[ASA] Expressions on Interest for PhD scholarships at Swinburne

[Anais Möller]

Dear colleagues,

I would be grateful if you would forward this call for PhD applications to your domestic and international networks.

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. Expressions of interest are due 21 August 2026.

The Expression of Interest Process can be found in this webpage<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/GFsRCE8wmrtgyr74KfNfyf7IsmN?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au> and a list of research projects being offered can be found at this webpage<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/0R7KCGv0oyC0nx73oI7hPfBjV8_?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au>. Applicants may express interest in one or more projects and are encouraged to contact potential supervisors prior to submitting their Expression of Interest.

CAS provides a vibrant and international academic environment, located in one of the most liveable cities in the world. Our PhD candidates<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/p1G3CJyBrGf1OGJ9PUzi9fypC1i?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au> 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Please contact the PhD admissions coordinator Anais Möller  (PhDAdmissions at astro.swin.edu.au<mailto:PhDAdmissions at astro.swin.edu.au>) for further information about the program and the expressions of interest submission process.

Related URLs
Potential projects: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/0R7KCGv0oyC0nx73oI7hPfBjV8_?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au
Application process: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/dZTMCK1DvKTBKgo70iAswf5rYaq?domain=swinburne.edu.au
PhD program: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/rQMnCL7EwMfmqxWB5UjtMfyzF7l?domain=swinburne.edu.au
Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/vu5ZCMwGxOtRPKrBGI1uKf8LhI4?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au>: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/3f5wCNLJyQUELKWk1izCDfyAfhV?domain=swinburne.edu.au





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Anais Möller
Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing PhD Admissions Coordinator
ARC DECRA Fellow and Senior Lecturer
Swinburne University of Technology
Fink broker<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Oh8uCOMKzVT0YV81oIjFzfGeJf6?domain=fink-broker.org> co-PI
amoller at swin.edu.au<mailto:amoller at swin.edu.au>
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I respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation and their elders past and present, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Swinburne’s campus is located.
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