Research

We are proud to have come first in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework 2021 in terms of the quality of our research – 100 per cent of research and impact from our department was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Students in a 2D materials laboratory

Priority areas for Independent Research Fellowships

Early career researchers are invited to apply for fellowships funded by UKRI, STFC, Royal Society and other schemes. Our programme of support will enable you to become a research leader.

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The central region of the Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Credit: NASA, ESA, P Crowther
The central region of the Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Credit: NASA, ESA, P Crowther
Astrophysics 
Quantum devices
Inorganic semiconductors 
Computer graphic showing how spray-on solar cell's could be used in production. Three nozzles spray cells onto a sub-straight
Materials and biological physics 
Inside the Super-Kamiokande Detector
Particle physics and astrophysics 
Undergraduate students
Physics higher education research 

PhD opportunities

Candidates for a PhD in any of the areas on this page are invited. Information on how to apply can be found on our PhD opportunities page.

PhD opportunities