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| 6-year Post-Doc offer in ExoPlanets Dynamics | Closing date: 2016-06-20
Contact: Alexandre Correia |
| The Physics Department of the University of Aveiro, Portugal, invites applications for a Post-Doc position in "Dynamics of Planetary Systems" under the FCT fellowships program. Applicants can be researchers of all nationalities, and should have a relevant academic or scientific CV in Maths, Physics or Astronomy, in particular they must have concluded a PhD before the 15th July 2016. | | ▸ more | Description:
The successful applicant is expected to do research in one of the following topics: extra-solar planet searches and study, planet formation and evolution, dynamics of multi-planetary systems. The main goal is to cover both theory and observations with particular attention to the dynamics of multi-body configurations and diversity of their dynamical environments. Computational experience is required and a background in Solar System dynamics is a plus. Applications by researchers working on other research topics related to the field of exoplanets will also be accepted and evaluated.
Qualifications: The candidate must have have concluded a PhD before the 15th July 2016.
Application deadline: 20th June 2016
Expecting starting date: October 2016, to be agreed upon with the successful candidate.
Host institution: Gr @ v, Physics Department, University of Aveiro, PORTUGAL (EU). http://gravitation.web.ua.pt/
Type of contract: 6-year Fellowship:
Salary: 1600 Euro/month (tax free)
Travel and mobility allowance: 1000 Euro/first year;
Benefits include social security and 25 vacation days.
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
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Job Reference: FCT-BPD-Planets
Language: English
Candidates should contact Prof. Alexandre Correia (correia @ ua.pt) before 20th June 2016, with the following documents:
1. CV (including publication list)
2. A brief research plan (maximum 3 pages)
3. Copy of all academic degrees, including the PhD certificate.
4. Name and contact of 2 scientists who can provide a letter of recommendation.
5. The application should include a motivation letter mentioning: expectations of applicant, short summary of current research interests, and relevance of research profile of candidate for the hosting institution.
The pre-selected candidate(s) will get the support from the University of Aveiro to apply to the FCT fellowships program (deadline July 15th).
Contacts and further information:
Alexandre Correia:
http://sweet.ua.pt/correia
University of Aveiro:
http://www.ua.pt/research/
FCT Program:
http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/concursos/individuais2016.phtml.en
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