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PhD Opportunities in Laser Frequency Combs at Heriot-Watt University

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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.

For further information and application details, visit the Ultrafast Optics Group at Heriot-Watt University: www.ultrafast.hw.ac.uk/vacancies.html.

Informal enquiries are welcome by email to Prof. Derryck Reid (D.T.Reid@hw.ac.uk).

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Laser Frequency Combs

Ultrafast Optics

Astronomical Instrumentation

Precision Optical Metrology

LiDAR

3D Metrology

Advanced Manufacturing