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| PhD position in massive star research | Closing date: 2020-12-10
Contact: Yael Naze |
| The High Energy Astrophysics Group of the STAR Institute is looking for a motivated PhD student to undertake investigations of early-type stars. | | ▸ more | The High Energy Astrophysics Group of the STAR Institute is looking for a motivated PhD student to undertake investigations of early-type stars. Those stars are bright and massive objects that eject dense stellar winds throughout their lives and that end as neutrons stars or black holes after a titanic supernova explosion. Massive stars also are X-ray sources and those energetic emissions have several origins, not always well known. The goal of the work will be to use optical and X-ray observations to better constrain the origin of these X-ray emissions, and to develop innovative diagnostic tools to be confronted with future observations. The research to be done includes computational and observational work. The position opens on 1 January 2021. A valid application should include a letter of motivation as well as CV of the candidate and the names and coordinates of two reference persons (preferentially from two different institutions).
For further information, please contact us at ynaze @ uliege.be and g.rauw @ uliege.be
URL: www.gaphe.ulg.ac.be/index_e.html
Location: Space sciences, Technologies and Astrophysics Research (STAR) Institute, University of Ličge, Belgium
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| Radcliffe Wave Postdoctoral Fellowship - Local Star Formation with Gaia | Closing date: 2020-12-15
Contact: Joăo Alves |
| The University of Vienna is looking for an enthusiastic candidate for a 4-year postdoctoral position (University Assistant) in Interstellar Medium and Star Formation. The postdoc will be part of an international team characterizing the recently discovered Radcliffe Wave, a Galactic scale gas was in the solar neighborhood. The Radcliffe Wave has a mass of about 3 million Solar masses and comprises most of the nearby star-forming regions. The postdoc will support teaching in the department and co-supervise PhD and MSc students working on ESO VISIONS data and ESA Gaia data. Candidates with experi | | ▸ more | The University of Vienna is looking for an enthusiastic candidate for a 4-year postdoctoral position (University Assistant) in Interstellar Medium and Star Formation. The postdoc will be part of an international team characterizing the recently discovered Radcliffe Wave (http://tinyurl.com/radwave), a Galactic scale gas was in the solar neighborhood. The Radcliffe Wave has a mass of about 3 million Solar masses and comprises most of the nearby star-forming regions. The postdoc will support teaching in the department and co-supervise PhD and MSc students working on ESO VISIONS (https://visions.univie.ac.at/) data and ESA Gaia data. Candidates with experience in multi-wavelength studies of the ISM and Star Formation and Gaia data are particularly well suited for this position.
The Department of Astrophysics of the University of Vienna is a thriving astronomical research center in Central Europe, with young faculty investigating star and planet formation, extra-solar planets, galaxy formation and evolution, and cosmology. The department is involved in the instrumentation for the ESO ELT and several ESA missions.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, publication list, and a brief statement of research experience and interests to be submitted electronically as a PDF file via https://personalwesen.univie.ac.at/en/jobs-recruiting/job-center/ (job 11575). Three letters of reference should be sent to Prof. Joăo Alves (joao.alves @ univie.ac.at).
The review of applications will start on December 15th, 2020.
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| Postdoctoral research position in radio/sub-mm astronomy and signal/data processing | Closing date: 2021-02-12
Contact: Daniel Schaerer |
| The Depts. of Astronomy and of Computer Science from the University of Geneva, Switzerland, announce a postdoctoral position on radio and sub-mm astronomy and signal/data processing of interferometric data in the framework of the Swiss-wide collaborative AstroSignals project (https://astrosignals.ch/). | | ▸ more | AstroSignals is a new interdisciplinary initiative to take advantages of advanced signal processing, data science and high performance computing techniques for new generation large radio-interferometry facilities as the SKA, and for the exploitation of existing interferometers (sub-mm and radio).
The successful candidate will work on available interferometric observations and simulated data to study star-formation and the ISM of distant galaxies. The post-doc will test and exploit different imaging and 3D-data analysis methods, in close collaboration with signal processing and machine learning experts. The candidate will also be encouraged to develop an independent research programme.
The candidate will primarily work with the groups of Profs. Daniel Schaerer and Slava Voloshynovskiy, other AstroSignals teams, and with international collaborations.
The Geneva Observatory and the associated Laboratory of Astrophysics of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) in Sauverny carry out observational, interpretative and theoretical research in the fields of extra-solar planets, stellar physics, high energy astrophysics, galaxy evolution, and observational cosmology. The Stochastic Information Processing (SIP) group, headed by Slava Voloshynovskiy, focuses on the intersection of image processing, machine learning and information theory for the development of new imaging and data analysis techniques.
The appointment will be for up to three years starting in sept-oct 2021. Qualified candidates are encouraged to send their application including a CV and publication list, description of research experience and interests, and contact information of three references in a single pdf file via email to the above address. Applications received by 12 february, 2021 will receive consideration. Informal enquiries with Daniel Schaerer (daniel.schaerer @ unige.ch) are welcome.
For information on the research groups visit
https://www.unige.ch/sciences/astro/starbursts/en/
http://sip.unige.ch/
Included Benefits:
Standard Swiss Social Security, Accident Insurance and Pension contributions
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| Two ERC-funded postdoctoral positions in star and planet formation, data and time series analysis, at IPAG. | Closing date: 2021-01-15
Contact: Jerome Bouvier |
IPAG (Institut de Planétologie et d'Astrophysique de Grenoble) invites applications for 2 post-doctoral research positions in the framework of the ERC project SPIDI: Star-Planets-Inner Disk Interactions, http://www.spidi-eu.org. The SPIDI project aims at exploring the inner regions of circumstellar disks around young stars were close-in planets are in the process of formation.
Postdoc I. Probing the magnetospheric accretion/ejection region of young stars with long baseline interferometry
Postdoc II. Innovative methods for time series analysis of the light curves of young stars. | | ▸ more | Postdoc I. Probing the magnetospheric accretion/ejection region of young stars with long baseline interferometry
The interaction region between the inner disk and the star where magnetospheric accretion takes place extends a few stellar radii above the stellar surface, amounting to less than 1 mas on the sky. Recent advance in long baseline interferometry, most notably thanks to the ESO VLTI/GRAVITY instrument, now enables to directly probe this region (e.g. Bouvier et al. 2020; Garcia-Lopez et al. 2020). IPAG has a unique expertise in high-angular resolution imaging, has contributed to the construction of GRAVITY and is co-I of the GRAVITY+ project, co-leads the GRAVITY YSO group for the exploitation of the GTO, and includes world-leading experts of interferometric techniques. The postdoctoral position aims at exploiting the spectro-astrometric capabilities of VLTI/GRAVITY to study the accretion/ejection process in young stellar objects. The work will involve interferometric data analysis, in close collaboration with local experts (K. Perraut). It will also include the exploitation of radiative transfer models of the star-disk interaction region being currently developed at IPAG, to compute interferometric quantities (visibilities, differential phases) on synthetic images to be directly confronted to observations. All these studies will be crucial to prepare for the future GRAVITY+ observations of YSOs. Experience in interferometric data analysis is required and expertise in numerical modeling is welcome.
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Postdoc II. Innovative methods for time series analysis of the light curves of young stars.
Tremendous progress has been made in characterizing the photometric variability of young stars, thanks to continuous light curves provided by space missions (e.g. Kepler/K2, TESS, etc.). Of these, the so-called dippers (e.g., Cody et al. 2014) offer a direct window onto physical processes operating close to the star, including disk warps, dusty inner disk winds, and magnetospheric funnel flows. Up to now, the photometric time series have been submitted to conventional period-search algorithms (e.g., periodogram, wavelet transform). The goal of the proposed postdoctoral position is to go further in the analysis of the shape and temporal evolution of the light curves of young stars by applying innovative algorithms (e.g., DTW) and/or new approaches provided by AI. Applicants are expected to have a strong background in time-series analysis, including knowledge of innovative algorithms that may be relevant to the considered datasets. Experience in astronomical or physical time series is desirable but not mandatory.
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Each of these positions is fully supported for two years. The workplace is the Institut de Planétologie et d?Astrophysique de Grenoble (IPAG), France. Around 160 people work at IPAG, including 60 staff scientists and professors, 30 staff engineers, technicians, administrative personnel, and 70 contracted personnel, which include around 20 postdocs and 30 PhD students. Our research themes embrace the formation of solar systems, from the initial phases of the core collapse, through protostellar disk physics and chemistry, up to the study of exoplanets. We also work on accretion-ejection processes around young stellar objects and compact objects. Our activities include laboratory measurements, high performance computing, as well as the design and operation of cutting edge instrumentation for space missions and ground-based telescopes, notably for the future European Extremely Large Telescope (ELT).
The postdoctoral positions offer the opportunity for astronomers to work in a world-class research environment and pursue their career in a very dynamic and competitive field of research.
The candidates applying for the position should have a PhD in physics or astronomy (Postdoc I), or in a related field (Postdoc II) relevant to the advertised positions. Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae, a publication list, a brief statement of research interests outlining their suitability and motivation for one of the positions above, and arrange for three letters of reference.
Applications received by January 15, 2021 will receive full consideration, but will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled. Please send all applications as a single pdf file and reference letters to: Jerome.bouvier @ univ-grenoble-alpes.fr
The appointment is for two years and may start as early as March 2021. Funds are available for computing, publications, travel, and other needs. The gross salary is in the range 30-42 kEuros per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. IPAG welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
ERC SPIDI: http://www.spidi-eu.org
IPAG: http://ipag.osug.fr/
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| INPhINIT Incoming PhD Fellowships at the Institute of Cosmos Sciences | Closing date: 2021-02-04
Contact: Esther Pallares |
| The Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona is a research centre accredited with the Spanish Seal of Excellence María de Maeztu in 2020, the perfect place to carry out your PhD project through an INPhINIT Incoming fellowship, the Institute is offering ten different projects | | ▸ more | The doctoral fellowship programme INPhINIT ?la Caixa? is devoted to attracting talented Early-Stage Researchers?of any nationality?who wish to pursue doctoral studies in Spanish or Portuguese territory. Sponsored by ?la Caixa? Foundation, it is aimed at supporting the best scientific talent and fostering innovative and high-quality research in Spain and Portugal by recruiting outstanding international students and offering them an attractive and competitive environment for conducting research of excellence.
The Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona is a research centre accredited with the Spanish Seal of Excellence María de Maeztu in 2020, the perfect place to carry out your PhD project through an INPhINIT Incoming fellowship, the Institute is offering ten different projects:
- Black hole mergers from star clusters: http://icc.ub.edu/job/118
- Effective theories for black hole dynamics: https://bit.ly/38yCsgw
- BSM models from Dark Matter searches: https://bit.ly/3ph2CKJ
- Dark energy and large-scale structure surveys: https://bit.ly/3ph2CKJ
- Dark Matter and the evolution of the Local Group from cosmological initial conditions: https://bit.ly/3eOZy3z
- Machine learning for few-body quantum systems: http://icc.ub.edu/job/122
- Massive neutrinos as new physics messengers in particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology. https://bit.ly/3kfscfu
- Mining the Gaia catalogue: structure and kinematics of the Milky Way and the LMC: https://bit.ly/3kfswLe
- On the out-of-equilibrium dynamics with tensor networks: https://bit.ly/38zATPl
- Strongly coupled matter and dynamical gravity: https://bit.ly/2UiMJ8g
Employment conditions
The maximum total payment amount will be ?122,592, as broken down below:
- Three annual payments of ?34,800 each. Where applicable, the amounts corresponding to the Social Security contributions payable by the employer (in this case, the host institution), as well as any other compulsory fee, whether current or that may be provided for in a future legal framework, will be deducted from the yearly gross amount of ?34,800 to be received by the fellow.
- ?3,564 per year, as an additional amount for conferences, courses, research stays, consumables, equipment, charges for the use of intellectual property, etc.
The ?la Caixa? Foundation will award a prize of ?7,500, which will be paid in the fourth year, should the fellow be able to deposit their thesis within 6 months after the third year of their fellowship has ended.
In addition to financial support, the fellowship includes a training programme on transversal skills, which has been specially designed by leading international institutions in the sector.
This programme includes aspects such as technology transfer, entrepreneurship, commercialisation of innovation, intellectual property, leadership, creativity, communication skills, teamwork, personal development, planning, assertiveness and networking.
Three sessions will be held: at the start of the fellowship, during the second year, and during the third year. Each session will last between 3 and 5 days, and attendance is mandatory for all fellows. The ?la Caixa? Foundation will cover all costs for these sessions, as well as the fellows? accommodation and travel expenses.
For more information on the employment conditions, please refer to this document: https://fundacionlacaixa.org/documents/10280/162494/programme-rules-inphinit-incoming-2021.pdf/6f8ab9c9-3f1f-1613-101b-93cb7fe43ba7?t=1604508302301.
Working at the Institute of Cosmos Sciences
The Institute of Cosmos Sciences is a research institute of the University of Barcelona. It is an interdisciplinary centre dedicated to fundamental research in the fields of cosmology, astrophysics, and particle physics. In addition, the institute has a strong technology program through its participation in international collaborations in observational astronomy and experimental particle physics.
The Institute of Cosmos Sciences has 50 professors, 10 ICREA professors, 37 postdocs, 23 technicians and 61 PhD students. Postdoctoral staff at the ICCUB is largely international, above 60%.
Moreover, the ICCUB participates in many key international scientific consortia and projects, such as the Large Hadron Collider, the Gaia astrometric space mission, the MAGIC / CTA high-energy astrophysics telescopes, and the Virgo gravitational wave detector, among others. Additional information about the Institute and the University of Barcelona can be found here: http://icc.ub.edu/e.
The Institute is situated in Barcelona, which offers an outstanding scientific and cultural environment, entertainment and sports as well as outstanding food and music.
You will be encouraged to contribute and interact with other researchers in the vibrant and international research environment as well as to participate in our outreach initiatives, more information at serviAstro (https://serviastro.ub.edu/en) and serviParticules (https://serviparticules.ub.edu/en).
The Institute of Cosmos Sciences is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Institute of Cosmos Sciences promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities in physical sciences to apply. For additional information please see the Diversity, equity and inclusion Commission: http://icc.ub.edu/about/gender.
Application Procedure
All applications must be submitted online through the following link: https://candidate.lacaixafellowships.org/login. For more information on the application procedure, please refer to this document: https://fundacionlacaixa.org/documents/10280/162494/programme-rules-inphinit-incoming-2021.pdf/6f8ab9c9-3f1f-1613-101b-93cb7fe43ba7?t=1604508302301.
Inquiries about the application submission can be directed to fellowships @ fundacionlacaixa.org.
Requirements and selection process, please look into http://icc.ub.edu/job/offers
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| Postdoc on "Modelling and analysis of the star-forming ISM in DustPedia galaxies" | Closing date: 2020-12-21
Contact: Simone Bianchi |
| A postdoc position (1 year, renewable) is offered at INAF-Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory in Florence, Italy. The postdoc will work on the DustPedia database, an archive of UV-to-submm multiwavelength photometry, imagery and ancillary data for 875 local galaxies observed by the Heschel Space Observatory. | | ▸ more | The awarded fellow is expected to carry out research on any of the following lines:
- Analysis of the resolved properties of local galaxies in order to characterize the ISM (dust, gas, metals) and stellar evolution in different environments.
- Incrementing the DustPedia database with resolved observations of atomic and molecular gas, as well as metal abundances, using literature data, new observing projects, and exploiting available archives such as the ALMA Science Archive.
- Understanding what regulates the process of star formation in the ISM by linking the intrinsic and environmental properties of local galaxies to their star formation rate.
- Use of SED fitting tools and radiative transfer models to assess the impact of local variations of dust properties in the estimate of global and resolved galactic properties.
- Development of autonomous research lines using the DustPedia database.
The position is based at INAF-Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri, in Florence, Italy.
Duration: 1 (+ 1) year.
Deadline: December 21, 2020.
Start: February 2021.
The full call is available here (in English).
For further questions and information, please contact: simone.bianchi @ inaf.it
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| Operations Scientist - Telescope Controls and Commissioning/SAFe® Product Manager | Closing date: 2020-12-04
Contact: Claire Taylor |
This role is ideal for a suitably qualified candidate with experience in the development of software for the commissioning, operation and control of astronomical telescopes and their instrumentation, or similar large-scale and complex facilities.
to apply for this role please follow the link: https://recruitment.skatelescope.org/vacancy/operations-scientist-telescope-controls-and-commissioning-safe%C2%AE-product-manage-428617.html | | ▸ more |
The SKA Science Operations team is seeking to employ a talented and motivated individual to act as a Product Manager to support and guide the software development for the construction of the SKA telescopes. As a large and globally distributed project, the software is being developed by many teams across different time zones from outside of the SKA Observatory.
The appointee will be an expert focal point for the development teams, providing expertise and guidance to those teams in areas of controls, monitoring and commissioning. The role, therefore, calls for an organised individual who understands, or is able to quickly acquire, system knowledge in the area of (radio) astronomy telescopes and their control systems and operation.
To manage the software development of the project, the SKA has adopted the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) for Lean/Agile development processes. As a Product Manager, the appointee will represent the interests and priorities of the SKA Operations team for the construction and operation of the SKA telescopes. They will be responsible for ensuring that the SAFe teams deliver value to the SKA SAFe programme by specifying and defining the priorities of the work and developing the programme roadmap. As a Product Manager they will have the responsibility for defining and assessing when work is completed and accepting that work into the Programme. As such, the appointee will need to understand software development practices and technology.
Although the appointee will report to the Head of Science Operations, they will spend the majority of their time working closely with the software development SAFe teams, as well as the system science and commissioning teams.
Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties
Working as a member of the SAFe Product Management team with key internal and external SKA stakeholders, including the Lead Product Manager, Head of Science Operations and the SKA System Scientist, the post holder will:
- Be a member of the Product Management Team to develop and communicate the roadmap for the SKA Observatory’s software development programme.
- Define and prioritise the content of the programme backlog.
- Develop work tasks and features and explain them to the teams.
- Define acceptance criteria for the work under their ownership and be responsible for accepting the results of the work carried out.
- Assist with defining telescope commissioning and system integration tasks under the direction of the System Scientist.
- Work with the Product Management Team to establish the vision for the SKA Observatory software development programme, and communicate that vision to the teams and stakeholders.
- Be an expert stakeholder for the teams.
- Attend Programme Increment (PI) planning meetings (every 3 months) to prioritise and plan future work and report on work carried out.
- Communicate and work with the teams so that they understand the backlog items, their features, objectives and priorities.
- Work with stakeholders to understand and define program objectives.
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience
The post holder will have:
- A PhD, or equivalent, in Astronomy, Physics, Computer Science or a closely related field, or equivalent experience in a professional scientific operational capacity.
- Significant experience of software development in a scientific environment preferably in a (radio) astronomy setting, or equivalent.
- Experience with the operation of (radio) observatories and the software control of and interface with instrumentation, including their monitoring and data acquisition.
- Able to resolve mutifaceted and complex problems, developing joined up solutions and managing workloads and targets in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
- Ability to build effective working relationships and influence with engineers and scientists from a variety of cultures.
- The capability and willingness to work in a team as a flexible, adaptable team player, able to work to deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills in English, especially with highly specialised project teams, able to translate technical concepts into clear guidance and advice.
- Willingness to occasionally travel, nationally and internationally.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Experience in a similar role within a Software Development Project in a Scientific/Astronomical environment.
- Agile certification (Scaled Agile Program Consultant, BCS Agile Practitioner certification or similar).
- Project management experience in a software development environment.
- Experience of leading project teams
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| Verification Systems Engineer | Closing date: 2020-11-23
Contact: Claire Taylor |
An ideal role for an experienced and talented systems engineer with field experience in verification of complex systems to take a lead role on a ground breaking international science project, based in Australia.
To apply online please visit our recruitment portal:
https://recruitment.skatelescope.org/vacancy/verification-systems-engineer-427750.html | | ▸ more | At SKAO, we?re coordinating a global effort to deliver the largest science facility on the planet. The SKA will be a next-generation radio telescope that will help to answer key questions in astrophysics, drive technological innovation and support human capital development.
More than a dozen partner countries and over a thousand scientists and engineers around the world are already on board, making the SKA an international collaboration like no other, and one of the most ambitious science and engineering endeavours of the 21st century.
Headquartered in the UK, with telescope sites in Australia and South Africa, it will be one observatory, operating two telescopes, an endeavour spanning three continents. Multinational by design, SKAO will soon join only a handful of other science infrastructures in becoming an intergovernmental organisation.
Our Global HQ is located near the buzzing city of Manchester at the historic Jodrell Bank Observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the Cheshire countryside. It is home to a rapidly expanding international team of more than a hundred, working in a highly collaborative and inclusive way, in coordination with SKA teams in Australia & South Africa and as part of a global astronomy and engineering community.
Being part of Team SKA means contributing to something extraordinary: a uniquely exciting project to advance human knowledge that will last decades. In return, we offer a diverse multicultural working environment, 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme, regular social events, a family-friendly environment and much more. Come and join us
The verification system engineer, internally known as LOW AIV Lead engineer, is a member of the LOW Telescope Delivery Team (TDT), a multidisciplinary team responsible for the delivery of the LOW telescope to Operation. Within the LOW TDT the AIV lead engineer provides engineering support and leadership, both in her/his specific discipline and across the entire LOW telescope; in collaboration with the SKA LOW Technical TDT is responsible of the L1 verification of the LOW telescope. The LOW AIV Lead Engineer reports to the SKA Project Engineer. The role will be based in Australia (Geraldton).
Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties
Specific job responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Responsibility for the LOW System Assembly, Integration and Verification (AIV) processes for SKAO, in coordination with the LOW System Engineers and Mission Assurance Team.
- Defines governing verification plans, procedures, processes and appropriate tools and uses these to monitor and control verification activities. Ownership of the Verification flow of the LOW telescope.
- Leading the SKA Integrated Team in guiding and supporting the AIV process up to science Verification. The AIV LOW Lead Engineer is the authority for product acceptance, installation, integration and engineering commissioning/verification, co-leads science commissioning and supports science verification
- Responsibility in developing and managing out the Professional Services Contracts (LOW AIV PDT) needed for the System AIV preparation and execution.
- During the verification phase on site, the AIV Lead Engineer will maintain overall responsibility for coordination of AIV activities on site, in collaboration with the Site Manager
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the SKA Project Engineer or a member of SKA Organization Senior Management
- Undertake training in the financial, occupational health and safety, and human resource management procedures applicable to the SKA or its partners
- Travel, as required, not only limited to the SKA partner countries
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- University degree in Engineering or Physics, another closely related and relevant field, or equivalent expertise;
- Strong systems engineering background in a complex systems development environment
- Proven experience in AIV for large and complex projects in a leading role of integrated teams;
- Strong leadership skills and interpersonal soft skills; able to drive the establishment of a proactive and dynamic team culture where all team members are encouraged and supported to operate to their full capability.
- Experience in international projects with the ability to work effectively with and engineers and scientists from a variety of cultures, including in projects with in-kind contribution organisation.
- Good overall Systems, Software and Hardware integration experience.
- Managing technical and engineering change across internal stakeholders
- Good English oral and written communication skills and the ability to influence people in widely differing parts of a complex organisation.
- Willing to travel, nationally and internationally, and work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends;
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Familiarity with telescopes based on radio interferometry, including experience with debugging interferometers at an early stage of development.
- Membership of, or eligibility for, recognised national or international system engineering institutes;
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| Postdoctoral position in dwarf galaxies / near-field cosmology (m/f/d) | Closing date: 2020-12-31
Contact: Marcel S. Pawlowski |
| The Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in dwarf galaxies / near-field cosmology (m/f/d). The position is within the new Leibniz Junior Research Group led by Dr Marcel S. Pawlowski, and part of the project "Cosmic Choreographies - Studying Systems of Satellite Galaxies and Their Phase-Space Correlations". The successful applicant will work with Dr. Pawlowski and two PhD students in the group, and also collaborate with other researchers at the AIP. | | ▸ more | The project involves observational studies and tests of dwarf and satellite galaxies, and their use as probes of our cosmological paradigm. We encourage applications from scientists with experience in extragalactic observations or statistical analysis of galaxy populations. Familiarity with topics such as dwarf galaxies or cosmological simulations would be advantageous.
The position includes travel, computing support, and access to training opportunities. The applicant is expected to have, or receive by the beginning of the appointment, a PhD in Physics or Astronomy. The initial appointment will be made for two years, with possible extensions up to a total of five years dependent on performance. The start date is July 1, 2021, or as soon as possible thereafter. The salary is based on the German public service scale (TV-L E13) and the applicant's previous experience. Employer contributions to medical and dental insurance, parental leave, and retirement benefits are included. The AIP is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and particularly encourages women and other underrepresented groups to apply. Inquiries about the position should be sent to Dr Marcel S. Pawlowski (mpawlowski @ aip.de).
To apply, please send a single PDF file containing a cover letter, statement of research experiences and interests (max. 3 pages), curriculum vitae, and publication list to bewerbung_2020-20 @ aip.de by the application deadline: December 31, 2020. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to this address by the same date.
Link to AIP website: https://www.aip.de/en
Link to full job ad: https://www.aip.de/en/career/jobs/jobs-1/postdoctoral-position-in-dwarf-galaxies-near-field-cosmology-m-f-d/
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| Assistant/Associate/Professor in Planetary Science | Closing date: 2020-11-21
Contact: Antonios Manousakis |
The Department of Applied Physics and Astronomy (http://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/academics/Colleges/Sciences/dept/ap/Pages/default.aspx)
invites applications at the Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/ Full Professor level in the
field of planetary astronomy.
For inquiries please feel free to contact:
Dr. Ilias Fernini (ifernini[at]sharjah[dot]ac[dot]ae)
Dr. Antonios Manousakis (amanousakis[at]sharjah[dot]ac[dot]ae)
For application submission: https://newhr.sharjah.ac.ae/en/Pages/JobDetails.aspx?Jid=1481&IsDean=No
| | ▸ more | The Department of Applied Physics and Astronomy (http://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/academics/Colleges/Sciences/dept/ap/Pages/default.aspx) invites applications at the Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/ Full Professor level in the field of planetary astronomy. Candidates with a proven research record of planning, obtaining and analyzing observations to investigate profound questions about the planets and their moons, together with their ring systems, gas clouds, atmospheres and magnetospheres, how planetary systems formed and whether they were -- or could be -- capable of supporting life are welcome to apply. The successful candidate will be positioned to participate in the newly opened Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) and the MSc in Astronomy and Space Sciences. The successful candidate is expected to develop a strong, externally funded research program, show excellence or promise of excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and play an active role in SAASST's highly successful astronomy outreach initiatives. Applicants must have a PhD in Astronomy along with relevant postdoctoral experience.
Experience in planetary space exploration is highly sought in light of the Emirates Mars Mission.
Observational astronomers at the Department of Applied Physics and Astronomy focus on active galactic nuclei, star formation, neutron stars, X-ray binaries, and pulsars. Theoreticians focus on dark matter, early Universe cosmology, general relativity, and the analysis of measurements of the cosmic microwave background and large-scale structure.
Applicants must apply through the University's Academic Jobs website and upload (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae with a list of publications, (3) a statement of research interest, and (4) a teaching statement in a single PDF file. Three letters of recommendation are required. Referral letter submission information will be provided during the application process. The application submission should carry out through the web portal of the University of Sharjah below.
For application submission: https://newhr.sharjah.ac.ae/en/Pages/JobDetails.aspx?Jid=1481&IsDean=No
For inquiries please feel free to contact:
Dr. Ilias Fernini (ifernini[at]sharjah[dot]ac[dot]ae)
Dr. Antonios Manousakis (amanousakis[at]sharjah[dot]ac[dot]ae)
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| PhD positions in Prague: theory and observations | Closing date: 2021-01-15
Contact: Ondrej Pejcha |
| We are offering multiple 4-year PhD positions in Prague, Czech Republic, in the fields of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology, Gravity, Mathematical Physics, String Theory, and Atomic and Molecular Physics. The areas of research include theory and observations. The list of available projects is at http://physicsphd.cz/f1. This list of projects will be finalized by December 5 2020 when we will also open the Application form for submissions. The application deadline is January 15 2021 for positions beginning in the Fall semester of 2021. | | ▸ more | PhD thesis research will be conducted at one of the participating institutions in Prague: Charles University (Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomical Institute) and Czech Academy of Sciences (Institute of Physics, Astronomical Institute, Institute of Mathematics, and Nuclear Physics Institute). The PhD degrees are awarded by Charles University. The positions are funded by a combination of government stipend, individual grants (both national and EU, including ERC grants or equivalents), and institutional fellowships. The positions are open to candidates of any nationality.
Benefits depend on the type of the working contract, but all PhD students receive subsidized meals, possibility of staying in student dormitories, and free "Czech as foreign language" classes. There are no fees or tuition for PhD students. Prague remains cheaper than other comparable European cities while offering similar level of comforts and entertainments.
For more information and application procedure, please see http://physicsphd.cz/f1.
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| Ph.D. student position in the field of exoplanets | Closing date: 2020-12-18
Contact: Carina Persson |
| Applications are invited for a Ph.D. student position in the field of exoplanets at Chalmers University of Technology within the Astronomy and Plasma Physics Division of the Department of Space, Earth and Environment under the supervision of associate prof Carina Persson and prof Malcolm Fridlund. | | ▸ more | The exoplanet group participates in several international collaborations and space missions such as CHEOPS, TESS, and the future PLATO mission. We combine transit light curves from space missions with follow-up observations from ground-based facilities to discover and characterise exoplanets. The objective is to address the diversity among exoplanets and to improve the understanding of exoplanet demographics, formation and evolution. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to influence the details of the research project.
Full-time temporary employment. Starting date is negotiable but is expected to be early-mid 2021.
We are looking for a self-motivated and highly qualified candidate with a keen interest in astrophysics, especially in exoplanets. To qualify as a Ph.D. student, you must have an MSc degree or equivalent in astrophysics, geophysics, scientific computing or physics. Experience with exoplanets, stars, observational techniques, computing skills including programming in one or more of the common languages in astronomy research, machine learning techniques, and first-hand experience in scientific writing and communication is an asset. Good command of the English language and writing skills are required.
The application should be marked with Ref 20200468 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files.
Apply through this link (apply button at the bottom of the page) where more information is found:
http://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/Working-at-Chalmers/Vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=8903
For questions, please contact:
Associate professor Carina Persson, Astronomy & Plasma Physics,
carina.persson @ chalmers.se.
Related links:
Astronomy and Plasma Physics:
https://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/see/research/Astronomy-and-Plasma-Physics/Pages/default.aspx
Working at Chalmers:
https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/Working-at-Chalmers/Pages/default.aspx
Benefits at Chalmers:
https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/Working-at-Chalmers/Benefits/Pages/default.aspx
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| ORIGINS Vera Rubin Fellow in Astrophysics, Cosmology, Nuclear, Particle Physics or Biophysics | Closing date: 2020-12-14
Contact: Dr. Alice M. Smith-Gicklhorn |
| The Excellence Cluster 'ORIGINS: From the Origins of the Universe to the First Building Blocks of Life' started January 2019 and is funded within the framework of the Excellence Strategy of the German Research Foundation (DFG). The interdisciplinary research project is a cooperation of the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) and the Technische Universität München (TUM) as well as the Max Planck Institutes for Astrophysics (MPA), Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE), Physics (MPP), Plasma Physics (IPP) and Biochemistry (MPIB), the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and the Leibniz supercomputing | | ▸ more | (LRZ). The Excellence Cluster Origins will study the evolution of the cosmos - from the inception of the Universe to the first building blocks of life in an interdisciplinary manner combining astro-, particle and biophysics. Our aim is to show that life is a natural consequence of the evolution of the Universe - and thus can be understood based on the fundamental laws of physics and chemistry and the initial conditions created by the Big Bang.
The advancement of women in the sciences, especially in all areas of physics, is integral to the policy of the Excellence Cluster ORIGINS. As part of our ORIGINS VERA RUBIN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM we are looking for a recent (within 5 years of receipt of their PhD), highly qualified, female PhD graduate. The Vera Rubin fellow will have the opportunity to work independently and potentially pursue an interdisciplinary research program in any research area of the ORIGINS Cluster (theoretical or experimental). Fellowship appointments will be for a 3-year term and come with a travel budget of EUR 5.000/year.
We offer a full-time position at the Munich/Garching campus starting at the earliest possible date. Salary and benefits are commensurate with the pay scale of public service organizations (TV-L E14). Disabled persons will be given preference to other equally qualified applicants.
Application: Candidates should send a cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a brief statement of research accomplishments and a future research plan for the full 3-year appointment, and arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be sent to job @ origins-cluster.de. The application deadline is Dec. 14, 2020. More information about the ORIGINS Excellence Cluster can be found on the webpage: https://www.origins-cluster.de.
Contact: Dr. Alice M. Smith-Gicklhorn, alice.smith-gicklhorn @ origins-cluster.de - Excellence Cluster ORIGINS, Boltzmannstraße 2 - 85748 Garching - Germany, Tel. +49 (0)89 35831
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| ORIGINS Research Fellow (m/f/d) in Astrophysics, Cosmology, Nuclear, Particle Physics or Biophysics | Closing date: 2020-12-14
Contact: Dr. Alice M. Smith-Gicklhorn |
| The Excellence Cluster 'ORIGINS: From the Origins of the Universe to the First Building Blocks of Life' started January 2019 and is funded within the framework of the Excellence Strategy of the German Research Foundation (DFG). The interdisciplinary research project is a cooperation of the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) and the Technische Universität München (TUM) as well as the Max Planck Institutes for Astrophysics (MPA), Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE), Physics (MPP), Plasma Physics (IPP) and Biochemistry (MPIB), the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and the Leibniz supercomputing | | ▸ more | center (LRZ). The Excellence Cluster ORIGINS studies the evolution of the cosmos - from the inception of the Universe to the first building blocks of life in an interdisciplinary manner combining astro-, particle and biophysics. Our aim is to show that life is a natural consequence of the evolution of the Universe ? and thus can be understood based on the fundamental laws of physics and chemistry and the initial conditions created by the Big Bang.
As part of our ORIGINS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM we are looking for a recent (within 5 years of receipt of their PhD), highly qualified PhD graduate. The fellow will have the opportunity to work independently and should pursue an interdisciplinary research program in any research area of the ORIGINS Cluster (theoretical or experimental), which directly connects to the ORIGINS 'Connectors' (see https://www.origins-cluster.de/en/research-1/overview). Collaboration with our infrastructures ODSL, C2PAP and IDSL is welcome. (See https://www.origins-cluster.de/en/infrastructure).
We offer a full-time position on the Garching/Munich science campus starting at the earliest possible date. Salary and benefits are commensurate with the pay scale of public service organizations (TV-L E14). Fellowship appointments will be for a 3-year term and come with a travel budget of EUR 5.000/year. The advancement of women in the sciences, especially in all areas of physics, is integral to the policy of the Excellence Cluster ORIGINS. We therefore especially encourage applications from women. Disabled persons will be given preference to other equally qualified applicants.
Application: Candidates should send a cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a brief statement of research accomplishments and a future research plan for the full 3-year appointment (giving reference to the 'Connectors' and infrastructures that they would like to collaborate with), and arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be sent to job @ origins-cluster.de. The application deadline is Dec. 14, 2020. More information about the ORIGINS Excellence Cluster can be found on the webpage: https://www.origins-cluster.de. Contact: Dr. Alice M. Smith-Gicklhorn, alice.smith-gicklhorn @ origins-cluster.de - Excellence Cluster ORIGINS, Boltzmannstraße 2 - 85748 Garching - Germany, Tel. +49 (0)89 35831 7104
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| ORIGINS Research Fellow (m/f/d) in Astrophysics, Cosmology, Nuclear, Particle Physics or Biophysics | Closing date: 2020-12-14
Contact: Dr. Alice M. Smith-Gicklhorn |
| The Excellence Cluster 'ORIGINS: From the Origins of the Universe to the First Building Blocks of Life' started January 2019 and is funded within the framework of the Excellence Strategy of the German Research Foundation (DFG). The interdisciplinary research project is a cooperation of the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) and the Technische Universität München (TUM) as well as the Max Planck Institutes for Astrophysics (MPA), Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE), Physics (MPP), Plasma Physics (IPP) and Biochemistry (MPIB), the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and the Leibniz supercomputing | | ▸ more | center (LRZ). The Excellence Cluster ORIGINS studies the evolution of the cosmos - from the inception of the Universe to the first building blocks of life in an interdisciplinary manner combining astro-, particle and biophysics. Our aim is to show that life is a natural consequence of the evolution of the Universe ? and thus can be understood based on the fundamental laws of physics and chemistry and the initial conditions created by the Big Bang.
As part of our ORIGINS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM we are looking for a recent (within 5 years of receipt of their PhD), highly qualified PhD graduate. The fellow will have the opportunity to work independently and should pursue an interdisciplinary research program in any research area of the ORIGINS Cluster (theoretical or experimental), which directly connects to the ORIGINS 'Connectors' (see https://www.origins-cluster.de/en/research-1/overview). Collaboration with our infrastructures ODSL, C2PAP and IDSL is welcome. (See https://www.origins-cluster.de/en/infrastructure).
We offer a full-time position on the Garching/Munich science campus starting at the earliest possible date. Salary and benefits are commensurate with the pay scale of public service organizations (TV-L E14). Fellowship appointments will be for a 3-year term and come with a travel budget of EUR 5.000/year. The advancement of women in the sciences, especially in all areas of physics, is integral to the policy of the Excellence Cluster ORIGINS. We therefore especially encourage applications from women. Disabled persons will be given preference to other equally qualified applicants.
Application: Candidates should send a cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a brief statement of research accomplishments and a future research plan for the full 3-year appointment (giving reference to the 'Connectors' and infrastructures that they would like to collaborate with), and arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be sent to job @ origins-cluster.de. The application deadline is Dec. 14, 2020. More information about the ORIGINS Excellence Cluster can be found on the webpage: https://www.origins-cluster.de. Contact: Dr. Alice M. Smith-Gicklhorn, alice.smith-gicklhorn @ origins-cluster.de - Excellence Cluster ORIGINS, Boltzmannstraße 2 - 85748 Garching - Germany, Tel. +49 (0)89 35831 7104
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| Council Secretary/ Administrative Assistant | Closing date: 2020-11-30
Contact: Vacancy |
| The European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO) is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe and the world's most productive ground-based astronomical observatory. ESO carries out an ambitious programme focused on the design, construction and operation of powerful ground-based observing facilities enabling astronomers to make important scientific discoveries. | | ▸ more | Under the direct authority of the Head of the Executive Office of the Director General, you will be responsible for the preparation and administrative support of meetings of the highest statutory body of the Organisation, the ESO Council, as well as of other high level ESO Committees. You will also support ESO Senior Management committees. The position requires occasional international travel, mainly within Europe or to Chile.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
_Support the organisation of the meetings of the Council and various affiliated Council advisory bodies;
_Provide administrative support services to the Council President and act as contact point for, and provide information to, the Council delegates and the members of various affiliated Council advisory bodies;
_Prepare agendas for these meetings;
_Coordinate logistics of the meetings at ESO Headquarters in Germany and abroad (mainly Europe and Chile);
_Draft, and distribute Council-related documents and correspondence;
_Produce minutes and summaries as well as the follow-up of action items;
_Act as back-up to the Finance Committee Secretary with respect to minute taking;
_Provide support for regular senior management meetings; and
_Maintain a detailed filing and document management system including a contact details database.
The above responsibilities are not exhaustive and a flexible approach and willingness to adapt to unexpected needs and perform further general administrative tasks is essential.
Key Competences and Experience:
Essential Competences and Experience
_Several years of working experience in a position providing support to a Board or at Director/Senior Management level, preferably in an international working environment;
_Experience in organising meetings, taking minutes, balancing conflicting demands and priorities and managing a busy work load within strict deadlines;
_Strong multi-tasking and organisational skills;
_High level commitment, diplomacy and absolute discretion;
_Clear and effective writing skills and the ability to provide clear, concise and timely oral and written communications;
_Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with friendly and service oriented attitude. Ability to interact effectively with member state delegations, colleagues at all levels and external contacts;
_The ability to research, analyse, summarize and present information in a clear and logical manner;
_Good knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams etc.);
_Ability to work both on your own initiative and within teams in an international and multicultural environment.
Desirable Competences and Experience
_Willingness to acquire new skills, keep up-to-date with the tools used in the daily work, adapt to new
procedures and to identify ways to optimize the workflow;
_Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning applications;
_Ability to rapidly understand and adapt to ESO specific context and environment.
Qualifications:
You must have completed secondary school education and obtained a secretarial/administration diploma.
Language Skills:
The position requires fluent English, both written and oral. Basic knowledge of German or Spanish would be an advantage.
Remuneration and Contract:
We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax free), comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place your child/children in daycare.
ESO aims to support members of personnel in maintaining a good Work-life balance between their professional and private life. ESO is also committed to offering Family-Friendly Support, creating a work environment and policies which allow staff to balance their professional and private responsibilities through flexible working arrangements and financial support for families.
The contract is for a fixed term duration of three years, and is subject to successful completion of the probation period. There is a possibility of extension(s) subject to individual performance and organisational requirements and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. For any further information, please visit https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/. Please note that the contract policy and in particular the regulations concerning fixed-term and indefinite contracts are currently under review which may lead to changes in the contractual conditions applicable to this position.
Duty Station:
Garching near Munich, Germany.
Career Path: III
Application:
If you are interested in working in areas of frontline technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit (http://www.eso.org) for further details.
Applicants are invited to apply online at https://jobs.eso.org/. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV. Within your CV, please provide the names and contact details of three persons familiar with your work and willing to provide a recommendation letter upon request. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.
Deadline for applications is 30 November 2020.
Interviews are expected to be held soon afterwards
ESO has established diversity as an important value of the Organisation, is committed to providing an equal opportunities environment and is actively seeking to promote a diverse and inclusive workforce.
No nationality is in principle excluded, however, recruitment preference will be given to nationals of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race or religion.
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| Postdoctoral Fellow in Fundamental Physics and Astrophysics from Gravitational Waves | Closing date: 2020-12-08
Contact: Mark Gieles |
| The Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) is seeking to appoint at least one Postdoctoral Fellow in Fundamental Physics and Astrophysics from Gravitational Waves for its Unit of Excellence Maria de Maeztu postdoctoral positions. Find out more positions in related areas here (http://icc.ub.edu/job/103) | | ▸ more | The ICCUB is an interdisciplinary center with more than 60 long term scientists, 20 engineers and 80 postdoctoral researchers (55% international) and PhD students (30% international) offering an international and multicultural environment. The ICCUB also hosts a vibrant fundamental research program in cosmology, astrophysics and particle physics, with a strong technology unit supporting our participation in international collaborations in observational astronomy and experimental particle physics.
Job description
The candidate can pursue independent research within the broad theme "Fundamental Physics and Astrophysics from Gravitational Waves". The ICC is a full member of the Virgo collaboration and to consolidate our scientific participation in the collaboration we welcome in particular research proposals that benefit from Virgo membership. Within the broad research framework of this post, ICC staff members are active in the areas of gravity and extremely compact objects, dynamical binary black hole formation, primordial black holes and the equation-of-state of neutron stars.
More information about research group composition can be found here:
http://icc.ub.edu/research/research_areas/theoretical_cosmology
http://icc.ub.edu/research/research_areas/gravitational_waves
The priority lines of the Maria de Maeztu proposal can be found here (http://icc.ub.edu/news/626).
To know more about the research interests of the ICCUB, please follow this link (http://icc.ub.edu/research/research_areas).
Employment conditions:
Position is for two years renewable for a third year depending on performance and funding.
Gross annual salary will be in the range of 32 to 36 k?, with included social security and public healthcare benefits (https://ec.europa.eu/social/BlobServlet?docId=13775&langId=en), covering spouse and children.
Position is expected to begin no later than the fall of 2021, although exceptions can be made in cases of maternity/paternity or other special circumstances.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
ICCUB offers and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation (for additional information please see the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission: http://icc.ub.edu/about/gender). Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or email secretaria @ icc.ub.edu with their request.
Application procedure:
Documents that will be required for your application are:
? Curriculum Vitae
? Research Description and Plan (maximum 6 pages)
? Three letters of recommendation
? URL to publications in a public database
All applications must be submitted online through this link: https://bit.ly/2StHIZw.
Inquiries about the application submission can be directed to Esther Pallares (secretaria @ icc.ub.edu).
For inquiries about the scientific aspects, please contact Prof. Roberto Emparan (emparan @ ub.edu) or Prof. Mark Gieles (mgieles @ ub.edu).
Deadline:
Applications should be uploaded in here (https://bit.ly/2StHIZw) before December 8th to receive full consideration, but those uploaded later will also be considered until positions are filled.
Funding:
The position is financed by the State Agency for Research of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation through the "Unit of Excellence María de Maeztu 2020-2023" award to the Institute of Cosmos Sciences (CEX2019-000918-M).
The Unit of Excellence Maria de Maeztu recognition has been awarded by the Spanish Government in 2020 for the second time to the ICCUB, as a center with a highly competitive strategic research programmes in the frontiers of knowledge.
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| PhD position in Gamma Ray Astrophysics | Closing date: 2020-10-27
Contact: Josep Maria Paredes |
| The High Energy Astrophysics group at Universitat de Barcelona offers a PhD grant to join the group. The PhD student would gather multi-wavelength observations of galactic and/or transient sources and work on the interpretation and modelling of the data. He or she would become a member of the MAGIC Collaboration (and possibly of the CTA Consortium) and conduct observation shifts at the Canary Island of La Palma. | | ▸ more | Our grup has experience in a multidisciplinary approach to high-energy processes in galactic and extragalactic sources with astrophysical outflows. The observational studies are conducted using forefront ground-based and satellite-born facilities such as VLA, EVN, ESO telescopes and GTC, Chandra and XMM, Agile and Fermi or MAGIC. The theoretical studies are carried out through numerical and semi-analytical modeling (radiation processes, magnetohydrodynamics).
We offer a pre-doctoral contract of up to 4 years in total funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation through the ?Programa Estatal de Promoción del Talento y su Empleabilidad en I+D+I? (FPI). This position is associated to the R+D project PID2019-105510GB-C31.
Interested people should apply from 13 to 27 of October through the URL https://www.ciencia.gob.es/portal/site/MICINN/menuitem.dbc68b34d11ccbd5d52ffeb801432ea0/?vgnextoid=490233572bed4710VgnVCM1000001d04140aRCRD of the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación.
Suitable candidates are those who are enrolled or admitted to a doctoral program for the 2020/2021 academic year at the time of submission of the application or that are in a position to be on the date the contract is formalized.
ICCUB offers and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment (for additional information please see the Diversity, equity and inclusion Commission) and strongly encourages women and underrepresented minorities in physical sciences to apply.
Inquiries about the scientific aspects of the contract should be addressed to jmparedes @ ub.edu
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| SENIOR RESEARCHER IN STELLAR ASTROPHYSICS | Closing date: 2020-11-15
Contact: Martin Groenewegen |
| The Royal Observatory of Belgium (ROB) in Brussels has an opening for a senior postdoc in the domain of stellar astrophysics. | | ▸ more | The Royal Observatory of Belgium (ROB) in Brussels has an opening for a senior postdoc in the domain of stellar astrophysics to strengthen or complement our team.
Topics of research include the evolution and stellar winds around evolved (AGB, postAGB, planetary nebulae) and massive stars, the properties of double and multiple systems, the properties of several classes of variable stars (classical and Type-II Cepheids, Mira variables, beta Cepheids, slowly pulsating B stars, delta Scuti, and gamma Doradus stars), and local stellar distance indicators.
See https://aa.oma.be/ for more information.
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| PhD position in Strongly Coupled Matter | Closing date: 2020-10-27
Contact: David Mateos |
| The ICCUB is an interdisciplinary center with more than 60 long term scientists, 20 engineers and 80 postdoctoral researchers (55% international) and PhD students (30%international) offering an international and multicultural environment. The ICCUB also hosts a vibrant fundamental research program in cosmology,astrophysics and particle physics, with a strong technology unit supporting our participation in international collaborations in observational astronomy and experimental particle physics. | | ▸ more | The Unit of Excellence Maria de Maeztu recognition has been awarded by the Spanish Government in 2020 for the second time to the ICCUB, as a center with a highly competitive strategic research programmes in the frontiers of knowledge. Thanks to this recognition, it is available in the Aid for pre-doc contracts for the training of doctors (FPI 2020 call) the following project, funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation:
- Strongly Coupled Matter, PI David Mateos, Reference CEX2019-000918-M-20-2
We will investigate the properties of strongly coupled matter in two situations with potential synergies with other lines, especially with gravitational waves.
1. Strongly coupled matter in a cosmological context. Motivations for this come from the QCD phase transition one microsecond after the Big Bang, from the possible existence of Grand Unified Theories beyond the Standard Model, or from the possibility that dark matter is strongly self-interacting. We will pay particular attention to the production of gravitational waves, especially in the presence of phase transitions. There are also potential implications for new production mechanisms of primordial black holes.
2. Strongly coupled matter in neutron star mergers. The gravitational wave signal produced in these mergers depends on the properties of strongly coupled QCD matter, ranging from static ones (equation of state) to dynamical ones (transport coefficients, etc). We will employ a variety of approaches to connect these microscopic properties to the experimental signal detected at LIGO and VIRGO.
Requirements:
Who can apply for a grant for pre-doctoral contracts for the training of doctors 2020?
Applicants may be all those who are enrolled or admitted to a doctoral program for the 2020/2021 academic year, at the time of submission of the application. Applicants may also be all those people who, at the time of submission of the application, not being enrolled or admitted to a doctoral program, are in a position to be on the date on which the contract is formalized, in accordance with article 18.
Applications must be submitted online at the URL (http://https//sede.micinn.gob.es/ayudaspredoctorales/) of the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación from October 13 to October 27, 2020 at 2:00PM CET. To request the present research project please use the following reference: CEX2019-000918-M-20-2.
Employment conditions:
What is the annual gross amount of the pre-doctoral contracts?
The minimum salary compensation that researchers in training must receive will be 16,250 euros gross per year for each of the first two years, 17,410 for the third year and 21,760 for the fourth year.
What is the duration of the aid?
Four years.
More information here: https://www.ciencia.gob.es/portal/site/MICINN/menuitem.791459a43fdf738d70fd325001432ea0/?vgnextoid=490233572bed4710VgnVCM1000001d04140aRCRD&vgnextchannel=fae4b9746e160210VgnVCM1000001034e20aRCRD&vgnextfmt=formato2&id3=830233572bed4710VgnVCM1000001d04140a____&lang_choosen=en
ICCUB offers and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment (for additional information please see the Diversity, equity and inclusion Commission) and strongly encourages women and underrepresented minorities in physical sciences to apply.
Contact: David Mateos (dmateos @ icc.ub.edu)
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| PhD position in Fundamental Physics and Astrophysics from Gravitational Waves | Closing date: 2020-10-27
Contact: Mark Gieles |
| The ICCUB is aninterdisciplinary center with more than 60 long term scientists, 20 engineersand 80 postdoctoral researchers (55% international) and PhD students (30%international) offering an international and multicultural environment. TheICCUB also hosts a vibrant fundamental research program in cosmology,astrophysics and particle physics, with a strong technology unit supporting ourparticipation in international collaborations in observational astronomy andexperimental particle physics. | | ▸ more | The Unit of Excellence Maria de Maeztu recognition has been awarded by the Spanish Government in 2020 for the second time to the ICCUB, as a center with a highly competitive strategic research programmes in the frontiers of knowledge. Thanks to this recognition, it is avalaible in the Aid for pre-doc contracts for the training of doctors (FPI 2020 call) the following project, funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation:
- Fundamental Physics and Astrophysics from Gravitational Waves, PI Mark Gieles, Reference CEX2019-000918-M-20-1
Understanding the origin of coalescing binary black holes in LIGO-Virgo from their eccentricities
The LIGO and Virgo interferometers have detected gravitational waves (GW) from several dozens of coalescing binary black hole (BBHs). Several formation channels are able to explain the BBH merger rate, leaving their origin an open question. The dynamical formation of BBHs in dense stellar systems is a promising model and it predicts that a fraction of BBHs have measurable orbital eccentricities, making this a "smoking gun" signal. Thanks to continuous improvements of GW detector sensitivity - to which the Technological Unit of the ICCUB is actively contributing - empirical constraints on BBH eccentricity are starting to arrive. You will use gravitational N-body simulations and a BBH population synthesis model to make predictions for the eccentricity distribution of BBHs that formed in all star clusters in the Universe. Then, by using Numerical Relativity techniques, you will infer eccentricities from the GW data and explore degeneracies with other binary parameters. You will join the ICCUB Virgo group, consisting of PhD students, post-docs, academics and technical staff who all share a passion for GW research. You will also join the Virgo Collaboration and work on the forefront of GW data analyses and interpretation. This project will provide valuable model predictions and test them with the wealth of GW data that is arriving as we speak to shed light on the origin of BHBs.
For more information contact Prof Mark Gieles (mgieles @ ub.edu)
Requirements:
Who can apply for a grant for pre-doctoral contracts for the training of doctors 2020?
Applicants may be all those who are enrolled or admitted to a doctoral program for the 2020/2021 academic year, at the time of submission of the application. Applicants may also be all those people who, at the time of submission of the application, not being enrolled or admitted to a doctoral program, are in a position to be on the date on which the contract is formalized, in accordance with article 18
Employment conditions:
What is the annual gross amount of the pre-doctoral contracts?
The minimum salary compensation that researchers in training must receive will be 16,250 euros gross per year for each of the first two years, 17,410 for the third year and 21,760 for the fourth year.
What is the duration of the aid?
Four years.
More information here: https://www.ciencia.gob.es/portal/site/MICINN/menuitem.791459a43fdf738d70fd325001432ea0/?vgnextoid=490233572bed4710VgnVCM1000001d04140aRCRD&vgnextchannel=fae4b9746e160210VgnVCM1000001034e20aRCRD&vgnextfmt=formato2&id3=830233572bed4710VgnVCM1000001d04140a____&lang_choosen=en
ICCUB offers and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment (for additional information please see the Diversity, equity and inclusion Commission) and strongly encourages women and underrepresented minorities in physical sciences to apply.
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| Postdoctoral Fellow in Strongly Coupled Matter | Closing date: 2020-12-08
Contact: David Mateos |
| The Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Strongly Coupled Matter for its Unit of Excellence Maria de Maeztu postdoctoral positions. Find out more positions in related areas here http://icc.ub.edu/job/103 | | ▸ more | The ICCUB is an interdisciplinary center with more than 60 long term scientists, 20 engineers and 80 postdoctoral researchers (55% international) and PhD students (30% international) offering an international and multicultural environment. The ICCUB also hosts a vibrant fundamental research program in cosmology, astrophysics and particle physics, with a strong technology unit supporting our participation in international collaborations in observational astronomy and experimental particle physics.
Job description
We will investigate the properties of strongly coupled matter in two situations with potential synergies with other lines, especially with gravitational waves.
1. Strongly coupled matter in a cosmological context. Motivations for this come from the QCD phase transition one microsecond after the Big Bang, from the possible existence of Grand Unified Theories beyond the Standard Model, or from the possibility that dark matter is strongly self-interacting. We will pay particular attention to the production of gravitational waves, especially in the presence of phase transitions. There are also potential implications for new production mechanisms of primordial black holes.
2. Strongly coupled matter in neutron star mergers. The gravitational wave signal produced in these mergers depends on the properties of strongly coupled QCD matter, ranging from static ones (equation of state) to dynamical ones (transport coefficients, etc). We will employ a variety of approaches to connect these microscopic properties to the experimental signal detected at LIGO and VIRGO.
The priority lines of the Maria de Maeztu proposal can be found here: http://icc.ub.edu/news/626.
To know more about the research interests of the ICCUB, please follow this link http://icc.ub.edu/research/research_areas.
Employment conditions:
Position is for two years renewable for a third year depending on performance and funding.
Gross annual salary will be in the range of 32 to 36 k?, with included social security and public healthcare benefits (https://ec.europa.eu/social/BlobServlet?docId=13775&langId=en), covering spouse and children.
Position is expected to begin no later than the fall of 2021, although exceptions can be made in cases of maternity/paternity or other special circumstances.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
ICCUB offers and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation (for additional information please see the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission, http://icc.ub.edu/about/gender). Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or email secretaria @ icc.ub.edu with their request.
Application procedure:
Documents that will be required for your application are:
? Curriculum Vitae
? Research Description and Plan (maximum 6 pages)
? Three letters of recommendation
? URL to publications in a public database
All applications must be submitted online through this link (https://bit.ly/2StHIZw).
Inquiries about the application submission can be directed to Esther Pallares (secretaria @ icc.ub.edu).
For inquiries about the scientific aspects, please contact Prof. David Mateos (dmateos @ fqa.ub.edu) or Prof. Ŕngels Ramos (ramos @ fqa.ub.edu)
Deadline:
Applications should be uploaded in here (https://bit.ly/2StHIZw) before December 8th to receive full consideration, but those uploaded later will also be considered until positions are filled.
Funding:
The position is financed by the State Agency for Research of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation through the "Unit of Excellence María de Maeztu 2020-2023" award to the Institute of Cosmos Sciences (CEX2019-000918-M).
The Unit of Excellence Maria de Maeztu recognition has been awarded by the Spanish Government in 2020 for the second time to the ICCUB, as a center with a highly competitive strategic research programmes in the frontiers of knowledge.
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| Software engineer working at the Virgo Collaboration | Closing date: 2020-11-30
Contact: Jordi Portell |
The Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Software and Data Engineering department of The Technological Unit of the ICCUB.
| | ▸ more | The ICCUB (http://icc.ub.edu) is an interdisciplinary center devoted to fundamental research in the fields of cosmology, astrophysics and particle physics. The ICCUB Technology Unit focuses on inventing and building the ambitious and innovative detection instruments of the future. This involves collaborating on large projects related to particle physics experiments, space missions, astronomical facilities and others.
The ICCUB is a center with more than 60 long term scientists, 20 engineers and 80 postdoctoral researchers (55% international) and PhD students (30% international) offering an international and multicultural environment. The ICCUB also hosts a vibrant fundamental research program in cosmology, astrophysics and particle physics, with a strong technology unit supporting our participation in international collaborations in observational astronomy and experimental particle physics.
Job description
Currently, the unit is composed by a team of around 20 engineers and researchers divided in two departments, Electronics & Instrumentation and Software and Data Engineering. The Software and Data Engineering department designs software to help producing high quality datasets, which give significance to the experiments and to the Physics behind, like Gaia (https://sci.esa.int/web/gaia) or LHCb
(http://lhcb.web.cern.ch/).
Since 2018, the ICCUB participates at scientific and technological level in the Virgo (https://www.virgo-gw.eu/). Virgo is a large Michelson interferometer with 3km arms, designed to detect gravitational waves predicted by the general theory of relativity.
We search for a highly motivated Software Engineer with demonstrated experience in collaborative software development for high-performance or high-throughput computing environments.
To know more about the research interests of the ICCUB, please follow this link http://icc.ub.edu/research/research_areas.
Taks:
The main tasks to develop are:
? Support to the low-latency and alerts system:
o Act as a reviewer of merge requests in Git
o Take in charge coding and tests of change requests discussed within the LIGO/Virgo low-latency group
o Support the implementation of a full end-to-end test facility with some component deployed at a Virgo Computing Centre and some on cloud (such as AWS)
o Participate in the porting to cloud (via Ansible + Docker swarm / Kubernetes) of low-latency components
o Support the deployment of a redundant hosting of GraceDB in Europe
? Support to computing pipelines and data handling frameworks
o Implementation of file catalogue and accounting systems
o Implementation of an adequate Workflow Management System
? Optimization and improvements of data analysis pipelines
o E.g., revision and optimization of the whitening algorithm
? Improvement of Virgo data handling
o Discuss and, if agreed, support the migration of raw data from Frames to HDF5
o Study the application of optimized data compressors to raw data
? Preparations for Einstein Telescope (ET)
o Study the ET case and work out an initial proposal (in collaboration with Virgo computing experts) for its data handling and computing strategy
Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
- Master Degree or equivalent
- English C1 level
Essencials:
- Linux, shell scripting, C/C++ and Python programming
Desirable:
- SVN and/or Git, CMake, Conda
- Knowledge or expertise on high-performance or high-throughput computing (specially HTCondor)
- Knowledge or expertise on Docker, Kubernetes, ROOT, HDF5
Bonus track (desirable but not so important):
- Knowledge or expertise on Rucio, Kafka, CVMF
Employment conditions:
We offer a full-time contract for a period of three years with a 6 months trial period.
Gross annual salary will be in the range of 34 to 35 k?, with included social security and public healthcare benefits, covering spouse and children.
Position is expected to begin on 1st January 2021, although exceptions can be made in cases of maternity/paternity or other special circumstances.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
ICCUB offers and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation (for additional information please see the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or email secretaria @ icc.ub.edu with their request.
Application procedure:
Documents that will be required for your application are:
? Curriculum Vitae
? Motivation letter
All applications must send an email to Dr. Jordi Portell (jportell @ fqa.ub.edu).
Deadline:
Applications should be submitted before November 15th to receive full consideration, but those uploaded later will also be considered until positions are filled.
Funding:
The position is financed by the State Agency for Research of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation through the "Unit of Excellence María de Maeztu 2020-2023" award to the Institute of Cosmos Sciences (CEX2019-000918-M).
The Unit of Excellence Maria de Maeztu recognition has been awarded by the Spanish Government in 2020 for the second time to the ICCUB, as a center with a highly competitive strategic research programmes in the frontiers of knowledge.
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| Postdoctoral Fellow in Dark Energy and the Origin of the Universe | Closing date: 2020-12-08
Contact: Licia Verde |
| The Institute of Cosmos Sciences (http://icc.ub.edu/) of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Dark Energy and the Origin of the Universe for its Unit of Excellence Maria de Maeztu postdoctoral positions. Find out more positions in related areas here. | | ▸ more | The ICCUB is an interdisciplinary center with more than 60 long term scientists, 20 engineers and 80 postdoctoral researchers (55% international) and PhD students (30% international) offering an international and multicultural environment. The ICCUB also hosts a vibrant fundamental research program in cosmology, astrophysics and particle physics, with a strong technology unit supporting our participation in international collaborations in observational astronomy and experimental particle physics.
Job description
We are looking for enthusiastic researchers who share our curiosity to understand the physics of the Universe from the infinitely small to the infinitely large and the deep connections between these different scales.
You will have the opportunity to work on large-scale structure cosmology, (both theoretical and observational), dark energy and Early Universe.
Forthcoming surveys with exquisite statistical power promise advances on big open questions with deep links to fundamental physics: the nature of dark energy and dark matter, neutrino masses, the early Universe physics driving inflation, etc.
The rapidly growing amount of data in cosmological surveys demands a strong analysis effort to extract important scientific discoveries; a close interaction between theory and observations is crucial for formulating the most relevant questions and developing precise data analysis techniques to find the correct answers.
We anticipate that this process will be strongly influenced by the nascent field of multi-messenger cosmology: gravitational waves with electromagnetic counterparts (e.g, providing redshift measurements). As an example of promising synergies, this combination will result in independent distance measurements, and cross-correlating gravitational wave sources with galaxy maps can trace the origin of black hole mergers (see line B here http://icc.ub.edu/news/626).
You will be joining a broad group of researchers with interests in Cosmology, -- see http://icc.ub.edu/~liciaverde/HomePage.html (under GROUP) and http://icc.ub.edu/research/research_areas/theoretical_cosmology -- which comprises 5 faculty, 4 postdocs, and 8 graduate students.
Experience with cosmology, analysis of data, statistics, possibly applied in the cosmological context and being proficient with coding is highly desirable. Familiarity with inflation, general relativity and field theory would be valued. Familiarity with high performance computing is a welcome plus.
Members of this group are involved in the following surveys/collaborations: DESI, EUCLID.
The priority lines of the Maria de Maeztu proposal can be found here http://icc.ub.edu/news/626.
To know more about the research interests of the ICCUB, please follow this link http://icc.ub.edu/research/research_areas.
Employment conditions:
Position is for two years renewable for a third year depending on performance and funding.
Gross annual salary will be in the range of 32 to 36 k?, with included social security and public healthcare benefits (https://ec.europa.eu/social/BlobServlet?docId=13775&langId=en), covering spouse and children.
Position is expected to begin no later than the fall of 2021, although exceptions can be made in cases of maternity/paternity or other special circumstances.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
ICCUB offers and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation (for additional information please see the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission http://icc.ub.edu/about/gender). Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or email secretaria @ icc.ub.edu with their request.
Application procedure:
Documents that will be required for your application are:
? Curriculum Vitae
? Research Description and Plan (maximum 6 pages)
? Three letters of recommendation
? URL to publications in a public database
All applications must be submitted online through this link https://bit.ly/2StHIZw.
Inquiries about the application submission can be directed to Esther Pallares (secretaria @ icc.ub.edu).
For inquiries about the scientific aspects, please contact Prof. Licia Verde (liciaverde @ icc.ub.edu) or Prof. Jaume Garriga (jgarriga @ fqa.ub.edu)
Deadline:
Applications should be uploaded in here (https://bit.ly/2StHIZw) before December 8th to receive full consideration, but those uploaded later will also be considered until positions are filled.
Funding:
The position is financed by the State Agency for Research of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation through the "Unit of Excellence María de Maeztu 2020-2023" award to the Institute of Cosmos Sciences (CEX2019-000918-M).
The Unit of Excellence Maria de Maeztu recognition has been awarded by the Spanish Government in 2020 for the second time to the ICCUB, as a center with a highly competitive strategic research programmes in the frontiers
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| PhD position in Extragalactic Astronomy | Closing date: 2020-10-27
Contact: Josep Maria Solanes |
Our research group at the Institute of Cosmos Sciences in the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) is looking for a Doctoral candidate (PhD student) to work in the field of Extragalactic Astronomy.
We offer a pre-doctoral contract of up to 4 years in total funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation through its FPI 2020 call. | | ▸ more | Our grup has an ample trajectory in the field of galaxy formation and evolution by means of theoretical modelling of evolutionary mechanisms, numerical simulations of galaxies in associations and statistical computing applied to large datasets.
The scientific interests range from to the study of the nurturing effects of the environment on galaxies, through the phenomenon of active galaxy nuclei, to the formation of the diffuse intergalactic light.
We also have important national and international collaborations and participate in several observational projects involving top-level ground-based facilities such as the CAHA 3.5m telescope at Calar Alto, MeerKAT and the VLA.
The successful candidate is expected to submit a PhD thesis before the end of the contract. He/she will conduct research in the life history of present-day lenticular galaxies. The main goal of the thesis will be to look for possible differences in the evolutionary paths that these objects follow according to the environmnet in which they reside and identify the physical mechanisms driving them.
This subject will be approached from the perspective of a comprehensive analysis of photometric and spectral measurements of the local lenticular galaxy population, with special emphasis in the exploitation of the large database of spatially resolved spectra provided by the SDSS survey MaNGA.
Suitable candidates are those who are enrolled or admitted to a doctoral program for the 2020/2021 academic year at the time of submission of the application or that are in a position to be on the date the contract is formalized.
Applications must be submitted online at the URL (http://https//sede.micinn.gob.es/ayudaspredoctorales/) of the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación from October 13 to October 27, 2020 at 2:00PM CET. To request the present research project please use the following reference: PID2019-106027GB-C43.
ICCUB offers and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment (for additional information please see the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission, http://icc.ub.edu/about/gender) and strongly encourages women and underrepresented minorities in physical sciences to apply.
Inquiries about the scientific aspects of the contract should be addressed to jm.solanes @ ub.edu
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| Postdoctoral Fellow in Structure and Evolution of the Milky Way Galaxy through Gaia | Closing date: 2020-12-08
Contact: Esther Pallares |
The Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Structure and Evolution of the Milky Way Galaxy through Gaia for its Unit of Excellence Maria de Maeztu postdoctoral positions. Find out more positions in related areas here: http://icc.ub.edu/job/103.
| | ▸ more | The ICCUB is an interdisciplinary center with more than 60 long term scientists, 20 engineers and 80 postdoctoral researchers (55% international) and PhD students (30% international) offering an international and multicultural environment. The ICCUB also hosts a vibrant fundamental research program in cosmology, astrophysics and particle physics, with a strong technology unit supporting our participation in international collaborations in observational astronomy and experimental particle physics.
Job description
The vast improvement in astrometric accuracy for nearly 2 billion stars achieved by the Gaia mission is revolutionizing the studies of the Milky Way (MW) and their relation to cosmology. The ICCUB is uniquely positioned for science exploitation because of 1) our participation in the mission since its beginning, 2) our local expertise on galactic dynamics and 3) our leadership in building the Gaia Archive with its associated repository and Data Mining systems. The ICCUB Technological Unit is developing tools for data processing, distributed computing and big data to exploit more efficiently the Gaia Archive.
We are seeking candidates who can make a significant contribution to the understanding of the structure and history of the MW, improving upon the local and current description of the MW, and which help us understand galaxies in a cosmological framework, by using the upcoming third Gaia Data releases (end 2020 and first half of 2022) and related surveys (e.g. Gaia-ESO, WEAVE, 4MOST, OCCASO, MIRADAS and JPLUS/JPAS).
This includes research in topics like the stellar initial mass function and star formation history of the MW components; Galactic dynamics (spiral arms and bar dynamics, perturbation from external galaxies, streams etc); the MW chemical evolution traced by field stars and clusters coupled with Galactic dynamics; modelling of the substructures of star-forming regions revealed by Gaia; globular clusters and the initial mass function at high-redshift ; characterization of the ultra-faint dwarf-galaxy population around the MW to test DM models . Synergies among topics and with the other priority lines in the ICCUB will be evaluated positively.
The priority lines of the Maria de Maeztu proposal can be found here: http://icc.ub.edu/news/626.
To know more about the research interests of the ICCUB, please follow this link: http://icc.ub.edu/research/research_areas.
Employment conditions:
Position is for two years renewable for a third year depending on performance and funding.
Gross annual salary will be in the range of 32 to 36 k?, with included social security and public healthcare benefits (https://ec.europa.eu/social/BlobServlet?docId=13775&langId=en), covering spouse and children.
Position is expected to begin no later than the fall of 2021, although exceptions can be made in cases of maternity/paternity or other special circumstances.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
ICCUB offers and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation (for additional information please see the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission(http://icc.ub.edu/about/gender). Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or email secretaria @ icc.ub.edu with their request.
Application procedure:
Documents that will be required for your application are:
? Curriculum Vitae
? Research Description and Plan (maximum 6 pages)
? Three letters of recommendation
? URL to publications in a public database
All applications must be submitted online through this link: https://bit.ly/2StHIZw.
Inquiries about the application submission can be directed to Esther Pallares (secretaria @ icc.ub.edu).
For inquiries about the scientific aspects, please contact Carme Jordi (carme @ icc.ub.edu)
Deadline:
Applications should be uploaded in here (https://bit.ly/2StHIZw) before December 8th to receive full consideration, but those uploaded later will also be considered until positions are filled.
Funding:
The position is financed by the State Agency for Research of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation through the "Unit of Excellence María de Maeztu 2020-2023" award to the Institute of Cosmos Sciences (CEX2019-000918-M).
The Unit of Excellence Maria de Maeztu recognition has been awarded by the Spanish Government in 2020 for the second time to the ICCUB, as a center with a highly competitive strategic research programmes in the frontiers of knowledge
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| Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Astrophysics at the University of Oslo | Closing date: 2020-12-15
Contact: Per B. Lilje |
| The Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics of the University of Oslo has available one Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for start in summer/autumn 2021. This position is open for candidates within either solar physics, extragalactic astrophysics or cosmology. | | ▸ more | The Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics of the University of Oslo has available one Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for start in summer/autumn 2021. This position is open for candidates within either solar physics, extragalactic astrophysics or cosmology. In selection, weight will be given to the documented research potential of the candidates, and to how their research competences can interact with and complement the research activities of either the solar physics, extragalactic astrophyics or cosmology research group. The selected candidate must be able to start in the position before the 30th of September, 2021. The chosen candidate must have defended her/his Ph.D. before starting in the position.
We offer:
Salary NOK 523 200 - 605 500 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (position code 1352)
Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
Professionally stimulating working environment
Vibrant international academic environment
Postdoctoral development programmes
Oslo's family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities
For further information and access to the application portal, which must be used, see https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/194340/postdoctoral-research-fellow-in-astrophysics
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| Seven Postdoctoral Maria de Maeztu Fellowships at the Institute of Cosmos Sciences (ICCUB) | Closing date: 2020-12-08
Contact: Esther Pallares Guimera |
| The Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) invites applications for its 7 Unit of Excellence Maria de Maeztu postdoctoral positions. | | ▸ more | The ICCUB is an interdisciplinary center hosting a vibrant fundamental research program in cosmology, astrophysics and particle physics, with a strong technology unit supporting our participation in international collaborations in observational astronomy and experimental particle physics.
We are searching for enthusiastic researchers in the following areas: fundamental cosmology, gravitational waves (including their connection to fundamental physics), large-scale structure surveys, physics of strongly coupled dense matter, axion physics and axion detection experiments, particle physics beyond the Standard Model, galactic dynamics and evolution in the Gaia era, and quantum computation and simulation.
Additional information on these research areas can be found here: http://icc.ub.edu/news/626. Synergies and collaborations across research lines are highly encouraged.
You will have the opportunity to work in our highly interdisciplinary and international institute, where collaboration with different faculty members and research groups is nurtured and cultivated.
Applicants must have a PhD in Physics, Astrophysics or related fields, or be on track to obtain it by the time the contract starts.
Employment conditions:
Positions are for two years renewable for a third year depending on performance and funding.
Gross annual salary will be in the range of 32 to 36 k?, with included social security and public healthcare benefits (https://ec.europa.eu/social/BlobServlet?docId=13775&langId=en), covering spouse and children.
Positions are expected to begin no later than the fall of 2021, although exceptions can be made in cases of maternity/paternity or other special circumstances. More information on specific positions associated to each of the research lines can be found here (http://icc.ub.edu/news/626).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
ICCUB offers and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation (for additional information please see the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission, http://icc.ub.edu/about/gender). Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or email secretaria @ icc.ub.edu with their request.
Application procedure:
Documents that will be required for your application are:
-Curriculum Vitae
-Research Description and Plan (maximum 6 pages)
-Three letters of recommendation
-URL to publications in a public database
-All applications must be submitted online through the following link: https://bit.ly/2StHIZw
Inquiries about the application submission can be directed to Esther Pallares (secretaria @ icc.ub.edu)
Deadline:
Applications should be uploaded in here (https://bit.ly/2StHIZw) before December 8th to receive full consideration, but those uploaded later will also be considered until positions are filled.
Funding:
This positions are financed by the State Agency for Research of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation through the "Unit of Excellence María de Maeztu 2020-2023" award to the Institute of Cosmos Sciences (CEX2019-000918-M)
The Unit of Excellence Maria de Maeztu recognition has been awarded by the Spanish Government in 2020 for the second time to the ICCUB, as a center with a highly competitive strategic research programmes in the frontiers of knowledge.
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| Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy and Associate or Full Professor in Astronomy or Astrop | Closing date: 2020-12-19
Contact: Norbert Bartel |
York University has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact Professor Norbert Bartel, Chair of the Search Committee, at bartel@yorku.ca.
York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values equity, diversity, and inclusiveness including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA Program, which applies to women, membe | | ▸ more | Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy and
Associate or Full Professor in Astronomy or Astrophysics at York University
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at York University in Toronto, Canada invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a professorial stream tenure-track or tenured appointment in Astronomy or Astrophysics at the Associate or Full Professor level to commence July 1, 2021. The successful candidate will be appointed as the Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy for a five-year term renewable twice upon mutual agreement. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
A PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or Physics is required along with relevant experience and a demonstrated record of excellence in research, in public education and outreach, and in teaching.
The Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy will conduct scientific research in astronomy or astrophysics and scholarly and creative activities for the public understanding of astronomy.
The successful candidate will have a proven research record in astronomy or astrophysics and will be expected to engage in outstanding, innovative, and externally funded research at the highest level. Through this hire and several others anticipated in the early 2020s, the Department of Physics and Astronomy seeks to establish a leadership role in the study of structure in the cosmos, on scales from star formation in individual galaxies to the cosmic microwave background, enabled by existing and planned world-class facilities and the "big data" they will generate. Particularly, we seek observers or theoreticians who have a clearly articulated program of research which will make use of the next generation of observing facilities or their data products and who have experience working at the cutting edge of investigations involving large bodies of astronomical data.
The Chair will facilitate interdisciplinary projects that will maintain York University as a distinctive brand synonymous with excellence and innovation in public outreach and education. The Chair will support the development and deployment of innovative astronomy and science outreach programs both on and off campus to bring astronomy learning experiences to the surrounding community, city, province, nation, and beyond, and especially to those most in need of STEM and post-secondary learning experiences. These programs will keep pace with emerging technologies, evolving pedagogical approaches, developments in the educational landscape, and changes in the needs of the communities served. The Chair is expected to support the involvement of graduate, undergraduate and high school students in the development and delivery of science outreach programs. Opportunities to engage with the Allan I. Carswell Observatory for the promotion of public education in astronomy are available. As appropriate, the Chair is expected to work with the Observatory Coordinator to further such endeavours and to support the involvement of students in research undertaken with the Observatory. The Observatory, home to a 1 metre class telescope and other smaller aperture telescopes, supports undergraduate and graduate courses and research projects as well as education and public outreach. The Chair will also collaborate with the York Science Communicator in Residence program to enhance student learning opportunities in science communications theory and practice. Accordingly, the Chair?s in-class teaching responsibilities will be commensurate with their other responsibilities.
The position will involve graduate teaching and supervision as well as undergraduate teaching and the successful candidate must be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in teaching through a description of their teaching philosophy and teaching accomplishments and pedagogical innovations, including in high priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning, and through strong letters of reference.
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence of a recognized international calibre as demonstrated in a research statement, a record of publications and forthcoming publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong letters of reference from referees of high standing.
Candidates must provide evidence of demonstrated expertise in public education and outreach in astronomy through a summary of key contributions to the field and through strong letters of reference from referees with knowledge of the candidates' relevant experience.
Astronomers and astrophysicists in the Department of Physics and Astronomy focus on observational and theoretical studies of compact objects, active galactic nuclei, galaxy evolution, dark matter, early Universe cosmology, the cosmic microwave background and large-scale structure, as well as space-based tests of general relativity. Further information about the Department can be found at www.physics.yorku.ca.
York University champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Through cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design, diverse experiential learning and a supportive community environment, our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. York is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni. Its location in the greater Toronto area facilitates opportunities for interaction and collaboration with many nearby universities and colleges, research institutes, museums, and relevant industries.
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| Open Rank Professorial Stream Position in Biology, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Mathematics, Statistics | Closing date: 2020-12-07
Contact: Gerald Audette |
| The Faculty of Science, York University, invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a professorial stream tenure-track or tenured appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to commence July 1, 2021. Candidates must be appointable to one of the departments of Biology, Physics and Astronomy, or Mathematics and Statistics. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval. The successful candidate will be affiliated with the Department that best suits their research and teaching interests. | | ▸ more | Open Rank Professorial Stream Position in Biology, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Mathematics, Statistics
Faculty of Science, York University
The Faculty of Science, York University, invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a professorial stream tenure-track or tenured appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to commence July 1, 2021. Candidates must be appointable to one of the departments of Biology, Physics and Astronomy, or Mathematics and Statistics. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval. The successful candidate will be affiliated with the Department that best suits their research and teaching interests.
This opportunity is open to qualified individuals who self-identify as Black peoples of African Descent (for example Africans and African heritage people from the Caribbean, Americas, Europe). Recognizing the underrepresentation of Black faculty, this opportunity is to support the University?s Affirmative Action program and has been developed based on the special program provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code. The position is part of a cohort hire of fourteen new colleagues at York University, including hires across a number of faculties and a wide range of areas and fields. The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant scholarly community at York, where we aspire to achieve equity and diversity in all areas, including race equity.
Applicants must have a PhD and postdoctoral experience in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Mathematics or Statistics, with a demonstrated excellence or promise of excellence in scholarly research and teaching. Applicants should have a clearly articulated program of research. The Department of Physics and Astronomy is particularly interested in candidates who can make use of the next generation of observing facilities and/or their data products and who have experience working at the cutting edge of investigations involving large bodies of astronomical data. The Department of Biology is interested in candidates who are undertaking innovative and integrative approaches to study fundamental genetics or immunology at a molecular, cellular, and/or organismal level. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics encourages applicants in any area and especially the field of Statistics with strength in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or High dimensional Statistics, or any field of Pure Mathematics.
The successful candidate will be expected to engage in outstanding, innovative, and externally funded research at the highest level. Candidates must provide evidence or promise of research excellence as demonstrated in: the research statement; a record of publications (including forthcoming publications) in top-ranked and field-relevant journals; presentations at scientific or discipline-specific conferences; awards and accolades; and strong recommendations from referees of high standing.
The position will involve graduate teaching and supervision, as well as undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate must be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in teaching should be submitted through the teaching statement; teaching accomplishments and pedagogical innovations including in high priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning; teaching evaluations; and strong letters of reference.
York University champions new ways of thinking that drive research and teaching excellence. Through cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design, diverse experiential learning and a supportive community environment, our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Located in Toronto, York is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni.
York University has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact Professor Gerald Audette, Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs, and Chair of the Search Committee, Email: scijobs @ yorku.ca.
This selection will be limited to individuals who self-identify as Black. York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. York University encourages Black peoples to self-identify as a member of one or more of the four designated groups: women, members of visible minorities (racialized groups), Aboriginal (Indigenous) people and persons with disabilities. The Affirmative Action program can be found at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or by calling the AA line at 416-736-5713. ?Applicants wishing to self-identify as part of York University?s Affirmative Action program can do so as part of the application process (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16998). The form can also be found at: http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/self-identification-form. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous peoples in Canada will be given priority. No application will be considered without a completed mandatory Work Status Declaration form which can be found at http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/work-authorization-form.
The deadline for receipt of completed applications is December 7, 2020. All application materials, including a letter of application with an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and teaching evaluations should be submitted electronically through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16998.
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| INAF - OAS Bologna - Postdoc position in " High redshift galaxies on gravitationally-lensed and blank fields " | Closing date: 2020-11-10
Contact: Eros Vanzella |
| The grant holder will work on the analysis of data drawn from various proprietary programs and from archive, obtained from ground-based facilities (e.g., Very Large Telescope MUSE, X-Shooter and Multi Object Spectroscopy) and space-based (e.g., Hubble Space Telescope), both aimed for the study of high redshift galaxies along the cosmic epochs, in the framework of cosmic ionization (reionizers and/or analogs) and the identification of star-forming regions on small scales (<500 pc, clumps). This includes the search for star clusters, made possible thanks to gravitational lensing. | | ▸ more | Title: " High redshift galaxies on gravitationally-lensed and blank fields "
funded by PRIN - MIUR 2017,
under the project " Zooming into Dark Matter and proto-Galaxies with Cosmic Telescopes ?
Deadline: November 10, 2020. Start: January 2021
Duration: 12 (+ 12) months
The Call is at the following links:
https://www.oas.inaf.it/en/opportunities/adr-144-2020-en/ ( English version )
https://www.oas.inaf.it/it/opportunities/assegno-di-ricerca-dd-144-20/ ( Italian )
For any question/information interested candidates are invited to contact:
eros.vanzella @ inaf.it, rosati @ fe.infn.it
The INAF Observatory of Astrophysics and Space Science is located in the Bologna Astrophysics
campus together with the INAF RadioAstronomy Institute, the Department of Physics and
Astronomy of the University of Bologna, and the Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA) headquarter).
With more than 250 scientists, Bologna has a long and excellent tradition in astrophysics and
offers a great opportunity to successful candidates.
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| Electrical Engineer (10094) | Closing date: 2020-11-02
Contact: Claire Taylor |
A unique role for an electrical engineer with experience in tendering and construction of complex electrical power systems interested in working for a ground breaking international project.
To apply online please visit our recruitment portal:https://recruitment.skatelescope.org/vacancy/electrical-engineer-422918.html | | ▸ more |
At SKAO, we?re coordinating a global effort to deliver the largest science facility on the planet. The SKA will be a next-generation radio telescope that will help to answer key questions in astrophysics, drive technological innovation and support human capital development.
More than a dozen partner countries and over a thousand scientists and engineers around the world are already on board, making the SKA an international collaboration like no other, and one of the most ambitious science and engineering endeavours of the 21st century.
Headquartered in the UK, with telescope sites in Australia and South Africa, it will be one observatory, operating two telescopes, an endeavour spanning three continents. Multinational by design, SKAO will soon join only a handful of other science infrastructures in becoming an intergovernmental organisation.
The Role
This role will be known internally as a Domain Specialist - Electrical Engineer
Domain specialists are staff with extensive experience in a field of interest to the SKA. Domain specialists provide engineering analysis as well as support to one or more Product Delivery Team (PDT) working beside a Project Manager, acting as the technical person responsible for that specific delivery. The electrical engineer will work primarily with the Infrastructure PDTs and will be in charge of the power distribution.
The domain specialists report to the SKA Project Engineer, working as members of a multidisciplinary team providing engineering support and leadership at all levels of the project (Domain Specialist Team - DST).
The project is currently starting its preparation for procurement for the construction phase so quite some emphasis will be devoted to this task.
Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties
- Provide technical leadership in electrical engineering for all aspects of the SKA project. Support the SKA Project Engineer and PDTs providing engineering analysis, technical notes, and reports as required.
- Work with the infrastructure PDTs, as appropriate, to provide guidance, advice and technical assistance in their domain area of expertise during the next phases of the project (End of pre-construction, tendering and procurement, construction and verification)
- During pre-construction: making changes due to the ECPs (Engineering Changes), resolving reference design issues, specialist technical input, preparation of procurement documents like specs, standards, etc. as requested
- During tender: answering to request for clarification, evaluation of the tender pack, adjudication, recommendation, etc.
- During construction: review and accept plans and designs from contractors, receive and comment on technical reports from contractors and work with the other contracts supervisors to takeover contract deliverables.
- Technical ownership of the power distribution within the Infrastructure PDTs
- Assist the SKA Power Engineer with the management and updating of the SKA Power Budget
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the SKA Project Engineer, by the PDT PM or a member of SKA Organisation Senior Management Team.
- Undertake training in the financial, occupational health and safety, and human resource management procedures applicable to the SKA or its partners.
- Travel, as required, not only limited to the SKA partner countries. The two construction sites are based in Australia and South Africa. The holder of this position will be required to travel frequently to these countries.
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- University degree in Engineering, another closely related and relevant field, or equivalent expertise;
- Membership of, or eligibility for, membership of, recognised national or international engineering institutes;
- Demonstrable experience in design of complex electrical systems in infrastructure projects;
- Demonstrable experience with the performance-verification of power systems in infrastructure projects;
- Demonstrable experience in installation and commissioning on field of complex power systems in infrastructure projects;
- Experience in procurement and tendering of electrical/power systems;
- Industry experience, and/or a track record in successful collaborative links with industry;
- Good English oral and written communication skills and the ability to influence people in widely differing parts of a complex organisation;
- A flexible team player who is adaptable to change;
- Able to work effectively with SKA engineers, project managers, and scientists from a variety of cultures, and
- Willing and able to travel as necessary and when possible in the context of any international travel restrictions, and to work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends (international travel for this sort of role would typically be for up to one week 6-8 times per year).
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Familiarity with control systems design
- Familiarity with electronic design and product design
- Familiarity with Systems Engineering
- Familiarity with NEC form of contracts and the supervisor role
- Knowledge of, or a demonstrable interest in, the development, operation and ethos of large scale international research infrastructures such as observatories;
- Experience in design for volume production and/or in large-scale manufacturing and assembly;
- Familiarity with the formalism for, and requirements of, quality control environments such as ISO9000.
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| PhD position in Astroparticle Physics | Closing date: 2020-10-18
Contact: High Energy Physics Group - Universidad Complutense de Madrid |
| The High Energy Physics Group ( Grupo de Altas Energías - GAE) at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) invites applications for one PhD position in Astroparticle Physics. This is a 4-year PhD position funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation. | | ▸ more | The GAE has an ample trajectory in the fields of experimental astroparticle physics and high energy astrophysics, with scientific interests ranging from the study of active galactic nuclei, pulsars, dark matter searches, and unidentified gamma-ray sources. The group participates in the ground-based gamma-ray facilities CTA and MAGIC, and collaborates in the space-based Fermi - Large Area Telescope. The successful candidate is expected to join and develop most of her/his work within these international collaborations.
Suitable candidates must hold a M.Sc. degree in Physics or be qualified to enter a Doctorate Program in September 2021. Applications must be submitted to info @ gae.ucm.es, with a deadline of October 18th, 2020. The application should include a cover letter, a CV and a full academic record.
Applicants must also arrange for one letter of recommendation to be sent separately to the same e-mail address.
Further inquiries about the position are welcome and should be addressed to the same email address.
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| Technical Writer (10083) | Closing date: 2020-10-26
Contact: Claire Taylor |
An ideal role for an experienced technical writer in the field of electronic documentation who is interested in working for a complex international engineering project.
To apply online please visit our recruitment portal: https://recruitment.skatelescope.org/vacancy/technical-writer-424371.html | | ▸ more |
At SKAO, we are coordinating a global effort to deliver the largest science facility on the planet. The SKA will be a next-generation radio telescope that will help to answer key questions in astrophysics, drive technological innovation and support human capital development.
More than a dozen partner countries and over a thousand scientists and engineers around the world are already on board, making the SKA an international collaboration like no other, and one of the most ambitious science and engineering endeavours of the 21st century.
Headquartered in the UK, with telescope sites in Australia and South Africa, it will be one observatory, operating two telescopes, an endeavour spanning three continents. Multinational by design, SKAO will soon join only a handful of other science infrastructures in becoming an intergovernmental organisation.
Our Global HQ is located near the buzzing city of Manchester at the historic Jodrell Bank Observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the Cheshire countryside. It is home to a rapidly expanding international team of more than a hundred, working in a highly collaborative and inclusive way, in coordination with SKA teams in Australia & South Africa and as part of a global astronomy and engineering community.
Being part of Team SKA means contributing to something extraordinary: a uniquely exciting project to advance human knowledge that will last decades. In return, we offer a diverse multicultural working environment, 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme, regular social events, a family-friendly environment and much more. Come and join us
The Role
The Technical Writer is responsible for the development and maintenance of interactive electronic technical publications for SKA including operational, maintenance and safety procedures.
The Technical Writer is a member of the Engineering Operations Group which is responsible for the engineering Operations of both telescopes. The Technical Writer will play a leading role in specifying format and contents to be provided by the contractors during construction. The person in this role will further develop the information obtained and integrate the data into a Common Source Database (CSDB) which forms the basis for the publication of operating and maintenance procedures. This role will report to the RAM/Logistics Systems Engineer and will be based in the SKA Global Headquarters located at Jodrell Bank in the UK.
Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties
- Responsible for the development of the contractor data requirements (Data Module Requirements List - DMRL);
- Formatting of technical information into data modules for re-use;
- The development, authoring and editing of additional data modules;
- Integrate the Data Modules into a Common Source Database (CSDB);
- Review and Approve the Data Modules;
- Publishing and distribution of the technical documentation and publications.
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- University degree, diploma or equivalent qualification or experience, in authoring or another related and relevant field;
- Authoring experience (typically more than 10 years) in engineering research and development projects, in radio astronomy, astronomy, telecommunications or defence, or a broad electronic technical publication knowledge;
- Knowledge of the engineering of high technology systems, such as large observatories, space systems, telecommunications networks, nuclear power plants;
- Experience in electronic technical documentation projects with ability to work effectively with engineers and scientists from a variety of cultures;
- Experience of ASD S1000D specification and or DITA technical authoring; including Common Source Database (CSDB), Data Module Content Management Systems, structured documentation and xml editing.
- Good English oral and written communication skills and the ability to influence people in widely differing parts of a complex organisation;
- A flexible team player who is adaptable to change;
- Planning and organisation skills with a high attention to detail; able to work autonomously and solve problems.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Membership (or eligibility for, membership) of, recognised national or international institutes;
- Experience of Jira ticketing environment;
- Experience using authoring tools such as: Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Robohelp, Microsoft Word, Word Press, Acrobat (for PDF creation);
- Experience in illustration software such as: Adobe Illustrator, Visio, SmartDraw, PaintShop Pro, PhotoShop;
- Experience of using configuration management software and or Logistic Support Analysis Systems;
- Experience of using collaboration environments such as confluence.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the core the SKA's agenda and we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. Our aim to is recruit and retain the most talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or nationality.
Women have traditionally been under-represented in the fields of science and engineering; SKA Organisation welcomes and encourages female applicants.
Where applicants with a disability need facilities or adjustments to enable them to participate in the recruitment process, these will be provided.
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| PhD Positions at the Vienna International School of Earth and Space Sciences | Closing date: 2020-11-15
Contact: Martina Egger |
| The Vienna International School of Earth and Space Sciences (VISESS) is soliciting applications for PhD positions within the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy at the University of Vienna. | | ▸ more | As humanity is facing grand challenges such as climate change and resource depletion, this new doctoral school is addressing these and other challenges through interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary academic research connecting the COSMOS with planet EARTH, it?s environment and the ANTHROPOSPHERE. We aim our students to become world-leading experts in either of these three branches while also confidently communicate and contribute across all three branches. We want our school to become a central place in the heart of Europe for training and as a resource of knowledge about our place in space and time. For further information see: https://visess.univie.ac.at
Interested students can apply until the deadline of 15 November 2020 via: https://visess.univie.ac.at/how-to-apply/
Included Benefits:
The University pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity (http://diversity.univie.ac.at/). The University lays special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.
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| Research Fellowships in Space Sciences & Exploration | Closing date: 2020-10-30
Contact: Jan-Uwe Ness |
ESA's postdoctoral Research Fellowship programme offers young scientists and engineers the possibility to carry out research in a variety of disciplines related to space science, space applications or space technology.
Research Fellowships in Space Science & Exploration specifically offer the opportunity to contribute to ESA's endeavour to explore our Solar System and the Universe in the fields of human and robotic exploration, heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics and fundamental physics.
Full announcement:
https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/science-faculty/research-fellowship | | ▸ more | ESA's postdoctoral Research Fellowship programme offers young scientists and engineers the possibility to carry out research in a variety of disciplines related to space science, space applications or space technology.
Eligibility: Only citizens of ESA member states or countries associated with ESA are eligible.
Duration: Initially two years, with a third year extension frequently granted.
Location:
- Human and Robotic Exploration
- European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) Noordwijk, the Netherlands
- European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT) Harwell, UK
- European Astronaut Centre (EAC) Köln, Germany
- Space Science
- European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC) Villafranca del Castillo, Madrid, Spain
- European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) Noordwijk, the Netherlands
- The ESA office at Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) Baltimore, MD, USA
For more information, see opening text at:
https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/science-faculty/research-fellowship
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| Head of Creative Team | Closing date: 2020-10-21
Contact: Human Resources |
The European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO) is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe and the world?s most productive ground-based astronomical observatory. ESO carries out an ambitious programme focused on the design, construction and operation of powerful ground-based observing facilities enabling astronomers to make important scientific discoveries.
| | ▸ more | We are looking for an experienced and motivated professional for ESO's Creative Team, who combines leadership and creative conception with a passion for hands-on design work and content production. You will direct and guide a team of five experienced in-house visual artists, designers and a video producer and actively contribute to the conception, design and production of inspiring and innovative astronomy content across various channels.
ESO's Department of Communication is responsible for all aspects of internal and external communication for the Organisation. Our goals are to spread excitement and knowledge about the wonders of the Universe, inform about new discoveries and developments in astronomy, technology and engineering and raise awareness of ESO and its impact on society. Our Department covers the whole spectrum of communications, including media relations, content production, public and local outreach, digital communication and internal communication, and engages with a broad range of audiences ranging from scientists and the astronomy community through decision-makers and industry partners, to journalists and members of the public. We also coordinate closely with the ESO Supernova - Planetarium & Visitor Centre for astronomy education activities. The Department is based partly at the ESO Headquarters in Garching near Munich, Germany, and partly in Santiago, Chile.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
? Defining and developing a creative content strategy and overseeing its implementation by ESO's Creative Team;
? Further developing the ESO brand and the Organisation?s visual identity;
? Directing in-house and external creative professionals and managing a team of visual artists, designers and video producers;
? Supervising the team?s workflow, assigning project workloads, and monitoring deadlines and budgets;
? Developing concepts and briefs for projects, including thematic campaigns, animations and illustrations in web, video and print, layout and merchandise, and overseeing them to completion;
? Producing artwork, designs and layouts for web, printed publications, presentations, posters and exhibition material as required;
? Reviewing and approving designs, artwork, videos, photography, and graphics developed by internal and external creative professionals and contributing to the evaluation of the impact of products and campaigns;
? Working closely with other members of the Department of Communication, scientists and other stakeholders throughout the organisation to identify their creative content requirements;
? Advising the Head of Communication on strategic issues and ESO?s communication strategy.
Reports to:
Head of the Department of Communication
Key Competences and Experience
? You have experience leading, motivating and managing a team of creative professionals and at least five years of creative direction experience;
? You are experienced in developing and implementing clear brand and creative strategies, concepts and briefs and applying them across multiple platforms;
? You enjoy the combination of giving guidance to others with hands-on design and content production;
? You have the ability to manage multiple projects, working to tight deadlines and remain flexible through revisions while keeping attention for detail;
? You are naturally interested in design and audiovisual production and keep abreast of new techniques, software and methods. You have experience working with graphic design and web design software (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud);
? You enjoy working in a team and interacting with colleagues and communicate equally well with senior leadership, developers, scientists and creative staff;
? You are highly creative and have a great understanding of current design and audiovisual trends and how to define new standards;
? You are excited by the idea of developing innovative ways to communicate about astronomy;
? You are familiar with the latest trends on visual communication using social media and other online platforms.
Qualifications:
Degree or higher level education in graphic design, communication or related subject.
Language skills:
An excellent command of English is essential. Knowledge of German or Spanish is an advantage.
Remuneration and Contract:
We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax free), comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place your child/children in daycare.
The contract is for a fixed term duration of three years, and is subject to successful completion of the probation period. There may be a possibility of extension(s) subject to individual performance and organisational requirements, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. For any further information, please visit ESO's conditions of employment. Please note that the contract policy and in particular the regulations concerning fixed-term and indefinite contracts are currently under review which may lead to changes in the contractual conditions applicable to this position.
Duty Station:
Garching near Munich, Germany.
Career Path: V
Application:
If you are interested in working in areas of frontline science and technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit http://www.eso.org for further details.
Applicants are invited to apply online at http://jobs.eso.org/. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter, CV and a portfolio of relevant work. Within your CV, please provide the names and contact details of three persons familiar with your work and willing to provide a recommendation letter upon request. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.
Deadline for applications is 21 October 2020.
Interviews are expected to start soon after this date.
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| Collaborator in digitization project | Closing date: 2020-10-30
Contact: Thierry Pauwels |
The Royal Observatory of Belgium (in Brussels) is looking for an optical-mechanical engineer, or an astronomer with demonstrated skills in this domain to work on the digitization of astronomical plates.
| | ▸ more | The Royal Observatory of Belgium (ROB) is located in Brussels, where research is carried out in four departments: reference systems and planetology, seismology and gravimetry, astronomy and astrophysics, and the Sun and space weather.
In 2004 the federal government decided to finance a programme to digitise the scientific and cultural heritage of federal institutes.
Over the past years a small team of persons within the ROB have digitised a small number of collections. The largest collection is that of astronomical plates some taken 100 years ago, and the position is situated in that specific domain.
For a full description see: https://aa.oma.be/Jobs
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| Postdoctoral Position at the Infrared/ Submillimeter Group, Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, Garching | Closing date: 2020-11-30
Contact: irjobs@mpe.mpg.de |
| The Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE) in Garching (Bavaria/Germany) is a world-leading institute in space- and ground-based experimental astrophysics, with leading roles in a number of large astronomical projects. | | ▸ more | The Infrared Group of the MPE invites applications from talented postdoctoral researchers. Our front-line research focuses on near-IR-millimeter high-resolution imaging and spectroscopy of the Galactic Center, and of star forming galaxies in the early Universe. We lead studies of star formation, gas content, physical properties and dynamics of galaxies, and black-hole formation and evolution.
This research is supported by a major program of innovative instrumentation development. We are investing substantial developmental effort in interferometry and adaptive optics for ESO; we were the PI institute for GRAVITY, an ESO VLTI instrument for precision astrometry and inter-ferometric imaging of faint objects, now in regular science operations, producing breakthrough results. We are already working on the next major upgrade for this system.
We are soon to commission ERIS a new diffraction-limited imaging and spectroscopic facility for the VLT, and are the PI institute for MICADO, a first-light instrument for the E-ELT.
We particularly encourage applicants with interests in studies of galaxy evolution with ERIS, interferometric imaging at the highest resolution with GRAVITY, and IR/submm instrumentation. Appointments in our other research fields will also be considered.
The appointment is initially for 3 years. Applicants should have a PhD in astronomy or related field before starting. MPE provides a generous travel allowance and the opportunity to spend time at UC Berkeley as part of an exchange program in astrophysics between the MPG and UCB.
The salary and full social benefits are based on the German TVoeD scale for public employees (E14 for postdocs), depending on experience.
Please send a letter of application, a brief description of research interests, a CV including bibliography, and three letters of reference by November 30, 2020 to irjobs @ mpe.mpg.de; the search will continue until a suitable candidate is found.
For scientific enquiries about the position please contact Linda Tacconi - linda @ mpe.mpg.de.
The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.
Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.
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| INTERACTIONS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program | Closing date: 2020-12-01
Contact: Martin E. Pessah |
| The Niels Bohr International Academy invites applications to be considered for the INTERACTIONS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. INTERACTIONS is a Horizon 2020 COFUND program, which is part of the EU Marie Skodowska-Curie Actions program. The program offers both Junior and Senior Fellowships in theoretical physics and related areas. All appointments will be made for a period ranging between 12 and 36 months. INTERACTIONS fellows will have the opportunity to visit one of five partner leading institutions in Europe: Oxford, Cambridge, Heidelberg, CERN, and Saclay for up to 6 months. | | ▸ more | | The Niels Bohr International Academy at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen invites applications to be considered for the INTERACTIONS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. INTERACTIONS is a Horizon 2020 COFUND program, which is part of the Marie Skodowska-Curie Actions program of the European Union. The program offers both Junior and Senior Fellowships in theoretical physics and related areas. All appointments will be made for a period ranging between 12 and 36 months. INTERACTIONS fellows will have the opportunity to visit one of five partner leading institutions in Europe: Oxford, Cambridge, Heidelberg, CERN, and Saclay for a period of up to 6 months. Further information about the program, including eligibility criteria, targeted research areas and how to apply, can be found at the website for the INTERACTIONS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.
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| Hector Research Career Development Award | Closing date: 2020-10-30
Contact: Stefanie Peer |
| Apply now for the Hector Research Career Development (RCD) Award! With the Hector RCD Award, the Hector Fellow Academy supports the research careers of promising research group leaders. The Award gives you the unique opportunity to benefit from research funding for an outstanding research project. In addition, you will become part of a network of top scientists including the laureates of the Hector Science Award. The Hector Fellow Academy is committed to top interdisciplinary research, innovative projects, dialogue between science and society, and the promotion of young researchers. | | ▸ more | Extent of Funding
The Hector RCD Award is given annually to 3-5 scientists; at least 50% of the Awards each year will be given to female scientists.
- One-time 25,000 ? flexible personal research funds
- Funding of 1 doctoral position (according to DFG funding scheme) and material expenses in the HFA for 3 years (9,500 ?/a)
- Membership in the HFA for 5 years with the opportunity to apply for selected funding formats
Your Profile
- W1 assistant professor (with or without Tenure Track) or junior research group leader in the natural or engineering sciences, medicine or psychology
- Doctorate or PhD-equivalent with outstanding results & completion less than 7 years ago*
- Employment at a German university or research institution supporting the application**
- Content-related or formal authorization to supervise doctoral researchers
Application
Application period: September 1st ? October 30, 2020 Program information and details: www.hector-fellow-academy.de/en/hector-rcd-award.html
Contact: Stefanie Peer, Program Manager, stefanie.peer @ hector-fellow-academy.de
Interested scientists may submit a self-application. Nominations from third parties are not considered.
* Exceptions may apply (e.g., clinical training, parental leave), see program information. ** Support by the head of the institute necessary (e.g., for the use of infrastructure during the project).
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| Faculty Position in Observational Astrophysics and Cosmology at the Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne | Closing date: 2020-11-05
Contact: Prof. Harald Brune |
| Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor in its Institute of Physics (IPHYS), but in exceptional cases, appointments at the Full Professor level may be considered | | ▸ more | The School of Basic Sciences at EPFL anticipates making a faculty appointment at the level of tenure- track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor in its Institute of Physics (IPHYS), but in exceptional cases, appointments at the Full Professor level may be considered.
The successful candidate is expected to strengthen and complement the existing research program in observational astrophysics and cosmology by establishing an internationally recognized activity.
Area of interests include in particular: 1) the observational study of the young universe, its first stars, first galaxies and black-holes, and galaxy clusters, 2) the nature and distribution of Dark Matter, and 3) the observations of the large Scale Structures, Lensing, H-I maps or the Cosmological Microwave Background and their impact on the Cosmological Model (Gravity, Dark Energy, ?).
We will consider candidates that are motivated by observations in a broad sense, including those with other interests ranging from instrumentation to theory.
As a Swiss scientist, the successful candidate will have access to the ESO (e.g. VLT, ALMA, E-ELT) and ESA telescope facilities (e.g. HST, XMM-Newton, JWST, Euclid). Furthermore, EPFL is a full member of the DESI, 4MOST and SDSS-V collaboration, and is part of the MOONS and of the future BlueMUSE consortium. EPFL has also privileged access to the Swiss 1.2m Euler telescope at ESO La Silla.
Research in Astrophysics at EPFL is located at the Sauverny Observatory (near Versoix) together with the Department of Astronomy of the University of Geneva, thus benefiting of a vibrant and dynamical environment.
EPFL, with its main campus located in Lausanne, is a dynamically growing and well-funded institution fostering excellence and diversity. It has a highly international campus with world-class infrastructure, including high performance computing. EPFL covers the entire spectrum of science and engineering. Teaching in Astrophysics and interdisciplinary interactions will take place on the EPFL main campus. EPFL environment is multi-lingual and multi-cultural, with English serving as a common interface.
Candidate are expected to have an outstanding academic record and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students in physics and astrophysics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Proficiency in French is not required, but willingness to learn the language is encouraged.
EPFL offers internationally competitive salaries, generous research support, attractive start-up resources, and outstanding research infrastructure. Academics in Switzerland enjoy many research funding opportunities, as well as an exceptionally high standard of living.
Applications should include a cover letter, a CV with a list of publications, a concise statement of research (3 pages) and teaching interests (1 page), and the contact information of at least three references for a junior position or five references for a senior position.
Applications should be uploaded in PDF form by November 5th, 2020 to
https://facultyrecruiting.epfl.ch/position/23691266
Enquiries may be addressed to:
Prof. Harald Brune
Chair of the Search Committee
E-mail: iPhysDirector @ epfl.ch
For additional information, please consult www.epfl.ch, iphys.epfl.ch, lastro.epfl.ch
EPFL is an equal opportunity employer and family friendly university. It is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It strongly encourages women to apply.
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| ESO Fellowship Programme 2020/2021 | Closing date: 2020-10-15
Contact: Angela Arndt |
| The European Southern Observatory (ESO) invites applications for the ESO Fellowship Programme 2020/2021. The Programme is designed to help young scientists to develop their independent research programmes and successfully reach the next step of their scientific careers. | | ▸ more |
The ESO Fellowship Programme: ESO-Germany
The ESO Headquarters is situated in one of the most active research centres in Europe, next to the campus of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), boasting one of the highest concentrations of astronomers. High-calibre scientists, instrument experts, and other professionals are all within easy reach, providing fellows with valuable opportunities to start collaborations and learn new skills. ESO's offices are adjacent to the Max Planck Institutes for Astrophysics and for Extra-terrestrial Physics and close to the observatory of Munich's Ludwig-Maximilian University. On the Garching campus, ESO also participates in the ORIGINS Cluster, which brings together nearly 200 scientists, and the IMPRS Programme for PhD students. For a list of current ESO staff and fellows, and their research interests please see http://www.eso.org/sci/activities/garching/personnel.html.
The ESO Fellowship positions in Garching are 3 years in duration. In addition to developing their independent research programmes, ESO Garching Fellows are expected to engage in functional work for 25% of their time. During this fraction of time, Fellows are trained in crucial areas of high-level technology and/or actively participate and contribute to ESO projects which they select from activities proposed by different departments. Details on the nature of the projects can be found here.
The ESO Fellowship Programme: ESO-Chile
The ESO Vitacura Office, in Santiago, is where ESO Fellows have the possibility to interact with Instrument and System Scientists, and Science Operations Managers from Paranal, ALMA, La Silla, and APEX Observatories. There is also a continuous flow of visiting astronomers and observers that allows stimulating scientific interactions with the international community. ESO Chile is an excellent place to increase collaborations with the Chilean astronomical community and with astronomers at other international observatories located in the country. The Joint ALMA Observatory is also located on ESO?s Vitacura campus, further enhancing the scientific environment available to ESO Chile Fellows. For a list of current ESO astronomers and their research interests, please see: http://www.eso.org/sci/activities/santiago/personnel.html
ESO Fellowships in Chile are granted for 4 years. During the first three years, the Fellows are assigned to one of the Science Operation groups of Paranal or ALMA, where they contribute at a level of 80 nights per year, corresponding to 50% of the working time. Fellows with duties at ALMA will have opportunities to participate in ALMA operations, including observing at the telescope, data processing, software testing, serving as technical experts in the ALMA proposal review process, and developing new capabilities for the array. At Paranal, Fellows act as support astronomers, doing service-mode observations or helping visiting astronomers to achieve their science goals. They are also expected to join an Instrument Operations Team. In the role of Instrument Fellow, they gain an in-depth knowledge of different aspects of a given instrument such as engineering and technological characteristics, specific operational aspects and data reduction. In these environments, ESO Chile Fellows have the opportunity to develop useful skills in project management, team coordination, and communication in a multi-disciplinary environment. Exploiting this unique mix of technical knowledge and their close contact with the science carried out at the Observatories, ESO Chile Fellows can build a solid research programme that can boost their future career. Due to the enhanced duties and responsibilities at the Observatory, we have a preference for Fellows who demonstrate that they can understand science cases outside of their own field of research, communicate well, work independently, manage their time between science- and operations-related tasks, and are able to take personal responsibility.
ESO Chile Fellows may choose to spend the fourth year either at ESO's astronomy centre in Santiago, at ESO Headquarters in Garching, at any astronomy/astrophysics institute in an ESO member state or in ESO?s strategic partner, Australia. There are no functional duties during the fourth year except in the case that the fourth year is spent at ESO Chile, where Fellows are expected to carry out functional work for up to 25% of their time. Under certain conditions, the Fellow may also be hosted by a Chilean institution where they will be eligible to apply for time on all telescopes in Chile through competition for Chilean observing time.
Qualifications
The programme is open to applicants who will have achieved their PhD in astronomy, physics or a related discipline before 1 November 2021. Early-career scientists from all astrophysical fields are welcome to apply.
Observational, theoretical and computational astrophysics are all areas where ESO Fellows can benefit from one of the most vibrant and stimulating scientific settings anywhere in the world.
Remuneration and Contract
We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary and allowances, comprehensive social benefits, and we provide financial support for relocating families.
Details of the Terms of Service for ESO Fellows including details of remuneration are available at: ESO's conditions of employment.
Applications
If you are interested in enhancing your early career through an ESO Fellowship at the most advanced ground-based observatory in the world, then please apply by completing the web application form available at http://jobs.eso.org.
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| PhD Positions in Solar System Science at IMPRS Göttingen (Germany): Solar and stellar physics | Closing date: 2020-11-01
Contact: Sonja Schuh |
The International Max Planck Research School for Solar System Science at the University of Göttingen in Germany offers a research-oriented doctoral program covering the physics of Solar system science. It is jointly run by the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) and the University of Göttingen. It offers several astrophysics PhD positions for a start in 2021:
Read more at http://www.solar-system-school.de/
Apply via https://www.mps.mpg.de/phd/applynow | | ▸ more | The Solar System School invites applications for PhD positions in Solar System Science. Review of applications will begin on 1 November 2020. The International Max Planck Research School for Solar System Science at the University of Göttingen (Solar System School) offers a research-oriented doctoral programme covering the physical aspects of Solar system science. It is jointly run by the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) and the University of Göttingen.
Research at the MPS covers three main areas:
Solar System School students collaborate with leading scientists in these fields and graduates are awarded a doctoral degree from the renowned University of Göttingen or, if they choose, another university. The Solar System School is open to students from all countries and offers an international three-year PhD program in an exceptional research environment with state-of-the-art facilities on the Göttingen Campus. Successful applicants will be offered a three-year doctoral support contract as well as postdoc wrap-up funding. The language of the structured graduate program is English, with complimentary German language courses offered (optional). The program includes an inspiring curriculum of scientific lectures and seminars as well as advanced training workshops and provides relocation costs and travel funds to attend international conferences. Applicants to the Solar System School should have a keen interest in Solar system science and a record of academic excellence. They must have, or must be about to obtain, an M.Sc. degree or equivalent in physics, earth sciences or a related field, including a written Masters thesis, and must document a good command of the English language. Review of applications for a starting date of September 2021 will begin on 1 November 2020, but other starting times are also negotiable. The positions are awarded on a competitive basis. Applicants must submit the following documents through the online application portal before 1 November 2020:
- an application form to be filled online, including two short texts describing the applicant's scientific interests and their motivation to apply for PhD projects in the Solar System School, along with the applicant's choice of up to three PhD projects;
- a curriculum vitae in pdf format;
- degree certificates and full transcripts of all academic records: i.e. scanned copies of B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree certificates (or equivalent), and lists of all courses with credits and grades issued by the respective school or university, with English or German translations;
- certificate to prove proficiency in the English language, for candidates whose native language is not English or German (e.g. transcript of TOEFL / IELTS scores or equivalent);
- contact details for two or more referees who have agreed to write a letter of recommendation on behalf of the applicant. The referees will be contacted by the School and will be asked to submit their letters through the online portal no later than 10 November 2020.
It is highly recommended to also submit
- GRE Physics test scores or equivalent for candidates who have obtained their Master's degree at a university outside of Europe.
The Solar System School is committed to diversity. The MPS is an equal opportunity employer and places particular emphasis on providing career opportunities for women. Applications of people with disabilities are encouraged and will be favored in case of comparable qualifications.
To apply, please
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| Several PhD positions in Astronomy and Astrophysics / Heidelberg, Germany | Closing date: 2020-11-10
Contact: Christian Fendt |
The "International Max Planck Research School for Astronomy and Cosmic Physics at the University of Heidelberg" (IMPRS-HD) invites applications for its
PhD program.
| | ▸ more | The school aims to offer outstanding research and training opportunities with excellent instrumental, observational, and theoretical research facilities at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics, the Astronomisches Rechen-Institut, the Landessternwarte Koenigstuhl, the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics, and the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies.
Main research topics carried out at these institutions are planet and star formation; exoplanets and substellar objects; astrometry; formation,
volution and dynamics of; active galactic nuclei and massive black holes; gravitational lensing; cosmology and structure formation; high energy
astrophysics; search for non-baryonic dark matter; and state-of-the-art instrumentation for astronomy and astroparticle physics.
The IMPRS-HD is an independent part of the Heidelberg Graduate School for Physics.
Several fellowships are available with 1300-1400 Euro monthly average net income.
Interested students are invited to apply by November 10, 2020, for the academic year starting in September 2021. An earlier start of the thesis research is possible.
Applicants must have a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Physics/Astronomy including a corresponding thesis and a very good physics background.
Further details on IMPRS-HD and the application process can be found at http://www.imprs-hd.mpg.de/ [www.imprs-hd.mpg.de].
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| Postdoc in radio astronomy at the University of Hamburg | Closing date: 2020-12-31
Contact: Francesco de Gasperin |
| We are offering a 2+1 year postdoc position at the University of Hamburg focused on the development of advanced algorithms for radio astronomy and science exploitation with a special focus on the Meerkat radio telescope (https://www.sarao.ac.za/gallery/meerkat/). The candidate should have an extensive knowledge of either python or C. Being familiar with concepts of radio interferometry is an asset. | | ▸ more | The researcher will be part of the quickly growing group of radio astronomers at the University of Hamburg. The candidate will be part of the MeerKAT collaboration and will have privileged access to data. The candidate is expected to develop novel algorithms to calibrate and image radio data and participate in MeerKAT science exploitation. Given the strong involvement of the University of Hamburg in LOFAR, the candidate will have the unique chance to contribute to both collaborations, creating synergies between two of the most advanced radio telescopes operating at this time.
Hamburg Observatory offers a diverse and rich research environment. Our teams have strong expertise in radio, X-ray and numerical modeling. The candidate will have access to state-of-the-art computing facilities and to large survey data from Meerkat, LOFAR, eRosita, 4MOST. Hamburg Observatory is part of the Quantum Universe cluster of excellence, which comprises around 50 faculty and their groups to work on the foundation of mass and gravity. Funding for computing and travel will be available. The position comes with no teaching duties, but there is the possibility of gaining teaching experience upon request. A PhD in astronomy, computer science, physics or equivalent is a requirement.
The application must include:
- a motivational letter
- the CV of the candidate
- 2 letters of recommendation
Please send all documents via email to Prof. de Gasperin (fdg @ hs.uni-hamburg.de), we will accept applications until the position is filled. The position can preferably begin as early as possible after September 1st, 2020 and no later than December 2020.
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| PhD positions at The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia | Closing date: 2020-12-25
Contact: David McClelland |
| PhD position at the ANU Centre for Gravitational Physics in the filed of optics, electro-optics, electronics, control systems, isolation systems and modelling. | | ▸ more | Projects with the Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics will develop skills in a number of highly employable areas such as: optics, electro-optics, electronics, control systems, isolation systems and modelling. We also have research projects which aim to develop spin-off technology into commercial products, for example high sensitivity trace gas analysis, laser intensity and frequency stabilization techniques and more.
More details about some of the available projects can be found at : https://physics.anu.edu.au/quantum/people/profile.php?ID=288&tab=available_projects
For more information
Contact:
Prof. McClelland, David
(02) 612 59888
David.McClelland @ anu.edu.au
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