PhD studentships in Quantum Technologies at the University of Kent: 

Several PhD studentships are available within the Physics of Quantum Materials Group at the University of Kent:

• NISQ quantum algorithms for modelling 2d quantum matter.Supervisor: Gunnar Moller (School of Physics & Astronomy).

• Topological state preparation on NISQ quantum computers. Supervisors: Gunnar Moller (School of Physics & Astronomy) and Steffen Krusch (School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science).

• Cybersecurity Applications of Present and Near-term (NISQ) Quantum Computers. Supervisors: Carlos Perez Delgado (School of Computing) and Jorge Quintanilla (School of Physics & Astronomy).

• Using Quantum Computers to Develop Quantum Advantage in Coordinated Exploration Tasks. Supervisors: Jorge Quintanilla (School of Physics & Astronomy) and Paul Strange (School of Physics & Astronomy).

Candidates are encouraged to contact the prospective advisors to discuss the projects. 

General information about the Physics of Quantum Materials is available on the PQM website, including information about individual PQM academics can be found under “People”.

Closing date: 15th May 2024. 

Funding: These full-time studentships include a doctoral stipend (equivalent to the Research Councils UK National Minimum Doctoral Stipend, £19,237 - 2024/25 rate), tuition fees at the postgraduate home rate (£4,786 for 2024/25) and access to further research funding.

How To Apply: A full list of projects and instructions on how to apply can be found here: 

http://www.kent.ac.uk/graduate-researcher-college/doctoral-training-partnerships/epsrc/epsrc-quantum-technologies

Applicants should make sure you follow all the instructions given in that webpage. 

Applications should include: reasons for study: your interest in the project and your background experience – please indicate which project you are interested in applying to; details/evidence of qualifications; a copy of your CV; two academic references.