Funded PhD: Quantum Fluids on Curved Surfaces & Topology

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-year funding

UK funding eligibility

Job summary

University of East Anglia seeks a PhD candidate to explore geometry, topology and nonlinear dynamics in superfluid helium films and ultracold Bose–Einstein condensates on curved two‑dimensional surfaces.

You will work with Dr Davide Proment on analytical theory and large-scale simulations of nonlinear quantum-fluid models, studying spheres, tori and general curved geometries and their impact on vortices, solitons and turbulence. Funding is available for UK applicants for 3 years.

Qualifications

• 2:1 undergraduate degree in Physics, Mathematics or related Natural Sciences.
• Strong background in quantum fluids or nonlinear dynamics is desirable.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analytical and numerical studies on curvature and topology effects in quantum fluids.
• Develop and implement models of vortices, solitons and turbulence on curved surfaces.
• Compare predictions with existing theory and propose new experiments or simulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Mathematical modelling

Education

2:1 in Physics, Mathematics or related field

Tools

Numerical simulations

Job description

University of East Anglia seeks a PhD candidate to explore geometry, topology and nonlinear dynamics in superfluid helium films and ultracold Bose–Einstein condensates on curved two‑dimensional surfaces.

You will work with Dr Davide Proment on analytical theory and large-scale simulations of nonlinear quantum-fluid models, studying spheres, tori and general curved geometries and their impact on vortices, solitons and turbulence. Funding is available for UK applicants for 3 years.