Opportunities
PhD Positions
The astrophysics group welcomes applications for PhD study. Applicants are encouraged to contact potential supervisors by email before applying. Projects currently advertised are listed below with a link for further information. For a full list of PhD projects in the School of Physics and Astronomy see here. Our department is proud to create inclusive student, research, and working cultures that are supportive and welcoming to those from all backgrounds, genders, ages, disabilities, religions, and other protected groups. We are committed to providing a postgraduate program that not only equips you with the technical and professional skills you will need in your career, but which is also enjoyable, supportive, diverse, and inclusive. We welcome all applications, but especially those from the under-represented groups in physics. Everybody’s needs will be supported, but if you do have any concerns, you can contact us, in confidence, to discuss how we can support your particular needs during a research degree at the University of LeedsCurrent projects (title/supervisor):
Funded(*) and Priority Projects
- * Dust and gas filaments in the Interstellar Medium – Dr Sven Van Loo
- Chemistry in planet-forming regions revealed by ALMA – Dr Catherine Walsh
- The Non-thermal Emission from Colliding Winds Binaries – Dr Julian Pittard
- The missing link between protoplanetary discs and planetary systems – Dr Olja Panic
Unfunded projects
- X-shooter spectroscopy of Massive Young Stellar Objects – Prof Rene Oudmaijer
Funding on offer
Self-Funded or externally sponsored students are welcome to apply.
UK – The Leeds Doctoral Scholarships, Akroyd & Brown, Frank Parkinson and Boothman, Reynolds & Smithells are available to UK applicants. The Bell Burnell Scholarship Award is available to support applicants who are from groups that are currently under-represented in physics (awarded by the IOP). Alumni Bursary is available to graduates of the University of Leeds.
Non-UK – The School of Physics & Astronomy Partial Fee Scholarship is available to support the additional academic fees of Non-UK applicants. The Bell Burnell Scholarship Award is available to support applicants who are from groups that are currently under-represented in physics (awarded by the IOP). The China Scholarship Council – University of Leeds Scholarship is available to nationals of China. The Leeds Marshall Scholarship is available to support US citizens. Alumni Bursary is available to graduates of the University of Leeds.