Neutron Star Thermonuclear Burst Simulations

Nuclear Inst; Southampton; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

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Funding opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

University of Southampton invites applications for a PhD project focusing on numerical simulations of thermonuclear X-ray bursts on neutron stars. You will develop and run simulations, linking computational models with observations, under the supervision of Prof. Diego Altamirano and Dr. João Mendonça.

You will join the High‑Energy Astrophysics Group, contribute to tackling extreme astrophysical problems, and gain transferable coding skills applicable to other stellar and planetary contexts.

Formación

• UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent.
• Strong programming and coding skills for computational research.
• Ability to tackle demanding computational tasks and solve complex problems.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and run numerical simulations to model burning fronts on neutron stars.
• Compare simulation results with observational data and theoretical predictions.
• Collaborate with the High‑Energy Astrophysics Group at the University of Southampton.

Conocimientos

Programming skills

Computational methods

Problem solving

Educación

2:1 honours degree

Descripción del empleo

University of Southampton invites applications for a PhD project focusing on numerical simulations of thermonuclear X-ray bursts on neutron stars. You will develop and run simulations, linking computational models with observations, under the supervision of Prof. Diego Altamirano and Dr. João Mendonça.

You will join the High‑Energy Astrophysics Group, contribute to tackling extreme astrophysical problems, and gain transferable coding skills applicable to other stellar and planetary contexts.