🎓 PhD Position

🏫 University: Swansea University

📍Country: United Kingdom

📆 Deadline: 2026-08-05

📚 Fields: Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Semiconductor Engineering, Applied Physics

📑 Candidate Profile

Ideal applicants will have a background in Physics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or Materials Science. The program welcomes candidates from non-traditional educational routes, such as degree-qualified apprentices or professionals seeking to transition from related industries.

📇 Successful candidates should demonstrate:

– A minimum of a 2.1 undergraduate degree or a master’s degree with a Merit (or international equivalent)
– Strong interest in experimental research and semiconductor technology
– Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration and industrial engagement
– Commitment to advancing knowledge in solid-state physics and materials science
– For international applicants, an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) or equivalent is required

📮 Applicants may need to obtain ATAS clearance, as per UK government regulations, but this is not required at the application stage.

📥 In your application:

1. In the ‘Programme Related Information’ section, enter the RS Code: RS981.
2. In the ‘Research’ section, under ‘Proposed project title/studentship title’, input the relevant project title.

Applications can be submitted in English or Welsh and will be treated equally. For full details and to access the application portal, visit the official scholarship page:


📨 Application Process

To apply for this PhD position, candidates must complete the official Swansea University application form for one of the following programs:

– PhD in Physics, Full Time – October 2026 or January 2027 start
– PhD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Full Time – October 2026 or January 2027 start
– PhD in Materials Science Engineering, Full Time – October 2026 or January 2027 start

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