The Laboratory has major research and training facilities in observational, instrumental and theoretical astronomy, and is a strong participant in space and ground based instrumentation and astronomical surveys.

Positions are available in all the research areas in which the Laboratory is active. These include cosmology and large scale structure, galaxy formation and evolution, star formation and interstellar medium, stars and extrasolar planets, solar system and planetary formation, and astronomical optics and instrumentation.

Applicants must have a solid physics background, and a Master degree or equivalent by the time the position is begun. Previous research experience and skills will be important criteria for the selection. The PhD positions are not restricted by nationality.

Working languages in the Laboratory are French and English ; support for French language courses is available (for free).

The fellowships are available for 3 years.

Whatever the project, the application procedure is the following :

• FIRST : Students interested by one or more projects have to contact the PhD supervisor(s)
• After discussion, students have to send their application directly to the supervisor(s).
• Candidates applying to several projects have to specify priorities in their choice.

For questions on the procedure and selection process, contact Samuel Boissier at LAM (samuel.boissier_at_lam.fr). For any question on a specific project, contact directly the supervisor.

Application package MUST include :

• CV
• Cover letter
• 2 letters of recommendation (internship supervisor, formation chair)
• Copy of diploma
• Marks and ranking since the first University years
  

Process : Please contact the supervisor well in advance to get more details about the subject. The Science Council of LAM and the Doctoral School of Aix Marseille University (ED 352) will organise interviews, usually in April/May.
Final selections will be made by ED 352 (usually end of May).
More details will be given here : https://ecole-doctorale-352.univ-am... .
Click the name of the advisor to obtain his or her CV. Some of these projects may have a co-funding. In this case, ED352 will provide the rest of the funding if selected.

The funding of these projects is secured. Contact should be made directly with the advisor.