INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR PHD STUDIES AT ASTROCENT -
PARTICLE ASTROPHYSICS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
The Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center, a leading institute of the GeoPlanet Doctoral School, offers the opportunity to carry out graduate studies leading to a PhD degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics. In the current call we search for candidates interested in subjects pursued at the Particle Astrophysics Science and Technology Centre (AstroCeNT) implemented at the Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center as part of the International Research Agendas programme of the Foundation for Polish Science, supported by the European Regional Development Fund. The main focus of AstroCeNT is to conduct research in science and technology in the areas of particle astrophysics that deal with exploring the hidden Universe. More information about AstroCeNT is available at https://astrocent.camk.edu.pl/.
Studies last 4 years. Students starting this year begin their course on October 1, 2019. During the 4 year period students are required to take specific courses, lecture and seminar series, including interdisciplinary lectures, as well as prepare the doctoral thesis. All seminars and lectures are in English.
A list of prospective supervisors and proposed PhD topics is posted at: https://www.camk.edu.pl/en/phd/phdtopics_2019-20_2/. Candidates should contact their potential supervisors to obtain more details on the proposals. Regulations of the doctoral school, including the program of Studies, are posted on the Copernicus Center web page https://www.camk.edu.pl/en/phd/.
Candidates should provide their complete application documents including:
In addition, at least one recommendation letter should be sent directly to: phdstudies@camk.edu.pl. In the case that the Master’s thesis is ready, it can be attached to the application. Applications should be addressed to the Center’s Director and can be sent either by mail or by e-mail to phdstudies@camk.edu.pl, by July 7th, 2019.
The Recruitment Board will select candidates for the interview, which will take place on July 9th-18th, 2019 (10 am – 3 pm). Decisions about admission will be made by the end of July, 2019 and all the candidates will be notified by e-mail. For additional information contact the coordinator of the doctoral school, Dr. Radosław Smolec (smolec@camk.edu.pl) or the Center’s secretary office (Ms. Katarzyna Morawska, kasia@camk.edu.pl).
Warsaw, June 3rd, 2019
prof. dr hab. Piotr Życki
NCAC Director
Previous calls:
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS PhD STUDIES
The Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center, a leading institute of the GeoPlanet Doctoral School, offers the opportunity to carry out graduate studies leading to a PhD degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics. The PhD studies are related to subjects pursued at the Copernicus Center including observational and theoretical astrophysics as well as cosmology. Our senior scientists participate in the H.E.S.S., CTA, and VIRGO/LIGO projects and are involved in instrumental projects concerning the astronomical satellites INTEGRAL, SPICA and ATHENA. The Copernicus Center represents the Polish astronomical community in the SALT consortium which operates an 11-m optical telescope in South Africa. The Center's scientists are leading participants in the Polish scientific satellite project, BRITE, dedicated to precise stellar brightness measurements, and in the project ARAUCARIA, dedicated to the calibration of the cosmological distance scale. They also operate SOLARIS – a network of southern hemisphere small robotic telescopes committed to stellar astronomy and the search for exoplanets. As a part of the GeoPlanet Doctoral School education program, doctoral students have the opportunity to attend lectures on astronomy, physics, and earth sciences.
Studies last 4 years. Students starting this year begin their course on October 1, 2019. During the 4 year period students are required to take specific courses, lecture and seminar series, including interdisciplinary lectures, as well as prepare the doctoral thesis. All seminars and lectures are in English. Students take their courses in Warsaw or in Toruń according to the location of employment of their supervisor. Non-Warsaw residents may apply for accommodation in the hotel run by our Center.
A list of prospective supervisors and proposed PhD topics as well as the regulations of the doctoral school, including the program of Studies, are posted on the Copernicus Center web page https://www.camk.edu.pl/en/phd/. Candidates should contact their potential supervisors to obtain more details on the proposals.
Candidates should provide their complete application documents including:
In addition, at least one recommendation letter should be sent directly to: phdstudies@camk.edu.pl. In the case that the Master’s thesis is ready, it can be attached to the application. Applications should be addressed to the Center’s Director and can be sent either by mail or by e-mail to phdstudies@camk.edu.pl, by March 31st, 2019.
The Recruitment Board will select candidates for the interview, which will take place on April 16th and 17th, 2019 (10 am – 3 pm). Decisions about admission will be made by the end of April, 2019 and all the candidates will be notified by e-mail. For additional information contact the coordinator of the doctoral school, Dr. Radosław Smolec (smolec@camk.edu.pl) or the Center’s secretary office (Ms. Katarzyna Morawska, kasia@camk.edu.pl).
Warsaw, February 25th, 2019
prof. dr hab. Piotr Życki
NCAC Director
PhD STUDIES AT ASTROCENT – PARTICLE ASTROPHYSICS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
