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| 7 PhD positions at the Kapteyn Astronomical Institute | Closing date: 2025-11-28
Contact: Kapteyn Institute |
| The Kapteyn Astronomical Institute of the University of Groningen in the Netherlands invites applications for at least 7 PhD positions in the areas of planet forming disks, exoplanet astronomy, dwarf galaxies and galactic archeology. | | ▸ more | Description:
The Kapteyn Astronomical Institute of the University of Groningen in the Netherlands invites applications for at least 7 PhD positions in the areas of planet forming disks, exoplanet astronomy, dwarf galaxies and galactic archeology:
- Two positions in the group of Prof. Inga Kamp working on planet forming disks.
- One position in the group of Dr. Quentin Changeat on the observation of exoplanet atmospheres.
- One position in the group of Dr. Tim Lichtenberg on simulations of the interior and atmospheric evolution of rocky exoplanets.
- One position in the group of Dr. Ting-Yun Cheng on dwarf galaxies and machine learning applications
- Two positions in the group of Prof. Else Starkenburg on the early Milky Way.
We seek excellent students with a strong background in the physical sciences who desire a PhD degree from a top European University. A successful candidate must hold an MSc or equivalent degree in Physics, Astronomy, Geoscience, Mathematics, Computational Science or a related field by the starting date of the position. Previous research experience and skills will be important criteria for the selection.
The University of Groningen is a university in which inclusion and equality are core values and we are constructively working on creating a socially safe environment. We therefore invite applicants from underrepresented groups in particular to apply. For more information: https://www.rug.nl/(...)rsity-and-inclusion/.
Compensation and Benefits:
These PhD student positions are paid according to the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities:
- a salary of ? 3,059 in the first year to a maximum of ? 3,881 gross per month in the final year (PhD salary scale), based on a full-time position
- a holiday allowance of 8% gross annual income
- an 8.3% year-end bonus
- a full-time position (1.0 FTE).
The selected PhD candidates will be first offered a temporary position of one year with the option of renewal for another three years.
Instructions:
Information on how to apply and more details on the positions can be found at https://www.rug.nl/research/kapteyn/vacatures/phd-positions
Please check this link carefully as potential new positions will be advertised there.
Application Deadline: 2025 Nov 28
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