Topological quantum systems: synthesis and applications
About This Opportunity
This PhD project investigates topological phases of matter, one of the most exciting topics in modern physics and recipient of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics. The research focuses on novel quantum properties of materials that are robust against deformations of their parameters, making them valuable for quantum technologies requiring fault-tolerance. The project employs techniques from mathematics and theoretical physics including topology, quantum field theory, and quantum gravity to diagnose exotic properties of quantum matter and build fault-tolerant quantum computers. A final goal is the application of these investigations to proposing topological quantum computation schemes that are robust against errors. The position is supervised by Professor Jiannis Pachos and Dr Zlatko Papic in the School of Physics and Astronomy.
Who Can Apply
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Residency
- United Kingdom
- Project in
- United Kingdom
- Applicants
- individual
- Organizations
- academic
Application Details
Stages
- 1 single_stage
Required documents
Review process
Competitive selection process. Applications considered after closing date. Applicants strongly encouraged to contact supervisors for informal discussion before formal application.
Additional benefits
- training
Restrictions
- geographic_restrictions
External Application
This opportunity requires you to apply directly on the funder's website.
Apply on External SiteKey Information
- Award Amount
- £20780.00 - £20780.00
- Application Deadline
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January 30, 2026 at 23:59 UTCDue in 11 days
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