2026 PhD Projects in CQMT

We welcome applications from students wishing to undertake a PhD in the Centre for Quantum Materials and Technology starting in September/October 2026. Please also feel free to contact CQMT academics directly to discuss potential opportunities. See further down for 'Application instructions'. 

Projects:

Combined First-Principles and Machine-Learning Approach to Real-Time Nonlinear Spectroscopies, Dr Myrta Gruening

Exploring Dipolar Skyrmion Sheets at Ferroelectric Interfaces, Prof Marty Gregg

Ferroelectrics in Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor Structures, Prof Marty Gregg

Exploring domain wall continuity in polycrystalline ferroelectics, Dr Miryam Arredondo

Vibrational Spectroscopy for Water Treatment, Dr David Wilkins

Does classical nucleation theory provide an accurate description for nucleation in metals?, Dr Gareth Tribello

Simulating domain structure in perovskites using machine learning and molecular dynamics, Dr Gareth Tribello

An ATLAS for understanding carbohydrate chemistry, Dr Gareth Tribello

Application instructions

• Applications for post-graduate studies must be made via the QUB applications portal.
• All applications received by Friday February 13th 2025 will receive full consideration for CQMT PhD positions (interviews will commence shortly after that date). However, applications received later will continue to be considered where suitable projects are still available.
• There are funding options listed on the application procedure:
• 'I will fund the course with my own personal funds/personal loan': This would mean you are willing to pay everything yourself and is not advisable unless you have very significant personal funds you are willing to use during a 3-year PhD.
• 'I wish to be considered for funding administered by Queen's': Please confirm Yes.

If you have any queries about eligibility, please contact admissions@qub.ac.uk.

If you have problems with the applications portal, please click the 'Need Support?' button at the bottom of the page if you have started an application. That will open a quick form to gather information on what the problem is and send it to the Clerical Team in Admissions for them to offer advice.

If you have issues registering on the portal then email: pg.apply@qub.ac.uk.