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Department of Physics
The University of York is the number 1 UK university in the world ranking of
universities under 50 years old.
The Department of Physics is growing vigorously, with an investment
package during the last five years of 25 new academic posts, plus major
new laboratories and facilities including the York-JEOL Nanocentre, the York
Institute for Materials Research, the York Plasma Institute and Astrocampus.
In addition to a dynamic and internationally renown research environment,
we offer an active programme of post-graduate training including skills and
professional development, and an attractive campus environment 2 km
from the centre of one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Postgraduate opportunities
Research in the Department of Physics at the University of York spans a
wide range of exciting fields in fundamental, cross-disciplinary and applied
physics. Our internationally recognised research is organised into three
groups with strong ties to industry:
n Condensed Matter Physics: nano and low-dimensional systems,
magnetism and spintronics, quantum theory and applications &
biophysics and organic systems
n Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Astrophysics
n Laser-Plasma Physics, Low Temperature Plasmas and Fusion energy
We offer PhD and MSc research degrees, as well as a 4-year PhD in the
Fusion Doctoral Training Network, a one-year taught MSc in Fusion Energy
and a nine-month Graduate Diploma in Physics.
PhD studentships are currently available with funding from the EPSRC/
STFC, the Fusion DTN, industry sponsorship or The University of York. Some
funding is also available for the MSc in Fusion Energy.
For more information visit www.york.ac.uk/physics/postgraduate
or email the Graduate Admissions Tutor, Dr Yvette Hancock
(y.hancock@york.ac.uk)
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Graduating
this year?
Don’t forget
to regrade
your IOP
membership!
If you are graduating
this year then your IOP
membership will lapse
after you graduate.
Choose from three options:
• Associate Member – for early career
physicists (including postgraduate students)
wanting to maintain their professional
membership.
• IOPimember – this digital membership is
perfect for anyone with an interest in physics.
• Still an undergraduate? – if you are
continuing your undergraduate studies please
let us know so we can extend your
free membership.
Regrading is easy!
All you need to do is go to www.myiop.org, log in
and then follow the instructions.
Unless we hear from you by 30 September 2013
your current student membership will expire in
October 2013.
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
MSc in Physics and Technology
of Nuclear Reactors
Contact: Dr Paul Norman,
School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Birmingham,
Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT
Email: pin@np.ph.bham.ac.uk Phone: 0121 414 4660
http://www.ph.bham.ac.uk/prospective/postgrad/pgptnr.htm
l One year taught postgrad MSc. Next year starts 30/09/2013.
Course structure refined over the 50 years the MSc has run.
l Fully integrated labs and tutorials every week to bring together
the wide range of subjects and provide practical and written
examples and guidance in person.
l Study courses on Reactor Systems, Reactor Physics and
Kinetics, Radiation Transport, Thermal Hydraulics, Reactor
Materials and more. PhD programs also possible.
l Summer project, usually taken in industry and in many cases
has led to employment.
l Sponsored by all the major players in the nuclear industry.
PLACES/FUNDING CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
Physics World March 2013