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| Senior Scientist position in stellar astronomy, exoplanets and habitability | Closing date: 2016-07-19
Contact: Manuel Guedel |
| The University of Vienna invites applications for a Senior Scientist position in the Department of Astrophysics. Tasks include the scientific supervision of (in particular long-term) scientific projects in the framework of international co-operations, long-term research in the fields of stellar activity, exoplanets and habitability, and competent teaching. Initially this position is to be filled for two years. Upon satisfactory performance it can be extended to a permanent contract. | | ▸ more | The successful candidate is expected to work in the following areas: i) scientific co-supervision of project participations in the framework of international co-operations. These include in particular instrumental projects for ESA satellites (presently CHEOPS, PLATO, SMILE, Athena, and projects in preparation) and ESO observatories (in particular METIS for the E-ELT). Special tasks include the participation in international consortium and/or collaboration meetings, contributions to preparatory studies and documents, (co-)organisation of meetings, budget administration for projects, and correspondence with funding agencies. ii) Research within the research focus of the star and planet formation group of Prof. Manuel Guedel (in particular stellar activity, exoplanets and habitability), independently and as part of international science co-operations. This also includes support for related organisational and administrative matters (budgets, organisation of meetings). Further tasks include, iii) conducting independent teaching (incl. mandatory classes) and organising exams; iv) supervision/co-supervision of students, and v) contributions to general organisational and administrative tasks as well as evaluation procedures. The specific tasks can be adjusted to the ongoing projects of the group.
Requirements:
- PhD in astronomy or astrophysics;
- several years of experience in astrophysical research and astronomical large projects;
- excellent knowledge of oral and written English and German languages.
Conditions:
- Extent of employment: 40.0 hours/week.
- Job grading in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement of the Austrian Universities, Para 48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (Senior Scientist). Relevant work experience may determine the assignment to a particular salary grade.
- Initial employment for two years, possibility of extension to a permanent contract upon satisfactory performance.
- The University of Vienna pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity (http://diversity.univie.ac.at/). The University puts special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.
Applications:
- Candidates submit application documents to the Job Center of the University of Vienna (http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at, addressed to Prof. Manuel Guedel, mentioning job reference number 6574). Include motivation letter, CV, publication list, summary of past research, description of proposed research, plus names and addresses of two reference persons.
- Submission deadline: 19 July 2016; the position should be filled as soon as possible.
- For further information please contact Prof. Manuel Guedel, manuel.guedel @ univie.ac.at
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