Durham Astronomy Research Cluster
Durham University is one of the UK's leading centres for astronomical research with world-class groups working in a wide range of fields covering the observational, theoretical and instrumentation aspects of astronomy.
Applications should include a CV, a statement of motivation, a combined research and motivation statement, and two letters of reference. Applications should be submitted using the online application form which can be found at https://studyatdurham.microsoftcrmportals.com/en-US/, and useful guidance on how to fill it can be found at https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/physics/postgraduate-study/research-degrees/how-to-apply/. Review of applications will commence the week of May 15th. Please send inquiries about the position to anna.mcleod@durham.ac.uk. |
Durham is ranked joint sixth globally for the number of highly cited researchers in Space Science (which covers research into astronomy and astrophysics), according to the Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researchers 2018 list.
There are 28 academic staff across the combined astronomy groups, with over 100 postdocs, postgraduate students and support and technical staff involved in astronomy research. The Durham Astronomy Research Cluster hosts the following groups: