Doctoral student in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Doctoral Student in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world's top universities. The University has around 46,000 students and 8,500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain, and improve our world and the human condition.

The Galaxy Formation Group at the Department of Physics, Division of Astrophysics at Lund University is seeking a PhD student to work on models of galaxy formation within ESA's ARRAKHIHS mission. Research within the division encompasses galaxy formation, galactic dynamics and evolution, star formation and dynamics, stellar evolution, stellar spectroscopy and astrometry, planet formation and dynamics, as well as exoplanet atmospheres.

As a doctoral student, you are both admitted as a student and employed at Lund University. As a doctoral student, you will be trained in a scientific approach. In short, you will be trained to think critically and analytically, to solve problems independently using the right methods, and to develop an awareness of research ethics. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work on projects, to develop your leadership and pedagogical skills.

Throughout your studies, you will be guided by supervisors. Doctoral studies end with a thesis and a doctoral degree.

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We are seeking a PhD student in the field of theoretical astrophysics. The successful candidate will work on analyzing and developing supercomputer simulations and models of galaxy evolution. These models will be used to interpret data from the European Space Agency's (ESA) planned ARRAKHIHS satellite mission.

Your primary responsibility will be to pursue your doctoral studies, which will mainly consist of conducting research and writing a doctoral thesis. In addition, you will be expected to:

• Conduct research within the subject area.
• Publish results in high-quality scientific journals.
• Participate in project meetings at Lund University (LU) and Stockholm University (SU), as well as within the ARRAKHIHS consortium.
• Present research results at national and international conferences.
• In addition, you are expected to participate in doctoral courses, seminars, and conferences. In addition to studies, a maximum of 20% of working time may be spent on teaching and other departmental work.

To be eligible for admission and employment as a doctoral student, you must fulfill the requirements below.

Admission requirements

A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programs if the applicant:

• has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
• has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
• has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

Specific admission requirements

To be admitted to the third-cycle program in Astronomy and Astrophysics the student must have earned credits in first and second-cycle programs in which physics, mathematics, and/or corresponding engineering subjects have been substantial elements. In addition to 60 credits in basic physics, there is a requirement for at least 60 credits in subjects of relevance to Astronomy and Astrophysics, e.g., courses in astronomy or other physics subjects, or engineering subjects such as space technology and automatic control.

The 120 credits must include at least 60 second-cycle credits. The first and second-cycle courses must include a degree project comprising 30 credits.

Equivalent knowledge acquired through corresponding programs will be assessed individually.

In order to enable interdisciplinary initiatives and important specializations in certain areas, students with qualifications in subjects other than Physics may be considered for admission.

Finally, the student must be judged to have the potential to complete the program.

Additional requirements

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