Faculty of Science
Research project description
Seeking MSc and PhD students to work on projects to understand the universe and what drives its evolution. The expansion of the universe is accelerating, and we do not know why. Dark energy, the name given to the mechanism driving this expansion, is unknown. Graduate students will analyze the latest cosmological data to further our understanding. Candidates must have a strong background in maths and physics. Applications will be reviewed in January for a Fall start after applying through the Physics and Astronomy department.
Fields of research
- Maths and Physics
- Cosmology
- Dark Energy
- Coding
- Statistical techniques
Qualifications and ideal student profile
Prospective graduate student researchers must meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements for the programs connected to this opportunity. Visit the program pages using the links on this page to learn more about minimum admission requirements. In addition to minimum requirements, the research supervisor is looking for the following qualifications and student profile.
- We're looking for strong grades (typically 80++) and project work showing an aptitude for research
Faculty researcher and supervisor
- Will Percival
Professor, Distinguished Research Chair in Astrophysics, Director, Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics
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Graduate programs connected to this project
Important dates
Observational Cosmology is an open and ongoing research opportunity. Expressions of interest can be submitted for any term.