Doctoral student in Astrophysics Full-time NEW

Doctoral Student In Astrophysics

School of Engineering Sciences at KTH

Third-cycle subject: Physics

The PhD student will conduct research in the field of X-ray astronomy, with an emphasis on emission associated with supernovae and their remnants. The project will involve the analysis of observational data, including data mining and data-intensive methods, to address scientific questions such as the properties of compact objects formed in supernovae. The student will work with observations from major X-ray telescopes (e.g., XMM-Newton and Chandra), complemented by multiwavelength data from other facilities.

The student will join the research group of Professor Josefin Larsson, providing opportunities for collaboration on related projects, such as studies of supernova remnants at infrared and optical wavelengths.

Astrophysics research at KTH also includes the development of instrumentation for X-ray astronomy and studies of gamma-ray bursts (Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Medical Imaging | KTH). These activities are part of the Oskar Klein Centre for Cosmoparticle Physics (OKC) at the AlbaNova University Centre, which provides a vibrant international research environment, including a large community of researchers working on supernovae. The centre hosts a broad range of seminars, activities, and opportunities for scientific collaboration.

Supervision: Professor Josefin Larsson is proposed to supervise the doctoral student. Decisions are made on admission.

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

• passed a second cycle degree (for example a master's degree), or
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or
• acquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledge
• The basic eligibility should be in either astronomy or physics

In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6.

In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:

• independently pursue his or her work
• collaborate with others,
• have a professional approach and
• analyze and work with complex issues.
• The following experiences and skills are considered particularly important: A MSc project in astronomy, experience of analysis of astronomical data, excellent written and oral communication skills.

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. In the case of studies that are to be completed with a licentiate degree, the total period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for two years.

As a doctoral student, you are entitled to a workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH's Doctoral student salary agreement. Read more about Doctoral studies (PhD) | KTH | Sweden.