PhD Studentship: Asteroseismic Probes of Stellar Activity Cycles

Using data from the NASA Kepler and TESS missions, this project will use subtle changes to the properties of stellar oscillations to explore the stellar cycle properties of Sun-like stars and more evolved sub-giants. Helioseismic (solar oscillations) data collected by the Birmingham Solar-Oscillations Data (BiSON) will be used as a reference, the goal being to explore the extent to which the Sun is typical in terms of its activity when compared to other cool stars (and hence the influence it has on its local environment through that activity). 

The School of Physics and Astronomy is an Institute of Physics Juno Champion since 2014 and holder of the Athena SWAN Silver Award. Both initiatives recognise the School’s commitment to promote diversity and equality, and to encourage better practice for all members of the community, whilst also working towards developing an equitable working culture in which all students and staff can achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented groups in physics and astronomy including, but not limited to, women and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic.

Note that we do not accept CVs and applications sent directly to us by email. Follow the links towards the application portal. Apply online via the above ‘Apply’ button.

For information contact: sasp-phd@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Deadline for application is 15 January.

Funding notes:

The fully-funded scholarship for UK students covers tuition fees and a living stipend. This year, we are unlikely to be in a position to offer a fully-funded international scholarship.

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