Opportunities

Interested in theoretical and mathematical astrophysics?

Here is some information on how to conduct research in this area at the University of Edinburgh – as a postdoctoral, doctoral, or undergraduate researcher.

  • Postdoctoral research: a selection of national and international funding schemes.
  • Doctoral research: an overview of funding options and admission requirements for the School of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Mathematics.
  • Undergraduate research: some opportunities to engage in research over the Summer or, for local students, also during term time.

For further details about internal regulations and support of your application, please contact me – the earlier, the better.

Facing the postdoctoral academic job market for the first time?

There is no secret sauce, but here is a personal selection of some professional development resources (mostly STEM-oriented) on how to navigate the academic job market, develop your own application strategy, improve your proposal writing, manage your career direction, build grit and resilience.

Some thematic guides curated by the Institute for Academic Development, University of Edinburgh