Molecular and Nanoscale Physics

Postgraduate researcher using an AFM in Physics

We are an interdisciplinary group researching the structure and interactions of matter at the molecular and nanoscale. We collaborate closely with colleagues in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Medicine, the Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology and the Bragg Centre for Materials Research.

Research areas

The research area themes of the group are:

The underpinning themes for the group are:

The group will welcome and support fellowship applications which build on the research area and underpinning themes of the group. To apply for a fellowship, please contact Head of Group Professor Lorna Dougan.

Research facilities

We have world-leading experimental capabilities, from low-temperature AFM to high-speed imaging. We are also developing new approaches for studying low-dimensional systems (high-speed AFM) and living systems (high-speed fluorescence).

Further information

PhD projects

Learn more about our opportunities for prospective postgraduate researchers.

Contact us

If you are interested in collaborating with us or joining our research team, please get in touch with a relevant member of staff.