Available positions

PhD Student (UCL EPSRC DTP)

Project ID: 2531bd1697

Deadline: Monday, 05.01.2026, 13:00 GMT

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the UCL Positronium Spectroscopy Group and participate in new experiments advancing our previous work. The project will include experimental work related to precision optical and microwave spectroscopy of Positronium (Ps). The candidate should have completed (or be about to complete) a degree in Physics or a related subject.

The experiment involves working with ultra-high vacuum systems, laser and microwave radiation sources, gamma ray detection, low-energy particle beams, and developing advanced computer simulations. No prior experience in any of these areas is required.

For informal enquiries, please contact the supervisor Prof. David Cassidy. 

Full job advert available here.

Applications can be submitted here

Apply by Monday, 05.01.2026, 13:00 GMT. More information on the application process is available in the applications portal webpage.

Internships

If you are a motivated undergraduate student in physics or related science willing to pursue a research project and to gain experience free to get in touch about possible internship in our group.

We heavily encourage II and III Year Undergraduate Students from Department of Physics and Astronomy and Natural Sciences to contact us and apply for Brian Duff and AMOPP Undergraduate Summer Research Studentships.

Other positions

If you’re interested in doing your PhD or PostDoc with us, wish to collaborate on a research project or do an undergraduate project with us, please feel free to get in touch!