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Funded PhD: Laser Frequency Combs Astronomy & LiDAR

Job in City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: The American Physical Society
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-06
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Research Scientist
  • Engineering
    Research Scientist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Funded PhD: Laser Frequency Combs for Astronomy & LiDAR
Location: City of Edinburgh

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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