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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Please circulate to potentially interested students:</u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Centre for Astrophysics & Supercomputing (CAS) at Swinburne University of Technology is currently accepting applications for <b>Vacation Studentships</b> from enthusiastic university students with excellent academic records who are
in the last, or second last, year of their undergraduate or Honours/Masters degree.<o:p></o:p></p>
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With 29 research faculty, 21 postdoctoral researchers, and nearly 50 PhD students, CAS is a vibrant, friendly environment for studying most fields of astronomy. Swinburne astronomers have guaranteed access to the twin Keck 10-m Telescopes in Hawaii - the world's
premier optical observatory - and CAS owns and operates one of Australia's most powerful supercomputers - OzSTAR. We also develop advanced, immersive 3D data visualization facilities and create 3-D animations and movies promoting and explaining astronomy to
the broader community.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In 2025 this programme is expected to run in-person, with remote options possible, and will be available to students currently enrolled at universities in Australia and New Zealand. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Projects are expected to run over 8 weeks, between November and February, with the timing to be negotiated between the student and their nominated supervisor. Vacation students are paid a tax-free stipend of $750 per week. An additional
$250 is available for students based in New Zealand to offset the increased cost of relocation.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Further information and a list of projects on offer can be found at: <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/_UFEC6XQ4Lfyz67Entpfxs5zFoF?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au" target="_blank" title="https://astronomy.swin.edu.au/study/vacstudents.html">https://astronomy.swin.edu.au/study/vacstudents.html</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<u>Applications should include the following:</u><br>
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- A cover letter (indicating interest in at least two projects from the list in order of preference);<br>
- A copy of your official academic record, including an explanation of the grading system used;<br>
- Your Curriculum Vitae;<br>
- Proof of enrolment at an Australian or New Zealand university;<br>
- Any supporting documentation of previous research.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">- Applicants should also ask a lecturer or supervisor at their current university to send a letter of recommendation by the due date. This should be sent by the lecturer/supervisor directly; applicants should not include reference letters
in their own application.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Applications are now being accepted and <b>should be received before 29th August 2025</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Applications and reference letters should be emailed to Dr Simon Stevenson (<a href="mailto:spstevenson@swin.edu.au" target="_blank">spstevenson@swin.edu.au</a>) with the above information attached (preferably as PDF documents).<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Simon<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Dr Simon Stevenson<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">ARC DECRA Fellow<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">OzGrav Associate Investigator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Swinburne University of Technology<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">spstevenson@swin.edu.au</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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