Gran Sasso Science Institute GSSI Ph.D. in Astroparticle Physics
Gran Sasso Science Institute GSSI

Gran Sasso Science Institute GSSI

Ph.D. in Astroparticle Physics

L'Aquila, Italy

PhD

4 years

English

Full time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Ph.D. in Astroparticle Physics focuses on the intersection of particle physics and astrophysics. This program offers an in-depth understanding of cosmic rays, neutrinos, and other high-energy phenomena. Students will engage in research that explores the universe's fundamental questions and the underlying physics of cosmic phenomena. The course typically spans three to five years and includes collaborative projects and access to advanced research facilities.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles in academic research, scientific institutions, and government agencies. Potential positions exist in fields like astrophysics, particle physics, and space science. Graduates may also find opportunities in data analysis, software development for scientific applications, and education.

- 8 scholarships;

- 1 scholarship co-funded by GSSI and INAF-OAAb for the following research project: “Dense stellar populations and compact object mergers from the large ground and space-based observatories”. The selected candidate will work on the funded research project under the supervision of two advisors: Dr. Michele Cantiello (external), Prof. Marica Branchesi (internal).

The research and Ph.D. in physics at the GSSI are focused on astroparticle physics. Astroparticle physics is an interdisciplinary and young research field, grown at the intersection of particle physics, nuclear physics, astrophysics, and cosmology. It addresses some of the most pressing and fundamental questions in science today: the origin and the evolution of our universe, the nature of dark matter and dark energy, the study of neutrinos and of the ultimate constituents of matter, the search for gravitational waves, the investigation and explanation of the cosmic rays.

Within the Ph.D. Program in Astroparticle Physics, it is possible to apply both for INAF-OAAb Project and for GSSI scholarships, by submitting two different applications.

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Application

Applicants must fill out the online application from our website, where it is possible to find all the necessary information for the submissions, and attach the required documents by June 01, 2022, at 3 pm (Italian time zone). No other application method will be accepted.