PhD positions in Astrophysics in Bologna
The Department of Physics and Astronomy (DIFA) of the University of Bologna and the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) invite applications for 7 positions to their joint PhD Course in Astrophysics.
Three positions are funded by the University of Bologna. The subjects of the PhD theses can be in the various research areas of the Astrophysics section of DIFA. These include: Stars; Stellar evolution; Stellar populations; Chemistry and Dynamics of stellar systems; Galaxy evolution and dynamics; Chemistry of Galaxies and Interstellar Medium; Large-Scale Structure and Cosmology; Radio-astronomy; High-Energy Astrophysics; Astronomical Technology
(http://www.physics-astronomy.unibo.it/en/research/areas/astrophysics).
Three positions are funded by INAF and they are devoted to specific projects selected from the following list:
- Dynamical, chemical and ionization properties of Active Local Galaxies (Supervisor: F. Mannucci)
- The Lockman Hole Project: a panchromatic view of AGN populations (Supervisor: I. Prandoni)
- Understanding the formation of the first black holes: deep observations of the most distant QSOs (Supervisor: R. Gilli)
- Probing massive outflows in lensed and non-lensed high-z QSOs (Supervisor: M. Cappi)
- Tomography and radio emission in CLASH Clusters and Frontier Fields (Supervisor: M. Nonnino)
One position is not funded and can receive financial support from other sources.
PhD students can also take advantage of the research opportunities available at the three institutes of INAF in Bologna: the Astronomical Observatory (INAF-OABO, http://www.bo.astro.it), the Radio Astronomy Institute (IRA, http://www.ira.inaf.it/Home.html), and the Space Astrophysics and Cosmic Physics Institute (IASF, http://www.iasfbo.inaf.it).
The University of Bologna, founded in 1088, is the oldest University in the Western world. The Astrophysics section of DIFA consists of about 20 faculties, 20 postdoctoral associates and 20 PhD students. English is the common language in all the astronomical institutes. Bologna is a friendly and lively town, where the University, with about 100000 students, plays a fundamental role.
PhD positions are funded for three years. The yearly amount of the scholarship is euro 13638,47. This amount is increased by 50% during stages abroad lasting from a minimum of one month to a maximum of 18 months.
Application forms and instructions are available at http://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/phd/information-enrolling-phd-programme/how-to-apply-phd-programme
Information about the programme of the PhD in Astrophysics can be found at the web page:
Applicants are requested to upload a Curriculum Vitae, the Certificate of Bachelor and Master’s degree and the list of exams with grades, Certification of examinations passed, with the grades awarded, a summary of the Master thesis (max 5000 characters). At least one and no more than two letters of recommendation have to be sent by researchers working on Astrophysics through the procedure available at the URL http://studenti.unibo.it no later than 7 days after the call deadline, possibly using the template available at: http://www.physics-astronomy.unibo.it/en/teaching/phd-programs/astronomy
The successful candidates must have a MSc degree (or equivalent) by the starting date. The starting date is October 1st, 2016.
Complete applications must be received by ***May 18th, 2016, 1pm***.
Contact information for Inquires about job:
Prof. Francesco R. Ferraro,
Coordinator of the PhD Course in Astrophysics
Email: francesco.ferraro3@unibo.it
Data di pubblicazione: 26/04/2016