Field of Interest:astro-ph
Deadline: 2016-06-10
Region: Europe
Job description:
Ph.D. opportunities in Astrophysics
Multidisciplinary Center for Astrophysics
Instituto Superior Técnico
University of Lisbon, Portugal
The call for applications for PhD appointments,
starting in October 2016 is now open
Deadline: 10 June 2016.
The Multidisciplinary Center for Astrophysics (CENTRA) is accepting applications for Ph.D. positions in Astrophysics and Cosmology for the forthcoming 2016 FCT fellowship call program. CENTRA is looking for candidates interested in making their Ph.D. thesis in one of the following topics of asteroseismology, helioseismology, stellar evolution, solar physics, theoretical cosmology and particle physics (focus
on dark matter and neutrinos).
Candidates wishing to apply are expected to have a strong CV in astrophysics, physics, mathematics or related diplomas. Preference will be given to applicants that as undergraduates have read courses in astrophysics and cosmology, and already have some research experience. If you are interested in applying please contact Prof. Ilidio Lopes as soon as possible (see contact details below).
CENTRA is part of the Department of Physics at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) from the University of Lisbon (Portugal). CENTRA is a leading centre in the fields of Gravitation, Cosmology and Astrophysics, aggregates more than 60 researchers and students and has an outstanding publication record with a large number of citations. IST is the premium engineering, science and technology school in Portugal, integrating competences from all fields of engineering and fundamental sciences, creating a unique multidisciplinary scientific environment. IST has been consistently the first Institution chosen by Portuguese graduates and undergraduates to pursue their careers in Science, Engineering and Technology. IST hosts the Portuguese largest scientific community in theoretical and experimental physics and related topics, participating in major international organizations such as ESA, ESO and CERN. Presently, IST hosts 8 Research Institutes and 25 Research Centres.
The Institute provides a highly supportive academic and scientific environment giving Ph.D. students and researchers the opportunity to develop a successful international scientific career. Students and researchers that, following their academic experience, opt to follow a business path, can take advantage of the many links that IST has with the industry.
IST as an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to support and encourage applications from women and under-represented minorities.
Contacts:
Ilidio Lopes
Email: ilidio.lopes@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
Website: http://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/team/?id=1650
Information about IST:
http://tecnico.ulisboa.pt/
Information about CENTRA:
http://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/
Information about CENTRA’s research on Astrophysics
(group “Cosmology and stars”):
http://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/network/costar/about/
Information about the 2016 FCT fellowship call (to be announced):
https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/index.phtml.en
Deadline: 2016-06-10
Region: Europe
Job description:
Ph.D. opportunities in Astrophysics
Multidisciplinary Center for Astrophysics
Instituto Superior Técnico
University of Lisbon, Portugal
The call for applications for PhD appointments,
starting in October 2016 is now open
Deadline: 10 June 2016.
The Multidisciplinary Center for Astrophysics (CENTRA) is accepting applications for Ph.D. positions in Astrophysics and Cosmology for the forthcoming 2016 FCT fellowship call program. CENTRA is looking for candidates interested in making their Ph.D. thesis in one of the following topics of asteroseismology, helioseismology, stellar evolution, solar physics, theoretical cosmology and particle physics (focus
on dark matter and neutrinos).
Candidates wishing to apply are expected to have a strong CV in astrophysics, physics, mathematics or related diplomas. Preference will be given to applicants that as undergraduates have read courses in astrophysics and cosmology, and already have some research experience. If you are interested in applying please contact Prof. Ilidio Lopes as soon as possible (see contact details below).
CENTRA is part of the Department of Physics at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) from the University of Lisbon (Portugal). CENTRA is a leading centre in the fields of Gravitation, Cosmology and Astrophysics, aggregates more than 60 researchers and students and has an outstanding publication record with a large number of citations. IST is the premium engineering, science and technology school in Portugal, integrating competences from all fields of engineering and fundamental sciences, creating a unique multidisciplinary scientific environment. IST has been consistently the first Institution chosen by Portuguese graduates and undergraduates to pursue their careers in Science, Engineering and Technology. IST hosts the Portuguese largest scientific community in theoretical and experimental physics and related topics, participating in major international organizations such as ESA, ESO and CERN. Presently, IST hosts 8 Research Institutes and 25 Research Centres.
The Institute provides a highly supportive academic and scientific environment giving Ph.D. students and researchers the opportunity to develop a successful international scientific career. Students and researchers that, following their academic experience, opt to follow a business path, can take advantage of the many links that IST has with the industry.
IST as an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to support and encourage applications from women and under-represented minorities.
Contacts:
Ilidio Lopes
Email: ilidio.lopes@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
Website: http://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/team/?id=1650
Information about IST:
http://tecnico.ulisboa.pt/
Information about CENTRA:
http://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/
Information about CENTRA’s research on Astrophysics
(group “Cosmology and stars”):
http://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/network/costar/about/
Information about the 2016 FCT fellowship call (to be announced):
https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/index.phtml.en