PhD Studentship in Search for Neutrinoless Double Beta decay with SNO+

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: All countries (UKRI studentship funding for international students is limited and subject to negotiation).
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for a PhD in Physics, focusing on experimental particle and astro-particle physics.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
• Hold or expect to achieve an integrated Master’s (e.g., MSci) with first-class honours or upper second-class honours (2:1) or a BSc plus a Master’s (MSc) degree with Merit or Distinction in Physics, Biophysics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• Possess equivalent international qualifications, where applicable.
• Demonstrate a strong interest, motivation, and creative problem-solving skills in the subject.

Offered Benefits

• Tuition fees for the entire program duration (3.5 years).
• A tax-free stipend of approximately £20,622 annually (subject to inflationary increases).
• Research Training & Support Grant.
• Opportunity to work on a globally significant research project at SNO+ in Canada.
• Hands-on training in Tellurium purification, detector operations, and advanced analysis techniques.
• Membership in the international SNO+ collaboration with access to regular meetings and events.

Application Process

1. Apply through the King’s Apply online system. Details are available on the Department of Physics webpage.
2. Include your desired supervisor and quote the research group “EPAP” in your application.
3. Enter the code [STFC Phy2503] in the Funding section by selecting option 5, “I am applying for a funding award or scholarship administered by King’s College London.”
4. Submit all required documents as part of the application process.

Selection Process:

• Applications will be pre-screened based on documents.
• Selected candidates will be invited for an interview.
• Successful candidates will receive an offer in due course.

For further guidance, contact Jeanne Wilson at .