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| ERC-funded 2-years post-doc position in Star and Planet formation at ESO | Closing date: 2025-05-12
Contact: Carlo F. Manara |
One Post-Doc position on observational studies of protoplanetary disk evolution and planet formation is offered. The Post-Doc researcher will join the research group funded by the European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant WANDA (www.eso.org/~cmanara/wanda_erc.html), led by Carlo F. Manara, at the ESO Headquarters in Garching, Germany.
The position will be funded for a duration of 2 years (24 months, 1+1 years contract), with possible extensions of up to the end of December 2027. | | ▸ more | One Post-Doc position on observational studies of protoplanetary disk evolution and planet formation is offered. The Post-Doc researcher will join the research group funded by the European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant WANDA (www.eso.org/~cmanara/wanda_erc.html), led by Carlo F. Manara, at the ESO Headquarters in Garching, Germany.
The WANDA project aims at tackling the question on when and how exo-planets formed by investigating the origin of the ring-like and asymmetric structures observed in protoplanetary disks, the cradle of planets, and pushing such studies to the distant and massive star-forming regions, the locations that best represent the natal environments of the known exo-planets.
The WANDA team employs a novel multi-wavelength and multi-technique observational approach, based on a combination of high-resolution spectroscopy, spatially resolved integral field spectroscopy, and high spatial resolution imaging at near-infrared and millimeter wavelengths.
The Post-Doc researcher will work on optical high-resolution spectroscopy and integral field spectroscopy of pre-main sequence stars, and/or on analysis of high spatial resolution near-infrared and millimeter data. The Post-Doc researcher will collaborate with the WANDA team and other collaborators at ESO, and interact with international collaborators, while being fully inserted in the ESO science environment. Help in supervising the PhD students in the group will be an asset.
The position will be funded for a duration of 2 years (24 months, 1+1 years contract), with possible extensions of up to the end of December 2027. Salary will be in line with typical ESO Fellow salaries. The position includes the benefits as outlined under https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/fellows/ and a generous travel budget.
The applicant must have a PhD in astronomy or related fields, completed before the start of the position. Expertise with optical spectroscopy and/or high spatial resolution near-infrared and/or millimeter data and programming (e.g. Python) is expected. We regard diversity as an asset within a team, and welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
The application is expected to consist of a CV (including personal data, formation, skills and expertises), list of publication, a brief (max 2 pages) statement of research interests and one statement of motivation ("Why I would like to join the WANDA project", 1 page) to be sent directly to Carlo F. Manara (cmanara @ eso.org). The candidate should arrange for up to three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to Carlo F. Manara. The deadline for applications is May, 12th 2025, and the selection process will start shortly after. The starting date is negotiable, but it must be between June and December 2025.
Contact for application and further information: Carlo F. Manara (cmanara @ eso.org)
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| Support Astronomer Postdoc, University of Bern | Closing date: 2025-05-15
Contact: Lucia Kleint |
| The Space Weather group of the Astronomical Institute, University of Bern invites applications for a Support Astronomer Postdoc (80-100%) to develop a stellar flare observing program at the Zimmerwald Observatory. The postdoc will have preferential access to multiple optical telescopes, including an 80 cm telescope for which a new high-resolution spectropolarimeter is being developed. The goal of this position is to develop an observing program, support observations, and carry out science in the domain of stellar flares. | | ▸ more | The successful candidate will work in the space weather group, which focuses on understanding solar and stellar flares. The Astronomical Institute operates the Zimmerwald Observatory with 5 telescopes from 20 cm to 1 m. The Observatory has the advantage that long-duration surveys of objects are easily feasible and there is significant freedom to explore different observing programs.
We are looking for highly motivated candidates with previous experience in the field of stellar flares and observations. You will be part of a research group of >10 people that combines instrumentation, machine learning, observations and models to answer questions such as "What are the origins and mechanisms of solar flares and stellar superflares?". Support for conferences and collaborations is available.
Requirements:
- PhD degree in physics, astronomy, or a similar discipline, with a strong research background in stellar flares.
- Experience with astronomical observations, data reduction, and analysis.
- Knowledge of astronomical instrumentation is an asset.
- Experience in programming with Python or IDL, further programming languages are considered an asset.
- High motivation, strong publication record, and new scientific ideas.
- Teamplayer who likes to work with other group members and students.
Appointment:
After August 1, 2025, open until filled. 2-year position with an option for prolongation.
Application:
deadline: May 15, 2025 via email to L. Kleint, containing (as one pdf file):
- CV
- a list of publications
- motivation letter for this specific position
- max. 2-page research statement
- names of 3 references that can be contacted.
Salary:
Based on the regulations of the University of Bern and the experience of the selected candidate, starting at 88 (early postdoc) or 100 (advanced postdoc) kCHF/year
Contact: Prof. Dr. Lucia Kleint (lucia.kleint @ unibe.ch).
An equal opportunity environment is important to us, and we welcome applicants from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in physics and astronomy. We will be particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the advertised position.
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| Postdoc in astronomical instrumentation, University of Bern | Closing date: 2025-05-15
Contact: Lucia Kleint |
| The University of Bern hosts many domains of astronomy, from solar physics, to exoplanets, and satellite observations. The successful candidate will work in the space weather group, which focuses on understanding solar and stellar flares. This position is part of an ERC project with the goal of building a unique instrument to measure the full visible spectrum of flares. The instrument will be used at the University's own observatory in Zimmerwald (80 cm telescope) and as a guest instrument at other facilities. | | ▸ more | We are looking for highly motivated candidates with previous experience in one or more of the following fields: polarimetry, optical design, spectrographs, and astronomical instrumentation, in general. Your task will be to help design, test, and optimize a new instrument. You will be part of a research group of >10 people that combines instrumentation, machine learning, observations and models to answer questions such as "When and where will a flare occur? What are the origins and mechanisms of solar flares and stellar superflares?". Support for conferences and collaborations is available.
Requirements:
- PhD degree in physics, astronomy, or a similar discipline.
- Experience with optical design and astronomical instrument development, preferably in polarimetry, spectrographs, or integral field imaging.
- Experience in programming with Python, further programming languages are considered an asset. Knowledge of Code V or Zemax is beneficial.
- Knowledge of ground-based solar or stellar observations.
- Teamplayer who likes to work with other group members and students.
Appointment:
After August 1, 2025, open until filled. 2-year position with an option for prolongation.
Application:
deadline: May 15, 2025 via email to L. Kleint, containing (as one pdf file):
- CV
- a list of publications
- motivation letter for this specific position
- max. 2-page research statement
- names of 3 references that can be contacted.
Salary:
Based on the regulations of the University of Bern and the experience of the selected candidate, starting at 88 (early postdoc) or 100 (advanced postdoc) kCHF/year
Contact:
Prof. Dr. Lucia Kleint (lucia.kleint @ unibe.ch).
An equal opportunity environment is important to us, and we welcome applicants from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in physics and astronomy. We will be particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the advertised position.
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| Two-year postdoctoral position in Pavia (Italy) on multiwavelength observations of accreting objects | Closing date: 2025-04-22
Contact: Paolo Esposito |
| The position is funded for two years, with the possibility of extension up to five years, depending on performance and availability of funds. It is reserved for young researchers (within 7 years after the PhD defense) who have spent at least three months in research outside Italy before obtaining their PhD degree. | | ▸ more | You can find the announcement and the full information here https://shorturl.at/kvmTq and apply at https://pica.cineca.it/iuss/
Title of the project:
Exploring accretion across all mass scales, from white dwarfs to supermassive black holes
The proposed research will investigate accretion processes onto compact objects across a wide range of mass scales, from white dwarfs, neutron stars, and stellar black holes to supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies. Accretion, where material falls into the gravitational wells of compact objects, drives some of the Universe?s most energetic phenomena and its study may reveal insights into extreme environments and explain the evolution of a wide range of astrophysical systems. The main currently operating observatories (e.g. GAIA, eROSITA, Swift, XMM-Newton, Chandra, Fermi, XRISM, MeerKAT, and JWST) offer a unique opportunity to explore rare and intriguing sources by a multiwavelength approach, including double- degenerate white dwarf and neutron star systems, black hole micro-quasars, gravitational wave precursors, ultra-luminous or super- soft X-ray sources, flaring active galactic nuclei, and unusual emission mechanisms like direct impact accretion, shock-dominated models, and those involving both accretion disks and jets.
Experience in analyzing astrophysical data, both in spectral and timing studies, is required. Familiarity with Fourier analysis, statistics, and machine learning techniques are important. The position also requires the ability to plan astrophysical observations with space-based and ground-based observatories.
Please feel free to contact paolo.esposito @ iusspavia.it with any questions.
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| Optical Engineer for astronomical instrumentation at the University of Bern, Switzerland | Closing date: 2025-05-15
Contact: Michelle Galloway |
| The University of Bern hosts many domains of astronomy, from solar physics, to exoplanets, and satellite observations. The successful candidate will work in the space weather group, which focuses on understanding solar and stellar flares. The goal for this position is to help build a unique instrument to measure the full visible spectrum of flares. The instrument will be used at the University's own observatory in Zimmerwald (80 cm telescope) and as a guest instrument at other facilities. | | ▸ more | We are looking for highly motivated candidates with previous experience in one or more of the following fields: optical design and development, polarimetry, spectrographs and astronomical instrumentation. Your task will be to help design, test, and optimize a new instrument. You will be part of a research group of >10 people that combines instrumentation, machine learning, observations and models.
Requirements:
- MS degree in optical engineering, a similar discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Experience with detailed optical design including polarization, dispersive techniques, transmission, tolerance and stray light analyses. Experience with spectrographs, integral field spectroscopy, or astronomical instrumentation is a plus.
- Experience with design software, e.g. Code V or Zemax. Programming experience with Python, further programming languages are considered an asset.
- Knowledge of ground- or space-based solar or stellar observations is a plus.
- Fluent in English. German is an advantage.
- Teamplayer who likes to work with other group members and students.
Appointment:
The position is available after August 1, upon mutual agreement. 2-year position with an option for prolongation.
Application:
deadline: May 15, 2025, via email to M. Galloway, containing (as one pdf file):
- CV
- list of publications or an example of own technical project documentation
- motivation letter for this specific position
- names of 2 references that can be contacted
Salary:
Based on the regulations of the University of Bern and the experience of the selected candidate.
Contact:
Dr. Michelle Galloway (michelle.galloway @ unibe.ch). See https://www.aiub.unibe.ch/about_us/jobs/index_eng.html
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| 2+1 year postdoc in galaxy evolution studies. | Closing date: 2025-05-11
Contact: Dr Maciej Koprowski |
| Post-doctoral position in galaxy evolution funded by a research grant from the National Science Center, Poland, led by dr Maciej Koprowski. Initial contract for 2 years with the 1-year extension depending on performance. | | ▸ more | We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral position funded by a research grant from the National Science Center, Poland, as part of the Sonata Bis 13 competition. Applicants must fulfill the Center's criteria, specifically holding a doctoral degree that was awarded no more than seven years prior to the project's start date (this timeframe may be extended in cases of interruptions in the academic career as outlined by the Center). It is important to note that individuals in the postdoctoral role cannot hold another employment contract simultaneously.
The selected candidate will engage in research examining the evolution of galaxies at the highest redshifts explored to date, utilizing data from JWST, Spitzer, Herschel, JCMT, ALMA, Hubble, etc. The primary focus will be on stacking mass-complete optical galaxy samples within the FIR wavebands to investigate the extent of star formation that is reprocessed by interstellar dust. This research aims to quantify the temporal evolution of high-redshift galaxies through key metrics, like the luminosity function, star-forming main sequence, star formation rate density and others. The study will be conducted in close collaboration with the University of Edinburgh's team, under the leadership of Professor James Dunlop, with regular visits expected.
Key responsibilities encompass the following:
1) The post-doctoral researcher will engage in both data analysis and the theoretical aspects of the project.
2) Stacking galaxy samples in the far-infrared (FIR) bands will be part of the role.
3) The researcher will develop models for the resulting dust emission and deduce the associated evolution of the star formation rate using various fundamental functions.
4) The post-doctoral researcher will analyze and present their findings in the form of scientific publications.
5) Furthermore, co-supervision of students will be an essential duty.
Skills/Qualifications:
o A PhD in physics or a related discipline, or a declaration regarding the anticipated completion of the doctorate (a PhD must be obtained prior to commencing employment),
o A track record of publications in the field of astrophysics,
o Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
We offer:
o position in professional, dynamically developing team,
o collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, with regular visits anticipated,
o generous budget for conference trips,
o no teaching duties.
The total remuneration package is 140,000 PLN per year gross, which encompasses all associated costs, including comprehensive social security and health insurance. The estimated net monthly salary is approximately 7,300 PLN.
Full-time employment.
Contract duration: 2 years, with the possibility of an additional year based on performance evaluation.
The proposed start date is July/August 2025 with the possibility of extension to 2028, in addition, a later start date can be negotiated.
Number of offers: 1
Type of contract: Temporary
Job status: Full-time
Hours per week: 40
Institution: Institute of Physics, Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toru?, Poland
Project leader: Dr Maciej Koprowski
Project title: "James Webb Telescope - Evolution of the star-forming galaxies out to z~12".
Required documents and the application procedure can be found here: https://www.umk.pl/en/jobs/?task=offer&action=one&id=4688
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| 2+1 year postdoc in galaxy evolution studies. | Closing date: 2025-05-11
Contact: Dr Maciej Koprowski |
| Post-doctoral position in galaxy evolution funded by a research grant from the National Science Center, Poland, led by dr Maciej Koprowski. Initial contract for 2 years with the 1-year extension depending on performance. | | ▸ more | We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral position funded by a research grant from the National Science Center, Poland, as part of the Sonata Bis 13 competition. Applicants must fulfill the Center's criteria, specifically holding a doctoral degree that was awarded no more than seven years prior to the project's start date (this timeframe may be extended in cases of interruptions in the academic career as outlined by the Center). It is important to note that individuals in the postdoctoral role cannot hold another employment contract simultaneously.
The selected candidate will engage in research examining the evolution of galaxies at the highest redshifts explored to date, utilizing data from JWST, Spitzer, Herschel, JCMT, ALMA, Hubble, etc. The primary focus will be on stacking mass-complete optical galaxy samples within the FIR wavebands to investigate the extent of star formation that is reprocessed by interstellar dust. This research aims to quantify the temporal evolution of high-redshift galaxies through key metrics, like the luminosity function, star-forming main sequence, star formation rate density and others. The study will be conducted in close collaboration with the University of Edinburgh's team, under the leadership of Professor James Dunlop, with regular visits expected.
Key responsibilities encompass the following:
1) The post-doctoral researcher will engage in both data analysis and the theoretical aspects of the project.
2) Stacking galaxy samples in the far-infrared (FIR) bands will be part of the role.
3) The researcher will develop models for the resulting dust emission and deduce the associated evolution of the star formation rate using various fundamental functions.
4) The post-doctoral researcher will analyze and present their findings in the form of scientific publications.
5) Furthermore, co-supervision of students will be an essential duty.
Skills/Qualifications:
o A PhD in physics or a related discipline, or a declaration regarding the anticipated completion of the doctorate (a PhD must be obtained prior to commencing employment),
o A track record of publications in the field of astrophysics,
o Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
We offer:
o position in professional, dynamically developing team,
o collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, with regular visits anticipated,
o generous budget for conference trips,
o no teaching duties.
The total remuneration package is 140,000 PLN per year gross, which encompasses all associated costs, including comprehensive social security and health insurance. The estimated net monthly salary is approximately 7,300 PLN.
Full-time employment.
Contract duration: 2 years, with the possibility of an additional year based on performance evaluation.
The proposed start date is July/August 2025 with the possibility of extension to 2028, in addition, a later start date can be negotiated.
Number of offers: 1
Type of contract: Temporary
Job status: Full-time
Hours per week: 40
Institution: Institute of Physics, Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toru?, Poland
Project leader: Dr Maciej Koprowski
Project title: "James Webb Telescope - Evolution of the star-forming galaxies out to z~12".
Required documents and the application procedure can be found here: https://www.umk.pl/en/jobs/?task=offer&action=one&id=4688
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| Post-doctoral or researcher position in stellar astrophysics | Closing date: 2025-03-28
Contact: Lenka Cihakova |
| Applications are invited for a fixed-term researcher position in the Stellar Physics Department of the Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The successful applicant will work in the team of Dr. Michaela Kraus on modelling of stellar atmospheres and winds of pulsating blue supergiants. Advanced knowledge in handling non-LTE radiative transfer codes such as CMFGEN or PoWR is pre-requisite for the position. | | ▸ more | Submission: by email to sekretariat @ asu.cas.cz with the subject POSTDOC - KRAUS
Required application parts (all in PDF):
- cover sheet listing: full name, birth date, nationality, current position, short motivation (1/2 page maximum)
- curriculum vitae
- list of publications
- summary of the most significant research results achieved to date and proposed research project (2 pages max in total)
- recommendation letters (to be delivered separately)
Applicants must arrange for a minimum of two recommendation letters to be sent directly to the same electronic address as above. The letters may be issued up to 9 months before the application deadline.
The appointment is initially for one year; an extension until 31 December 2027 is expected upon satisfactory scientific performance. A necessary condition is to satisfy legal requirements for employment in the Czech Republic (EU member state). Salary will be based on the domestic level (cca 1800 EUR/month before taxes plus eventual bonuses; health insurance included). There is a possibility of staff accommodation in Ondrejov or private accommodation can be arranged. The employment may start immediately or based on negotiations. The most promising applicants may be invited for an online interview. Once the evaluation process is completed, all applicants will be notified.
Further information:
o https://www.euraxess.cz/ for details about the research employment and work conditions in the Czech Republic
o http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/comparison.jsp to compare the cost of living
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| Two post-doctoral positions in pipeline development for the ESO Extremely Large Telescope instruments METIS and MICADO. | Closing date: 2025-04-03
Contact: Norbert Przybilla |
Duration: 2 years
Number of Positions Available: 2
Could the duration be extended: Yes, if funding is available
Work Arrangement: In-Person
Location: Innsbruck / Austria | | ▸ more | The University of Innsbruck is the largest and most important research and education facility in Western Austria, located in the heart of the Alps. The Galactic Astrophysics group of Prof. Norbert Przybilla at the Institute for Astro- and Particle Physics invites applications for two post-doctoral positions to support development of data-reduction software packages for spectroscopic modes of the ESO ELT instruments MICADO and METIS.
Your tasks:
- independent project work for ESO ELT instrumentation projects
- participation in organizational and administrative tasks
Your profile:
- completed doctoral studies in astronomy or physics with a focus on astronomy/astrophysics
- experience in the research field of astronomy/astrophysics, preferably in observation-oriented astronomy and development of astronomical data reduction software
- experience in data acquisition, data reduction in the optical through mid-infrared wavelength range and data analysis of astronomical instruments
- experience in use of state-of-the-art astronomical software packages
- knowledge of ESO software standards for data reduction pipelines
- ability to work in a team with project groups at international level
- problem-solving skills
The appointment is for two years with the possibility of extension beyond that period contingent upon performance and availability of funding.
Compensation and Benefits:
The University of Innsbruck pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
The minimum gross salary (stipulated by collective agreement for the universities of Austria) for this position is susceptible to increase depending on inflation and amounts to ? 4.933 per month (as of 2025), 14 salaries/year.
It also includes health and pension insurance (following the collective bargaining agreement of the university) and 5 weeks of holidays.
The University of Innsbruck voluntarily also offers several additional benefits like a grant for the local public transport, flexible working hours, a family-friendly working environment, and attractive training and development opportunities, see
https://www.uibk.ac.at/de/karriere/zusatzleistungen/
for more details.
Application Details / Instructions:
The application has to be submitted via the web portal of the University of Innsbruck, with the application deadline on April 3rd, 2025.
Required documents: cover letter including names and contact information for two references, who may be contacted for letters of recommendation, CV with publication list, a statement that describes all relevant experiences related to observations and development of data reduction software (maximum 2 pages).
Interested applicants should apply for both positions.
Job Portal:
https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.home?lang=en
Direct link to online Applications:
https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=14890
https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=14891
Application Deadline: 2025 Apr 03
Reference Code: MIP-14890, MIP-14891
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| 2025 Montreal Planetarium / UdeM / MITACS Postdoctoral Fellowship | Closing date: 2025-04-15
Contact: Olivier Hernandez |
The Montreal Planetarium, in collaboration with the Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets (IREx), affiliated with the Department of Physics of the Université de Montréal (UdeM), invites candidates to apply to a MITACS Elevate Postdoctoral Fellowship in observational astrophysics applied to the study of brown dwarfs, isolated planetary-mass objects and nearby, young associations.
The full job posting information can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/ys44bmnc
To apply, fill out the following form: https://tinyurl.com/pvppwvee | | ▸ more |
Eligibility: A PhD in physics, astronomy or related discipline is required at the time when the position starts. All areas of research related to brown dwarfs, young stars and related fields of astrophysics are eligible. Preference will be given to applicants within 5 years of obtaining their Ph.D. Applicants with career interruptions due to parental, medical or family leaves, or other causes are invited to mention it in their cover letter if so desired.
IMPORTANT: Once an applicant is selected by our committee, they must also successfully apply and obtain a MITACS Elevate Fellowship in collaboration with our team, given that half of the postdoctoral stipend will be paid by MITACS. Details can be found at: https://www.mitacs.ca/our-programs/elevate-students-postdocs/
The requirements specific to MITACS also apply to this announcement (see full job ad at URL in header for details).
Location: The position is held at the Montreal Planetarium, located at 4801 av. Pierre-de Coubertin in Montreal. IREx will also offer the successful applicant a visitor?s office at the MIL campus of Université de Montréal, located at 1375 ave Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux in Montreal.
Starting Date: The successful applicant is expected to start between June and September 2025.
Duration: The position will be held for a total of two years, with a possibility of renewal for a third year upon a successful extension request to MITACS.
Conditions: A stipend of 60,000 $CAD/year will be offered for two years (with a possibility of renewing for an additional year). Postdoctoral fellows are part of SERUM-POSTDOC union, and a collective agreement governs their working conditions. A full-time employee works 35 hours per week (140 hours spread over four-week periods). They are entitled to 23 vacation days and up to 8 sick days per year. They are also entitled to several holidays and social leaves, including parental leave.
Application: To apply, fill out the following form: https://tinyurl.com/pvppwvee
Your application must include, in a single PDF file:
- A cover letter (maximum 1 page)
- A curriculum vitae
- A list of publications: please clearly distinguish between peer-reviewed and - non-peer-reviewed articles.
- A statement of research interest (maximum 2 pages, references can be added in a 3rd page)
- You should also arrange to have three referees send a letter of reference to irex-applications @ umontreal.ca before the deadline. Please ask your referees to adopt the format YourLastName_HisHerLastName_Rec_MITACS.pdf
Deadline: Applications submitted by April 15th, 2025 will receive full consideration.
Once an applicant has been selected by our team, they will collaborate with the Montreal Planetarium and IREx to submit a MITACS Elevate Postdoctoral Fellowship before May 31, 2025. MITACS takes 6?8 weeks to review an application and accept or reject the application. The applicant will only be able to carry the Postdoctoral Fellowship if the MITACS application is successful.
About the Montreal Planetarium: The Montreal Planetarium initiated its astrophysics research branch in 2020, and has since hired two permanent researchers with growing teams of graduate-level researchers: Jonathan Gagné, an expert in brown dwarfs, young stars and exoplanets and adjunct professor at Université de Montréal, and Auriane Egal, an expert in the observation and modelling of meteor showers and adjunct professor at the University of Western Ontario.
The Montreal Planetarium is part of Space for Life, Canada?s largest natural science museum complex (the Biosphere, Biodome, Planetarium, Botanical Garden and Insectarium). The Planetarium?s mission, like that of the other Space for Life museums, is to bring people closer to nature, and it has a strong commitment to the diffusion of knowledge to the general public.
About IREx: IREx consists of a growing team of about 60 people working on a variety of observational, theoretical, and instrumental projects related to the study of exoplanets and other related fields of astrophysics. They work within several research institutions located in Quebec, Canada (Université de Montréal, McGill University, Bishop?s University, Montreal Planetarium of Space for Life, Université Laval). Our professors, researchers, and students are actively involved in large international projects related to the detection and characterization of exoplanets, notably the James Webb Space Telescope, the SPIRou and NIRPS spectrographs, and have privileged access to time and data from these instruments. More information on IREx?s research programs can be found on their website.
IREx also has a vibrant science education and outreach program led by astrophysicists who are seasoned science communicators. They believe in the importance of training scientists who have exceptional scientific research skills, but also outstanding communication skills. All the team is committed to bringing science to a wide audience in a variety of ways.
The Montreal Planetarium and IREx advocate for diversity, inclusion, and employment equity
We strongly encourage applications from women, visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities to apply. With the support of the IREx and Space for Life?s EDI committees, we are committed to the professional integration of people from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the physics research community.
If you have any questions about this fellowship application, please contact Olivier Hernandez, olivier.hernandez @ montreal.ca
If you have any questions about IREx, please contact Marie-Eve Naud, marie-eve.naud @ umontreal.ca
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| Postdoctoral Position in Galactic Archaeology | Closing date: 2025-05-31
Contact: Nadège Lagarde |
| We invite applications for one postdoctoral position at the Bordeaux Laboratory for Astrophysics, France, to work on the characterisation of old Galactic stellar populations. | | ▸ more | The successful candidate will join the research team led by Dr N. Lagarde and work on PRIMA (PRobing the origIns of the Milky WAy's oldest stars), a project funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR) and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). PRIMA is an international collaboration with a team led by Prof. C. Charbonnel at the Department of Astronomy of the University of Geneva, Switzerland.
PRIMA focuses on the Galactic structures hosting the oldest stars of the Milky Way, namely the halo, thick disc, and globular clusters (GC), which are key tracers of the Galaxy's merger history. The project employs stellar population synthesis models to simulate the present-day stellar content of the Milky Way, combining state-of-the-art stellar evolution models with Galactic formation scenarios. By comparing simulated mock catalogues with multi-wavelength survey data, including Gaia data combined with spectroscopic and asteroseismic constraints, PRIMA offers a unique perspective on Galactic evolution. Unlike other approaches, it eliminates selection biases in data analysis and accounts for internal stellar processes that alter chemical abundances and impact stellar lifetimes. The project aims to disentangle in situ and ex situ origins of old stars and to assess the effects of mergers and secular evolution (e.g., radial migration) on Galactic stellar populations, including globular clusters and their escaped stars.
The postdoctoral researcher based in Bordeaux will focus on characterising and dating merger events in the halo and thick disc, using the Besançon Galactic Model (BGM), a well-established Galactic stellar population synthesis tool. We seek a highly motivated and creative researcher capable of developing new strategies to interpret Galactic surveys and correct for selection biases to better understand the oldest stellar populations of the Milky Way. We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in observational, theoretical, or computational astrophysics, particularly in the fields of stellar and Galactic evolution. The ideal candidate has good knowledge of English and solid programming skills. We treasure diversity in the Prima collaboration and strive to foster an inclusive, collegial and supporting environment where anyone can feel welcome and valued regardless of background or identity.
Position Details
- Duration: 2 years
- Starting Date: Autumn 2025 (flexible within reasonable limits)
- Location: Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Bordeaux, University of Bordeaux, France
- Benefits: Full health insurance and social security coverage (as per French law)
- Funding: Support for travel to international conferences and collaborations
Application Process
Applicants should submit the following documents in a single PDF file:
1) Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications);
2) Research statement (max. 4 pages) outlining past achievements, research interests, and envisioned contributions to PRIMA;
3) PhD diploma (or an official statement confirming its expected completion date).
Additionally, at least two letters of recommendation should be sent directly by the referees.
Send all applications and information requests to nadege.lagarde @ u-bordeaux.fr.
The review of applications will start immediately and will continue until May 31, 2025 or until the position is filled. The hiring process and the working relationship will adhere to the principles of diversity and inclusion upheld by our parent institutions.
The full announcement can be found at the following link: https://perso.astrophy.u-bordeaux.fr/~nlagarde001/Postdoc_position.pdf
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| ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme | Closing date: 2025-04-30
Contact: Guido De Marchi |
| To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, the European Space Agency (ESA) welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research projects based on data publicly available in the ESA Space Science Archives (https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc). | | ▸ more | The ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme is open to scientists, at all career levels, affiliated with institutes in ESA Member States and Collaborating States, although we will also consider strong applications from outside those states. Early-career scientists (within 10 years of the PhD) and PhD students are particularly encouraged to apply. We encourage applications from women and minorities. The peer-review evaluation process is anonymised to ensure equal opportunities for all applicants.
During their stay, visiting scientists will have access to archives and mission specialists for help with the retrieval, calibration, and analysis of archival data. In principle, all areas of space research covered by ESA science missions can be supported.
Residence lasts typically between one and three months, also distributed over multiple visits. Research projects can be carried out at ESAC (Madrid, Spain) and at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands). To offset the expenses incurred by visitors, ESA covers travel costs from and to the home institution and provides support for lodging expenses and meals.
Applications received before 1 May 2025 will be considered for visits in autumn and winter 2025/2026.
For further details, including areas of research and contact information, please refer to:
https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme
or write to the programme coordinators at arvp @ cosmos.esa.int
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| Infrared Spectroscopy of Brown Dwarfs and/or Ultracool Dwarfs | Closing date: 2025-05-01
Contact: Stanimir Metchev |
| Prof. Stanimir Metchev at the Department of Physics & Astronomy and the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration at Western University in London, Ontario invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to lead analysis of JWST observations and preparations for the proposed POET Canadian space astronomy mission. | | ▸ more | The successful applicant will analyze infrared spectroscopic data with JWST MIRI or with high-dispersion spectrographs on ground-based telescopes. The JWST investigations focus on brown dwarf atmospheres and their chemical and cloud content. The ground-based programs seek a complete characterization of the ultracool dwarf population in the solar neighbourhood in preparation for the proposed transit-exoplanet mission POET (Photometric Observations of Extrasolar Transits), co-led by Metchev. POET has been identified as a top space astronomy priority in the Canadian Astronomy Long Range Plan 2020-2030 (LRP2020).
Background in spectroscopy or time series analysis would be advantageous. Further information about Prof. Metchev?s research can be found at:
https://physics.uwo.ca/people/faculty_web_pages/metchev.html
The successful applicant will be expected to actively pursue additional ground- or space-based observations in support of the above programs. The position also offers an excellent opportunity for additional collaboration with Metchev's team in the fields of optical time-domain astronomy (transiting exoplanets or stellar occultations) or telescope instrumentation (robotic observatories, infrared instrumentation). Western has access to all Canadian national telescopes, including Gemini, CFHT, ALMA, and a slew of 1-2 metre-class telescopes. Metchev's team regularly uses JWST, TESS, Hubble, NOIRLab and ESO telescopes, and the NASA/IRTF.
Remuneration is CA $70,000 per year. Western University provides a competitive benefits package (https://www.uwo.ca/hr/benefits/your_benefits/pda/index.html) for postdoctoral associates, including vision, dental, annual vacation leave, paid parental leave, and pre-negotiated annual raises. Postdoctoral Associates at Western are members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) union. The position is in-person at Western, with possibility of flexible hours. A CA $3,000 allowance for moving expenses, visa or security clearance fees, is also available from Prof. Metchev. The start date is flexible, but preferably no later than July 1, 2025. The appointment is for up to three years, contingent on annual progress reviews and availability of funds.
Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Astronomy or a related field, received within five years of the start of the appointment. Accommodations will be
made for career interruptions or other extenuating circumstances when evaluating
applications. Candidates should submit a CV, a 2-3-page statement of research experience and interests, and the names of three references directly to Prof. Metchev (smetchev @ uwo.ca). The position is open until filled. For full consideration, complete applications should be received by April 1, 2025. For further information, please contact Prof. Metchev.
About Western University.
Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. From fundamental to applied discovery and other scholarly activities, its scholars advance knowledge that provides tangible benefits for the economic, social, health and cultural development of citizens in London, in Canada and around the world.
Western Values Diversity.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
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| Assistant / Associate Professorship in Data-Driven Radio Astronomy / Cosmology | Closing date: 2025-04-15
Contact: Metuka |
Assistant / Associate Professorship in Data-Driven Radio Astronomy / Cosmology
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Department of Physics, West Cambridge
SALARY: £46,485 - £58,596 (Grade 9) or £62,098 - £65,814 (Grade 10)
REFERENCE: KA44612
CATEGORY: Academic
PUBLISHED: 15 January 2025
CLOSING DATE: 15 April 2025
We are seeking a University Assistant / Associate Professor in Data-Driven Radio Astronomy / Cosmology. | | ▸ more | Modern radio astronomy/cosmology, powered by advances in big data analysis, is at the forefront of studies to unlock the answers to some of the most fundamental physics questions of our time. We are looking for a talented early career scientist to promote and develop ambitious programmes aimed at investigating the universe via radio observations. The successful candidate will be expected to lead the development of advanced data analysis for radio astronomy/cosmology (e.g. statistical analysis, machine learning, etc), in collaboration with observational/experimental activities in Cambridge. In particular, the global astrophysics community is eagerly awaiting the start of scientific observations of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory, commonly known as SKA, the largest and most powerful radio telescope ever to exist, currently under construction. The role holder will have the opportunity to take a leading role in our existing SKA activities and grants (e.g. SKA development grants). Furthermore, we expect the successful candidate to be well-placed to lead development efforts for SKA Phase II, expected to start within the coming years.
The role holder will be a world-class researcher in one of the following areas (corresponding to Science Working Groups for the SKA project): Cosmology, Epoch-Of-Reionization, Gravitational Waves, Pulsars, and Transients.
The role holder will be based in the Department of Physics in the Astrophysics Group, located in the Battcock Centre for Experimental Astrophysics and the Kavli Institute for Cosmology in Cambridge.
Data-driven science and radio astronomy/cosmology with the SKA are areas of very active research in Cambridge, with scientists leading several ongoing projects and the development of new facilities that are expected to be ground-breaking in this research field.
Applicants should have a PhD in physics (or a related discipline), a strong record of relevant research, and must show evidence of enthusiasm and ability to teach a wide range of Physics courses successfully at both undergraduate and master's level.
Appointment will be based on merit alone. As a signatory of DORA, the University is committed to assessing research on its own merits rather than on the basis of the journal, in which it is published.
Please ensure that in the Upload section of the online application, you provide: a Curriculum Vitae (CV); a full list of publications - please highlight up to 5 papers where you have made the most significant personal contributions, with up to 4 lines of text for each such paper; a research proposal no longer than 3 pages, including half a page description of how your research plans might fit with existing activities at the Department of Physics and the wider University; a one-page statement on your approach to teaching and how you believe you can contribute to the Department's teaching programme at undergraduate and graduate level; the contact details of three referees - please make your referees aware they will be contacted shortly after the closing date.
Shortlisted applicants will be informed at the end of April 2024. They will be invited to visit Cambridge in May/June 2025 for a departmental visit, informal discussions with faculty, to give a presentation and attend a formal interview.
The position is available from 1st September 2025. There is some flexibility on the start date, which can be negotiated at the appointment stage.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Dr Eloy de Lera Acedo.
Please quote reference KA44612 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Apply Here: https://app.webrecruit.co/JobSeeker/ApplyOnline?jobid=131540&boardid=6197
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| PhD and Postdoctoral research position on star-forming galaxies | Closing date: 2025-03-17
Contact: Daniel Schaerer |
| The University of Geneva, Switzerland, announces a PhD and postdoctoral position on star-forming galaxies in the framework of the Swiss-French collaborative project "speXion" co-funded by the SNSF and ANR. | | ▸ more | The overall goals of speXion are to understand extremely metal-deficient galaxies, their radiation fields including up to X-rays, the feedback processes dominating these galaxies, and their contribution to cosmic reionization. The collaboration will use multi-wavelength observations from JWST, HST, XMM, Chandra, VLA, and other facilities, and state-of-the-art spectral modeling tools.
The Post-doc will work on available multi-wavelength observations of metal-poor star-forming galaxies at low- and intermediate redshift, analyze and interpret interstellar medium signatures of these galaxies. The candidate will also be encouraged to develop an independent research programme. The PhD student will primarily work on the modeling and interpretation of multi-wavelength data, including their overall SEDs and emission lines, and observations from high-to-low energies (X-rays to radio).
Both candidates will primarily work in Geneva with the group of Prof. Daniel Schaerer, within the Swiss-French collaboration co-lead by Drs. Vianney Lebouteiller (CEA, Saclay) and Hakim Atek (IAP, Paris), and with other international collaborators.
The Geneva Observatory carries out observational, interpretative and theoretical research in the fields of extra-solar planets, stellar physics, high energy astrophysics, galaxy evolution, and observational cosmology.
The appointments will start in sept-oct 2025. The duration is up to three years for the post-doc, and 4 years for the PhD. Qualified candidates are encouraged to send the following their application including the following content in a *single pdf* file via email to daniel.schaerer @ unige.ch :
- Post-doc: CV, publication list, description of research experience and interests, contact information of 3 references
- PhD student: CV, motivation letter, course transcripts, and contact information of 2-3 references
Applications received by March 17, 2025 will receive full consideration.
Informal enquiries with Daniel Schaerer (daniel.schaerer @ unige.ch) are welcome.
For information on the research teams visit
https://www.unige.ch/sciences/astro/starbursts/en/
https://irfu.cea.fr/en/dap/lfemi/star-formation-and-interstellar-medium/
http://www.iap.fr/recherche/groupes/groupes-1.php?nom=galaxies&langue=en
Included Benefits:
Standard Swiss Social Security, Accident Insurance and Pension contributions.
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