Four-year doctoral program in Computational Astrophysics and Cosmology (COMPAC)

The Scuola Normale Superiore (SNS) in Pisa, Italy, invites applications for a four-year doctoral program in Computational Astrophysics and Cosmology (COMPAC), beginning on November 1, 2025. COMPAC is an established PhD program at SNS, aimed at training the next generation of world-leading researchers in today’s data-rich astrophysical and cosmological landscape.

https://www.sns.it/en/computational-astrophysics-and-cosmology-compac

COMPAC offers a highly competitive PhD program, featuring lectures, seminars, and a research project supervised by scientists at the institution. The program includes a broad range of courses and research opportunities focused on ground- and space-based observations (e.g., JWST, VLT, ALMA), cosmological simulations, data-driven modeling, and machine learning. PhD candidates receive a competitive stipend to support their studies, travel funds to attend conferences and conduct research abroad, and additional benefits, including free meals and access to cultural and social events.

The Astrophysics and Cosmology group at the SNS is a highly dynamic research and learning environment, comprising over 30 members, including faculty, associate scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and students. The group has been recognized internationally, having received numerous prestigious research awards for its contributions to the field. For more information about the group and research activities, please visit http://cosmology.sns.it/.

Applications must be registered online through the online procedure in the section dedicated to the call on the SNS website at https://www.sns.it/en/phd-admission-competition by 11:59 pm (CET) on 6th March 2025.

For any information about the program and research activity, interested candidates can contact Dr. Stefano Carniani ([email protected]). Administrative information or questions may be addressed to the SNS PhD office ([email protected]).