Dr B Smalley
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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
About the Project
Stellar physics is now entering a new, high-precision era with many ESO, ESA and other international projects. The data obtained with two successful satellites, CoRoT and Kepler, and from ground-based project such as SuperWASP, allow the analysis of pulsations of thousands of stars, in synergy with exoplanet research. Asteroseismology can now provide the accurate measurements of masses, radii and ages of stars that are required for the study of habitable exoplanets. Spectroscopy is one of the most powerful tools at an astronomer’s disposal, allowing the determination of the fundamental parameters of stars: surface temperature, gravity, chemical composition, magnetic field, rotation and turbulence. This project will study the properties of newly identified pulsating stars and the interaction between these pulsations and other physical processes occurring within the stellar atmosphere.
For informal enquiries about the project, contact Dr Barry Smalley by email: [Email Address Removed]
PhD available from September 2019 (flexible)
Please quote FNS GS 2018-20 on your application and the project title "Atmospheric properties of A, F and G stars" (Dr Barry Smalley)
Keele University values diversity, and is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. In support of these commitments, Keele University particularly welcomes applications from women and from individuals of black and ethnic minority backgrounds for this post. The School of Chemical and Physical Sciences and Keele University have both been awarded Athena Swan awards and Keele University is a member of the Disability Confident scheme. More information is available on these web pages:
https://www.keele.ac.uk/equalitydiversity/
https://www.keele.ac.uk/athenaswan/
https://www.keele.ac.uk/raceequalitycharter/disabilityconfident
Funding Notes
A choice of Astrophysics projects is available of which a minimum of one will be funded (probably 3 in total)
Funding support is provided as follows;
100% UK/EU tuition fees for 3 years commencing Academic year 2019/20. Stipend support for three years at Research Council rates (2018/9 £14,777 per annum).
Jointly supported by STFC and Keele University.
Eligibility Criteria
UK residents are eligible for full funding (tuition fees and stipend at Research Council rate). EU nationals (who are not resident in the UK) will normally qualify for a fees-only award.
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