🎓 PhD Opportunities in Physics, Earth Sciences, and Astrophysics

🏫 University of Otago

🏙 Dunedin, Otago (New Zealand)

💸 Scholarships available covering tuition fees and a competitive stipend.

📆 Closing date: 31 Jan 2026

📝 Fields of research:

We welcome applications in a wide range of areas, including but not limited to:

✅ Ultracold quantum gases and quantum many-body physics

✅ Quantum optics, photonics and solid-state quantum devices

✅ Active and complex matter and emergent collective behaviour

✅ Statistical and computational physics for complex data

✅ Astrophysical and space plasmas
Space environment, space weather and technological impacts

✅ Magnetic confinement fusion energy

✅ Sea ice, ocean-ice interactions and Southern Hemisphere climate dynamics

📨 How to apply

To apply for the 2026 PhD round, please:

📧 1. Send an email to physics.office@otago.ac.nz with the subject line

“Otago PhD 2026: {Your Name}”.

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