PhD: Asteroseismic modelling of stars and stellar populations using Kepler, K2, and TESS.

We are offering PhD positions in the Solar and Stellar Physics Group which will focus on precise modelling of Sun-like and red-giant stars for detailed tests of stellar physics, and for characterising Galactic stellar populations. The research activities of the group are centred on studies of the Sun, stars, the characterization of exoplanet systems, and stellar population studies, using in particular the techniques of helio- and asteroseismology. Members of the group have leading positions in major international projects, such as Kepler, K2, PLATO and TESS. The group also runs its own global network of helioseismic observatories, the Birmingham Solar-Oscillations Network (BiSON).

For details please contact Professor Yvonne Elsworth (y.p.elsworth@bham.ac.uk)

Further information, including how to apply for a PhD may be found at:

http://bison.ph.bham.ac.uk/index.php?page=study

http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/research/physics/solar-stellar-physics-phd.aspx

http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/physics/postgraduate/postgraduate-research.aspx

Funding Notes

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. For Non-UK Students: Applications for this project are also welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full project details for further information.