Dr N J Wright
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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
About the Project
Star clusters are groups of thousands or more stars that likely formed together and are held together by mutual gravitation. They are important astrophysical objects for studying star formation, stellar evolution and the structure of galaxies. Thanks to data from ESA’s Gaia satellite and complementary spectroscopic surveys we have, for the first time, precise measurements of the motions of stars in these clusters. This allows us to study the dynamics of these systems, such as their rotation, expansion or evaporation, from which their formation and evolution can be probed. This project will exploit this cutting-edge data to perform 3D kinematic studies of star clusters, both young and old, to quantify their internal kinematics at an unprecedented level. Comparison with the predictions of theoretical (N-body) models from external collaborators will also allow these observations to be used to constrain the formation and evolution of these systems.
For informal enquiries on this project, contact Dr Nick Wright by email: [Email Address Removed]
PhD available from September 2019 (flexible)
Please quote FNS GS 2018-20 on your application stating project "The internal dynamics of star clusters" (Dr Nick Wright)
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 2019/0. Stipend support for three years at Research Council rates (2018/9 £14,777 per annum).
Jointly supported by STFC and the 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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