INCT
UDA is inviting applications for a 4 year PhD program fully funded by UDA. The
positions are open to candidates from any country.
UDA is inviting applications for a 4 year PhD program fully funded by UDA. The
positions are open to candidates from any country.
The
PhD program in astronomy and planetary science at UDA aims to deliver a
doctoral training of excellence that enables its graduates to perform original
and independent research.
PhD program in astronomy and planetary science at UDA aims to deliver a
doctoral training of excellence that enables its graduates to perform original
and independent research.
The
Institute of Astrophysics and Planetary Sciences of Atacama (INCT) is one of
the main structures of the University of Atacama. The principal activity of the
INCT is to perform scientific research in astrophysics. INCT is responsible for
teaching the PhD program in astrophysics at UDA.
Institute of Astrophysics and Planetary Sciences of Atacama (INCT) is one of
the main structures of the University of Atacama. The principal activity of the
INCT is to perform scientific research in astrophysics. INCT is responsible for
teaching the PhD program in astrophysics at UDA.
Scholarship Description
- Applications
Deadline: October 31, 2018 - Course
Level: Positions are available PhD
programme. - Study
Subject: Positions are awarded in various
fields of astronomy and planetary sciences.
Available
Research Topics
Research Topics
- Extrasolar
planets - Solar
System - Planetary
Geology - Star
Formation - Stellar
Evolution - Milky
Way Structure - Stellar
Clusters - Galaxy
Formation and Evolution - Extragalactic
astronomy - Theoretical
Cosmology
- Scholarship Award:
University of Atacama PhD students are fully-funded for four years
(subject to a 18 month probation period). The salary is in accordance with
Chilean CONICYT grants, and is set to 650,000 CLP net per month.
Additional grants can be provided for tutoring and teaching duties for
undergraduate courses. - Nationality:
The positions are open to
candidates from any country. - Number
of Scholarships: Four positions
are available. - Scholarship can
be taken in Chile
Eligibility for the Scholarship
Eligible
Countries: The positions are open to candidates
from any country.
Countries: The positions are open to candidates
from any country.
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
The
positions are open to candidates from any country. The successful candidates
must have a MSc degree (or equivalent) in astronomy, astrophysics, physics,
geology or any related topic to planetary science by the PhD starting date,
which will be March 2019. Positions will be available across a range of fields
of research where the INCT is active, including solar system, exoplanets,
planetary geology, astrobiology, star formation, Galactic structure, and
theoretical cosmology. Students must speak fluent English and be willing to
publish in peer review journals. Students will have access to the Chilean
telescope time of ESO, ALMA, Gemini, LCO, CTIO, and they will also have access
to the Atacama high altitude laboratory (currently under construction) to
perform research in astrobiology and planetary analogs.
positions are open to candidates from any country. The successful candidates
must have a MSc degree (or equivalent) in astronomy, astrophysics, physics,
geology or any related topic to planetary science by the PhD starting date,
which will be March 2019. Positions will be available across a range of fields
of research where the INCT is active, including solar system, exoplanets,
planetary geology, astrobiology, star formation, Galactic structure, and
theoretical cosmology. Students must speak fluent English and be willing to
publish in peer review journals. Students will have access to the Chilean
telescope time of ESO, ALMA, Gemini, LCO, CTIO, and they will also have access
to the Atacama high altitude laboratory (currently under construction) to
perform research in astrobiology and planetary analogs.
English
Language Requirements: Students must speak
fluent English and be willing to publish in peer review journals.
Language Requirements: Students must speak
fluent English and be willing to publish in peer review journals.
Application Procedure
How
to Apply: The following documents must be sent by
October 31, 2018 in a single pdf file to inct @ uda.cl
to Apply: The following documents must be sent by
October 31, 2018 in a single pdf file to inct @ uda.cl
- Cover
letter - CV
with current information (2 pages maximum, sample) and publication
list. - Proof
of degree (the legalized copy or original must be presented if accepted). - Undergraduate
list of courses, including final marks - In
addition to the above, 2 recommendation letters must be sent directly at
inct @ uda.cl
