Dr R Hirschi
No more applications being accepted
Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
About the Project
Prof Hirschi and his group combine 3D hydrodynamics and 1D stellar evolution simulations to further our understanding of the evolution and fate of stars. The group also uses stellar models as virtual nuclear physics laboratory to establish the impact of nuclear reaction rate uncertainties and also guide future nuclear physics experimental and theoretical efforts.
The advertised PhD project will focus on large-scale 3-dimensional (3D) hydrodynamics simulations of convection in the late phases of stellar evolution. This project will involve running large-scale simulations and analysing the results in the context of the Reynolds-Average Navier-Stokes framework and Kolmogorov’s turbulence theory. The successful candidate will join this research effort at the boundary between hydrodynamics, astro- and nuclear physics. She/he will also learn key computing skills and be exposed to the industry, which will give her/him a strong skills set for both an academic and an industrial career. This PhD project will run in parallel to the ChETEC COST Action, which is chaired by Prof Hirschi (http://www.chetec.eu) as well as the IReNA NSF network of networks (https://www.irenaweb.org/), for which Prof Hirschi sits on the steering committee. ChETEC and IReNA will offer great opportunities (training, networking, collaborations with both academic and industrial partners) for the successful candidate. Candidates with a degree in Mathematics or Computer Sciences and a background in fluid dynamics are strongly encouraged to apply.
For informal enquiries related to this project contact Prof. Raphael Hirschi by email: [Email Address Removed]
For information on our PhD programme please contact the Project Co-ordinator, Dr Nick Wright [Email Address Removed]
Please quote FNS GS 2019-24 on your application.
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/raceequalitycharter/
Funding Notes
Funding support is provided as follows; 100% UK/EU tuition fees for 3 years from Academic year 2020/2021. Stipend support for 3 years at UKRI rates. Stipend rate for 2020/21 not confirmed (2019/20 stipend was £15,009 per annum).
Jointly supported by STFC and the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Keele University.
UK/EU nationals are eligible for full funding (tuition fees and stipend at Research Council rate). International students (not resident in the UK) may qualify for a fees-only award.