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The gravitational wave astronomy group at UWA is <b><u>now accepting applications</u></b> for prospective domestic PhD students starting in 2021 with
<b><u>a deadline to submit applications of October 30 2020</u></b>. Please circulate this email to any prospective students who may be interested.
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The gravitational wave astronomy group at UWA has opportunities for students interested in
<b><u>real-time detection of gravitational waves</u></b> using the world-leading SPIIR pipeline, one of only 5 real-time search pipelines in the world. Students will take part in the detection and followup of gravitational wave events.<br>
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In addition, we also have a variety of projects available that encompass <b><u>GW-EM inference, machine learning, GPU optimization, multimessenger astronomy, high-performance computing, and instrumentation.
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Students will join the LIGO-Virgo Scientific collaboration and OzGrav, and will have opportunity to collaborate with scientists around the world and within Australia, including with ICRAR-UWA and ICRAR-Curtin, MWA, ASKAP and more.<br>
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More information about available projects can be found on the website <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/oOTECmO5gluVDgPKiGq4ot?domain=gravity.uwa.edu.au" id="LPlnk">
https://www.gravity.uwa.edu.au/opportunities</a> or by <u><b>contacting Dr. Fiona Panther (fiona.panther@uwa.edu.au) or Prof. Linqing Wen (linqing.wen@uwa.edu.au).
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General information about eligibility for PhD positions at UWA can be found at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/sMJKCnx1jni4jP3qhJkbco?domain=studyat.uwa.edu.au" id="LPlnk153695">
http://www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/courses/doctor-of-philosophy#entry</a><br>
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