Akademik

аспирант
post-graduate student, graduate student
аспирант Смит - Mr. Smith is working toward his phd. Mr. Smith is a phd student. Mr. Smith is a phd student in the math department.
Его обязанности включают руководство несколькими аспирантами. - His duties include advising several phd students.

Русско-английский словарь научного общения. 2011.