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| Joint postdoctoral fellowship for AGN research in Bologna - JAB fellowship | Closing date: 2021-01-25
Contact: Roberto Gilli |
| The National Institute for Astrophysics - Observatory of Astrophysics and Space Science (INAF-OAS) and the University of Bologna, Department of Physics and Astronomy (UniBO-DIFA) are advertising their first Joint postdoctoral fellowship for AGN research in Bologna (JAB fellowship). | | ▸ more | The National Institute for Astrophysics - Observatory of Astrophysics and Space Science (INAF-OAS) and the University of Bologna, Department of Physics and Astronomy (UniBO-DIFA) are advertising their first Joint postdoctoral fellowship for AGN research in Bologna (JAB fellowship).
INAF-OAS is one of the main Departments of INAF, the main infrastructure in Italy for research in Astrophysics, made by a network of 17 Departments spread across the country. UniBO-DIFA is one Department of the Science School of UniBO, and one of the most scientifically productive Physics Departments of Italy, internationally well-known for its activities in a wide range of research fields.
Both institutes are located in the newly established Bologna Astrophysics campus, which also includes the INAF - Institute for Radio Astronomy hosting the Italian ALMA Regional Center, and the headquarters of the Cherenkov Telescope Array, all within walking distances and with shared facilities. This is the largest center for astrophysics in Italy, with a strong group at the forefront of European research in the field of galaxy formation, Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN), and AGN-galaxy co-evolution, and one of the largest astrophysics communities worldwide.
Applications are invited for an independent fellowship position to work on one or more AGN-related themes, such as the physics of accretion onto Supermassive Black Holes (SMBHs), the coevolution between SMBHs and their host galaxies, the small-to-large scale AGN feedback, the environment, demographics and cosmic evolution of AGN, the search for the most distant and hidden SMBHs. The prospective candidate is expected to develop an original research program, mainly of observational type, in collaboration with personnel at INAF-OAS and UniBO-DIFA.
Applicants should have a PhD in Physics or Astronomy obtained before January 25th, 2019. The position is expected to start by July 2022 and is for two years in the first instance and renewable afterwards, depending on fund availability and performance review. The yearly gross salary is 34,000 Euros. Generous funding will be allocated for publications, computing and travel expenses.
The applicant should prepare a CV, publication list, brief research project and fill all the application forms following the instructions of the official call: https://www.oas.inaf.it/en/opportunities/bando-191-2021-en/
All applications should be submitted via email to: inafoasbo @ postecert.it by January 25th, 2022. Up to three reference letters should be e-mailed separately to roberto.gilli @ inaf.it by the same deadline.
For inquiries, please contact any member of the search committee: Dr. Roberto Gilli (INAF-OAS; roberto.gilli @ inaf.it), Dr. Marcella Brusa (UniBO-DIFA; marcella.brusa3 @ unibo.it), Dr. Giorgio Lanzuisi (INAF-OAS; giorgio.lanzuisi @ inaf.it).
INAF and UniBo are equal opportunity employers. Members of underrepresented or disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.
Any personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 679/2016 EU (GDPR) on the Protection of Individuals.
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| Senior Scientist Space at the Department of Astrophysics | Closing date: 2021-12-10
Contact: Franz Kerschbaum |
The Department of Astrophysics forms part of the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy at
the University of Vienna. We seek an outstanding scientist with strong expertise in project management for the supervision of
astronomical instrumentation projects (in particular long-term projects for space missions in the framework of international co-operations, but also ground-based observatory projects), as well as teaching activities. Initially this position is to be filled for one year. By mutual agreement it can be extended to a permanent contract. | | ▸ more | Extent of Employment: 20 hours/week, Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.
Job Description:
The tasks conform to the collective agreement of the Austrian universities (see currently §26 (2) and (5)).
They comprise as the main activities
i) co-supervision/management and technological implementation of project participations in astronomical
space missions in the framework of international co-operations. The missions include in particular, but not
exclusively, CHEOPS, PLATO, SMILE, ARIEL, Athena, and projects in preparation. Special tasks include
software development, the participation in international consortium and/or collaboration meetings,
contributions to preparatory studies and documents, (co-)organisation of meetings, budget administration for
projects, and correspondence with funding agencies.
ii) coordinating management tasks (in particular supervision, project management and meeting organisation)
in the frame of the local laboratory for astronomical instrumentation that comprises, apart from space
projects, also projects of ESO (specifically METIS, MICADO and MOSAIC for the ELT) and the local
university-owned Leopold Figl Observatory. It also includes a local student telescope for education. These
activities will be shared with other scientists.
Further tasks include:
iii) conducting independent teaching as defined by the collective agreement (incl. mandatory classes) and
organising exams
iv) supervision/co-supervision of students, and
v) contributions to general organisational and administrative tasks as well as evaluation procedures.
Profile:
PhD or doctoral degree in astronomy, astrophysics, physics or astronomical instrumentation, with several
years of experience in relevant projects; familiar with at least one programming language; experience with
Excel and Word documents; good knowledge of the internet.
Additional qualifications:
Strong experience in project management, leadership qualities, good team-working ability, excellent
communication skills, experience in student supervision.
Application documents include CV, a letter of motivation and a summary of previous relevant experience
(max. 2 pages), and two names of potential references.
Further infornmation at: https://univis.univie.ac.at/ausschreibungstellensuche/
Reference number: 12501
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| Post-doc position on "Physics of the ISM in galaxies through spec. surveys" at the Arcetri Obs. (Florence) | Closing date: 2022-01-15
Contact: Giovanni Cresci |
The Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory (INAF), in Florence, Italy, invites application for a two years post-doc position.
The fellow will focus on the study of the Interstellar Medium in galaxies (chemical abundances, dynamics and ionization conditions) using optical and near-IR spectroscopy, including data from GTO time on forthcoming new facilities such as MOONS and ERIS at the VLT. The activity will be carried out under the supervision of Dr. Giovanni Cresci, and in close collaboration with F. Mannucci, F. Belfiore and A. Marconi | | ▸ more | The official announcement can be found at https://www.arcetri.inaf.it/images/data/Concorsi/DD1272021/DD_127-2021_-Bando-MOONS_signed.pdf
A PhD in physics, astronomy or related discipline is required, or alternatively a Master degree and at least three years of documented experience in scientific activities. The position should start preferably before October 1st, 2022, and is tenable for two years after a review at the end of the first year. Applications must consist of:
- an application form consisting of Annex 1 & 2 (see the official announcement) and a certification form signed and dated by the applicant;
- A copy of a valid identity document (ID card for EU-citizens or passport for non-EU citizens);
- A CV, signed and dated by the applicant;
- A list of publications;
- a brief statement of research interests, up to three pages in length (12 pt Times New Roman);
- two reference letters to be sent before the deadline directly by the referees to the address: inafoaarcetri @ pcert.postecert.it, reporting in the subject line the indication of the related procedure: DD 127/2021 and the name of the candidate;
- A copy of the Masters and/or PhD certificate, and respective English translations (if the original is not in English);
Previous experience with optical and near-IR spectroscopy, chemical abundances in HII regions and galaxies, physics of the ISM and tools for data reduction and analysis of spectroscopic data will be considered as preferential qualifications.
All material shall be submitted in English. The deadline for applications is January 15th, 2022 1.00 p.m. (CET). The application must be submitted electronically at inafoaarcetri @ pcert.postecert.it .
Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview likely in late January. The gross salary will be of 28000 euro/year. Employment conditions include social benefits granted according to applicable Italian regulations for public sector employment.
More information on the Extragalactic group of the Arcetri Observatory: https://www.arcetri.inaf.it/en/research/galaxies-and-cosmology
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| Senior Scientist at the Department of Astrophysics at the University of Vienna | Closing date: 2021-12-12
Contact: Werner Zeilinger |
We are looking for an outstanding candidate for a full-time senior scientist position to strengthen our instrumentation group of the Department of Astrophysics.The department is involved in the development of international astronomical instrumentation projects, both at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and the European Space Agency (ESA).
Initially, this post is to be filled for 4 years. Afterwards, there is a possibility to extend the post to a permanent contract. | | ▸ more | Senior Scientist at the Department of Astrophysics at the University of Vienna
Reference number: 12495
Deadline for application: December 12, 2021
Applications should be submitted via the Job Center to the University of Vienna (http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) mentioning reference number 12495.
Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within a dedicated team on forefront science while profiting from the international environment in the Department of Astrophysics within the lively city of Vienna. The department is involved in the development of international astronomical instrumentation projects, both at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and the European Space Agency (ESA). We are looking for an outstanding candidate for a full-time position to strengthen our instrumentation group. Initially, this post is to be filled for 4 years. Afterwards, there is a possibility to extend the post to a permanent contract.
Job Description:
i) Coordination and implementation of astronomical projects connected with ESO, in particular, but not exclusively, instrumentation projects for the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT). Individual tasks include software development, (co-)organisation of and participation in international consortium and collaboration meetings, project administration and correspondence with funding agencies, and contributions to preparatory studies;
ii) Project management, (co-)supervision and (co-)organisation within the department's "laboratory for astronomical instrumentation" which comprises, apart from ESO and ESA related projects, also the university-owned Leopold Figl Observatory and a local student telescope for education.
iii) Conducting independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement;
iv) (Co-)supervision of students;
v) Contributions to general organisational and administrative tasks.
Profile:
- PhD or doctoral degree in Astronomy/Astrophysics
- Experience in astronomical software development for data analysis of optical and infrared instrumentation
- Experiennce with programming languages (C, Python) and astronomical software tools (ESO data reduction pipelines)
- Ability to work in a team
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in teaching and training
- Experience in (co-)supervising students
- Experience in (co-)organising events
The application should include a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae (with a list of publications and presentations) and a statement of research interests (maximum of two pages). Please also give names and contact details of 3 persons that can provide on request a recommendation letter.
Link to the official job announcement: https://univis.univie.ac.at/ausschreibungstellensuche/flow/bew_ausschreibung-flow;jsessionid=581CEE5879FDE447D60EBBABC28A4CB9?_flowExecutionKey=_cBF576DE2-8239-F5BC-8781-D6D92E994A36_k2C530F0C-7A7D-F390-EC1F-064B097C416E&tid=88367.28&_language=en
For further information please contact:
Werner Zeilinger (werner.zeilinger @ univie.ac.at) +43-1-4277-51865
Bodo Ziegler (bodo.ziegler @ univie.ac.at) +43-1-4277-53825
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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| Data Scientist in astronomical imaging and machine learning | Closing date: 2021-12-15
Contact: Daniel Schaerer |
| The Stochastic Information Processing Group (SIP) (http://sip.unige.ch) of Prof. Slava Voloshynovskiy and the Starbursts in the Universe group (https://www.unige.ch/sciences/astro/starbursts/en/) of Prof. Daniel Schaerer, University of Geneva, Switzerland, have an open data scientist in astronomical imaging and machine learning. | | ▸ more | The Stochastic Information Processing Group (SIP) (http://sip.unige.ch) of Prof. Slava Voloshynovskiy and the Starbursts in the Universe group (https://www.unige.ch/sciences/astro/starbursts/en/) of Prof. Daniel Schaerer, University of Geneva, Switzerland, have an open data scientist in astronomical imaging and machine learning.
Profile:
* PhD degree in one of the following domains: astronomy, astrophysics, computer science, data science or mathematics
* Proven record of achievements and previous experience with machine learning and imaging, knowledge of signal/image processing and astro-imaging
* Strong programming skills in Python with experience in TensorFlow, PyTorch or Keras that will be verified
* Knowledge of HPC and large-scale data processing
* Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
* Strong analytical abilities and problem solving/troubleshooting skills
We offer:
* Great multidisciplinary team
* Collaboration with the leading groups in machine learning and astronomy in Switzerland
* Great learning opportunities
* Competitive salary including Standard Swiss Social Security, Accident Insurance and Pension contributions
* The position is initially for 2 years with an option of extension for 2 additional years
The successful applicant will be involved in a project on the development of machine learning algorithms and innovative data analysis tools in the scope of the Swiss participation in the Square Kilometer Array observatory (SKA, https://www.skatelescope.org). The project concerns the development of new machine learning methods for the SKA that include imaging algorithms and classification techniques. The data scientist will be also engaged in the development and testing of scalable high-performance code on the data from SKA precursors and providing the technical support of developed code to other groups within a Swiss collaboration.
The hiring groups at the University of Geneva have a broad network of national and international collaboration and scientific exchange, visits and training.
STARTING DATE
The envisioned starting date is February-March, 2022 but it can be negotiated.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Qualified candidates are encouraged to send their applications including a CV and publication list, description of research experience and interests, contact information of three references in a single pdf by email. Applications received by 15 December, 2021 will receive consideration.
Pre-selected candidates will be invited for a skype/zoom interview.
CONTACT
Please, send your applications to the emails below:
E-mails: svolos @ unige.ch and daniel.schaerer @ unige.ch
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| Tenure-track Astrophysicist (m/f/d) position in the field of exoplanets | Closing date: 2021-12-31
Contact: Prof. Dr. Katja Poppenhaeger |
The Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) invites applications for a
Tenure-track astrophysicist
who will strengthen our research in the section Stellar Physics and Exoplanets, led by Prof. Dr. Katja Poppenhaeger. This section has a focus on investigating star-exoplanet systems through observations and simulations. The tenure-track researcher will enhance the section's profile through their expertise in the field of exoplanets, exoplanetary atmospheres, or stellar-planetary relations. | | ▸ more | This position gives the opportunity to pursue an independent research program within the section and contribute to the supervision of students at the undergraduate and graduate level. The AIP is a consortium member of the HIRES spectrograph for the ELT and has institutional access to several ground- and space-based observatories; candidates are encouraged to outline connections of their planned research to the relevant observational facilities of the current and next decade.
Qualifications
Applicants need to have a PhD in astrophysics, astronomy, or a closely related field. A convincing publication record in relevant topics and experience in acquiring external funding are expected. Experience in supervising students is welcome.
Salary and benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with those of public service organizations in Germany at the TV-L E14 level and include employer contributions to medical and dental insurance, parental leave, retirement benefits, and a subsidy for a public transportation ticket. The appointment will be for an initial period of five years, with tenure based on a successful performance review. For exceptional candidates with commensurate qualifications a directly tenured appointment may be considered. The position is anticipated to start in fall 2022, but this is subject to individual arrangements.
Application
To apply, please register at the AIP recruitment portal:
https://jobs.aip.de/rec119
and follow the instructions to upload the following documents, all in PDF format: A cover letter motivating your application, your curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a research plan (max. 3 pages), a summary of your past research (max. 2 pages), and the names of three individuals willing to provide reference letters upon request.
Applications received before 31.12.2021 will receive full consideration.
In case of questions please contact Prof. Poppenhaeger at the following email address:
bewerbung-2021-29 @ aip.de
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| INPhINIT Incoming PhD Fellowships at the Institute of Cosmos Sciences | Closing date: 2021-12-31
Contact: Esther Pallares |
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.
| | ▸ 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:
-Axions as Dark Matter: experimental detection and dynamics in the Milky Way: https://finder.lacaixafellowships.org/finder?position=5360
-Constraining binary black hole mergers from star clusters: https://finder.lacaixafellowships.org/finder?position=5429
-High Performance Computing for Nuclear Physics in and beyond the Standard Model: https://finder.lacaixafellowships.org/finder?position=5362
-Holography in the Gravitational Wave era: https://finder.lacaixafellowships.org/finder?position=5382
-M dwarfs activity from a CubeSat (MACU): https://finder.lacaixafellowships.org/finder?position=5236
-Mining the Gaia catalogue: structure and kinematics of the Milky Way and the LMC: https://finder.lacaixafellowships.org/finder?position=5364
-Quantum machine learning to detect Dark Matter with atomic nuclei: https://finder.lacaixafellowships.org/finder?position=5361
-Solid state Entangled Photon Source for Earth and Space use: https://finder.lacaixafellowships.org/finder?position=5367
-The physics of flavour and its connection to dark matter searches: https://finder.lacaixafellowships.org/finder?position=5363
-Ultracold dipolar bosons trapped in quantum circuits: https://finder.lacaixafellowships.org/finder?position=5431
Employment conditions
The maximum total payment amount will be ?122,592, as broken down below:
-Three annual payments of ?34,800 each to the institution to cover the Fellow?s contract, who will receive a gross annual income of ?27.724,67. This amount might vary if there are modifications in the legal framework.
- ?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 to the fellows who 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.
For more information on the employment conditions, please refer to this document: https://fundacionlacaixa.org/documents/10280/1636133/programme-rules-inphinit-incoming-2022.pdf/fc7833bf-b9ee-6511-12bc-5b216173ba2f?t=1635950756692
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.
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.
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 and serviParticules.
As part of the University of Barcelona, the ICCUB is a recipient of the European Commission?s HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) Award, which recognises, among other achievements, respect for equal opportunities and the capacity to attract talent in a positive working environment that promotes the pursuit of successful research careers. The ICCUB respects the principles of open, transparent, merit-based selection. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities in physical sciences to apply. For additional information please see the Diversity, equity and inclusion Commission.
The ICCUB is located in Barcelona, considered the 8th World's Best Cities 2021: one with near-perfect weather year-round, miles and miles of beaches, iconic parks, striking architecture and colourful neighbourhoods that march to their own beat?artistic, sophisticated, bohemian. Moreover, it is a pole of attraction for the technology sector, a top choice to establish a company in this sector, and it hosts some of the world's major technological events, such as the Mobile World Congress and the Smart City Expo. In addition, Barcelona and its metropolitan area is a leading destination on the map of global technological ecosystems and has infrastructures such as science parks, universities and the 22@ district.
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| Research assistant (physicist, astronomer, astrophysicist, engineer) (f/m/d) PLATO PPT | Closing date: 2021-11-29
Contact: Heike Rauer |
| Applicants shall contribute to the work of the PLATO Performance Team (PPT) in the topics detailed below, including the use of simulation tools to support science performance verification activities. | | ▸ more | Applicants shall contribute to the work of the PLATO Performance Team (PPT) in the topics detailed below, including the use of simulation tools to support science performance verification activities, the contribution to discussions in the PLATO Consortium (in particular PLATO Science Working Team; PLATO System Assembly, Integration, and Verification Working Group; Mission System Engineering Working Group; PLATO Progress Meetings, PLATO Weeks), and support the Performance Team activities: on the validation of the science performance requirements and budgets, on the review of the verification of ground segment requirements related to science performance, on the scientific definition and justification of the procedures for in-orbit calibration for aspects related to science performance, on the assessment and discussion of non-conformances with impact of science performance.
Job description:
Support to PLATO Science Performance Verification. Responsibilities:
- Definition and justification of the main performance requirements and budgets driving the payload design (noise and signal, pointing, focus, alignment, thermo-mechanical properties...).
- Review of the verification requirements of the units for aspects related to science performance.
- Support of the analysis of the calibration data obtained by the test houses in aspects related to science performance (best focus calibration, etc.).
- Support of the definition and justification of the procedures for the in-orbit calibration of the instrument in aspects related to science performance.
- Support of ground segment validation for aspects related to science performance.
- Support of the discussion of all non-compliances, request for change (RfC), request for deviation (RfD), and request for waiver (RfW) in the project (Camera, DPS, or mission) with impact on science performance.
Requirements:
- A Master in engineering or physics.
(Professional) Experience:
- Professional experience in a scientific or technical environment.
Desirable:
- Good programming and documentation skills.
- Experience in optical payload assembly, integration, and test, in particular in the analysis of the results.
- Experience in the development and implementation of ground processing pipelines for space instruments (preferably optical payloads).
- Experience in extrasolar planet search and characterization by the method of transits.
- Experience in astroseismology from space.
- For candidates with scientist profile, good publication record.
- High motivation, ability to work independently as well as part of a large international team, excellent communication skills, interest in education and public outreach.
- Very good written and spoken English language competences.
Practical information
Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with significant documents, indicating the reference code (WiMi_PLATO-PPT_Planetologie 2021), in PDF format (preferably as one document) to Mrs. Prof. Dr. Heike Rauer: plansec @ zedat.fu-berlin.de or postal to
Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Geowissenschaften
Institut für Geologische Wissenschaften
FR Planetologie und Fernerkundung
Mrs. Prof. Dr. Heike Rauer
Malteserstr. 74-100
Haus D, 12249 Berlin (Lankwitz)
Germany
With an electronic application, you acknowledge that FU Berlin saves and processes your data. FU Berlin cannot guarantee the security of your personal data if you send your application over an unencrypted connection.
See more information in https://www.fu-berlin.de/universitaet/beruf-karriere/jobs/english/GW-WiMi_PLATO-PPT_Planetologie-2021_EN.html
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| Research assistant (Data Engineer) (f/m/d) PLATO PCOT | Closing date: 2021-11-29
Contact: Heike Rauer |
| The position announced is part of the work performed by the PLATO Mission Consortium (PMC) and will be performed in close cooperation with PMC partners in Berlin (Institut für Planetenforschung des Deutschen Zentrums für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V.), other European PMC members and with ESA. | | ▸ more | Applicants shall contribute to the work of the PLATO Calibration and Operations Team (PCOT) and take part in supporting the PLATO Data Center (PDC), the Science Operations Center (SOC) and other groups within the Science Ground Segment (SGS) concerning issues on design, requirements management, integration and verification of the PLATO On-ground data processing Calibration pipeline.
Job description:
Ground segment data processing engineering support to the PLATO Calibration and Operations Team (PCOT).
Responsibilities:
- Supporting the design and elicitation of requirements of the CPDS (Calibration Parameters Derivation System).
- Supporting definition of the calibration products derived from the CPDS.
- Interface with the Data Processing System (DPS) for the provision of the on-board science configuration parameters via CPDS.
- Interface with PDC for the provision of calibration parameters used for instrumental corrections on the L1 ground-processing pipeline.
- Supporting implementation of CPDS interfaces with the rest of the Ground Data Processing (GDP) subsystems.
- Supporting the CPDS verification and overall GDP verification.
- Supporting the PCOT Manager (PCOTM) with the elaboration of Calibration and Operations plans and P/L User Manual.
Requirements:
- A Master degree in engineering or physics
(Professional) Experience:
- Professional experience in a scientific or technical environment.
Desirable:
- Experience in optical payload operations and associated software systems is highly desirable.
- Experience in Agile and/or DevOps methodologies and DevOps would be a further asset.
- Experience in ground processing pipelines for space instruments (preferably optical payload).
- Understanding of development and maintenance of ground infrastructure and/or software systems.
- Knowledge of large operations and associated software systems, preferably space-based high motivation, ability to work independently as well as part of a team, excellent communication skills.
- very good written and spoken English language competences
- good programming skills
- good documentation skills
Practical information
Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with significant documents, indicating the reference code (WiMi_PLATO-PCOT_Planetologie 2021_EN), in PDF format (preferably as one document) to Mrs. Prof. Dr. Heike Rauer: plansec @ zedat.fu-berlin.de or postal to
Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Geowissenschaften
Institut für Geologische Wissenschaften
FR Planetologie und Fernerkundung
Mrs. Prof. Dr. Heike Rauer
Malteserstr. 74-100
Haus D, 12249 Berlin (Lankwitz)
Germany
With an electronic application, you acknowledge that FU Berlin saves and processes your data. FU Berlin cannot guarantee the security of your personal data if you send your application over an unencrypted connection.
See more information in https://www.fu-berlin.de/universitaet/beruf-karriere/jobs/english/GW-WiMi_PLATO-PCOT_Planetologie-2021_EN.html
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| Atmospheres of temperate planets and their observability using RISTRETTO and HIRES | Closing date: 2021-12-15
Contact: Emeline Bolmont |
Applications are invited for a PhD student position at the University of Geneva (Geneva Observatory) working with Prof. Christophe Lovis and Prof. Emeline Bolmont on the modeling and future characterization of temperate/hot rocky planets around low-mass stars.
The successful applicant is expected to (1) work with a global climate model to study the atmosphere and habitability of planets and (2) link the outputs of the simulations of atmospheres to observables (like high-resolution spectroscopic diagnostics in reflected light) for future instruments, like RISTRETTO and HIRES. | | ▸ more | Applications are invited for a research assistant (PhD student) position at the University of Geneva (Geneva Observatory) working with Prof. Christophe Lovis and Prof. Emeline Bolmont on the modeling and future characterization of temperate/hot rocky planets around low-mass stars. The successful applicant is expected to work with a global climate model to study the effect of a variety of different parameters on the atmosphere and habitability of planets. The work will involve to run extensive simulations with the 3D Global Climate Model LMD-Generic and analyze the resulting outputs. The LMD-Generic (http://www-planets.lmd.jussieu.fr) is a generic version of the Earth global climate model used to study global warming. The student will work in close collaboration with Dr. Martin Turbet from the LMD.
The student will also work on the implementation of new physical processes in the model, in particular the heat flux due to tidal dissipation inside planets and the impact of volcanic gases and aerosols on the atmosphere. The student will also link the outputs of the simulations of atmospheres to observables for future instruments, in which Geneva has a leading role: RISTRETTO (VLT) and HIRES (ELT). A particular emphasis will be put on high-resolution spectroscopic diagnostics in reflected light. This PhD will therefore bring an important modeling effort for the preparation of these future atmospheric characterization instruments.
Setting: The Geneva Observatory offers one of the most vibrant environments worldwide for exoplanet research. Nearly 60 people contributes to the exoplanet team (www.exoplanets.ch), currently including 10 faculty members, 15 postdoctoral researchers, 17 PhD students, and 22 project staff members. Research topics include exoplanet detection, exoplanet characterization (atmospheres, interiors), planetary system dynamics, and instrumentation. Team members are directly involved into a large number of projects, including photometric instruments (CHEOPS, TESS, PLATO, NGTS), high-resolution spectrographs (HARPS, HARPS-North, NIRPS and ESPRESSO) and direct imaging (SPHERE @ VLT). The exoplanet team is also part of PlanetS (www.nccr-planets.ch), a Swiss research network focused on planetary science, which includes ~130 scientists from the Universities of Geneva, Bern, Zurich and ETH Zurich. The successful applicant will be able to take advantage of this unique collaborative framework and also participate to at least one observational run per year.
The University of Geneva is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in its workplace.
Start date: no later than June 2022.
Duration: This is a 4-year position.
Salary: ~48,000 CHF/year gross salary, according to rules of the University and Canton of Geneva.
Deadline: Candidates are encouraged to apply by December 15th, 2021, but later applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Requirements: A MSc degree in astronomy, astrophysics or related fields.
The successful applicant will be immersed in a team work environment, therefore good team playing abilities and focus will be praised soft skills.
The following application materials should be encapsulated within a single pdf and sent to emeline.bolmont @ unige.ch
- A curriculum vitae (2 pages).
- A cover letter (1 page) listing the names of 2 references/referees.
Up to two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to Prof. Bolmont by the referees themselves.
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| Faculty position in astroinformatics | Closing date: 2021-12-01
Contact: Médéric Boquien |
| The Center of Astronomy at Universidad de Antofagasta invites applications for a faculty position in the field of astroinformatics. The laureate will be an academic with an outstanding record of leading independent investigations at the forefront of research, eager to attract external funding, enthusiastic about working with postgraduate students, and keen on developing innovative courses, in particular in our new PhD program in Astrophysics and Astroinformatics. | | ▸ more | Antofagasta, where the Center of Astronomy is based, is a large and rapidly expanding coastal city in northern Chile on the edge of the spectacular Atacama desert. The new faculty member will join our growing team of 8 academics working on stars, galactic astronomy, extragalactic astronomy, and astroinformatics. They will have access to the 10% time on current and future international observatories built in Chile (ESO, Las Campanas, CTIO, Gemini, ALMA, E-ELT, GMT, CTA, etc.) along with full access to SDSS-V and LSST, as well as access to local and national computing facilities. The competitive salary offered at Universidad de Antofagasta is complemented by generous bonuses linked to scientific productivity.
Applicants must submit a cover letter along with their CV, research interests and plans (max 3 pages), teaching philosophy (max 2 pages), and contact information for three referees. These documents must be sent to astro.investigacion @ uantof.cl. Further information can be obtained from the chair of the search committee, Prof. Médéric Boquien, or the director of the Center of Astronomy, Prof. Eduardo Unda Sanzana. Application review will start on December 1st and the position will remain open until filled.
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| PhD student position in dwarf galaxies at Leibniz-Institute for Astrophysics, Potsdam | Closing date: 2021-12-31
Contact: Marcel Pawlowski |
| The Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) invites applications for a PhD student position in dwarf galaxies (m/f/d). The position is in the 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 also become part of Prof. Maria-Rosa Cioni's Dwarf Galaxies section and collaborate with other researchers at the AIP. | | ▸ more | The PhD project studies satellite galaxy systems, with particular emphasis on the Milky Way system and signatures of the infall of dwarf galaxies in groups. It will involve analysing cosmological simulations, modelling orbital dynamics, and using observational data such as provided by the Gaia mission and other instruments.
We are looking for a new member of our internationally diverse team, who is interested in working and learning together while contributing to a culture of open debate. Applicants should hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in astrophysics or a related discipline at the time of taking up the position. Any of the following skills would be advantageous: experience in scientific coding (preferentially Python), experience with running numerical simulations, analysing cosmological simulations, or observational studies of galaxies or proper motions. Advanced English skills (spoken and written) are a requirement.
The salary is based on the German public service scale (66% TV-L E13). Employer contributions to medical and dental insurance, parental leave, and retirement benefits are included. The position comes with funding for research travel as well as access to training opportunities within the graduate program of the University of Potsdam. The anticipated start date is June 1, 2022, but an earlier or later start can be negotiated. The AIP is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and particularly encourages women and other underrepresented groups to apply. Inquiries about the position are welcome and should be sent to Dr Marcel S. Pawlowski (mpawlowski @ aip.de).
To apply, please send a cover letter motivating the application, a curriculum vitae, and a one-page statement of research interests and experiences to the address below. The application should contain your Master degree certificate or expected degree completion date, and a link to the Master thesis if already available. Please send all documents in a single pdf file to: bewerbung-2021-27 @ aip.de. Applications received by December 31, 2021 will be given full consideration. Applicants should also arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address by this date.
Equal opportunities are an integral part of personnel and organizational development at the AIP, therefore applications from men and women are equally welcome. People with disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified and skilled.
Application documents will be kept for at least three months after completion of the recruitment process, even if your application is unsuccessful. As a rule, your documents will be made available to a selection committee and the committees and officials to be involved.
Link to pdf-version of this job ad: https://www.aip.de/documents/231/phd-student-position-in-dwarf-galaxies-mfd/
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| Professorship in Astrophysics | Closing date: 2021-12-17
Contact: Prof Paul Callanan |
The Department of Physics, University College Cork (UCC), Ireland invites applications for a permanent whole time senior professorship, with specialisation in astrophysics, gravitational physics or cosmology.
| | ▸ more | The Department of Physics, University College Cork (UCC), Ireland invites applications for a permanent whole time professorship, with specialisation in astrophysics, gravitational physics or cosmology.
UCC is one of Ireland?s foremost research universities, with ~18,000 students and 3,000 staff. The Department of Physics has a long established reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Current strengths include optics and photonics, condensed matter theory, experimental quantum topological matter, quantum information technology, laser spectroscopy and astrophysics. Cork is a dynamic and engaging city of ~200,000, recently rated by Lonely Planet as one of the top ten cities to visit in the world. Ireland has a thriving astronomy community and is a member of ESA, the LOFAR radio network, and ESO.
Applicants must hold a doctoral qualification in Physics or a closely related area, and a portfolio of significant research accomplishments and publications. The appointee will be required to contribute teaching to the range of BSc degrees offered by the Department of Physics, as well as at postgraduate level. Demonstrated teaching ability is essential, as is ability to generate research funding. Applicants should have research interests and accomplishments specific to astrophysics, gravitational physics or cosmology. Note that an additional position in UCC, with an emphasis on theoretical astrophysics, has also been advertised.
For further information on the Department of Physics, see http://physics.ucc.ie
UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. Appointments will be made on the Professor or Professor (Scale 2) Salary Scale [new entrants 2021]: 99,097 - 150,712 euro.
Application forms must be completed and are available together with full details, from www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacancies or the Department of Human Resources, University College Cork, Ireland. Email: recruitment @ per.ucc.ie / Tel: +353 21 4901814/ Fax: +353 21 4271568.
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| Permanent Lectureship Position in Theoretical Astrophysics in University College Cork, Ireland. | Closing date: 2021-11-12
Contact: Paul Callanan |
| The Department of Physics, University College Cork (UCC), Ireland invites applications for a permanent whole time lectureship, with specialisation in theoretical astrophysics, gravitational physics or cosmology (although outstanding candidates from any research area in astronomy can also apply). | | ▸ more | The Department of Physics, University College Cork (UCC), Ireland invites applications for a permanent whole time lectureship, with specialisation in theoretical astrophysics, gravitational physics or cosmology (although outstanding candidates from any research area in astronomy can also apply).
UCC is one of Ireland?s foremost research universities, with ~18,000 students and 3,000 staff. The Department of Physics has a long established reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Current strengths include optics and photonics, condensed matter theory, experimental quantum topological matter, quantum information technology, laser spectroscopy and astrophysics.
The appointee will be required to contribute teaching to the range of BSc degrees offered by the Department of Physics, as well as at postgraduate level. Demonstrated teaching ability is highly desirable, as is the ability to generate research funding.
For further information on the Department of Physics, see http://physics.ucc.ie.
UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.
Appointments will be made on the Lectureship Salary Scale (Above the Bar) 67,743 - 87,732 euro (Scale B) / 64,453 - 83,344 euro (Scale A) .
Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment @ ucc.ie, quoting the job-title.
Candidates should apply before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Thursday 11th November 2021.
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| Astronomer / Project Scientist | Closing date: 2021-12-31
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 | The Project Science Department, within the Directorate for Science at its Headquarters in Garching, near Munich, Germany, ESO is advertising the position of
ESO is engaged in the operation and construction of a number of state-of-the-art optical and infrared instruments for its observatories. The Instrument Project Scientist supports the development of science goals for new instruments, and monitors and nurtures those objectives during the full development, construction and commissioning phases. The Project Scientist thus ensures that the top-level requirements are fulfilled and that the operational scenarios are commensurate with the scientific needs and the constraints of the observatory. The development of the instruments may either be carried out by a consortium of universities and institutes, working in collaboration with ESO, or by an internal team at ESO. The Project Scientist is a prime contact for the associated consortia, as well as for the ESO scientific community at large when it comes to preparing for and advertising the science. The successful applicant will be assigned to follow one or more instruments at any given time.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and outstanding scientist, with the prime objective to support and follow the new generation multi-object optical and near-infrared spectrograph for the Very Large Telescope: MOONS. MOONS is a remarkable spectrograph, which will be positioned at one of the Nasmyth foci of the VLT, based on a fiber-positioner with superb multiplexing capabilities, and delivering thousands of low / high spectral resolution spectra. From surveys of nearby stars to remote high-redshift galaxies, MOONS will be a powerful machine to probe the physics of astronomical targets, and to reveal their formation and evolution histories, serving a broad range of science topics and a large community of scientists throughout the world. MOONS is in the final stages of its construction and integration life, with a potential sky commissioning at Paranal in 2024. We expect the successful candidate to acquire and/or develop unique competences and skills which will be further applied and developed beyond the early operations of MOONS for future ESO instrumentation projects.
ESO encourages junior-career scientists to apply for this position.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
? Provides strong scientific leadership to the assigned instrument programmes within ESO;
? Acts as the principle scientific contact to the instrument building consortium;
? Liaises with ESO?s scientific community on issues related to the instruments under their responsibility;
? Develops, owns and maintains the scientific requirements for the assigned instruments;
Astronomer / Project Scientist
? Works closely with the ESO Project Managers and System Engineers to ensure the implementation of the scientific requirements;
? Coordinates and connects with the relevant Programme Scientist(s) on the related instruments and projects;
? Supports the testing, commissioning and early operations. Specifically: preparation for the science operation during design, manufacturing/assembly/integration and testing and commissioning of the instrument in close cooperation with the observatory;
? Participates in progress meetings and instrument reviews;
? Tracks the evolving requirements for the assigned instruments emerging from the community;
? Interacts closely with the observatory and data management teams on operational aspects; and
? Coordinates the activities of the instrument Science Team.
As a member of the ESO Astronomy Faculty, will be expected and encouraged to conduct a strong personal research programme and to participate actively in the scientific life of ESO.
The tasks are not limited to the above and a flexible approach and willingness to adapt are required.
Reports to:
Head of the Project Science Department
Key Competences and Experience
Essential:
? Active research programme and robust publication record;
? Expertise in optical and/or near-infrared spectroscopy;
? Understanding of the science requirements on instruments and strategies for their realisation;
? Experience with the planning, execution, analysis and publication of scientific research arising from said instrumentation;
? Ability to provide scientific and strategic vision and leadership to geographically dispersed multi-cultural/multi-disciplinary teams within a cost-constrained programme;
? Proficiency in relevant data reduction methods and tools;
? Ability to motivate and inspire others;
? Cooperative team player;
? Ability to work in a clear and structured manner producing meaningful reports to supervisors and presentations to governing bodies;
? Provides clear, concise and timely oral and written communication, identifying the key issues, examining options, and proposing a way forward;
? Ability to effectively communicate at all levels and across disciplines within the organisation and with the community; and
? Ability to negotiate with external scientists and instrument builders to achieve ESO's goals.
Desirable:
? Experience and involvement in the key phases of the development of an astronomical instrumentation project (initial/final design, system testing, or commissioning and early operations).
Qualifications
Essential educational level:
? PhD in Astronomy, Physics or equivalent
Qualifications which would be an asset:
? Expertise in multi-object spectroscopy; and
? Expertise in fiber-fed astronomical instrumentation.
Language skills:
Excellent command of the English language (written and oral) is essential.
For more details and to apply, please follow this link: https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2021_0047
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| PhD grant on Structure and evolution of the Milky Way Galaxy with Gaia | Closing date: 2021-11-11
Contact: Carme Jordi |
The ICCUB, Unit of Excellence María de Maeztu, was awarded this recognition for the second time by the Spanish Government in 2020, as a center with a highly competitive strategic research programme in the frontiers of knowledge. Thanks to this recognition, we have the opportunity to offer a PhD grant funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by ESF Investing in your future.
The topic of the PhD will be selected in the following context based on the skills and interests of the candidate. | | ▸ more | The ICCUB, Unit of Excellence María de Maeztu, was awarded this recognition for the second time by the Spanish Government in 2020, as a center with a highly competitive strategic research programme in the frontiers of knowledge. Thanks to this recognition, we have the opportunity to offer a PhD grant funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by ESF Investing in your future:
- Structure and evolution of the Milky Way Galaxy through Gaia, PI Carme Jodi and co-IP Paolo Padoan, Reference CEX2019-000918-M-21-1
Context:
The topic of the PhD will be selected in the following context based on the skills and interests of the candidate.
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 galaxy evolution and cosmology. Gaia's third data release (in 2020 and 2022) reduces astrometric and photometric uncertainties, will extend the radial velocity survey and will add new products like astrophysical parameters and spectral energy distribution of the sources. The goal of the Gaia team at the ICCUB is to move beyond the local description of the MW into a description and understanding of observed structures in their cosmological framework using data from Gaia and other surveys (Gaia-ESO, WEAVE, 4MOST, OCCASO, MIRADAS and JPLUS/JPAS among others).
Topics covered by our team are:
- Structure and history of the MW, stellar initial mass function and star formation history of its disc
- Star-forming regions, formation and evolution of stellar clusters
- Globular clusters (GCs)
- MW disc structure and evolution, chemical evolution and radial migration in the disc, Galactic potential, spiral arms & bar, perturbations by external galaxies
- Substructure in the phase space of the Galaxy, halo substructures, disk streams
- Binary systems
The ICCUB is uniquely positioned for the Gaia science exploitation because of 1) our participation in the Gaia mission since its beginning, 2) our local expertise on stellar dynamics theory, 3) our leadership in building the Gaia archive with its associated comprehensive repository and Data Mining systems, and 4) our expertise in star formation modelling and GCs science. Moreover, the ICC-Technological Unit (ICC-UT) is developing tools for data mining, distributed computing and big data to better exploit the Gaia archive, and a platform for joint use of Gaia and other survey data for an optimal scientific use by international collaborations.
Check all our team members of the research line here: https://icc.ub.edu/research/galaxy-structure-and-evolution
Requirements:
- Who can apply?
Applicants may be all those who are enrolled or admitted to a doctoral program at the University of Barcelona for the 2021/2022 academic year, at the time of the application submission. Applicants may also be all those people who, even though at the time of the application submission are not enrolled or admitted to a doctoral program, they will be on the date the contract is formalized, in accordance with article 18.
Applications must be submitted online through this link (https://sede.micinn.gob.es/ayudaspredoctorales/) of the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación from October 28 until November 11, 2021 at 2:00PM CET. To request the present research project please use the following reference: CEX2019-000918-M-21-1.
Employment conditions:
- Which is the salary?
The minimum salary compensation that researchers in training must receive will be 16.640 euros gross per year for each of the first two years, 17.830 for the third year and 22.290 for the fourth year.
You will also get an additional funding of 6.860? that you will be able to spend on tuition or research visits, for example. More information, at the article 7.
- What is the duration of the contract?
A maximum of four years.
Contact: Carme Jordi (carme @ fqa.ub.edu)
Lola Balaguer-Núńez (lbalaguer @ fqa.ub.edu)
About the Institute of Cosmos Sciences:
The ICCUB is an interdisciplinary center with more than 60 long term scientists, 20 engineers and 80 postdoctoral researchers and PhD students 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.
As part of the University of Barcelona, the ICCUB is a recipient of the European Commission?s HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) Award, which recognises, among other achievements, respect for equal opportunities and the capacity to attract talent in a positive working environment that promotes the pursuit of successful research careers. The ICCUB respects the principles of open, transparent, merit-based selection. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities in physical sciences to apply. For additional information please see the Diversity, equity and inclusion Commission.
The ICCUB is located in Barcelona, considered the 8th World's Best Cities 2021: one with near-perfect weather year-round, miles and miles of beaches, iconic parks, striking architecture and colourful neighbourhoods that march to their own beat?artistic, sophisticated, bohemian. Moreover, it is a pole of attraction for the technology sector, a top choice to establish a company in this sector, and it hosts some of the world's major technological events, such as the Mobile World Congress and the Smart City Expo. In addition, Barcelona and its metropolitan area is a leading destination on the map of global technological ecosystems and has infrastructures such as science parks, universities and the 22@ district.
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| PhD grant on Fundamental Physics and Astrophysics from Gravitational Waves | Closing date: 2021-11-11
Contact: Esther Pallares Guimera |
The ICCUB, Unit of Excellence María de Maeztu, was awarded this recognition for the second time by the Spanish Government in 2020, as a center with a highly competitive strategic research programme in the frontiers of knowledge. Thanks to this recognition, we have the opportunity to offer a PhD grant funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by ESF Investing in your future.
This thesis project is open to a variety of research projects related to fundamental gravity theory and applications of general relativity in cosmology. | | ▸ more | The ICCUB, Unit of Excellence María de Maeztu, was awarded this recognition for the second time by the Spanish Government in 2020, as a center with a highly competitive strategic research programme in the frontiers of knowledge. Thanks to this recognition, we have the opportunity to offer a PhD grant funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by ?ESF Investing in your future?:
- Fundamental Physics and Astrophysics from Gravitational Waves, PI Jordi Miralda, Reference CEX2019-000918-M-21-3
Description:
This thesis project is open to a variety of research projects related to fundamental gravity theory and applications of general relativity in cosmology.
Requirements:
-Who can apply?
Applicants may be all those who are enrolled or admitted to a doctoral program for the 2021/2022 academic year, at the time of the application submission. Applicants may also be all those people who, even though at the time of the application submission are not enrolled or admitted to a doctoral program, they will be on the date the contract is formalized, in accordance with article 18.
Applications must be submitted online through this link (https://sede.micinn.gob.es/ayudaspredoctorales/) of the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación from October 28 until November 11, 2021 at 2:00PM CET. To request the present research project please use the following reference: CEX2019-000918-M-21-3.
Employment conditions:
-Which is the salary?
The minimum salary compensation that researchers in training must receive will be 16.640 euros gross per year for each of the first two years, 17.830 for the third year and 22.290 for the fourth year.
You will also get an additional funding of 6.860? that you will be able to spend on tuition or research visits, for example. More information, at the article 7.
-What is the duration of the contract?
A maximum of four years.
More information here: http://www.aei.gob.es/portal/site/MICINN/menuitem.791459a43fdf738d70fd325001432ea0/?vgnextoid=4c6c68d98570c710VgnVCM1000001d04140aRCRD&vgnextchannel=305938bc8423c710VgnVCM1000001d04140aRCRD&vgnextfmt=formato2&id3=276c68d98570c710VgnVCM1000001d04140a____
Contact: Jordi Miralda (jmiralda @ fqa.ub.edu)
About the Institute of Cosmos Sciences:
The ICCUB is an interdisciplinary center with more than 60 long term scientists, 20 engineers and 80 postdoctoral researchers and PhD students 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.
As part of the University of Barcelona, the ICCUB is a recipient of the European Commission?s HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) Award, which recognises, among other achievements, respect for equal opportunities and the capacity to attract talent in a positive working environment that promotes the pursuit of successful research careers. The ICCUB respects the principles of open, transparent, merit-based selection. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities in physical sciences to apply. For additional information, please see the Diversity, equity and inclusion Commission.
The ICCUB is located in Barcelona, considered the 8th World's Best Cities 2021: one with near-perfect weather year-round, miles and miles of beaches, iconic parks, striking architecture and colourful neighbourhoods that march to their own beat?artistic, sophisticated, bohemian. Moreover, it is a pole of attraction for the technology sector, a top choice to establish a company in this sector, and it hosts some of the world's major technological events, such as the Mobile World Congress and the Smart City Expo. In addition, Barcelona and its metropolitan area is a leading destination on the map of global technological ecosystems and has infrastructures such as science parks, universities and the 22@ district.
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| Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cosmology (Euclid) at the University of Oslo | Closing date: 2021-12-15
Contact: Per Barth Lilje |
| The Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics, University of Oslo, has available a 3-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for research within the Euclid Consortium Science Working Groups. | | ▸ more | This position is dedicated to the Institute?s participation in the European space mission Euclid, and especially in Euclid?s Cosmological Simulations and Cosmological Theory Science Working Groups (SWGs). Possible projects for the postdoctoral research fellow include, in coordination with the mentioned SWGs, to perform theoretical predictions for weak lensing observables, to do post-processing of simulations performed within the SWGs and to perform data preparation for the galaxy mock production in theories beyond General Relativity. Candidates that are already involved in Euclid on similar projects critical for the success of the mission will also be considered.
Previous experience with cosmological simulations, especially for cosmological models beyond the Lambda-Cold-Dark-Matter paradigm, is considered highly beneficial for this position, as are strong computing and programming skills. The Institute has access to world-class computing facilities, both in-house, on-campus and nationally, that are directly available to the candidate.
For further information and application portal, see https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/214136/postdoctoral-research-fellow-in-cosmology-euclid
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| Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Astrophysics at the University of Oslo | Closing date: 2021-12-15
Contact: Per Barth Lilje |
| We are seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative postdoctoral researcher to join the extragalactic astrophysics group led by Drs. Sijing Shen and Claudia Cicone. | | ▸ more | The extragalactic astrophysics group studies the formation and evolution of galaxies, observationally as well as through numerical simulations, with a focus on both the local and the high-redshift Universe. Special scientific interests are the interstellar and circumgalactic media of galaxies and the baryon cycle. In the selection, the academic quality and promise of the candidates will be of primary importance, as well as their ability to work within the extragalactic astrophysics group.
For further information, and application portal, see: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/214124/postdoctoral-research-fellow-in-extragalactic-astrophysics
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| Trottier Postdoctoral Fellowship in Exoplanetary Science (iREx) | Closing date: 2021-12-15
Contact: Nathalie Ouellette |
| The Institute for Research on Exoplanets (iREx), affiliated with the physics department of the University of Montreal (UdeM), invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in experimental, observational or theoretical astrophysics applied to the study of exoplanets. A number of iREx projects are described below for reference. | | ▸ more | The Institute for Research on Exoplanets (iREx), affiliated with the physics department of the University of Montreal (UdeM), invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in experimental, observational or theoretical astrophysics applied to the study of exoplanets. A number of iREx projects are described below for reference.
Applicants should submit a CV, a list of publications, and a statement of research interests (max 2 pages), and should arrange to have three referees send a letter of reference. Applicants may also include a cover letter, but this is not mandatory. All application materials including letters of reference must be received electronically at the following address: irex @ astro.umontreal.ca, by December 15th 2021 for full consideration.
A PhD in physics, astronomy or related discipline is required at the time when the position starts. Preference will be given to applicants within 3 years of obtaining their PhD. Applicants with career interruptions resulting from parental, medical or family leaves, or other causes are invited to mention these in their cover letter, if so desired. The successful applicant is expected to start between May and September 2022. The position is for two years, renewable for a third year subject to performance and availability of funds.
The iREx consists of a growing team of over 60 people (professors, postdocs, research assistants and students) mostly from UdeM and McGill University all working on various research programs focused on the study of exoplanets and related fields of stellar astrophysics. Members of iREx are actively involved in large international projects related to the detection and characterisation of exoplanets such as the JWST, SPIRou and NIRPS. More information on iREx research programs can be found on our website.
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| M2FINDERS-3 - TWO POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS (m/f/x) IN RADIO ASTRONOMY | Closing date: 2021-12-31
Contact: Eduardo Ros |
| The Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (MPIfR) - the leading radio astronomical institute in Germany - is recruiting up to two postdoctoral researchers in Radio Astronomy to join the project M2FINDERS (Mapping Magnetic Fields with INterferometry Down to Event hoRizon Scales) led by Prof. J. A. Zensus (ERC grant No 101018682). | | ▸ more | MPIfR operates the 100-m radio telescope in Effelsberg (as a single telescope and as an element of the European VLBI Network - EVN and the Global Millimetre VLBI Array - GMVA), the LOFAR DE1 station, which is part of the International LOFAR Telescope, the APEX telescope in Chile (also an element of the Event Horizon Telescope - EHT), and a state-of-the-art VLBI (Very Long Baseline Interferometry) correlator. The department of Radio Astronomy/VLBI, led by Prof. Dr. J. A. Zensus, has a broad research portfolio, with a focus on compact extragalactic objects (AGN) and their broad-band emission, through very-high-resolution studies with mm- and space-VLBI imaging and blazar monitoring.
The MPIfR is recruiting up to two postdoctoral researchers in Radio Astronomy to join the project M2FINDERS (Mapping Magnetic Fields with INterferometry Down to Event hoRizon Scales). M2FINDERS is led by Prof. Zensus as the principal investigator, with funding from the European Research Council (grant agreement No 101018682). The project will measure and model the three-dimensional morphology of the magnetic field in the immediate vicinity of supermassive black holes. The primary goal is to use VLBI observations to measure the strength and distribution of the magnetic field within 10000 gravitational radii of the black hole and to use these measurements as a probe of physical conditions on the event horizon scale. The postdoctoral researchers will work on Magnetic field measurements in the vicinity of supermassive black holes. For this purpose, multifrequency polarimetric VLBI observations of a sample of radio-loud AGN with the available cm- and mm-wavelength VLBI arrays will be carried out, in order to obtain linear polarisation and Faraday rotation information. These observations will be used to map the structure of the magnetic field: Faraday rotation measure, core shift, and turnover frequency/flux density distribution.
There will also be opportunities to supervise and collaborate with PhD students and gain teaching experience in the International Max Planck Research School for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IMPRS).
We are looking for researchers with related scientific interests, qualifications and skills. Experience in polarimetric and/or astrometric radio interferometry techniques and VLBI is desirable.
Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by submitting their curriculum vitae, list of publications, and a research motivation letter. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the MPIfR application portal at the address given below by December 31, 2021.
The initial appointments are for two years with the possibility of extension after review. The anticipated starting date is February 2022, or later. The recruitment process will remain open until the positions are filled. Remuneration is within the framework of the German wage agreement for the public service (TVöD-Bund) in level 13.
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 areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.
Please submit your application at
https://s-lotus.gwdg.de/mpg/mbra/perso/mpifr_bonn_sci_012.nsf/application
Contact information for inquiries:
Prof. Dr. Eduardo Ros
Tel. +49 228 525 125
ros @ mpifr.de
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| M2FINDERS-1 - TWO POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS (m/f/x) IN RADIO ASTRONOMY | Closing date: 2021-12-31
Contact: Eduardo Ros |
| The Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (MPIfR) - the leading radio astronomical institute in Germany - is recruiting up to two postdoctoral researchers in Radio Astronomy to join the project M2FINDERS (Mapping Magnetic Fields with INterferometry Down to Event hoRizon Scales) led by Prof. J A. Zensus (ERC Grant No 101018682). | | ▸ more | MPIfR operates the 100-m radio telescope in Effelsberg (as a single telescope and as an element of the European VLBI Network - EVN and the Global Millimetre VLBI Array - GMVA), the LOFAR DE1 station, which is part of the International LOFAR Telescope, the APEX telescope in Chile (also an element of the Event Horizon Telescope - EHT), and a state-of-the-art VLBI (Very Long Baseline Interferometry) correlator. The department of Radio Astronomy/VLBI, led by Prof. Dr. J. A. Zensus, has a broad research portfolio, with a focus on compact extragalactic objects (AGN) and their broad-band emission, through very-high-resolution studies with mm- and space-VLBI imaging and blazar monitoring.
The MPIfR is recruiting up to two postdoctoral researchers in Radio Astronomy to join the project M2FINDERS (Mapping Magnetic Fields with INterferometry Down to Event hoRizon Scales). M2FINDERS is led by Prof. Zensus as the principal investigator, with funding from the European Research Council (grant agreement No 101018682). The project will use multifrequency polarimetric, spectral, and astrometric measurements to measure and model the strength and the three-dimensional morphology of the magnetic field in the immediate vicinity of supermassive black holes in order to probe the physical conditions on the event horizon scale. The project will comprise a dedicated in depth study of prominent nearby AGN, using multifrequency VLBI observations with the VLBA and EVN at 15, 22, and 43 GHz, the GMVA at 86 GHz, and the EHT at 230 GHz. The successful candidates will work on reconstruction of the 3D structure of the magnetic field near supermassive black holes in these AGN. One of the two positions will be dedicated to development and application of methods for obtaining information about the magnetic field from polarisation mapping and Faraday rotation, turnover frequency imaging, and frequency dependent opacity (core shift). The other position will focus on developing and applying analytical and numerical modelling frameworks for estimating the strength and reconstructing the morphology of magnetic field from the observational measurements listed above. The two researchers will be working in close coordination with each other and with the entire M2FINDERS team.
There will also be opportunities to supervise and collaborate with PhD students and gain teaching experience in the International Max Planck Research School for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IMPRS).
Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by submitting their curriculum vitae, list of publications, and a research motivation letter. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the MPIfR application portal at the address given below by December 31, 2021.
The initial appointments are for two years with the possibility of extension after review. The anticipated starting date is February 2022, or later. The recruitment process will remain open until the positions are filled. Remuneration is within the framework of the German wage agreement for the public service (TVöD-Bund) in level 13.
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 areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.
Please submit your application at
https://s-lotus.gwdg.de/mpg/mbra/perso/mpifr_bonn_sci_011.nsf/application
Contact information for inquiries:
Prof. Dr. Eduardo Ros
Tel. +49 228 525 125
ros @ mpifr.de
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| Long-term post-doctoral position in stellar spectroscopy of multiple systems | Closing date: 2021-12-15
Contact: Griet Van de Steene |
The Royal Observatory of Belgium and the Université Libre de Bruxelles are looking for a postdoc with some experience (between 3 and 12 years after the PhD) on a long-term position (5-10 years).
The candidate is to work on the BISTRO-project: 'The influence of binary stars on stellar and Galactic evolution, as revealed by current and large surveys' | | ▸ more | In the first two years the activities of the researcher will be dedicated to developing an automated spectral fitting package using machine-learning techniques relying on artificial neural networks for the study of single stars and multiple systems in current and future large spectral surveys.
For more details on the project and how to apply, see http://aa.oma.be/Jobs
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| Post-Doctoral Position in Radio Astronomy SAASST | Closing date: 2021-12-31
Contact: Prof. Ilias Fernini |
| We are looking for an individual to join our research laboratory as a postdoctoral researcher. Technical mastery of radio interferometry techniques is a must, as well as a good publication record. The candidate with complementary skills to our research portfolio are especially encouraged to apply. The appointee will be expected to help build a 1-km radio interferometer and collaborate closely with other researchers. SAASST and the Department for Applied Physics and Astronomy offer the opportunity for the candidate to supervise students in the MSc in Astronomy and Space Sciences. | | ▸ more | The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) is recruiting a qualified individual for a postdoctoral appointment in radio astronomy. This position is based in the Radio Astronomy Laboratory led by Prof. Ilias Fernini.
The research laboratory has a broad research portfolio. Key research topics focus on the investigation of AGN, GRS (Giant Radio Sources), Sun observations, Jupiter observation, and Hydrogen line observation. The SAASST Radio Astronomy Laboratory operates two main systems: (1) A Decametric Radio Array that works at 20 MHz, and (2) a 40-m Radio Interferometer that works at 1.4 GHz.
We are looking for an individual to join our research laboratory as a postdoctoral researcher. Technical mastery of radio interferometry techniques is a must, as well as a good publication record. The candidate with complementary skills to our research portfolio are especially encouraged to apply. The appointee will be expected to help build a 1-km radio interferometer and collaborate closely with other researchers. SAASST and the Department for Applied Physics and Astronomy offer the opportunity for the candidate to supervise students in the MSc in Astronomy and Space Sciences.
Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by submitting curriculum vitae, list of publications, research interests, and have three letters of recommendation sent to Prof. Ilias Fernini (ifernini @ sharjah.ac.ae).
Included Benefits:
The initial appointment is for one year, and renewed every year based on the performance. The incentives are within the bylaws of the University of Sharjah and are as follows: (1) a monthly salary of 16,000 AED, (2) an extra 2,000 AED per month for housing, (3) free medical insurance, and (4) a one time flight ticket. (1 USD ~ 3.67 AED)
For more information about SAASST, please check the following link: www.saasst.ae
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| INTERACTIONS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program | Closing date: 2021-11-15
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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| Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Observational Exoplanet Astronomy | Closing date: 2021-11-15
Contact: Lyndsay Bocchinfuso |
The Department of Physics & Astronomy at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in observational exoplanet astronomy beginning July 1, 2022.
McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations, and within the lands protected by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. | | ▸ more | Position Description
Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline by the start date of the appointment. The successful candidate must demonstrate a vibrant program of excellent research in observational exoplanet astronomy broadly defined, including but not limited to exoplanet detection and characterization, exoplanet atmospheres, protoplanetary disks, and planet formation. They must show the potential for high quality teaching and mentoring as well as supervising at the undergraduate and graduate level. They must also have the potential to make substantive service contributions to the McMaster community; and to contribute actively to the goals of equity, diversity and inclusivity at McMaster.
The Department of Physics & Astronomy in the Faculty of Science presently consists of 26 faculty and approximately 100 graduate students, with strengths in astrophysics, soft matter/biophysics, medical physics, theoretical high-energy physics and condensed matter physics. Facilities related to astrophysical research at McMaster include the highly interdisciplinary Origins Institute, the state-of-the-art Origins of Life Laboratory featuring the unique planet simulator instrument, and a high performance computing cluster (SHARCNET). The Origins Institute also runs Canada's only Collaborative Graduate Program in Astrobiology. The department operates a strong public outreach program, that includes the W. J. McCallion Planetarium and which hosts an annual average of 300 shows or approximately 10,000 people.
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.
The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of racialized communities ("visible minorities"), persons with disabilities, women, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
We invite all applicants to complete a brief Diversity Survey, which takes approximately two minutes to complete, through McMaster's application submission portal. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. All information collected is confidential and will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the applicant pool and to promote a fair, equitable and inclusive talent acquisition process.
Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Science at baileyd @ mcmaster.ca to communicate accommodation needs.
How to Apply
Complete applications must be made online at https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/ (Faculty Positions, Job 39839) by the deadline to the attention of Dr. Alison Sills, Professor & Chair, Department of Physics & Astronomy, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4K1.
A complete application consists of:
- a cover letter (including a statement regarding whether the applicant has Canadian citizenship/permanent resident status (see below))
- a current Curriculum Vitae, including a complete list of students mentored or (co)-supervised by the applicant, and a complete list of publications.
- a statement of research interests (2-page maximum)
- a statement of teaching philosophy, interests and experience (2-page maximum)
- a statement of experience and plans for advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in post-secondary education, community-based or other professional settings (2-page maximum)
- a list of three (3) referees who would be willing to provide a letter of reference for you. Please note that no reference or letters of recommendations are required at the time of application. These will be solicited at later stages of the search process. Unsolicited letters will not be reviewed until later stages of the search process.
Review of complete applications will begin November 15, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. All applicants will receive an on-line, system-generated confirmation of receipt of their application; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that any full-time, permanent faculty member of the Department can request confidential access to the application materials, including the reference letters. Progressive policies are in place to assist faculty members achieve a work-life balance. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada's reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants' status as either Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications, as stated above, MUST include one of the following statements in their application package: "I am/am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada." Applications that do not include this information will be incomplete.
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