PhD Position in Physics at Warwick University - Simulations and theory of evolved planetary systems

Overview

We invite applications from outstanding and highly motivated students for the new Warwick Prize Scholarships in Astrophysics. The successful applicant will work with Dr Dimitri Veras within the Astronomy and Astrophysics group in the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick.

Extrasolar planets, asteroids, comets, moons and debris discs evolve along with their parent star across the violent giant branch and white dwarf stellar evolution phases. This flexible, theoretical project will focus on one aspect of this multi-faceted process. If you are keen on investigating the fate of planetary systems analytically or with numerical simulations throughout your PhD, then please read more details here and contact the supervisor directly before applying in order to discuss specific options based on your interests.

Warwick is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in research. Our group is involved in many major ground and space-based projects, including the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, ESA's CHEOPS satellite and upcoming PLATO mission, the Next Generation Transit Survey (NGTS), and the Gravitational-wave Optical Transient Observer (GOTO).

Both the Physics Department and the University of Warwick hold Athena SWAN Silver awards, a national initiative to promote gender equality for all staff and students. Our Astronomy & Astrophysics group also hosts monthly equitea forums to break down barriers faced by all under-represented groups in science. We strongly value equity, diversity and inclusion, and encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

More details on PhD positions with the Astronomy and Astrophysics group at Warwick are available here.

Start Date: October 2022

Funding Duration: 3.5 years

Applications due by: 14 January 2022

Eligibility

You must have or expect a First or Upper second class MSci, MPhys or equivalent degree in Physics or a closely related discipline. Holders of BSc honours degrees are eligible but successful BSc applicants typically have substantial additional research experience. International equivalents are detailed here.

For students whose first language is not English, we normally require a score of 6.5 in IELTS or equivalent. If your previous degree was taught in an English-speaking country this requirement may be waived.

The award is available to home and international applicants.

How To Apply

You must apply through the University’s online application system and follow the instructions. Use course code P-F3P0. Make sure to state an interest in the Astronomy and Astrophysics group. Please state ‘Warwick Prize Scholarships’ or ‘STFC studentship’ as the funding option. We encourage applicants to express interest in more than one available PhD project.