PhD Astronomy- Cosmology and Relativity
Queen Mary University of London
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Cosmology is the study of the Universe as a whole. Its overall aim is to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos by addressing fundamental questions such as why the Universe is structured in the way that we observe, how did it develop into its current form, what are its basic constituents, and what will happen to it in the future.The Cosmology and Relativity Group has an international reputation for its work in theoretical and observational cosmology, cosmological relativity and gravitational wave ...Read more

Cosmology is the study of the Universe as a whole. Its overall aim is to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos by addressing fundamental questions such as why the Universe is structured in the way that we observe, how did it develop into its current form, what are its basic constituents, and what will happen to it in the future.The Cosmology and Relativity Group has an international reputation for its work in theoretical and observational cosmology, cosmological relativity and gravitational wave science, and continues to play a leading role in advancing our understanding of the nature of the Universe. Our primary research interests span a wide range of topics in modern cosmology, from theories of inflation and dark energy, gravitational waves, relativistic predictions of observables, theoretical and observational studies of the large-scale structure of the Universe, and cosmological surveys with radio and optical telescopes.Our group is heavily involved in the LISA, LIGO-Virgo, Euclid, LSST, SKA, MeerKAT, and HERA collaborations, with several of us leading work packages for these experiments. We also enjoy strong links with the String Theory Group in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Geometry, Analysis and Gravitation group in the School of Mathematical Sciences. We have a series of weekly seminars and discussion groups, and benefit from a busy visitor programme, which welcomes collaborators from around the world for seminars, research visits, and conferences. If you are interested in undertaking a research PhD in the group, we have a list of possible projects.

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41st

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A first or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant subject area. If your qualifications are not from a UK university, QMUL also considers recognised equivalent qualifications from accredited overseas institutions and equivalent professional qualifications. The following information may also be factored into your application: A masters qualification is desirable but not always essential. Relevant experience within the field may also be taken into account.

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£4,786 per year

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£28,850 per year

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S&E Basic Rate (all except Mathematics): £28,850, S&E Mathematics £24,750, S&E Band 1 (all except Mathematics) £31,350, S&E Band 2 (all except Mathematics) £33,850, S&E Band 3 (all except Mathematics) £36,350, S&E Band 4 (all except Mathematics) £38,850, S&E Band 5 (all except Mathematics) £41,350. The fee mentioned is for 2024 entry and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025 entry.

£28,850 per year

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S&E Basic Rate (all except Mathematics): £28,850, S&E Mathematics £24,750, S&E Band 1 (all except Mathematics) £31,350, S&E Band 2 (all except Mathematics) £33,850, S&E Band 3 (all except Mathematics) £36,350, S&E Band 4 (all except Mathematics) £38,850, S&E Band 5 (all except Mathematics) £41,350. The fee mentioned is for 2024 entry and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025 entry.

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Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London , London

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is an internationally regarded public research institution based in London....

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Queen Mary University of London
Mile End Road London Bethnal Green E1 4NS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Mile End  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Limehouse  0.4 miles away
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