New Structures in Quantum Field Theory
Research Group: Centre for Research in String Theory
Number of Students: 1
Length of Study in Years: 3.5 years
Full-time Project: yes
Funding
Funding is provided via the Scientific Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
- Available to Home and exceptional overseas applicants only.
- Applicant required to start in September 2026.
- The studentship arrangement will cover home tuition fees for the duration of the studentship.
Project Description
The broad goal of this project is to uncover novel phenomena in Quantum Field Theory (QFT) at strong coupling. This project involves studying interesting examples of strongly interacting conformal and superconformal field theories in various dimensions (in particular, their local and non-local operators and associated algebras) as well as the renormalization group flows that connect them. The idea is to elucidate aspects of these theories that are not amenable to standard perturbative and non-perturbative analyses and also to uncover new algebraic, geometrical, and topological structures underlying QFT itself.
Application Method:
To apply for this studentship and for entry onto the Physics programme (Full Time), please follow the instructions detailed on the following webpage:
https://www.qmul.ac.uk/spcs/phdresearch/application-process/#apply
Deadline for application - 28th of January 2026
Supervisor Contact Details:
For informal enquiries about this position, please contact Dr Matt Buican
Email: m.buican@qmul.ac.uk
Requirements
Excellent grasp of QFT and associated mathematics
SPCS Academics: Matthew Buican