[ASA] PhD Opportunities in Astrophysics at the University of Newcastle

David Pontin David.Pontin at newcastle.edu.au
Mon Oct 26 10:51:22 AEDT 2026


Are you interested in pursuing a PhD in solar, stellar, or exoplanetary physics? Or do you know any students who may be?

We are seeking expressions of interest from motivated students who are interested in applying for a PhD scholarship. Our research spans observations and modelling of: solar magnetic fields, solar and stellar activity, helio- and asteroseismology, space weather, exoplanets and their atmospheres, and evolved stars and their local environments. Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship applications at UoN are open now, and close on the 30th of November. If you are interested in applying, please get in touch with us by mid-November at the latest.

Prospective students will have the opportunity to work with a collaborative and internationally connected team that includes: Prof. David Pontin<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/K_F0CBNqjlCA1RywBtzfyjs2UHGa?domain=profiles.newcastle.edu.au> [email<mailto:David.Pontin at newcastle.edu.au>], Dr Hannah Schunker<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/J7B_CD1vlpTM1JyE0f5hG6sjWLME?domain=profiles.newcastle.edu.au> [email<mailto:Hannah.Schunker at newcastle.edu.au>], Dr Tom Evans-Soma<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/mpHGCE8wmrtnm0YvMCpiG9s70kbx?domain=profiles.newcastle.edu.au> [email<mailto:Tom.Evans-Soma at newcastle.edu.au>] and Dr Taissa Danilovich<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/dh3MCGv0oyCqmO6DGtQsmGsBUTP6?domain=drtaissa.github.io> [email<mailto:Taissa.Danilovich at newcastle.edu.au>]
We welcome enquiries from students with backgrounds in physics, astronomy, applied mathematics, computational science, or related disciplines.

To discuss potential research projects, please contact one of us using the links above, or for general enquiries:
Prof. David Pontin, School of Science, University of Newcastle, david.pontin at newcastle.edu.au<mailto:david.pontin at newcastle.edu.au>
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