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A new theory for the most bizarre supermassive black holes in the cosmos
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- 申请年度
- 2027；原帖说明：How to apply Apply now You need to: • choose programme type (Research), 2027/28, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences • select Full time or Part time • search for programme PhD Physics (7089) • add name of the supervisor in section 2 of the application Applications should include: • your CV (resumé) • 2 academic references • degree transcripts and certificates to date • English language qualification (if applicable)
- 最近申请截止
- 2027-01-06
- 全部申请截止
- （Europe/London）
- 资助原文
- Fees and funding We offer a range of funding opportunities for both UK and international students. Horizon Europe fee waivers automatically cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for qualifying students. Competition-based Presidential Bursaries from the University cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for top-ranked applicants. Competition-based studentships offered by our schools typically cover UK-level tuition fees and a stipend for living costs for top-ranked applicants. Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis, so apply early for the best opportunity to be considered. For more information, please visit our postgraduate research funding pages.
- 资助条件
- 原帖为竞争性或附条件资助说明，未确认本项目获资助及申请人能获奖；不作为保证全奖。
- 原帖材料说明
- • your CV (resumé)
- • 2 academic references
- • degree transcripts and certificates to date
- • English language qualification (if applicable)
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- 研究内容
- 本项目旨在通过前沿巡天数据确定变脸活动星系核（changing-look AGN）的空间密度，并建立关于其起源与演化、以及吸积机制的新物理理论。
- 申请条件
- 申请者需持有英国 2:1 荣誉学士学位或同等国际学历，并具备一定的科学计算能力。
- 待遇
- 提供全方位的综合天体物理学培训和技能发展，竞争性奖学金通常涵盖英国本土学费及生活费津贴，具体资助机会视竞争情况而定。
- 申请方式
- 申请人需通过南安普顿大学系统申请2027/28学年工程与物理科学学院的PhD Physics (7089)项目（全职或兼职均可），并在申请第二部分填写导师姓名，截止日期为2027年1月6日。
- 材料清单
- 个人简历 (CV)
- 2份学术推荐信
- 迄今为止的学位成绩单与证书
- 英语语言资格证明（如适用）
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岗位信息
- 最终轮次截止
- 2027-01-06
- 学科
- 物理与天文
- 合同类型
- 项目资助
- 本站收录
- 内容更新
- 原帖导师候选（待核验）
- Poshak Gandhi
- 来源
- 南安普顿大学博士研究项目招生 · 最近核对 2026-10-24
- 详情核验
判定依据（原文摘录）
- is_phd
Type of degree Doctor of Philosophy
- english_ok
English language qualification (if applicable)
- bachelor_ok
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent.
原文
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Postgraduate research project
A new theory for the most bizarre supermassive black holes in the cosmos
Funding
Competition funded
Competition funded
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Type of degree
Doctor of Philosophy
Entry requirements
2:1 honours degree
2:1 honours degree
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Faculty graduate school
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Closing date
6 Jan 2027
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About the project
Potential supervisors
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
How to apply
Contact us
About the project
Potential supervisors
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
How to apply
Contact us
About the project
Supermassive black holes evolve across billions of years. But a new population that changes rapidly in just months is challenging our understanding of black-hole growth. In this project, you will determine the space density of changing-look black holes, and develop a new physical theory on their origin and evolution.
Changing-look active galactic nuclei (AGN) are supermassive black holes that evolve faster than is currently thought possible according to our best understanding of accretion. Instead of millions to billions of years, these sources display dramatic evolution in just months. This is puzzling because inflow of matter through viscous processes in accretion discs and ultimately on to the black hole is thought to proceed at a much slower pace. The discovery of these cosmic monsters implies that our understanding of accretion remains incomplete.
In this project, you will:
• collate the most uniform sample of changing-look active galaxies thus far, using frontline surveys including SPHEREx, WISE, Euclid, eROSITA and others, and use these data to determine the best measurement of the demographics of changing-look AGN;
• with these measurements, you will then test new physical theories on their origin and evolution by comparing the measured space densities, host-galaxy properties, and timescales of change. Connections will be drawn with other populations of stellar- and super-massive accreting sources across the cosmos.
The project offers fully-rounded astrophysics training and skill development in:
• data analysis and coding (including high-performance computing, if desired)
• observational techniques using world-class astronomical facilities
• critical evaluation of theoretical models
• scientific communication, presentation, and publication
Training will be provided in all aspects of observational astronomy and data science. Applicants should be comfortable with some scientific computing.
The School of Physics and Astronomy is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.
Potential supervisors
Lead supervisor
Professor Poshak Gandhi
Professor of Astrophysics
Research interests
• Data-intensive Astronomy
• Time-domain astrophysics, Black Holes, Lunar astronomy
• Novel survey techniques on anything in the cosmos, really.
Entry requirements
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent.
You should be comfortable with some scientific computing.
Fees and funding
We offer a range of funding opportunities for both UK and international students. Horizon Europe fee waivers automatically cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for qualifying students.
Competition-based Presidential Bursaries from the University cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for top-ranked applicants.
Competition-based studentships offered by our schools typically cover UK-level tuition fees and a stipend for living costs for top-ranked applicants.
Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis, so apply early for the best opportunity to be considered.
For more information, please visit our postgraduate research funding pages.
How to apply
Apply now
You need to:
• choose programme type (Research), 2027/28, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
• select Full time or Part time
• search for programme PhD Physics (7089)
• add name of the supervisor in section 2 of the application
Applications should include:
• your CV (resumé)
• 2 academic references
• degree transcripts and certificates to date
• English language qualification (if applicable)
Contact us
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
For questions about applying, email our Doctoral College (doctoralcollege-admissions@soton.ac.uk).
Project leader
For an initial conversation, email Professor Poshak Gandhi (poshak.gandhi@soton.ac.uk).