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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Dear colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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I would be grateful if you would forward this call for PhD applications to your domestic and international networks.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing (CAS) at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne invites expressions of interest (EOIs) from students of any nationality
for potential PhD scholarships to commence in 2025. Expressions of interest are due 30 August 2024.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">CAS provides a vibrant and international academic environment, located in one of the most liveable cities in the world. <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/9vK8CANpgjCrK8EKPCGfJuPaSvv?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au" title="https://astronomy.swin.edu.au/study/currentstudents.html">Our
PhD candidates</a> 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.<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/rzvSCBNqjlCPXy8XkC6hpu9p7Lw?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au" title="http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/study/phdprojects.html"> A list of potential PhD topics can be found here.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">CAS is one of Australia's largest astronomy research institutes, with approximately 20 faculty, 20 postdoctoral researchers, and 50 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 Ngarrgu Tindebeek, the next generation Australian Supercomputer
for theoretical astrophysics.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The Centre is located in the lively inner-city suburb of Hawthorn, only minutes by public transport from Melbourne's city centre. Melbourne is a dynamic and cosmopolitan city.
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.<b> </b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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 and CAS has been 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Please contact Ryan Shannon (<a href="mailto:rshannon@swin.edu.au">rshannon@swin.edu.au</a>) for further information about the program and the expressions of interest submission
process.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Related URLs: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/1MwUCD1vlpTjLy3LWsAi1uzqy1l?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au" title="https://astronomy.swin.edu.au/study/phdprojects.html">Potential PhD Projects</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/4Jc6CE8wmrt18Yp8zuPsPuq2vqC?domain=swinburne.edu.au/" title="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/research/centres-groups-clinics/centre-for-astrophysics-supercomputing/our-study-options/phd-opportunities/how-to-apply/">Application
Website - Expression of Interest</a></span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/vLBeCGv0oyCWN6ANPuktLugxBZm?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au" title="http://www.astronomy.swin.edu.au/study/postgradstudy.html">More information about the PhD program
at CAS</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/S8raCJyBrGfpWVKW2COuOuGyLCJ?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au/" title="http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/">Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Ryan Shannon
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Professor
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Swinburne University of Technology<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Hawthorn, VIC, Australia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:rshannon@swin.edu.au"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">rshannon@swin.edu.au</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><br>
+61 3 9214 5205</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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