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INCT UDA offers a unique opportunity for talented students to carry out research in various fields of astronomy and planetary sciences. The PhD program is a 4 year program fully funded by UDA. The program consist of course work for the first 2 semesters, and thesis work for the following 6 semesters.
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INCT provides a stimulating, international environment where English is a common language. The INCT works on various fields from solar system astronomy to cosmology, instrumentation and space missions.
Opportunity Focus Areas:
- Extra-solar planets
- Solar System
- Planetary Geology
- Star Formation
- Stellar Evolution
- Milky Way Structure
- Stellar Clusters
- Galaxy Formation and Evolution
- Extra-galactic astronomy
- Theoretical Cosmology
Required Languages
English.
Eligible Countries
ALL WORLD COUNTRIES.
Program Period
4 years
In the first two semesters, the students will study the foundations curriculum, then later, the students can continue with their specific field.
Eligibility Requirements (Criteria)
- 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 2019.
- Positions will be available across a range of fields of research where the INCT is active, including solar system, exoplanets, planetary geology, astrobiology, star formation, Galactic structure, and theoretical cosmology.
- 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, they will also have access to the Atacama high altitude laboratory (currently under construction) to perform research in astrobiology and planetary analogs.
Opportunity Cost
(Fully Funded)
- 650,000 CLP net per month.
- Additional grants can be provided for tutoring and teaching duties for undergraduate courses.
How to Apply
First Step:The following documents must be sent by November 10 2019 in a single PDF file to inct@uda.cl
- Cover letter
- CV with current information (2 pages maximum, sample) and publication list.
- Proof of degree (the legalized copy or original must be presented if accepted).
- Undergraduate list of courses, including final marks.
- In addition to the above, 2 recommendation letters must be sent directly at inct@uda.cl.
.Second Step: send all the requirements in one PDF document before 10th of November 2019
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