Qualification : PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ level : RESEARCH PH.D. (10)
CAO/PAC code : MHL02 (FT)
CAO Points :
Research degrees in Experimental Physics are based on original research work, which may involve laboratory investigations and/or computational studies. This research is carried out under the supervision of an experienced researcher. In addition, valuable transferable skills are developed through flexible support modules, as part of Maynooth University's structured PhD programme.
Closing date
Research applications are generally accepted at any time
Commences
September (or other agreed time)
First-class or upper second-class (2.1) honours undergraduate degree in Physics, or equivalent.
Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
Minimum English language requirements:
Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants..
Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850
Please see the departmental website for the current research interests of staff www.maynoothuniversity.ie/experimental-physics/our-research
Dr Neil Trappe
Submillimetre astronomy
Dr Créidhe OSullivan
Cosmic Microwave Background Astronomy
Dr Marcin Lukasz Gradziel
Computational and experimental validation of terahertz optics
Dr Emma Whelan
Star and planet formation
Dr Colm Bracken
Superconducting detectors, feeds, and readouts for astronomy
Dr James McGrath
Fundamental and applied research focusing on indoor aerosol dynamics, air quality and building ventilation.
Dr Patrick Kavanagh
The matter cycle in galaxies
All students will be registered onto a Structured PhD Programme. Students need to pass a certain number of credits in support modules, in addition to successful completion and examination of the thesis. The students original research as presented in the thesis is the sole means of assessment for the award of the degree.
PhD students must take a minimum of 30 credits in support modules (15 in transferable modules and 15 in subject specific modules) and not exceed 90 credits in support modules over the duration of their Structured PhD programme.
Research applicants wishing to commence studies before November 2024, please register your interest here.