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Description of the activity

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. Research at the division covers galaxy formation, galactic dynamics and evolution, star formation and dynamics, stellar evolution, stellar spectroscopy and astrometry, planet formation and dynamics, and exoplanet atmospheres.

Being a PhD student

As a PhD student, you are both admitted as a student and employed by Lund University.

As a doctoral student, you are trained in a scientific approach. This can be briefly described as gaining practice in thinking critically and analytically, solving problems independently through appropriate method selection, and developing research ethics awareness. Additionally, as a PhD student, you are given the opportunity to work on projects, develop your leadership skills, and enhance your pedagogical abilities. Throughout your studies, you are guided by supervisors. The doctoral studies conclude with a thesis and a doctoral degree.

Read more about being a PhD student at the Faculty of Science at naturvetenskap.se.

Subject and project description

We are looking for a PhD student within the field of theoretical astrophysics. The PhD student will work with analyzing and developing supercomputer simulations and models of galaxy evolution. These will be used to interpret data from the European Space Agency's (ESA) planned satellite ARRAKIHS.

You will be enrolled in the Doctoral Programme in Physics, see the General Study Plan for Doctoral Education.

Responsibilities

You will primarily focus on your doctoral education, which largely consists of writing a doctoral thesis. Additionally, you are expected to:

• Conduct research within the subject area
• Publish results in high-quality journals
• Participate in project meetings at LU and SU, as well as within the ARRAKIHS consortium
• Present results at national and international conferences

Outside of studies, a maximum of 20% of working time may be devoted to teaching and other departmental duties.

Qualifications

To be admitted and employed as a PhD student, you must meet the requirements below.

Eligibility requirements

You meet the basic eligibility for doctoral studies if you have:

• completed an advanced level degree or
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, including at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level or
• acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way.

Special eligibility for the doctoral education in astronomy and astrophysics requires that the basic higher education education includes physics, mathematics, and/or corresponding technology as significant parts. In addition to 60 higher education credits in basic physical subjects, the special eligibility requirements consist of at least 60 higher education credits in courses of immediate relevance to astronomy and astrophysics. These can be courses in astronomy or other physical subjects, or in technological subjects (e.g., space or control technology). Of these 120 higher education credits, at least 60 must be at advanced level. The basic courses must include a final project equivalent to at least 30 higher education credits.

Special eligibility may also be obtained through other equivalent education, which is assessed on a case-by-case basis.

To enable interdisciplinary initiatives and significant deepening in certain areas, qualifications other than the applicant's subject-specific competence in physics may be taken into account.

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