PhD Studentship: Quantum Simulation for Many-Body Physics with Ultracold Atoms

Quantum simulation is a powerful approach for exploring complex quantum physics by using a quantum system, such as an ultracold atomic gas experiment, to mimic another desired quantum model. This field has flourished in recent years opening new ways to explore many important phenomena, such as topological physics, quantum entanglement and out-of-equilibrium effects. This theoretical PhD project will focus on developing state-of-the-art quantum simulators to study such topics in complex many-body systems with ultracold atoms. The project will include both analytical and numerical calculations, and the successful PhD candidate should have an Undergraduate or Masters degree in Physics (preferably with first class honours or equivalent). 

The candidate is expected to have a strong general background in theoretical physics, with an interest in topics such as atomic physics and condensed matter physics. The project will take place in the Theoretical Physics group at the School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Birmingham, under the supervision of Prof Hannah Price (https://hannahmprice.com/). This position is affiliated with the EPSRC Programme Grant Quantum Advantage in Quantitative Quantum Simulation (QQQS) and will include opportunities for theoretical and experimental collaborations with other UK groups in this consortium. 

Funding notes:

This studentship will start in September 2025, and will last for 3.5 years, covering UK/home-student fees and stipend. Please submit applications before the end of January 2025. Interviews for this position will take place on a date to be confirmed in February/March and will coincide with interviews for other PhD positions supervised by other staff members in the Birmingham Theoretical Physics group. Unless applicants choose to specify otherwise, they will automatically be considered for these other positions, for which funding is available on a competitive basis. 

For specific enquiries about this studentship, please contact Prof. Hannah Price at: H.Price.2@bham.ac.uk. 

For information about other potential projects in Birmingham, please contact the other Theoretical Physics staff members (see https://more.bham.ac.uk/theoretical-physics/ for more details). 

For any practical enquiries about applying for PhDs in the Birmingham Theoretical Physics group, please contact Dr Dimitri Gangardt at: d.m.gangardt@bham.ac.uk.

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