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University of Bologna, Department of Physics and Astronomy Bologna BO Italy

The call for application to the PhD program in Astrophysics at the Bologna University is now open. The Department of Physics and Astronomy (DIFA) of the University of Bologna and the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) invite applications for their joint PhD Course in Astrophysics: 10 positions (all with scholarships) are available this year.

All the necessary information can be found at:  https://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/phd/information-enrolling-phd-programme

The list of the available PhD projects can be found and downloaded at the page:  http://www.cosmic-lab.eu/Cosmic-Lab/PhD37.html .

The candidates admitted to the oral interview will be requested to express their preferences among these projects. PLEASE NOTE that complete applications must be received by May 21, 2021 (12:00am, noon, Italian time). The student selection will be performed in June 2021. The successful students will start their activity on November 1st, 2021. Contact information: Francesco R. Ferraro Coordinator of the PhD Course in astrophysics University of  Bologna email:  [email protected]

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Understanding the origin and dynamics of the primordial universe when the energy was close to the Planck scale, as well as the dynamics of black holes,  offer numerous challenges. These include  quantum effects in gravitational interactions, the mechanism of cosmic inflation, the nature of dark matter and of dark matter.

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The study of the fundamental interactions between the elementary constituents of matter at accelerators working at the energy and intensity frontiers, aims at providing an answer to some of the most enticing questions in physics: How comes that the Universe is matter dominated? What is the origin of the tiny neutrino masses? Is there new physics in reach beyond the electroweak scale? Do we fully understand the various regimes of strong interactions? What are the properties of nuclear systems at the stability limit and in extreme environments?

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Quantum field theory is the primary theoretical tool to describe both fundamental interactions and condensed matter. Nevertheless, several issues still remain open. These include the study of non-perturbative effects also via exact methods like integrability, the dynamics of supersymmetric theories and consistent theories of quantum gravity like strings, the duality between gauge and string theory, systems with branes and extra dimensions and the connection between fundamental physics at high scales and low-energy phenomenology

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The study of the quantum many body systems is the cornerstone of our understanding of different forms of matter, from its fundamental constituents to composite structures. As a result of important experimental advances that have allowed to synthesize new materials and to directly manipulate atomic structures, theory has developed new methods that integrate numerical simulations techniques with modern approaches to  statistical field theory,  importing also powerful tools from information theory and quantum computations, with a high impact in applications for data science.

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PhD Programmes attendance at the University of Bologna is conditional upon passing an examination. The provisions governing the selection procedure are laid down in the Call for applications and its attachments.

Who can apply

• a graduate (second-cycle degree or single-cycle degree programme) of the University of Bologna or of another Italian or foreign university.
• an undergraduate (second-cycle degree or single-cycle degree programme) of the University of Bologna or of another Italian or foreign university and will graduate by the starting date of the PhD programme.

Call for Applications

The new Call for Applications for further PhD positions funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) [.pdf 767 KB]  - A.Y. 2024/2025 is now open . Applications may be submitted before August 7th, 2024 at midnight .

Select your PhD programme

• Browse the list of the available PhD programmes and choose the one you are interested to
• Read carefully the Call for Applications [.pdf 767 KB] and the PhD programme table, that you can download from the webpage of the PhD programme you wish to apply for
• Find the list of the documents required for your application in the PhD programme table

The previous call for Applications for the admission in the PhD programmes for the A.Y. 2024/2025 has expired. It is not possible to submit your application anymore. Selection procedures are now in progress. If you have already submitted your application, you can follow the selection process on your Studenti Online personal page. The final ranking list will be published on the specific webpage of the PhD programme.

Before applying

The application must be submitted using the Studenti Online website only . If you are using it for the first time, you will be required to register submitting your personal data.

If you are registered in Studenti Online , you can use the credentials you are already in possession of. If the credentials have not been used for a long time, an account recovery procedure is available on the University website.

Keep in mind that who has participated even once to a selection procedure or has been enrolled in an academic programme at the University of Bologna, is already in possession of the credentials [email protected] . A new registration with the same anagraphic data will not be possible . In this case, the recovery procedure of the previous credentials is required. It is therefore advisable to start your application process well in advance of the deadline .

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• Log in  Studenti Online
• Select "Admission application", then "PhD programme" and "Next"
• Select the PhD programme you intend to apply for
• Fill in the online application form and upload the documents
• Remember to pay the €5 admission fee, before the deadline, using the PagoPA system only ( check the Pago PA system user manual [.pdf 314 KB] ).
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Applications that have been filled in but not submitted by the deadline of the call will be rejected.

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For the A.Y. 2024/2025 a new Call for Applications for the admission in the International PhD College will be published. The Call will be addressed to particularly motivated and deserving students successfully admitted to a PhD programme among those of the 40th cycle offered by the University of Bologna.

The International PhD College (I-PHD) is a community of Italian and international PhD students from different study areas and represents the third cycle degree programme of the Collegio Superiore – University of Bologna. PhD students joining the International PhD College may be assigned a contribution for accomodation and must integrate the research activity required by their PhD programmes with interdisciplinary and international training and “coworking” activities on crosscutting themes.

For further information, please, refer to [email protected] .

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Lecturer: Paolo Restuccia (Unibo)

Dates: 8/4/2024 - 2pm-4pm - Room BP-2B – DIFA via Berti Pichat 6/2, Bologna 11/4/2024 - 11am-1pm - Room BP-2B – DIFA via Berti Pichat 6/2, Bologna 15/4/2024 - 11am-1pm - Room BP-2B – DIFA via Berti Pichat 6/2, Bologna 18/4/2024 - 11am-1pm - Room BP-2B – DIFA via Berti Pichat 6/2, Bologna 22/4/2024 - 11am-1pm - Room BP-2B – DIFA via Berti Pichat 6/2, Bologna 24/4/2024 - 11am-1pm - Room BP-2B – DIFA via Berti Pichat 6/2, Bologna

Learning outcomes: Computational techniques to design and model materials have become increasingly relevant in studying the properties of solids and liquids at the atomic level. These approaches are especially relevant when detecting and analysing specific physical or chemical processes during experiments is impossible. The course will focus on three commonly used methodologies in materials modelling: density functional theory, molecular dynamics, and kinetic Monte Carlo. Each lecture will provide an in-depth analysis of these techniques, including their theoretical foundations and practical applications. Density functional theory plays a crucial role in studying the electronic properties of materials and predicting their behaviour at the quantum level. With this technique, it is possible to solve the Schrödinger equation numerically. It has been successfully utilised to investigate the electronic structure of nanomaterials and explore their potential applications in areas such as electronics and energy storage. Molecular dynamics finds extensive use in elucidating the dynamic behaviour of materials at the atomic scale by solving Newton's equations of motion. This approach can efficiently describe atomistic interactions in systems comprising thousands of atoms, such as sliding interfaces and biological systems, with a limited use of computational resources. Finally, Kinetic Monte Carlo simulations can model the evolution of systems ruled by rare events, which is particularly useful in modelling catalytic reactions or the diffusion of atoms over a surface. Throughout the course, students will better understand these simulation methodologies and their impact on research in Condensed Matter Physics with actual examples. The final exam will require a presentation based on a research article covering applications of the computational approaches presented in the course.

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What's the reputation of University of Bologna in Theoretical physics, particularly Sting theory, gravity etc?

I just got in. Was wondering if I should prefer it over heidelberg. The scholarship system would allow me to study full time atleast in the second year, whereas I'd have to work part time in Heidelberg.

Edit: I got into a masters program. As of now I intend to do a PhD in germany after that.

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