[ASA] Swinburne Vacation Studentship Programme 2024

[Simon Stevenson]

Dear Colleagues,

Please circulate to potentially interested students:

The Centre for Astrophysics & Supercomputing (CAS) at Swinburne University of Technology is currently accepting applications for Vacation Studentships from enthusiastic university students with excellent academic records who are in the last, or second last, year of their undergraduate or Honours/Masters degree.

With 26 research faculty, 27 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.
In 2024 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.

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.

Further information and a list of projects on offer can be found at: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/mpWECmO5glu1Mm4PqhGUp8S?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au

Applications should include the following:

- A cover letter (indicating interest in at least two projects from the list in order of preference);
- A copy of your official academic record, including an explanation of the grading system used;
- Your Curriculum Vitae;
- Proof of enrolment at an Australian or New Zealand university;
- Any supporting documentation of previous research.

- 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.

Applications are now being accepted and should be received before 23 August 2024.

Applications and reference letters should be emailed to Dr Simon Stevenson (spstevenson at swin.edu.au<mailto:spstevenson at swin.edu.au>) with the above information attached (preferably as PDF documents).

Best regards,
Simon


Dr Simon Stevenson
ARC DECRA Fellow
OzGrav Associate Investigator
Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing
Swinburne University of Technology
spstevenson at swin.edu.au<mailto:spstevenson at swin.edu.au>

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