About the Project

Start an application for this studentship and for entry onto the PhD Materials Science full-time programme (Semester 1 / September start):

We are seeking a highly motivated graduate to undertake a 3-year PhD project on “Graphene-based electronics for future computing”. The research project will be part of the £6M EPSRC Programme Grant entitled “Enabling Net Zero and the AI Revolution with Ultra-Low Energy 2D Materials and Devices”; a joint endeavour between Queen Mary University of London and the Universities of Glasgow and Nottingham, along with 20 industrial partners. This will give additional networking and training opportunities in an expanding field.

The student will work under the supervision of Prof. Oliver Fenwick to develop novel devices for low-power computation based around graphene that is grown at wafer-scale by our project partners. This will include exploiting the exceptional low-temperature performance of graphene for quantum computing applications. The student will use clean room, deposition and nanofabrication facilities, electron microscopy at the Nanovision centre, and advanced AFM techniques as well as undertaking electrical characterisation.

At the completion of this project, the student will be proficient in a variety of semiconductor device processing and nano fabrication skills, a number of metrology techniques and a range of electronic device characterisation techniques. They will have had the opportunity to engage with and learn from partners from across the project consortium.

Students applying for this project should have a background in Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science and have some understanding in semiconductors or semiconductor devices. Whilst we value experience in any of the lab techniques mentioned, we are aware that not all candidates have had the opportunity. The supervisors are committed to training and upskilling the successful candidate as they progress through their PhD programme.

EPSRC Research Studentship Details

To be eligible for a full award (stipend and fees) applicants must have:

settled status in the UK, meaning they have no restrictions on how long they can stay and
This means they must have been normally residing in the UK (apart from temporary or occasional absences and
Not been residing in the UK wholly or mainly for the purpose of full-time education (This does not apply to UK nationals).

(See: https://epsrc.ukri.org/skills/students/help/eligibility/ for more details)

Full Time programme only.
Applicant required to start in September.
The studentship arrangement will cover tuition fees and provide an annual stipend for up to three years.
The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good Honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.

Supervisor Contact Details:

For informal enquiries about this position, please contact Prof. Oliver Fenwick

E-mail: o.fenwick@qmul.ac.uk

Application Method:

To apply for this studentship and for entry on to the Materials Science programme (Full Time) please follow the instructions detailed on the following webpage:

Research degrees in Materials:

http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/subjects/materials.html

Further Guidance: http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/

Please be sure to include a reference to ‘2026 SEMS’ to associate your application with this studentship opportunity.

Funding Notes

The PhD studentship includes a London Allowance of £23,805. UK applicants only

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