Join Our Team
We welcome motivated students and researchers to join our group. Our research combines experiment and theory at the atomic scale to understand semiconductors and 2D materials. We provide a collaborative environment where you’ll develop strong expertise while contributing to cutting-edge research.
If you’re interested in joining, please email us with your CV, transcript, and research interests so we can explore the best route together.
PhD Opportunities at a Glance
- UCL Research Excellence Scholarship (RES) — Fully funded (fees + stipend, 4 years). Open to outstanding candidates from any country. Deadline: January.
- China Scholarship Council – UCL Joint Research Scholarship — Fully funded (fees + stipend). For citizens of China. Deadline: early January.
- CDT in Quantum Computation and Quantum Communications (QC2) — Fully funded (fees + stipend). 1 year taught courses + 3 years research. Open to UK and international applicants. Apply directly via the CDT.
- UCL Research Opportunity Scholarship (ROS) — Fully funded (fees + stipend). For UK/Home applicants from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds. Deadline: January.
- Other schemes or self-funded — External studentships (usually fully funded) or self-funded opportunities that may arise from time to time.
➡️ Interested? Contact us with your CV, transcript and research interests to discuss the best pathway.
UCL Research Excellence Scholarship (RES)
We encourage applications to the UCL Research Excellence Scholarship (RES), which supports outstanding PhD students from any country.
- Funding: Full tuition fees + stipend for 4 years
- Eligibility: First-class (or expected first-class) undergraduate degree or equivalent, with strong potential for research excellence
- Application timeline: Usually January (check official page for current deadline)
- How to apply: Contact us well ahead of the deadline to discuss project options and support for your application
China Scholarship Council – UCL Joint Research Scholarship
We welcome applications through the China Scholarship Council – UCL Joint Research Scholarship.
- Funding: Full tuition fees + stipend (per CSC/UCL scheme terms)
- Eligibility: Citizens of the People’s Republic of China who meet CSC and UCL requirements
- Application timeline: Usually early January (check official page for current deadline)
- How to apply: Contact us well in advance of the deadline to discuss potential projects
UCL EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Quantum Computation and Quantum Communications (QC2)
Another route into our group is through the UCL EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Quantum Computation and Quantum Communications (QC2).
- Funding: Fully funded PhD studentships (tuition + stipend)
- Structure: 1 year of taught courses, followed by a 3-year PhD research project
- Eligibility: Open to UK and international students (see CDT website for details)
- How to apply: Contact us to discuss potential projects. Apply directly through the CDT; in your application you can express an interest in joining our group.
UCL Research Opportunity Scholarship (ROS)
We encourage eligible candidates to consider the UCL Research Opportunity Scholarship (ROS), which supports Black, Asian and minority ethnic postgraduate researchers and includes a mentoring programme delivered with the Windsor Fellowship.
- Funding: Full tuition fees + stipend
- Eligibility: Applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds who are eligible for UK/Home fees and are UK-permanent residents
- Application timeline: Usually January (check official page for current deadline)
- How to apply: Contact us well ahead of the deadline to discuss suitable projects and nomination steps
Other schemes or self-funded
We also welcome enquiries about other funding sources or self-funding.
- Funding: External schemes, self-funding, or other opportunities may be advertised here in future.
- Application timeline: Semi-flexible
- How to apply: Please get in touch with us to discuss possible options
If you’re interested in joining, please email us with your CV, transcript, and research interests so we can explore the best route together.