Research

We are active across a wide range of research areas. In the Research Excellence Framework 2014, we were ranked among the UK's top ten physics departments for our research output.

The central region of the Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Credit: NASA, ESA, P Crowther
The central region of the Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Credit: NASA, ESA, P Crowther
Astrophysics 
Quantum devices
Inorganic semiconductors 
Computer graphic showing how spray-on solar cell's could be used in production. Three nozzles spray cells onto a sub-straight
Materials and biological physics 
Inside the Super-Kamiokande Detector
Particle physics and astrophysics 
Undergraduate students
Physics higher education research 
A researcher in the optics laboratory
People 

Independent Research Fellowships

Our programme for Independent Research Fellows is designed to establish you as a research leader in an ambitious, vibrant and supportive environment.

Long-term Fellows in the Faculty of Science at the University of Sheffield get the offer of an academic position after their Fellowship and a PhD student to kick-start their research portfolio.

Learn more and apply

PhD opportunities

Candidates for PhD research in any of the areas on this page are invited. Please see each group's website for more details on the PhD research on offer.

General information on how to apply for PhD research can be found on the postgraduate admissions page:

Postgraduate admissions