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<font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt; line-height:normal">I would be grateful if you would forward this call for PhD applications on to your local and international networks.</span></font></p>
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<font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt; line-height:normal">The Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing (CAS) at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne invites applications from students of any nationality for PhD positions to
begin in 2020. The deadline for expressions of interest is </span><span style="font-size:11pt; line-height:normal"><b style="line-height:normal">Wednesday, Feb 12</b></span><span style="font-size:11pt; line-height:normal">. </span><br>
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<font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt; line-height:normal">CAS provides a vibrant and international academic environment, located in one of the most liveable cities in the world. </span><u>
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<span style="font-size:11pt; line-height:normal; color:rgb(12,100,192)">Our PhD candidates</span></a></u><span style="font-size:11pt; line-height:normal; color:rgb(12,100,192)"><u style="line-height:normal">
</u></span><span style="font-size:11pt; line-height:normal">undertake cutting-edge research under the supervision of word-leading astronomers. PhD projects cover a range of subjects, including galaxy formation and evolution, cosmology, stars and planets, scientific
computing and visualisation, and time-domain astrophysics</span><span style="font-size:11pt; line-height:normal; color:rgb(12,100,192)">.</span><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/33UXCwVLQmiw56V2cqYMzf?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au"><span style="font-size:11pt; line-height:normal; color:rgb(12,100,192)"> </span><font color="#032f7d"><span style="font-size:11pt; line-height:normal; color:rgb(12,100,192)">A
list of potential PhD topics can be found here</span><span style="font-size:11pt; line-height:normal; color:rgb(23,78,134)">.</span></font></a><br>
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<font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt; line-height:normal">CAS is one of Australia's largest astronomy research institutes, with about 20 faculty, 20 postdoctoral researchers, and 40 PhD students. Swinburne is one of few universities in
the world with guaranteed access to the 10-m W. M. Keck telescopes in Hawaii and hosts the headquarters of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav). Our astronomers and students regularly obtain observing time on the HST, VLT,
Magellan, AAT, ASKAP, ATCA, MeerKAT, and Parkes telescopes, search for and study gravitational wave sources with LIGO, have in-house access to state-of-the-art 3D visualization facilities, and use OzSTAR, the next generation Australian Supercomputer for theoretical
astrophysics.</span></font></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt; line-height:normal">Students have access to internal funding for travel to telescopes, international conferences, and collaborative meetings. Our PhD graduates continue their careers at top astronomy institutions around the world.</span><br>
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<font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt; line-height:normal">The Centre is located in the lively inner city suburb of Hawthorn, only minutes by public transport from Melbourne's city centre. </span></font><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11pt; line-height:normal">Melbourne
is a dynamic and cosmopolitan city with a mild climate and plenty of sunshine. Buzzing inner city neighbourhoods are renowned for their cafes, restaurants, galleries, and festivals, while featuring numerous parks and open spaces. Mountains, ocean, and wildlife
are nearby. Melbourne is top ranked for its quality of life and as a destination for working abroad.</span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-weight:bold; font-size:11pt; line-height:normal"> </span><br>
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<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11pt; line-height:normal">Swinburne provides a positive and supportive work environment and comprehensive benefits, including vacation, sick, and parental leave, and thesis publication and relocation cost
allowances. Swinburne is committed to the principles of equity, fairness and inclusivity and to a workplace free from discrimination. The University has been recognised as a Workplace Employer of Choice for gender equality for the seventh year and CAS is the
recipient of the Silver Pleiades award for its commitment to advancing women in astronomy. We value our diverse work environment and welcome applications from qualified candidates of any gender, orientation, nationality, and background.</span><br>
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<div style="margin:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/_i5HCxnMRvtWp8RzIYD1mC?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au"><span style="font-size:11pt; color:rgb(12,100,192)">Application Website - Expression of Interest</span></a></font></div>
<div style="margin:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/C2h0CyoNVrcBGD2pTRNcZe?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au"><span style="font-size:11pt; color:rgb(12,100,192)">More information about the PhD program at CAS</span></a></font></div>
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