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| PhD positions in stellar astrophysics at Uppsala University, Sweden | Closing date: 2025-04-04
Contact: Thomas Nordlander |
We are looking for up to three PhD students in astrophysics, with focus on Galactic archaeology, galaxy evolution, and stellar spectroscopy including accreted stellar populations, stellar ages, chemical evolution and the first stars.
The positions are fully funded and will cover purchase of computing equipment as well as research/conference travel. | | ▸ more | One successful candidate will primarily work with Dr. Diane Feuillet on identifying and characterizing stellar populations in the Milky Way using stellar kinematics, elemental abundances and stellar ages, with a focus on accreted stars in the halo and disk. The other successful candidate(s) will work with Dr. Nordlander towards understanding the early evolution of the Milky Way and the properties of the first stars, through spectroscopic analyses of metal-poor stars, stellar population analyses, and/or characterizing ancient supernovae using chemical abundance data.
We are looking for candidates with:
a strong interest to pursue research in stellar and/or galactic astrophysics,
good communication skills as well as good oral and written proficiency in English,
excellent study results,
a high level of creativity and thoroughness,
a structured approach to problem-solving,
and an ability to work both independently and in a team.
Previous experience of research and/or study in astronomy, experience with astronomical spectroscopy, study results, and programming or data analysis skills will be considered a merit. The quality of scholarly writing (project reports, theses, publications) will be given significant weight. Interviews and aptitude tests may be conducted as part of the selection procedure.
This is a four-year full-time employment. Extension up to a maximum total employment of five years is possible by including department duties such as teaching at a level of at most 20 %. The starting salary is 31,900 kr (roughly 2900 EUR), with annual increments.
Full instructions are provided in the online application system:
https://uu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:795806/
Please note that applications must be submitted through the online application system.
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