PhD fellowship in Astrophysics
About the role
The Niels Bohr Institute invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in spectral modelling of nuclear restframe UV-optical emission from Active Galactic Nuclei. The project involves developing software algorithms and pipelines for robust, reproducible, and efficient spectral modelling and analysis of observations from large spectral surveys.
- Develop modern and efficient software code to perform analysis of AGN spectral data with the aim to robustly perform reliable spectral decomposition of the AGN emission at restframe UV, optical and infrared wavelengths
- Apply said spectral decomposition algorithm to large databases of AGN Sky Surveys for subsequent analysis
- Develop algorithms that utilize Neural Networks to assist in analysis of the large spectral databases of existing and new large sky surveys
Start date is expected to be February 1, 2027 or as soon as possible hereafter. The position is a three-year full-time PhD fellowship within the regular PhD programme (5+3 scheme), requiring an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master's degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) in physics, astronomy, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Carry out an independent research project under supervision
- Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
- Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
- Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
- Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
- Write and defend a PhD thesis based on your project
Requirements
Eligibility: Completed degree programme equivalent to a Danish master's degree (180 E