Deadline
2015-05-31
Value of Scholarship
0
Level of Study
Country Tenable
Renewable
No
Uppsala University is an international research university focused on the development of science and education. Our most important assets are all the individuals who with their curiosity and their dedication makes Uppsala University one of Swedens most exciting work places. Uppsala University has 41.000 students, 6,500 employees and a turnover of SEK 5,900 million.
The starting date is September 1, 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Applications are invited for a faculty-funded PhD studentship in extragalactic astronomy, under the supervision of Associate Professor Erik Zackrisson. The PhD project is expected to focus on high-redshift galaxies, but may be geared either towards observations or numerical models, depending on the research interests of the applicant. The position as PhD student is limited to four years of full-time studies, or up to five years if departmental work (teaching or administration) is included.
Qualifications: This position requires a University degree in Astronomy or Physics at an advanced level (e.g. a MSc degree) completed by the time of employment. Good oral and written proficiency in English is a requirement as well as the capacity to work both independently and in a team.
General information regarding PhD studies at the Faculty of Science and Technology can be found at http://www.teknat.uu.se/education/PhD/?languageId=1
Detailed information regarding PhD studies at the Department of Physics and Astronomy:
http://www.physics.uu.se/en/page/postgraduate-education-dept-physics-and-astronomy
Applications should include a brief description of research interests and relevant experience, CV, copies of university grades, certificates and diplomas, BSc/MSc thesis (or drafts thereof), reference letters and other documents which the applicant wishes to claim. Uppsala University is striving to achieve a more even gender balance in its research and teaching staff, and women are especially invited to apply for this position.
For further information, please contact Associate Professor Erik Zackrisson (erik.zackrisson@physics.uu.se).
You are welcome to submit your application, UFV-PA 2015/674, no later than May 31th. Use the link below to access the application form.
PhD position in Extragalactic Astronomy
We decline offers of recruitment and advertising help. We only accept the application the way described in the advertisement.
Placement: Department of Physics and Astronomy
Type of employment: Full time , PhD placement
Number of positions: 1
Working hours: 100%
Town: Uppsala
County: Uppsala lan
Country: Sweden
Union representative: Carin Soderhall, TCO/ST 018-471 1997 1
Per Sundman, Saco-rådet 018-471 1485 1
Stefan Djurstrom, Seko 018-471 3315 1
Number of reference: UFV-PA 2015/674
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