PhD in Physics - Experimental Particle Physics in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto

The Department of Physics provides advanced degree programs culminating in Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy qualifications. Research activities span both experimental and theoretical physics across diverse disciplines including atmospheric studies, geophysics, quantum optics, condensed matter, subatomic particles, astrophysics, and biophysics. The department maintains a strong collaborative relationship with the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA), allowing students to engage with prominent theorists affiliated with or visiting CITA. Admission follows the School of Graduate Studies' General Regulations, with financial assistance available for one year of MSc studies and four years for PhD candidates (extended to five years for direct-entry PhD students).
Operational since 2010 at CERN, the LHC represents the cutting edge of high-energy particle collision research. Our experimental team holds a prominent position in ATLAS experiment research, maintenance, operations, and future enhancements. We contributed significantly to the groundbreaking 2012 Higgs boson discovery, which explains mass generation for fundamental particles in the Standard Model. Current research focuses on comprehensive Higgs boson and top quark analysis, alongside investigations into novel particles that could reveal deeper cosmic structures. Beyond theoretical work, we maintain the ATLAS forward calorimeter (partially assembled in Toronto) and are developing more than 1000 silicon tracker modules for ATLAS's upcoming mid-decade upgrade at CERN.