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The CDT in Applied Photonics welcomes applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We particularly encourage applications from people who are currently under-represented in our CDT.

Following the recent 10% increase in the research-student stipend, EPSRC has asked all CDTs to temporarily suspend recruitment until further notice.

When we have confirmed projects available for entry in September 2023 they will be posted below, and we will continue to progress your application.  However, please note that we will not be able to issue an offer until the embargo on recruitment has been lifted.

This is a national EPSRC policy and we expect that normal recruitment will resume in the near future.

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The CDT in Applied Photonics welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We particularly encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our CDT.

Only projects showing the 🌐 symbol are open to international applicants. Non-UK National applicants with settled status in the UK may apply for all projects

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Using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy to improve the delivery of radiotherapy in 3D tumour models

  • PhD
  • EngD
Company: NHS Lothian (Edinburgh Cancer Centre)
University: University of Edinburgh
Supervisor: Professor Colin Campbell
Project Description Radiotherapy is the most commonly used, and most effective, non-surgical treatment for cancer. However, not all tumors are equally susceptible to radiotherapy e.g. hypoxia (low oxygen availability) plays a crucial role in determining patient response to therapy. In this project we will investigate how to use surface-enhanced Raman...
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Chemical, biological and explosives sensing at stand-off with quantum cascade laser dual-comb spectroscopy

  • PhD
  • EngD
Company: Fraunhofer
University: University of Strathclyde
Supervisor: Dr Michael Lengden
Project DescriptionIdeal system for detection of traces of harmful and illegal substances should be capable of rapid, in-situ identification of a broad range of materials at significant range whilst scanning over large areas. Such automated systems should be capable of detecting the threat, work in complex, contaminated environments, identify the...
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Next generation long range laser rangefinders based on single photon detectors and new laser technologies

  • PhD
  • EngD
Company: Thales
University: Heriot-Watt University
Supervisor: Professor Gerald Buller/Dr Aongus McCarthy
Project Description Laser Rangefinders are a key element of modern sensor systems and can range up to 20km with an accuracy of less than 1m. Thales UK produced the first in-service laser rangefinder in 1965, just a few years after the invention of the laser, and have been designing and...
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Conformable holographic metasurfaces for industrial imaging and sensing applications 🌐

  • PhD
  • EngD
Company: Ceres Holographics Ltd.
University: St Andrews
Supervisor: Professor Graham Turnbull & Dr Andrea di Falco
Project Description Photonic metasurfaces are nano-structured films that can be designed to exhibit tailored light scattering. The phase, amplitude, polarisation and propagation of direction of the reflected and transmitted light can be controlled virtually at will. When used to record holographic information, photonic metasurfaces present many advantages over standard computer-generated...
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