Fully Funded PhD Studentship: Spin-Lattice Dynamics in Advanced Magnetic Materials
Fully FundedManchester, United Kingdomphd· £20,780 per year (tax-free, UKRI rate for 2025/26)
Project Overview
This project employs atomistic spin-lattice dynamics simulations to investigate ways of manipulating spins in various magnetic systems, including 2D magnetic materials.
Basic Information - Full Project Title: EPSRC: Spin-Lattice Dynamics in Advanced Magnetic Materials - Host Institution: The University of Manchester - Department: Computer Science - Supervisor: Dr Mara Strungaru - Study Level: PhD - Duration: 3.5 years - Start Date: October 2026 or January 2027 - Funding Type: EPSRC-funded PhD studentship - Stipend: £20,780 per year (tax-free, UKRI rate for 2025/26, subject to annual uplift)
- Eligibility: Home (UK) applicants primarily; EU students with settled/pre-settled status and international students may be considered case-by-case
- Application Deadline: 15 October 2026
Project Description
Advanced magnetic materials provide a versatile platform for exploring emergent spin phenomena and developing next-generation technologies. In this PhD project, the candidate will employ atomistic spin-lattice dynamics simulations, a framework that combines atomistic spin dynamics (magnons) with molecular dynamics (phonons), to investigate ways of manipulating spins in various magnetic systems. Systems of interest include two-dimensional (2D) magnetic materials since they offer several key advantages over traditional bulk materials such as interface and proximity effects that can be exploited for device functionality and reduced electrical current requirements, making them highly promising for energy efficient computing and storage technologies. This PhD project will provide novel insights for exploring phonons and emergent phenomena in future spintronic and quantum technologies. The successful candidate will benefit from strong national and international collaborations throughout the project.
Requirements
- At least a 2.1 honours degree or a Master's (or international equivalent) in a relevant science or engineering-related discipline
How to Apply
Contact the main supervisor, Dr Mara Strungaru (mara.strungaru@manchester.ac.uk). Please include details of your current level of study, academic background, any relevant experience, and a paragraph about your motivation to study this PhD project. Apply early as the advert may be removed before the deadline.
