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<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-transform: none;">Dear colleagues,</span><br>
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<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-transform: none;">I would be grateful if you would forward this call for PhD applications to your domestic and international networks.</span><br>
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<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-transform: none;">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 2027. </span><span style="text-transform: none;">Expressions of interest are due
</span>21 August 2026.</div>
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The Expression of Interest Process can be found in this <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/GFsRCE8wmrtgyr74KfNfyf7IsmN?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au/" data-outlook-id="49949b3b-2e50-4e52-bf68-005abcff2f7f">
webpage</a> and a<span style="text-transform: none;"> list of research projects being offered can be found at this
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webpage</a>. Applicants may express interest in one or more projects and are encouraged to contact potential supervisors prior to submitting their Expression of Interest.</span></div>
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<span style="text-transform: none;">CAS provides a vibrant and international academic environment, located in one of the most liveable cities in the world.
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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. <br>
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CAS is one of Australia's largest astronomy research institutes, with approximately 29 faculty, 20 postdoctoral researchers, and 45 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 astrophysics.<br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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Swinburne provides a positive and supportive work environment and comprehensive benefits, including vacation, sick, and parental leave, and thesis publication and relocation cost allowances. Students are supported by a tuition waiver and a tax-free stipend
of $35,500 AUD p.a. (indexed). 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 Pleiades awards 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.<br>
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Please contact the PhD admissions coordinator </span>Anais Möller (<span style="text-transform: none;"><a href="mailto:PhDAdmissions@astro.swin.edu.au" target="_blank" title="mailto:PhDAdmissions@astro.swin.edu.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="75a805ed-1bac-4d2b-909b-b56b4feb8795" data-ogsc="rgb(18, 100, 163)" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none;">PhDAdmissions@astro.swin.edu.au</a>)
for further information about the program and the expressions of interest submission process.</span></div>
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<span style="text-transform: none;">Related URLs</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Potential projects: <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/0R7KCGv0oyC0nx73oI7hPfBjV8_?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au" data-outlook-id="8445e720-1e35-47f8-87bc-8a92f7a3daf9">
https://astronomy.swin.edu.au/study/phdprojects.html</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Application process: <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/dZTMCK1DvKTBKgo70iAswf5rYaq?domain=swinburne.edu.au/" data-outlook-id="846d7b69-7c68-492f-8aab-f463cf9525d0">
https://www.swinburne.edu.au/research/centres-groups-clinics/centre-for-astrophysics-supercomputing/our-study-options/phd-opportunities/how-to-apply/</a></span></div>
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PhD program: <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/rQMnCL7EwMfmqxWB5UjtMfyzF7l?domain=swinburne.edu.au/" data-outlook-id="21a4a1c1-e912-4e90-85b3-72c0451dcf8f">
https://www.swinburne.edu.au/research/centres-groups-clinics/centre-for-astrophysics-supercomputing/our-study-options/phd-opportunities/</a></div>
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