CQMT Summer Internship 2026

Overview

CQMT is offering one paid summer internship position to work on a research project with Dr Myrta Gruening. The goal of this scheme is to allow undergraduate students to gain some experience of working on a research project, which will be of particular value to those who are considering applying for a PhD degree program in the future.

This studentship program is open to undergraduate students. Preference will be given to those who have already completed three years of study of a four-year MSci/MPhys degree course, or equivalent, although students who have completed two years of a four-year degree will be considered. Students who have not had previous extensive research experience in astrophysics will be given priority.

Available project

Post-processing and Experimental Interpretation of Second-Harmonic Generation Spectra from First-Principles Simulations

Timing and duration

The studentship is expected to be 8 weeks. Specific start and end dates are to be agreed by mutual consent between the student and the supervisor.

Student support

The 8-week studentship is funded for £2,000, based on 20 hours per week.

How to apply

Please email a 2-page CV and a copy of your transcript of all the assessed marks to date, to m.gruening@qub.ac.uk with the subject CQMT Summer Internship Application 2026. The application deadline is Tuesday 5th May, 2026.

Selection criteria

Selection will be based on academic excellence, with priority given to students who will benefit from gaining research experience before applying to a PhD program and have not previously had similar research project experience. Accordingly, projects are well suited to undergraduates about to start their final year of a MSci/MPhys program (or equivalent), although applications will be considered from students who have completed at least two years of such a degree course.

Applicants should have in place the right to study in the UK. Please contact us via mp.research@qub.ac.uk if you are unsure.

Further information

For further information about the studentship scheme please contact Dr Myrta Gruening (m.gruening@qub.ac.uk), or if your query is related to administration/eligibility, please contact the School research office (mp.research@qub.ac.uk).