7 PhD positions at the Kapteyn Astronomical Institute

The Kapteyn Astronomical Institute of the University of Groningen in the Netherlands invites applications for at least 7 PhD positions in the areas of planet forming disks, exoplanet astronomy, dwarf galaxies and galactic archeology:

Two positions in the group of Prof. Inga Kamp working on planet forming disks.

One position in the group of Dr. Quentin Changeat on the observation of exoplanet atmospheres.

One position in the group of Dr. Tim Lichtenberg on simulations of the interior and atmospheric evolution of rocky exoplanets.

One position in the group of Dr. Ting-Yun Cheng on dwarf galaxies and machine learning applications

Two positions in the group of Prof. Else Starkenburg on the early Milky Way.

We seek excellent students with a strong background in the physical sciences who desire a PhD degree from a top European University. A successful candidate must hold an MSc or equivalent degree in Physics, Astronomy, Geoscience, Mathematics, Computational Science or a related field by the starting date of the position. Previous research experience and skills will be important criteria for the selection.

The University of Groningen is a university in which inclusion and equality are core values and we are constructively working on creating a socially safe environment. We therefore invite applicants from underrepresented groups in particular to apply. For more information: https://www.rug.nl/(...)rsity-and-inclusion/.