If you are planning a research career, our MPhys in Physics (research placement) course provides a unique opportunity to learn about research methods and practices at the same time as you develop your knowledge and understanding of physics and/or astrophysics. The following are some examples of research placement work:
Websites:
- Marie Rider – Oscillon project
- Eleanor Tubman – Research into dark energy
- Cullan Howlett – Estimating the photometric redshift of a galaxy from a small subset of spectroscopic galaxies
- Victoria Legge – The cross-correlation between infrared and optical galaxies at z~0
Posters:
- Corrie Lencz – The fastest valve in the world? [.pdf]
- Raj Ramasawmy – Optical fibre dispersion profiling at SNO+ [.pdf]
- Angela Burden – Anisotropy in supernovae type1a data [.pdf]
- Emma Kuwertz – The search for new physics at the LHC [.pdf]
Your research could be in the fields of:
Debbie's perspective
'The research placement was one of the highlights of my degree. Not only did it give me the opportunity to contribute to world-leading experiments, I also got a taste for physics research and gained some invaluable experience. I was always interested in pursuing a career in research and the RPs reinforced this; they gave me the opportunity to explore different areas of physics and to gain practical skills, build on my confidence and improve my organisation.
'My experiment covers a multitude of areas in physics, one of them being nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). I found the technique particularly interesting and was excited to find a doctoral position which applies NMR to a new method for imaging cancer. Although I didn't have any experience of medical physics, I applied for the position and was accepted to interview. The interview panel were curious about what RPs entailed and I felt that the practical skills I have gained gave me the edge over the other candidates, and as a result I was offered the place. The RP was definitely a huge factor in securing my doctoral position and it's been a great experience.'
Debbie Hill
Physics MPhys research placement graduate
UK Science Student of the Year 2009