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One Postdoctoral Contract X-Ray Binaries 2018 | Closing date: 2018-09-13 Contact: Secretariat of the Research Division |
The IAC (Tenerife) invites applications for ONE postdoctoral contract to work in the project ?X-ray binaries: accretion, ejection and dynamical masses? (AYA2017-83216-P), led by Drs. Teo Muņoz-Darias and Manuel A. P. Torres.
Research topics at the IAC include most areas of astrophysics: solar physics, planetary systems, stellar and interstellar physics, galaxy formation and evolution, and cosmology and astroparticles. These research lines are supported by an ambitious instrumentation program. The IAC has been selected as a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence by the Spanish Government in 2015. | ▸ more | Research duties and benefits: The selected candidate will join the IAC X-ray binary group, where is expected to play an important role in the efforts to study X-ray binary systems via (mainly) optical and infrared observations. This includes the handling of alerts for new transients and subsequent target of opportunity observations in top facilities such as GTC and VLT. The main goal of the project is to study outflows from accreting black-holes and neutron stars, such as winds and jets, and how these are connected with the accretion processes. The work might include data modelling and dealing with X-ray and radio observations. In addition, the selected candidate will participate in dynamical studies aimed at measuring black-hole masses in X-ray binaries and determining how these compare with those derived from gravitational wave events. The postdoctoral fellow will benefit from available funding to attend conferences and other research expenses.
Position requirements: The candidates must have a solid track record of research and are expected to have a strong publication record in the field of X-ray binaries.
Qualification requirements: To be eligible for admission, applicants must have obtained a Ph.D. degree in Astrophysics or Physics, by the application deadline (September 13, 2018). A copy of the degree or corresponding stamped certificate (issued by the University where the degree was obtained) must be included. Applicants who have not completed their Ph.D. degree within the application deadline will not be considered.
Selection stage: The selection process will consist of two stages: a merit assessment phase and an interview.
In the merit assessment stage, the Selection Committee will verify and rate the merits documented by the applicants. The maximum score that can be awarded for the assessment of merits will be 80 points, which will be calculated as the sum of the scores obtained in each of the sections.
A) Maximum score: 60 points
? Scientific and technical contributions to the field of research.
? Scientific publications, in quality and quantity, listed in the Science Citation Index (SCI conference contributions, teaching tasks, participation in scientific committees, membership of scientific conference committees, conference organization, journal refereeing, and stays at other research centres.
? Every career stage since the defence of the doctoral thesis will be taken into consideration
B) Maximum score: 20 points
Adequacy of training and experience of the candidate to the contract s/he is applying for:
? Expertise in optical and infrared observations (both photometry and spectroscopy) of X-ray binaries and/or related objects.
? Publications directly related with the work proposed.
? Complementary X-ray and radio analysis skills, as well as experienced with modelling outflow-related phenomena.
? Other merits related with the work proposed, such as research experience in close fields (e.g. active galactic nuclei, cataclysmic variables and massive stars).
Method of accreditation for both sections: Research statement, which includes a report on the technical and research activity carried out, accompanied by documentation that proves what was stated in it.
C) Interview. Maximum score: 20 points
Candidates who have obtained the minimum score to pass the first phase (50 points) will be called to the second assessment phase at a specific time and date. The second phase will consist in an interview that can take place either in person at the IAC headquarters or using internet communication software (e.g., skype or zoom) that allows voice and image transmission.
During the interview, the candidates will present, for a maximum of 20 minutes, their vision about the suitability of their professional profile to the position applied for and the development of their research activity if awarded the contract. The Selection Committee may then ask questions about the contents of the presentation and any other aspects that they deem relevant.
The presentation may be in either Spanish or in English.
In this exercise a score of 0 to 20 points will be awarded, of which:
Up to 10 points, correspond to the suitability of the professional profile to the position applied for.
Up to 10 points, correspond to the candidate's vision of the future and planned research activity in the context of the position applied for.
To pass this second phase a minimum score of 15 points will be necessary.
To pass the selective process, it will be necessary to obtain a minimum score of 65 points.
In order to ensure the effective equality of opportunity for men and women, in pursuance of the provisions of the IAC's Second Plan of Equality, and to ensure that certain documented circumstances of candidates do not prejudice the success of their application, the following special circumstances will be taken positively into account:
? Maternity leave, up to 18 months after the date of birth or adoption.
? Paternity leave, as provided for by Social Security, for the duration of the corresponding permit.
? Severe illness or accident with medical leave for a minimum of 3 months.
? Care of dependents for a minimum period of 3 months, as provided for by Law 39/2006.
? Work permits for the care of dependent children or adults.
Training: Those candidates who have done their Ph.D. research at the IAC must have undertaken a period of training in other research centres. This period must consist of either one continuous year or 18 accumulated months (including periods of training during their doctoral period).
Duration: The appointment will be for a period of 2 years. The starting date is expected to be in the fourth quarter of 2018 (funding is not guarantee beyond the end of 2020).
Remuneration: The gross annual salary is 33,547 Euros, subject to up to 20% income tax and Social Security contributions (depending on the personal situation of the candidate).
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