PhD in Astronomy at the University of Padova
Job Summary
Job Description
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Padova advertises 9 fully funded PhD positions in Astronomy (one reserved for candidates with foreign qualification). The deadline for the applications is May 13th 2022 at 1pm CET, the program officially starts on October 1st 2022. The candidates must hold a Master degree (or equivalent) obtained no later than September 30th 2022.
The PhD Program in Astronomy contributed to the formation of a whole new generation of astronomers thanks also to the collaboration with the the nearby Astronomical Observatory of Padova (OAPD) of the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF). The high level of the Program is demonstrated by the careers of the people who obtained a Doctoral (PhD) degree in Astronomy at the University of Padova in the past: 90% of them are doing research in astronomy and astrophysics in Italy or abroad, and more than 70% of them hold a permanent position.
The PhD Program has a three-year duration with a final exam for the defense of the PhD thesis. All the courses and the other activities are in English (including the mid-term evaluations and the final exam). The PhD thesis is written in English. Aim of the PhD Program in Astronomy is the formation of young researchers of excellence at international level in their specific field of research in astronomy and astrophysics. The agreements with many foreign universities and dedicated funding from the Ministry of Education, University, and Research (MIUR), the University of Padova and the INAF-Astronomical Observatory of Padova allow the students to complete their formation with stages in top-level research institutes and universities in Europe, US and South America.
The official call and instructions on how to apply can be found here: PhD call
More details about the selective procedure for the PhD in Astronomy can be found here: PhD courses details
More info in the webpage dedicated to the PhD in Astronomy: PhD in Astronomy webpage
Compensation and Benefits
Social security is provided to all students enrolled in the program. The amount of the grant is increased by 50% for all the time spent abroad. Each fellowship includes a 3500 EUR allowance for travel and research expenses. Students with a foreign qualification, non resident in Italy at the date of the application, are qualified to receive a contribution from the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova for access to free board and lodging service at University facilities.