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School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
  1. School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
  2. PhD/Research
  3. China Scholarship Council Project
  4. New techniques for scattering amplitudes of particles, strings and black holes

New techniques for scattering amplitudes of particles, strings and black holes

Research Group: Centre for Theoretical Physics
Number of Students: 1
Length of Study in Years: 4 Years
Full-time Project: yes

Funding

Funding is provided via the China Scholarship Council.  

  • Available to Chinese applicants only.
  • Applicant required to start in September 2026.
  • The studentship arrangement will cover overseas tuition fees for the duration of the studentship.

 

Project Description

Scattering amplitudes are important quantities in physics, describing the possible outcomes of scattering experiments. Their modern practical applications range from particle physics to gravitational waves. On the theoretical side, their rich mathematical structure provides insights into fundamental interactions, not least into the relation between ordinary field theory and string theory. This PhD project has two distinct strands: (i) the construction of string-theory amplitudes from the knowledge of their field-theory counterparts, a programme that lies at the intersection of physics and mathematics; and (ii) the application of scattering amplitudes techniques to the physics of black holes and gravitational waves, a programme of phenomenological relevance to gravitational wave astronomy. The PhD project will focus on one of the strands, or on a combination of the two (as there are important connections), depending on the skills and interest of the prospective student.

Background required: master-level courses on quantum field theory, general relativity, and string theory.

 

Requirements

Supervisor Contact Details:

For more information on this project please contact Ricardo Monteiro (ricardo.monteiro@qmul.ac.uk). 

Deadline - 28th of January 2026

Application Method:

To apply for this studentship please select September entry in the following page:

https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/subjects/physics.html

 

  • The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good Honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) and MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent).
  • You will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in al categories.  Certificate will be required at application.
  • Only open to students eligible for the China Scholarship Council (CSC) PhD Programme

SPCS Academics: Dr Ricardo Monteiro

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