I do not currently have an advertised funded PhD position.
I am, however, happy to hear from strong prospective students who would like to develop an application with me for competitive funding at the University of Manchester. These schemes need preparation, so please make contact well before the relevant deadline.
Applying for competitive funding
Send a concise email with your CV, relevant computational or theoretical experience, and the research theme you would like to explore. A specific question is more useful than a generic request for a position.
Approach me about competitive fundingPrevious advertised projects
These old adverts are retained to show the scale and direction of projects I may supervise; they are not currently accepting applications.
Neural Quantum States for Automated Discovery of Emergent Quantum Phases in Two-Dimensional Materials
A previous project concept using neural quantum state methods to identify emergent correlated phases in 2D materials and moiré systems.
Multi-modal AI models for designer ferroelectric devices
A previous Materials 4.0 / Henry Royce Institute project concept on multilayer functional devices built from stacked 2D semiconductors and magnetic materials.
What I am looking for
Prospective PhD students
Candidates interested in first-principles modelling, moiré materials, ferroelectrics, magnetism or atomistic machine learning—and prepared to apply for competitive funding.
Postdoctoral fellows
I am always keen to hear from researchers with overlapping interests. Please email a CV and a short statement.
If your interests overlap with the group, send a short note about your background and the problem you would like to work on.