Company: The American Physical Society
Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:
PhD Opportunities in Laser Frequency Combs at Heriot-Watt University
The Ultrafast Optics Group at Heriot-Watt University is seeking PhD candidates to start by 1 October 2026 on two exciting research projects at the forefront of laser science, astronomical instrumentation and precision optical metrology:
- Laser Frequency Comb Technology for the Extremely Large Telescope;
- Advanced Dual-Comb LiDAR: Precision 3D Metrology for Advanced Manufacturing.
Both projects are experimentally-led and based in Edinburgh at Heriot-Watt’s Riccarton campus.
Applicants meeting UK residency requirements will qualify for stipend and fees funding at the UKRI level.
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Posted: May 20th, 2026