Supervisor: Dr Hong Qi
Project description:
The LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC), together with Virgo and KAGRA Collaborations have unveiled remarkable mysteries of our Universe in recent years, including the first detections of binary black hole mergers and neutron star collisions. While constant improvement of detector sensitivity has enabled these breakthroughs, the field of gravitational wave parameter estimation faces ongoing challenges as we detect these signals more frequently and at lower frequencies. These challenges will be amplified as the next-generation detectors are on the horizon. Traditional methods have limited the precision and efficiency of this critical process; consequently, innovative techniques are highly needed to overcome these obstacles.
We invite applications for a PhD studentship in gravitational wave astronomy supervised by Dr. Hong Qi (PI). The PhD candidate will work on novel methods to accelerate gravitational wave data analysis for source parameter estimation, gaining expertise in this field, and collaborating with researchers from diverse backgrounds in both the School of Mathematical Sciences and the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences. This unique opportunity also allows the student to join the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and contribute to cutting-edge research.
We seek candidates with a strong scientific background. The ideal student should have:
1) Passion in pursuing leading-edge astronomy research
2) Strong background in Astrophysics or Quantum Computing
3) Proficiency in programming languages such as Python.
4) Experience in data analysis
5) Fluent written and communication skills in English
Prior experience in either gravitational wave research or quantum computing is preferred. Women and underrepresented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.
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