So you want to get a PhD in theoretical astrophysics?

My son is a grad student at UW, astrobiology. So this is either really sad, or frakin' hilarious, by turns.

You mean in the USA?

@Ed - astrobiology, right now at least, is in better shape than theory

@Bee - actually quoting the video - huge Poisson noise in the number of actual real world theory jobs, but, yes, it is clearly meant for the US market
5 is certainly correct within an order of magnitude, but the definition of "theoretical astrophysics" at the faculty level is fuzzy - eg depending on which you count of the "theorists" in physics departments who do some astro or cosmo related theory

Thanks for ruining my day. But I have to say, a Ph.D. in theoretical astrophysics just roles right off the tongue.

Yes, that is a nifty new type of spam.

Alas, that number is why I have kept this handle longer than intended. At least this year isn't as bad as it could have been.

Alas, that number is why I have kept this handle longer than intended. At least this year isn't as bad as it could have been.