PhD Scholarship in Astronomy & Planetary Science at the University of Atacama
Job Summary
Job Description
The Instituto de Astronomía y Ciencias Planetarias de Atacama (INCT) at the Universidad de Atacama (UDA), in Copiapó (Chile) invites applicants for four PhD positions in Astronomy and Planetary Sciences.
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 2020. Positions will be available across a range of fields of research where the INCT is active, including solar system, exoplanets, planetary geology, extragalactic astronomy, star formation and Galactic structure. 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, among others.
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.
INCT provides a stimulating, international environment where English is a common language. The University of Atacama is located in Copiapó, the capital city of the Atacama region. Copiapó is located in the Atacama desert, under the darkest skies of the world. The Atacama region offers a unique variety of natural and wildlife attractions.
For additional information visit http://inct.uda.cl/phdprogram.html or write to [email protected]