PhD in Fast Multiwavelength Variability of Accreting Binaries

Coventry; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Research training

AI training

Job summary

Coventry University invites applications for a full-time PhD studentship on fast multi-wavelength variability of accreting compact objects, conducted within the Coventry Centre for Doctoral Training in AI (C-CDT AI).

The project uses simultaneous multiwavelength observations from XMM-Newton, NICER, HiPERCAM, ULTRACAM and other facilities to explore jets and inner accretion flows in black holes and neutron stars, with time-series and Fourier analysis to constrain physical parameters.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a 2:1 first degree in astronomy/astrophysics or physics with a strong project component.
• English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component.

Responsibilities

• Work with simultaneous multiwavelength observations from multiple facilities.
• Apply time-series and Fourier-domain analyses to extract physical information.
• Model observed variability to constrain jet speed and inner disc properties.

Skills

Time-series analysis

Data analysis

Programming / coding

Large datasets

Statistical methods

Education

2:1 first degree in astronomy/astrophysics or physics

Master's or equivalent degree in astronomy/astrophysics or physics

Tools

XMM-Newton

NICER

HiPERCAM

ULTRACAM

GTC

Job description

Coventry University invites applications for a full-time PhD studentship on fast multi-wavelength variability of accreting compact objects, conducted within the Coventry Centre for Doctoral Training in AI (C-CDT AI).

The project uses simultaneous multiwavelength observations from XMM-Newton, NICER, HiPERCAM, ULTRACAM and other facilities to explore jets and inner accretion flows in black holes and neutron stars, with time-series and Fourier analysis to constrain physical parameters.