[ASA] PhD positions in Astrophysics at UNSW Canberra

[Ashley Ruiter]

Dear astronomers,

the Astrophysics group in the School of Science at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra campus welcomes applications for its PhD program in theoretical and/or observational astrophysics.

The UNSW Canberra campus is located on the grounds of the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) in Canberra, Australia’s national capital. The scholarship** towards a Doctor of Philosophy (program code 1892) includes a tuition waiver and a generous $35,000 AUD tax-free annual stipend for the full duration of the degree (nominally 3.5 yrs). Candidates must meet the UNSW English Language requirements. **Scholarships are for on-campus study at the UNSW Canberra Faculty in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), not Sydney.

Prospective applicants with high academic standing are encouraged to apply.

Projects are available in, but not limited to, the following research areas:

  *   supernovae (progenitors and remnants)

  *   stellar/explosive nucleosynthesis

  *   binary star populations and evolution (mass transfer; Galactic populations including future LISA sources)

  *   accreting and/or merging white dwarfs

  *   science related to stellar transient sources and Rubin LSST

  *   young stellar populations in the Solar neighbourhood

Successful applicants will have access to Australia's high-performance computational facility, the National Computational Infrastructure (NCI). Projects of a more observational nature are also encouraged. Students and their supervisors will be able to apply for telescope time on world-class telescope facilities in Australia and abroad, including state-of-the-art facilities located at the European Southern Observatory in Chile.

With all the amenities of a modern, growing capital city (population 450,000), the Canberra region has many nature reserves and offers plenty of opportunities for bush walking, encountering Australian wildlife, cycling, hiking, camping, and winter sports. More information on Canberra is available at https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/OUFjCVARKgClyEMA6CGhi8H?domain=visitcanberra.com.au

Prior to submitting an application, prospective candidates should first contact either:

  *   Dr Ashley Ruiter (ashley.ruiter at adfa.edu.au) https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/FSebCWLVXkUjqQ0BKuxr6E4?domain=research.unsw.edu.au and/or;

  *   Dr Ivo Seitenzahl (i.seitenzahl at adfa.edu.au) https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/TiupCXLW2mUnKgmYRhDzJkO?domain=research.unsw.edu.au and/or;

  *   Dr Simon Murphy (s.murphy at adfa.edu.au) https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/FCSxCYW8Noc3lv5xqHV4dNf?domain=research.unsw.edu.au

to discuss potential research projects, confirm supervision availability and confirm the application submission deadline (26 January 2023; see below for Key Dates).

All application materials must be submitted through the UNSW online portal. All supporting documentation (including scholarship application materials) must be uploaded by the closing date for consideration for the March 2023 announcement. Visit the UNSW Key Dates page https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/LW7QCZY1NqiMgwzNLSxkypg?domain=research.unsw.edu.au for up-to-date information.

Please refer to links below for scholarship application and program details:

*UNSW English Language Requirement Policy (some applicants will need to submit evidence of an English test; UNSW Canberra does not accept English waivers):

https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/APhsC1WLPxcpG08YoU15w5C?domain=unsw.edu.au



*UNSW Domestic Scholarships (Australia and New Zealand):

https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/_mMZC2xMQzik347wXSXIQh6?domain=research.unsw.edu.au



*UNSW International Scholarships:

https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/rQanC3QNPBimKPZQlHEeszS?domain=research.unsw.edu.au



*Other information:

https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/kPTMC4QOPEiJ5nr1Ou3iisz?domain=handbook.unsw.edu.au



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Ashley J. Ruiter, PhD (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️
Senior Lecturer
Discipline Coordinator (Physics & Oceanography)
University of New South Wales Canberra
School of Science
Australian Defence Force Academy
Northcott Dr., Campbell, ACT 2600
Australia
Teams: +61 2 5114 5036
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