Vacancies

We are looking for highly motivated Postdoctoral researchers and PhD students. For more info, feel free to contact Prof. SadeghiLink opens in a new window or Dr. SangtarashLink opens in a new window

Post doctoral research associate

Currently there is no postdoc position available.
There are a number of post-doctoral fellowship opportunities in the UK on the competitive basis. We are happy to support strong applicants for these fellowships. For more information, see "General Fellowship Openings" below.

PhD positions

Four PhD studentships are available for January or April 2024 admission.

1	PhD studentship in quantum transport through molecular structures for energy conversion applications
	A fully-funded PhD studentship is available for the UK students in the Device Modelling group at University of Warwick to be started on January or April 2024 and will cover University fees at the UK rate, a maintenance stipend (provisionally £18,700/yr) for 3.5 years and research training support. The aim of the project is to exploit electronic properties of nanoscale materials to discover and design new materials for nanoelectronic applications. The ultimate goal of the research is to understand quantum transport through molecular structure such as single molecules, self-assembled monolayers, graphene nanoribbons and van der Waals heterostructures for functional quantum devices. The candidate will receive a broad training on computational materials modelling and gain experience with cutting edge quantum transport simulation methods, conduct a vibrant research project with high publication potential and would have an opportunity to conduct collaborative projects with internationally leading experimental groups in the UK, Europe and beyond. We are looking for an enthusiastic student with a first-class or 2.1 honours degree at BSc or MSc in physical science or engineering disciplines and a strong interest in computational materials modelling. Experience with molecular scale simulation is desirable but not essential. To apply, please send your CV including your BSc or MSc GPAs, a list of all publications and contact information for two references by email to Dr. Sara Sangtarash (Sara.Sangtarash@warwick.ac.uk).
2	PhD studentship in molecular scale thermoelectricity
	A fully-funded PhD studentship for the UK students is available in the Device Modelling group at University of Warwick to be started on January or April 2024 and will cover University fees at the UK rate, a maintenance stipend (provisionally £18,700/yr) for 3.5 years and research training support. This PhD studentship is a part of UKRI Feuture Leaders Fellowship grant HiMOL. The aim of the project is to exploit thermoelectric properties of molecular materials to discover and design new materials for energy harvesting and cooling applications. The ultimate goal of the research is to understand quantum transport through molecular structure including single molecules and self-assembled monolayers. The candidate will receive a broad training on computational materials modelling and gain experience with cutting edge quantum transport simulation methods, conduct a vibrant research project with high publication potential and would have an opportunity to conduct collaborative projects with internationally leading experimental groups in the UK, Europe and beyond. We are looking for an enthusiastic student with a first-class or 2.1 honours degree at BSc or MSc in physical science or engineering disciplines and a strong interest in computational materials modelling. Experience with molecular scale simulation is desirable but not essential. To apply, please send your CV including your BSc or MSc GPAs, a list of all publications and contact information for two references by email to Prof. Hatef Sadeghi (Hatef.Sadeghi@warwick.ac.uk).
3	PhD studentship in quantum transport through graphene nanoribbons
	A fully-funded PhD studentship for the international or UK students is available in the Device Modelling group at University of Warwick to be started on January or April 2024 and will cover University fees at the UK rate, a maintenance stipend (provisionally £18,700/yr) for 3.5 years and research training support. This PhD studentship is a part of EIC Pathfinder grant ATYPQUAL. The aim of the project is to exploit quantum transport properties of graphene nanoribbons for nanoelectronic applications. The candidate will receive a broad training on computational materials modelling and gain experience with cutting edge quantum transport simulation methods, conduct a vibrant research project with high publication potential and would be involved in the ATYPQUAL project and collabrate with internationally leading experimental groups in the Europe. We are looking for an enthusiastic student with a first-class or 2.1 honours degree at BSc or MSc in physical science or engineering disciplines and a strong interest in computational materials modelling. Experience with molecular scale simulation is desirable but not essential. To apply, please send your CV including your BSc or MSc GPAs, a list of all publications and contact information for two references by email to Dr. Sara Sangtarash (Sara.Sangtarash@warwick.ac.uk).
4	PhD studentship in heat transport through molecular materials
	A fully-funded PhD studentship for the UK students is available in the Device Modelling group at University of Warwick to be started on January or April 2024 and will cover University fees at the UK rate, a maintenance stipend (provisionally £18,700/yr) for 3.5 years and research training support. The aim of the project is to exploit heat transport properties and thermal condcutance through molecular materials for energy managment applications. The candidate will receive a broad training on computational materials modelling and gain experience with cutting edge quantum transport simulation methods, conduct a vibrant research project with high publication potential and would have an opportunity to conduct collaborative projects with internationally leading experimental groups in the UK, Europe and beyond. We are looking for an enthusiastic student with a first-class or 2.1 honours degree at BSc or MSc in physical science or engineering disciplines and a strong interest in computational materials modelling. Experience with molecular scale simulation is desirable but not essential. To apply, please send your CV including your BSc or MSc GPAs, a list of all publications and contact information for two references by email to Prof. Hatef Sadeghi (Hatef.Sadeghi@warwick.ac.uk).

School of Engineering MPhil/PhD Scholarship Scheme

Every year, there are number of PhD scholarshipsLink opens in a new window within School of Engineering for UK students on a competitive basis that covers tuition for four years and a stipend for 3.5 years. The deadline for application is the end of January each year and notifications come in March for starting the following October. If you are interested in doing a PhD in our research areaLink opens in a new window and would like to apply for these scholarships, contact Prof. H. SadeghiLink opens in a new window or Dr. S. Sangtarash.Link opens in a new window

Other PhD scholarship/studentship opportunities at Warwick

There are also number of other PhD scholarships at Warwick listed below. If you are interested in applying for these schemes and your research interests align with our research activitiesLink opens in a new window, contact Prof. H. SadeghiLink opens in a new window or Dr. S. Sangtarash.Link opens in a new window

PhD in Engineering

PhD position is available for self-funded applicants or applicants with support from their government (e.g. Malaysian, Saudi, Libyan, Iraqi, UAE, etc). For more information on our research activities visit here.

The candidate is expected to have a master's level degree in electronic engineering or physics (applied physics, engineering physics, materials science, chemical physics) or an equivalent degree and a strong interest in computational materials modelling and quantum transport. The applicant must meet English language requirements of the School of Engineering (IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 with no component less than 6.0; see below for more information on other acceptable tests). Journal publications and presentations in conferences and workshops are desirable but not essential. For more information of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering at Warwick, visit: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/eng/postgraduate/phdLink opens in a new window

Before making a formal application, it is recommended to contact with Prof. H. SadeghiLink opens in a new window or Dr. S. SangtarashLink opens in a new window and provide a single PDF document including a cover letter, full curriculum vitae (including GPAs and a list of all publications), an English test certificate and contact information for two references.

English language requirements for postgraduate courses

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 with no component less than 6.0
Cambridge Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 60+ (pass at grade C) - A minimum of 3 borderline and 1 weak component results
Cambridge Proficiency (CPE): Any pass grade - In order to verify the CPE online, applicants need to supply their "secret number". The following CPE results apply to courses in all English Bands.
Pearson Academic (PTE): Overall score of 62 with all components at 51+
TOEFL (iBT): Overall score of 92 with minimum components – reading 22, listening 21, speaking 23 and writing 21.

Pre-sessional English Programme at Warwick

There is a Pre-sessional English ProgrammeLink opens in a new window at Warwick for students whose first language is not English and who have a conditional offer to study for a degree at the University of Warwick (phases 4/5) that requires them to attend the course or recommends that they do so. More information can be found here.

General Fellowship Openings

If you are looking for independent post-doctoral opportunities, listed here are some links to prestigious fellowships in the UK in general. These fellowships are competitive and often require the explicit support of a host institution. If you feel qualified to apply and would like to discuss the possibility, please contact Prof. H. SadeghiLink opens in a new window or Dr. S SangtarashLink opens in a new window well in advance (at least two months) of the deadlines stated on these external pages. Advance notice is needed to ensure any application meets the (earlier) internal University deadlines.

Post-doctoral Fellowships

Newton International FellowshipsLink opens in a new window (2 years), for non-UK candidates to conduct research in the UK (i.e., UK citizens and people already working / studying / conducting research in the UK are not eligible)
Research Fellowships in Science and EngineeringLink opens in a new window from the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 (3 years)
Leverhume Trust Early Career FellowshipLink opens in a new window (3 years) For early career researchers, with a research record but who have not yet held a full-time permanent academic post.
ERC Marie Curie ActionsLink opens in a new window, providing a range of funding options for different career stages, duration, and context
EPSRC Postdoctoral FellowshipsLink opens in a new window (3 years)

Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowships

UKRI Future Leaders FellowshipsLink opens in a new window (7 years)
EPSRC Early Career FellowshipsLink opens in a new window (5 years)
Royal SocietyLink opens in a new window schemes, in particular the University Research FellowshipLink opens in a new window (5 years)
Royal Academy of Engineering Research FellowshipsLink opens in a new window (5 years)
Dorothy Hodgkin FellowshipLink opens in a new window (5 years)
Starting GrantsLink opens in a new window of the European Research Council (up to 5 years)

In Quantum Device Modelling Group, we engineer electrical, vibrational, magnetic and optical properties of nanoscale molecular devices for various applications such as molecular electronic building blocks, sensors, molecular spintronics, thermoelectric, piezoelectric and optoelectronic devices. We co-develop the next generation quantum transport simulation tool: GOLLUM. See our research focus for more details.

Device Modelling Group is within the School of Engineering which is ranked 5th in the UK for Engineering in The Guardian University League Table 2021 and the 4th most targeted University by UK's Top 100 Graduate Employers (The Graduate Market in 2019, High Fliers Research Ltd).

The School of Engineering research is ranked 3rd among UK integrated Engineering departments in the Research Excellence Framework. The University of Warwick is a research intensive university. It is ranked 6th in the UK and 61st in the world. Warwick consistently perform strongly in the UK league tables, and is proud to be among the top 20 'Most International' universities in the world.

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Postgraduate Research Fees at WarwickLink opens in a new window

Living cost estimates to study at WarwickLink opens in a new window