Doctoral
Engineering&Technology,Computer Science & IT,Education
University of Copenhagen
Eligible:
All nationalities.
PhD Project in Extragalactic Astrophysics
Criteria:
You are (or are eligible to be) enrolled at one of the faculty’s master’s programmes in physics or astrophysics.
Last date:
26 June 2022.
The objective of this fellowship is to assist talented candidates who want to undertake a PhD degree in the Faculty of Science. The funding programme is open to students from all around the world.
University or Organization: University of Copenhagen
Department: Faculty of Science
Course Level: PhD
Award: DKK 6,397 before tax
Access Mode: Online
Number of Awards: Not Known
Nationality: International
The award can be taken in Denmark
Application Deadline:26 June 2022.
Admission Requirements:
Applicants will be selected on the basis of previous publications (if any) and relevant work experience.
Language Requirement:
If English is not your first language, you should provide evidence of English language ability: IELTS, TOEFL, or other acceptable proof.
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Bachelor's programmes
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Benefits
The position offers a 3-year salaried PhD fellowship, with a competitive monthly salary, including pension. Depending on postgraduate experience, candidates may receive a higher salary step. The selected candidates will also benefit from a vibrant research environment and close collaboration with industry partners like Universal Robots, LEGO, and Novo Nordisk.
PhD-positions
Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard.
Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment.
Benefits
The position offers a 3-year salaried PhD fellowship, with a competitive monthly salary, including pension. Depending on postgraduate experience, candidates may receive a higher salary step.
The selected candidates will also benefit from a vibrant research environment and close collaboration with industry partners like Universal Robots, LEGO, and Novo Nordisk.
How to Apply
Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
Curriculum vitae (CV) including education, experience, language skills, and reference contacts.
Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcripts of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language.
Publication list (if available).
Criteria:
Hold a Master’s degree corresponding to the 3 + 2 Bologna process
Have a minimum weighted grade point average of 8.2 on the Danish 7-point grading scale for the bachelor’s and master’s degree combined (or equivalent)
Demonstrate proficiency in academic English at a very high level
Have an educational background in political economy, political science, or a related field
Meet additional criteria outlined in the application guidelines.
The application
The research proposal is considered the backbone of the application and should be very carefully prepared by the applicant. It may not exceed five pages and should include the following:
A brief explanation of the aims of the project
An outline of relevant research questions
A positioning of the project in an appropriate research field
A description of the research literature within that field
An outline/explanation of the theories to be included