental Physics with focus on photonics and materials science (applied aspects) at the Department of Physics . The project is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network SPARK and centers on spatiotemporal information processing . The doctoral project will develop ultrafast optical logic and memory concepts using spatiotemporal metamaterials . The research combines nanophotonics , metamaterials , quantum emitters , ultrafast optics , ...
1 month ago
Estimated costs in Italy.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() Health Insurance Student health insurance or surcharge per year | €138 $150/yr |
![]() Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €442 $480/yr |
![]() University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | €3.3k $3,600/yr |
![]() Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | €1.7k $1,800/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Rice University
United States
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Nanophotonics
Plasmonic
Exciton Physics
Assistant Professor
University of Groningen
Netherlands
Planetary Science
Astrophysics
Exoplanetology
Interstellar Chemistry
Planetary Formation
Assistant Professor
University of Tokyo
Japan
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Physics
Quantum Computing
Quantum Electronics
Optical Physics
Bradley Hauer
Just Landed
University of Waterloo
Canada
New Today
Just Landed
The Quantum Cavity Optomechanics group at the Institute for Quantum Computing, University of Waterloo, is hiring postdoctoral researchers for quantum technology research. One postdoctoral project focuses on developing superconducting circuits operating at micro- and millimeter-wave frequencies. The work is aimed at enabling future quantum technologies, including optomechanical devices and quantum-limited amplifiers. A second project uses theoretical methods to study interactions between membrane...
New Today
Middle Tennessee State University
Just Landed
United States
New Today
Just Landed
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Middle Tennessee State University is offering a full-time postdoctoral research fellowship in quantum sensing . The project focuses on experimental quantum sensing and metrology, with emphasis on squeezed light and whispering gallery mode (WGM) systems. The successful fellow will contribute to research in quantum optical experiments and WGM-based platforms within the department’s research environment at Middle Tennessee State University. The post is a t...
New Today
Albert Polman
Just Landed
AMOLF
Netherlands
Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
AMOLF in Amsterdam is offering a postdoctoral position in the Photonic Materials group of Prof. Albert Polman on probling electron-photon correlations using cathodoluminescence (CL) spectroscopy . The project sits at the intersection of nanoscale light-matter interaction, electron microscopy, quantum optics, and advanced instrumentation. The research is part of the NXTGEN Hightech programme of the Dutch National Growth Fund and involves close collaboration with TU Delft, DELMIC, Amsterdam Scient...
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