Doctoral student in Astrophysics

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: PhysicsThe PhD student will work in the field supernova remnants, addressing questions related to explosion physics, compact objects and circumstellar interaction. The work will primarily involve analysis and modelling of observational data. Observations from a range of different telescope will be used (covering infrared, optical and X-ray wavelengths), including the James Webb Space Telescope.Astrophysics research at KTH is a part of the Oskar Klein Centre for Cosmoparticle Physics (https://www.okc.albanova.se) at AlbaNova University Centre, which provides a stimulating international research environment.Supervision: Professor Josefin Larsson is proposed to supervise the doctoral student. Decisions are made on admission.What we offerThe possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world.A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement.Admission requirementsTo be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39Swedish 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), orcompleted course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, oracquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledgeThe basic eligibility should be in either astronomy or physicsIn addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6.SelectionIn 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 workcollaborate with others,have a professional approach andanalyze 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.Target degree: Doctoral degreeInformation regarding admission and employmentOnly 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.Union representativesContact information for union representatives.Doctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)Contact information for doctoral section.To apply for the positionApply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).Applications must include the following elements:CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages.Copies of originals must be certified.Representative publications or technical reports. 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Learn more about our benefits and what it's like to work and grow at KTHAnställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100% | Ort: Stockholm | Län: Stockholms län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: PA-2025-3315 | Kontakt: Josefin Larsson josla@kth.se, Josefin Larsson josla@kth.se, Pär Olsson, Head of depertment polsson@kth.se, Pär Olsson, prefekt polsson@kth.se, Mattias Bennlow, Program manager emb@kth.se, Mattias Blennow, programansvarig emb@kth.se, | Publicerat: 2025-11-06 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-12-04