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The Institute of Cosmology & Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth is one of the leading groups in research on cosmology and astrophysics in the UK. We are active participants in a wide range of international collaborations, including the Dark Energy Survey (DES), the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-IV) and Euclid.

ICG PhD Students, October 2018

PhD studentships starting in October 2020 will be available for research in:

Galaxy evolution
Stellar population modelling
Very early Universe
Dark energy
Testing gravity on cosmological scales
Large scale structure
Gravitational lensing
Supernovae
Gravitational Waves
Origin and evolution of the first supermassive black holes

There is no formal closing date, but applicants are advised to submit an application as early as possible. If you are seeking financial support from the research councils, you should aim to submit by the end of January . Interviews for these studentships take place in February / March for entry in October. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.

PhD applicants should have or expect to obtain a good honours degree or equivalent in Physics, Maths or Astronomy. Applicants should send a CV and a brief statement of research interests, and arrange for two letters of recommendation to be emailed directly to icg-admin@port.ac.uk, or posted to:

Research Administrator
Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation
Dennis Sciama Building
Burnaby Road
Portsmouth PO1 3FX
UK

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The University of Portsmouth holds an Athena SWAN bronze award and is an Institute of Physics Project Juno Supporter; these projects show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote gender equality in science and create a better working environment for men and women.

Scientific staff members:

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Prof Adam Amara
Prof David Bacon
Dr Florian Beutler
Dr Marco Bruni
Prof Rob Crittenden
Dr Ian Harry
Prof Kazuya Koyama
Dr Andrew Lundgren
Prof Roy Maartens
Prof Claudia Maraston
Dr Laura Nuttall
Dr Graur Or
Prof Daniel Thomas
Prof David Wands
Dr Daniel Whalen

SEPNet and GRADNet

The ICG is a member of the SouthEast Physics Network (SEPNet), a consortium of nine world-class universities in the southeast of England. Our post-graduate students have the opportunity to engage with the SEPNet Graduate Network (GRADNet). By channelling this broad research expertise into one central, combined resource, GRADNet provides a wide range of postgraduate training opportunities, including specialised schools and student-led workshops and conferences.

The ICG welcomes candidates interested in applying for research fellowships to be held in Portsmouth. A variety of potential fellowships are available, including Royal Society University Research Fellowships, Ernest Rutherford Fellowships (STFC), Marie Curie (EU) fellowships, and possibly national fellowships from the candidate’s country of origin. Expressions of interest for fellowships should be addressed to an ICG staff member with a connection to the proposed research.

Stephen Hawking Fellowships

The Stephen Hawking Fellowships will support and develop the next generation of visionary scientists in theoretical physics at the beginning of their career. UKRI are providing funding for five annual calls delivered jointly by EPSRC and STFC. Round one is now open and intentions to submit must be received by 20th June 2019.

Please follow the link for further information – https://stfc.ukri.org/funding/fellowships/stephen-hawking-fellowships/

Ernest Rutherford Fellowships

Ernest Rutherford Fellowships are five year fellowships funded by the STFC (formerly STFC Advanced Fellowships). The STFC deadline is September 2019. They are open to candidates of any nationality, but each institution is limited in the total number of applications it can support. The ICG will review potential applicants’ CVs and research proposals to determine which candidates it will support. Candidates should send a statement of interest, which may include their CV, to icg-admin@port.ac.uk as soon as possible, and by 31st July 2019 for full consideration.

STFC encourages applications from those returning after a career break. They may submit applications in excess of the quota allocated to each department.

For further information see http://www.stfc.ac.uk/funding/fellowships/ernest-rutherford-fellowship

Royal Society University Research Fellowships, Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowships, and Newton International Fellowships

Royal Society University Research Fellowships are five year fellowships (renewable for up to ten years in total) open to citizens of all nationalities. The Royal Society deadline is <TBA>. The Royal Society also offers the Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship (maximum four years) for candidates with a need for flexible support, and Newton International Fellowships (two years) for early stage international (non-UK) researchers.

For further information see https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/university-research/

Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie scheme includes Individual Fellowships (IFs) intended to add significantly to the development of the best and most-promising researchers active in Europe. These are for trans-national researchers, including researchers coming to Europe and those moving within Europe. The deadline is <TBA>.

For further information see http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/

Royal Astronomical Society and Daphne Jackson Fellowships

RAS postdoctoral Fellowships provide support for up to 3 years for early career research astronomers and geophysicists. Applications are restricted to candidates who have a recognized PhD (or equivalent) obtained no more than 5 years before the start of their position or who have taken their viva before the application deadline and expect to be awarded the PhD by the time of appointment. The deadline for 2019 has not yet been announced, but is likely to be in October.

The Daphne Jackson Trust offers flexible, part-time, paid Fellowships, normally for two years, to assist talented scientists into a career following a break of at least two years. Applications are accepted year round.

For further information see https://www.ras.org.uk/awards-and-grants/fellowships

Future leaders Fellowships

https://www.ukri.org/funding/funding-opportunities/future-leaders-fellowships/

Future Leaders Fellowships will grow the strong supply of talented individuals needed to ensure a vibrant environment for research and innovation in the UK. The scheme is open to researchers and innovators from across business, universities, and other organisations. We welcome applicants from around the world. Applicants must apply to the scheme with the support of their host organisation.

Next round opens March 2020.

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The University of Portsmouth is member of the Athena SWAN charter and an Institute of Physics Project Juno Supporter; these projects show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote gender equality in science and create a better working environment for men and women.

Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation