The Stellar Astrophysics group at Laboratoire Univers et Particles of Montpellier (LUPM), France, has a PhD position currently accepting applications from motivated candidates interested in working in the astrochemistry of Type II Supernovae, in the local and far universe. The project includes both theoretical and experimental work. The researcher will develop new models of supernova ejecta chemistry focussed on the formation and processing of molecules and dust. He/she will also study oxygen-rich dust in the laboratory and will derive dust cluster structures by using methods of theoretical chemistry. The researcher will produce diagnostics that will be used to motivate future JWST proposals.
The Stellar Astrophysics group studies various aspects of stellar physics that include stellar evolution and magnetic fields, and the astrochemistry of circumstellar media. The PhD student will work at LUPM under the guidance of Dr. Dahbia Talbi and in close collaboration with Dr. Isabelle Cherchneff. Montpellier is a large historical and cultural city of the Occitanie region, close to the Mediterranean Sea.
Candidates will hold a bachelor's degree in physics, astrophysics or a related discipline. Evidence of some knowledge of chemistry would be a plus but not mandatory.
The starting date is scheduled between 1 April and 1 September 2023. Candidates should submit a CV including the name of two referees who can be contacted at a later stage, their bachelor and master grades, and a cover letter including a brief account of their master research, on the CNRS portal (https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/Doctorant/UMR5299-DAHTAL-002/Default.aspx?...). The application should also be sent by email to Dahbia Talbi ([email protected]). Please contact her should you need further information on this PhD position.