About
About Us
At the Instituto de Estudios Astrofísicos at the Universidad Diego Portales, we focus on observational astronomy at different wavelengths and have a diverse, international community. Our Ph.D. program, which started in 2019, includes over 20 students from 12 countries, all of whom are fully funded.
What We Do
Our faculty, graduate students, and postdocs lead research projects funded by ANID and international collaborations. Faculty teaches undergraduate astronomy courses and a three-semester “Honorary Diploma” program. We’re active in outreach, including public talks, Inclusive Astronomy, and media engagement.
People
We’re a diverse, gender-balanced group with 11 professors, XX postdocs, and 20 Ph.D. students. We publish XX high-impact articles annually in renowned journals. Our research spans comets to galaxies, leveraging Chile’s telescopes. We involve Ph.D. students in research early, fostering international collaborations, and share our passion for astronomy through outreach and education.
Observatory
For our various studies, we harness a wide array of observatories, encompassing ground-based facilities such as ALMA, VLA, VLT, Magellan, Gemini, and CTIO, alongside space-based telescopes including HST, JWST, XMM-Newton, NuSTAR, Swift, and Chandra. These state-of-the-art instruments enable us to explore the cosmos comprehensively and push the boundaries of astronomical research.
Opportunities
Join our team for Ph.D. and postdoctoral opportunities. Our Ph.D. program offers annual research openings, while postdocs can access external funding, including programs like FONDECYT, or specific projects with renowned organizations like ALMA-Anid, ESO-Chile, Núcleos Milenio, or CATA. Selection processes vary, so explore how your skills align with our research.