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Casimir PhD Programme – (Ph.D.)
Casimir Research School.
Casimir Research School| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - | ||
| Location: | Leiden / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 48 months | ||
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Casimir Research School.
The Physics Institute at Leiden University and the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience at Delft have a limited number of PhD positions for students of exceptional quality. A committee of leading scientists of the Casimir Research School will make the selection. Based on your previous research experience and your interests, you will work on one of Casimir´s six research themes: molecular biophysics, physics of nanostructures, quantum matter and functional materials, quantum information and quantum optics, universe physics: theory and instrumentation, or dynamic complex systems
Fields of research and education The Casimir research school offers research-programs and teaching programs in 6 focused areas:
i. Molecular biophysics
ii. Physics of nanostructures
iii. Quantum matter and functional materials
iv. Quantum information and quantum optics
v. Universe physics: theory and instrumentation
vi. Dynamic complex systems
For the most excellent students
· Programme tailored to your own research plans and insights
· Interdisciplinary
· Intercultural / international
· Independent research position
· Good supervision
· Courses & summerschool
· General courses (English / presenting / writing your thesis)
In the Netherlands the Master and PhD are not combined, unlike is common in for example the US. As a Dutch PhD you are treated as a scientific employee, and not as a student. The normal duration of the PhD-study is four years, which is strictly monitored to ensure that most PhD students finish their PhD-thesis within this timeframe.
Gateway to a research-career
Graduates with a MSc or PhD degree find their way into academic institutions abroad, into many small high-tech companies as well as large international companies of which many are based in the Netherlands such as Philips, Shell, Akzo, DSM, ING, and ABN-AMRO.
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The Delft-Leiden Casimir Research School (Casimir) offers an advanced European scientific atmosphere to ambitious and talented MSc and PhD students interested in academic research, which crosses the traditional boundaries between fundamental and applied research and crosses the scientific disciplines. The school is initiated by leading physicists from the Leiden Institute of Physics (LION) at Leiden University and from the Kavli Institute of NanoScience at Delft University of Technology.The School is named after H.B.G. Casimir (1909-2000), professor in Theoretical Physics whose involvement in fundamental as well as applied physics left many traces in the Dutch scientific landscape. He is best-known for his discovery of the so-called Casimir effect and for his visions on science and research-management.
Fields of research and education
The Casimir research school offers research-programs and teaching programs in 6 focused areas:
i. Molecular biophysics
ii. Physics of nanostructures
iii. Quantum matter and functional materials
iv. Quantum information and quantum optics
v. Universe physics: theory and instrumentation
vi. Dynamic complex systems
Top-ranking researchers and teachers
In international rankings the cluster of researchers participating in Casimir is identified as belonging to the top of the European research universities, as testified by the publication and citation record of the individual professors. Many professors have won prestigious European and national grants, and participate in major international programs.
Gateway to a research-career
Graduates with a MSc or PhD degree find their way into academic institutions abroad, into many small high-tech companies as well as large international companies of which many are based in the Netherlands such as Philips, Shell, Akzo, DSM, ING, and ABN-AMRO.More information about the Casimir Research School and living in the Netherlands can be found on our website:
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Requirements
We are looking for creative and ambitious physicists that want to work in an interdisciplinary research environment. The ideal candidate has relevant research experience, excellent recommendations and is highly motivated. You have an MSc in physics or applied physics, or will get it within the next half year.
Job requirements
* You have a MSc degree in Physics or will obtain it within the next half year
* You have done a relevant research project during MSc
* Good writing, reading and speaking of English
* Good motivation
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Master's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Faculty
Top-ranking researchers and teachers
In international rankings the Leiden-Delft cluster of researchers participating in Casimir is identified as belonging to the top of the European research universities, as testified by the publication and citation record of the individual professors. Many professors have won prestigious European and national grants, and participate in major international programs.
Some of our researchers:
Prof. Helmut Schiessel
Dr. Sense Jan van der Molen
Prof. Nynke Dekker
Prof. Yuli Nazarov
Prof. Martin van Hecke
Prof. Ana Achúcarro
Dr. Michiel de Dood
Prof. Cees Dekker
Dr. Ronals Hanson
Dr. Juan Keymer
Prof. Lieven Vandersypen
Prof. Henny Zandbergen
Dr. Tjerk Oosterkamp
Prof. Michel Orrit
Prof. Gerrit Bauer
Prof. Serge Lemay
Prof. Jan van Ruitenbeek
Prof. Thomas Schmidt
Prof. Herre van der Zandt
Dr. Jos Thijssen
Prof. Dirk Bouwmeester
Prof. Koenraad Schalm
Prof. Joost Frenken
Prof. Leo Kouwenhoven
Prof. Carlo Beenakker
Prof. Teun Klapwijk
Prof. Jan Zaanen
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Relevant Links
- Leiden University
- Delft University of Technology
- Casimir Research School
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- StudyinHolland.nl : Information on why and what to study in The Netherlands.
- Student Experiences about The Netherlands - STeXX.eu
- StudyinHolland Youtube Channel
- Nuffic - Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education
- Nuffic Grand Finder
- Nuffic Study Finder
- Holland Alumni network
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