10 PhD positions in new EU Marie Curie ITN Network Multiple within EU Initial Training Network
Applications are invited for the first of two hiring rounds, of 5 fully funded PhD positions each, as part of a new EU FP7 Marie Curie Initial Training Network (ITN), "Black Hole Universe". Pending final approval by the European Commission, this five year Network will begin in Autumn 2008, and link the University of Erlangen-Nurnberg (J. Wilms), University of Amsterdam (S. Markoff, R. Wijnands), INAF/Brera Observatory (Milan, T. Belloni), University of Cagliari (L. Burderi), Sabanci University (Istanbul, E. Kalemci), CEA Saclay (S. Corbel, J. Rodriguez), and the University of Southampton (P. Uttley, I. McHardy) via the training of 10 early stage researchers. In collabo ration with the Network, the PhDs will pursue a variety of multi-wavelength observational and theoretical projects researching black holes. Specifically the Network will focus on the study of black hole accretion flows and jet outflows, and the relationship between these phenomena in black holes from stellar to galactic scales, as well as in neutron stars.
Each PhD position will last 3–4 years, depending on requirements of the individual host institute. Each position will be associated with a particular project based at a particular host institute, that is со-supervised by two other Network hosts, where the student will spend several months per year visiting. Along with annual collaboration meetings, the Network will also organize three international schools on multi-wavelength astronomy techniques and black hole astrophysics, as well as a final international conference entitled "Black Holes in the Galaxy and Beyond". PhD students will also receive training in industry-related skills, career coaching, and participate in the host institute's teaching and outreach activities.