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| ELT Deputy Telescope Scientist | Closing date: 2020-10-04
Contact: Pauline Conlon |
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.
On Cerro Armazones, ESO is building the 39-metre Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), which will become "the world's biggest eye on the sky" and whose operations will be fully integrated into the Paranal Observatory. | | ▸ more | Due to the need for additional resources associated with the ELT programme, for its ELT Programme Office, within the Directorate of Programmes at its Headquarters in Garching, near Munich, Germany, ESO is advertising the position of ELT Deputy Telescope Scientist.
This is an excellent opportunity for physicists/astronomers with experience in optics and instrumentation. The role is foreseen to support the ELT Telescope Scientist in providing assistance in the planning for, and execution of, the commissioning activities for the telescope.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* As a physicist/ astronomer, the postholder will work within the Programme Engineering Team, collaborate with the ELT Telescope Scientist and the ELT Wavefront Architect in developing and deploying the commissioning strategy for the ELT;
* Become distinctly familiar with all aspects of the control strategy of the ELT and will collaborate with the Assembly Integration and Verification team in the development of a coherent plan for the commissioning of the ELT;
* Participate in the development and testing at ESO HQ in Garching of the metrology systems and of the control system of the ELT prior to installation at the Armazones site;
* Participate in the execution of the ELT commissioning plan at Armazones;
* The Deputy Telescope Scientist has 20% of their time reserved for individual research.
The above responsibilities are not exhaustive and a flexible approach and willingness to adapt to unexpected needs is required.
Reports to:
The ELT Programme Engineer
Key Competences and Experience
Essential Competences and Experience:
* familiarity with optical design (e.g. Zemax) and alignment of bench systems;
* familiarity with instrumentation, data analysis and observational techniques;
* experience in use of observing facilties;
* solid knowledge of data processing packages;
* coding experience in Python or equivalent;
* excellent organisational and time-management skills;
* excellent cross-disciplinary communication skills both oral and written;
* capacity to identify key issues, examining options and proposing a way ahead;
* flexibility to act and react quickly when confronted with unexpected situations or challenges;
* effective and committed team member;
* ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Desirable Competences and Experience:
* familiarity with MATLAB;
* experience with active optics and wavefront analysis;
* familiarity with control theory.
Qualifications:
Essential educational level: PhD in astronomy, physics or equivalent.
Language Skills:
A very good command of the English language - oral, reading and writing is essential.
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 is a possibility of extension(s) subject to individual performance and organisational requirements, in particular for the ELT Programme, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. For any further information, please visit ESO's conditions of employment (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. Duty trips to the La Silla Paranal observatory, or temporary relocation to Chile, can be expected during commissioning of the ELT.
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 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.
Closing date for applications is 4 October 2020.
Interviews are expected to be held soon afterwards.
No nationality is in principle excluded however, recruitment preference will be given to nationals of Australia, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Chile irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race or religion.
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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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| Senior Engineer/Scientist for Astronomical Instrumentation (m/f/d) | Closing date: 2020-09-30
Contact: Andreas Kelz |
The 4MOST facility is a fibre based multi-object spectroscopic facility for the VISTA Telescope of ESO at Paranal and is being developed by a large international consortium led by the AIP (see: www.4most.eu).
The position will provide leadership and requires proven expertise in large instrumentation projects. The successful candidate will be engaged in research and development and will be in charge of instrumental sub-systems for 4MOST. This includes the technical oversight of the assembly, integration and test of opto-mechanical systems, the lead in engineering modeling and analysis. | | ▸ more | Main tasks:
- Lead of technical work packages for 4MOST opto-mechanical subsystems (Wide-Field Corrector optics, Acquisition & Guiding units, Wavefront Sensors, Metrology system)
- Supervision and coordination of allocated technical staff (optical, mechanical, electronics and software engineers) and their work
- Assembly, integration, test, analysis and verification of the above subsystems
- Planning of resources, scheduling and reporting to project office
- Documentation and presentation of work status and results to project and ESO
Required qualifications:
- Higher degree in engineering; physics; astronomy; or similar technical/scientific field.
- Proven track record and experience with oversight of development, assembly, test and verification of complex opto-mechanical instrumentation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to influence and aid technical and scientific staff working as project teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team involving close collaboration with optical, electronic, and software design and support staff.
- Good knowledge of spoken and written English for communication and documentation
Desired skills:
- Experience with the principles and application of the System Engineering process in project development.
- Experience in planning and estimating for design and development work.
- Able to identify risks and perform appropriate engineering analysis to mitigate engineering risks.
- Basic knowledge of German is a strong asset.
The position is initially offered on a fixed-term contract of three years. Subject to employee performance and funding, continued employment is possible. Employment will be based in Potsdam, Germany, but willingness to do some travel is expected.
The salary is based on the German public service scale (TV-L) and is depending on academic status and previous experience. This includes employer contributions to medical and dental insurance, maternity leave, and retirement benefits. The AIP is an equal opportunity employer and as such considers individuals for employment according to their skills, abilities and experiences. Preference will be given to persons with handicap with equal competence. Women are especially encouraged to apply.
Please send your letter of application (in English), Curriculum Vitae, job references and copies of certificates by email (one pdf-file) to:
bewerbung_2020-18 @ aip.de
Please indicate in the subject line: 4MOST WP-lead
The Leibniz-Institut für Astrophysik Potsdam (AIP, www.aip.de) is a publicly funded German research institute founded in 1992, which emanated from the Berlin Observatory and the Astrophysical Observatory Potsdam (AOP). The latter was the world's first observatory to emphasize explicitly the research area of astrophysics.
Today, the AIP has an international reputation as a competence centre for the development of research technology in the fields of astronomical spectroscopy, robotic telescopes and E-Science. More than 100 scientists work on a variety of astrophysical topics such as magnetic fields, solar and stellar physics, stellar and galactic evolution and cosmology.
As a staff member at the AIP, you will have the advantage to live very close to the Berlin metropolitan area as well as enjoying the calm, family-friendly area of Potsdam-Babelsberg for your work place and residency.
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| University of Florence: Postdoc position in galaxy formation and evolution | Closing date: 2020-09-24
Contact: prof. Alessandro Marconi |
| A 1-year position, renewable up to 6 years, to join the extragalactic group in Florence with the supervision of prof. A. Marconi | | ▸ more | The successful applicant will work on one or more of the following activities: a) analysis of data from VLT/MUSE, ALMA both from proprietary and archival observations b) interpretation of data with kinematical and photoionization models to determine the dynamical and physical properties of the outflowing and unperturbed gas c) compare the results of (a) and (b) with models galaxy formation and evolution, some of which developed within our own collaboration; collaborate to their improvement using what learned from observations in (a) and (b). d) collaborate to the definition of new observation
See https://titulus.unifi.it/albo/viewer?view=files/003551648-UNFICLE-c04403f8-f6d2-492d-96a5-a53b1d682a9b-000.pdf, in English from page 19
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| Visiting professor - University of Vienna | Closing date: 2020-09-30
Contact: João Alves |
| We are looking for a visiting professor for our key research areas COSMOS or EARTH to contribute to research and teaching in the Department. The Ida Pfeiffer Professorship of the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy supports the mission of the Faculty to research on the sustainability of planet Earth. We are looking for a top scientist that can trigger exciting insights and act as a catalyzer for the diverse research topics of the Faculty. The visiting professor will have access to The Faculty's state-of-the-art facilities and will be associated with our third mission activities. | | ▸ more | We are looking for a visiting professor for our key research areas COSMOS or EARTH to contribute to research and teaching in the Department. The Ida Pfeiffer Professorship of the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy supports the mission of the Faculty to research on the sustainability of planet Earth. We are looking for a top scientist that can trigger exciting insights and act as a catalyzer for the diverse research topics of the Faculty. The visiting professor will have access to The Faculty's state-of-the-art facilities and will be associated with our third mission activities. We are "The Faculty for Exploration", and regard exploration as a scientific adventure. Our 34 professorships / tenure-track professorships contribute to four key research areas: COSMOS, EARTH, ENVIRONMENT, ANTHROPOSPHERE.
Profile:
- PhD and post-doctoral experience
- Outstanding achievements in research, excellent publication record, an international reputation, proven success in acquiring third-party funding
- Enthusiasm for excellent teaching, ability and willingness to teach students in all phases of their studies (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level), and to promote young academic colleagues
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Proactive, creative, and willing to work in a team
Application documents (in English):
- Letter of motivation
- Academic curriculum vitae
- Description of research interests and research agenda
- Lists of publications, talks given, acquired third-party funds
- Overview of previous academic teaching
- Copies of certificates
Duration of employment: 5 months (40 hours/week)
For pay compensation see more at http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at job reference: 11120
Application Deadline: September 30, 2020
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| SAAO postdoctoral research position | Closing date: 2020-09-20
Contact: Vanessa McBride |
| The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) invites applications for a two year (with 1 year possible extension contingent on funding and performance) postdoctoral position to start before 1 March 2021. We seek outstanding candidates with research interests in any area of observational astrophysics, instrumentation or modelling. | | ▸ more | The research fellowship is intended to offer an opportunity for excellent early career researchers to establish a track record of independent research. You are encouraged to contact any staff astronomers you may collaborate with, to discuss your research plans.
The minimum requirement for this position is a PhD in astronomy or related discipline. An excellent publication record, commensurate with career stage, is desirable.
For more details on this role and the SAAO please see http://www.saao.ac.za/opportunities/postdoctoral-opportunities. Informal enquiries may be directed to A/Prof. Vanessa McBride vanessa @ saao.ac.za.
Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement outlining their research and broader interests, and should arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent to Mrs Linda Tobin linda @ saao.ac.za, by 20 September 2020.
The filling of this position will be in line with the NRF's Employment Equity Policy.
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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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| PhD position (m/f/d) in the field of Computational Astrophysics at the Wolfgang Pauli Institute (WPI) in Vienna, Austria | Closing date: 2020-09-30
Contact: Friedrich Kupka |
At the Wolfgang Pauli Institute (WPI) in Vienna
a PhD position (m/f/d) in the field of Computational Astrophysics
has been opened for immediate appointment. The position
is funded through the Austrian Science Fund FWF project
"Numerical simulation of A-type and white dwarf stars". | | ▸ more | At the Wolfgang Pauli Institute (WPI) in Vienna
a PhD position (m/f/d)
in the field of Computational Astrophysics
has been opened for immediate appointment. The position is funded through the Austrian Science Fund FWF project "Numerical simulation of A-type and white dwarf stars". The project will produce high resolution numerical simulation models on supercomputers to investigate the properties of turbulent convection and its interaction with pulsation in various types of stars for which high precision data from satellite missions and from ground based observations are available. The radiation hydrodynamical simulations should lead to a better insight into the physics of turbulent convection in stars and the role of turbulence in stellar mixing and overshooting and the role of turbulent pressure in the excitation and damping of stellar pulsation. The demands on computational resources required by such numerical simulations motivates the enhancement and further development of new methods of numerical time integration of the governing equations based on the concepts of operator splitting, adaptivity, and time steps guided by error control. Results from this mathematical work will be useful for research outside of astrophysics as well.
Candidates interested in this position should either have a master's degree in (applied) mathematics or computer sciences and strong interests in astrophysics, or a master's degree in physics or astrophysics with strong interests in numerical mathematics and scientific computing. Experience in numerical modelling and programming skills in either C/C++ or Fortran is expected. After evaluation of their application short-listed candidates will be interviewed via telephone. The candidate should be eligible for a doctoral study at the Faculty of Mathematics of the University of Vienna which is located in the same building as the Wolfgang Pauli Institute. Upon successful completion the candidate will be awarded the doctoral degree in natural sciences (Dr. rer. nat.) of the University of Vienna. In exceptional cases graduation at a different university may be possible. The maximum duration of the contract is for 3 years. This work is part of a highly international research done by the ACORE group at WPI and the University of Vienna.
Applications are preferably sent until 30 September 2020. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the EU and are invited to send a CV, a report on university credits, a proof of language skills (if not native speakers of English or German), a summary of research work, and name two scientists willing to write a recommendation letter for them.
Contact:
Priv.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Friedrich Kupka
Wolfgang Pauli Institute
c/o Faculty of Mathematics, Univ. of Vienna
Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1
A-1090 Wien, Austria
e-mail: Friedrich.Kupka @ univie.ac.at
phone: +43 1 4277 50730
fax: +43 1 4277 850730
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| Software Engineer for 4MOST, Universität Hamburg | Closing date: 2020-09-15
Contact: Joe Liske |
| Hamburg Observatory, an institute of the Department of Physics at Hamburg University, invites applications for the position of a Software Engineer to work on the development of the 4MOST Public Archive. | | ▸ more | Responsibilities:
We are looking for a talented and dedicated individual to support an astronomical instrumentation project in the areas of database and software development.
Hamburg Observatory is a member of the consortium that is currently building one of the most powerful astronomical instruments of the next decade: 4MOST will observe more than 30 million celestial objects and thus provide breakthroughs in many areas of astrophysics.
To enable the scientific exploitation of this massive dataset the project requires a modern infrastructure in terms of databases, web services and visualisations.
The successful applicant will play a central role in the development of this project and will contribute to its success in a challenging and international environment.
Requirements:
University degree (Master or similar) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, any of the Natural Sciences or similar.
Required expertise and personal skills:
- Fluent in Python preferably at least one other programming language (e.g. C or C++, R, Java or similar)
- Proficiency in Django
- Excellent proficiency in databases (SQL)
- Experience with web programming
- Proficiency in common office applications
- Ability to work in a team
- Very good communication skills
The Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg is an equal opportunity employer. Women are underrepresented in the area of the advertised position, as defined by the Hamburg Equal Opportunity Act (Hamburgisches Gleichstellungsgesetz). Women are therefore explicitly encouraged to apply. Given equal qualifications, female applicants will be treated preferentially.
We explicitly welcome applications from individuals with a migration history.
Severely disabled applicants will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.
How to apply:
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Prof. Joe Liske for further information.
Phone: +49 (0)40 / 42838 8582
Email: jochen.liske @ uni-hamburg.de
The closing date for applications is 15 September 2020. Please send your complete application, including a cover letter, your CV and any references to:
Universität Hamburg
Stellenausschreibungen
Job reference: 606/12
Mittelweg 177
20148 Hamburg
Germany
or by email to: bewerbungen @ verw.uni-hamburg.de (PDF files only)
All applications must include the job reference number above.
Please note that applications will not be returned. So please do not submit any originals. Your documents will be destroyed after the vacancy has been filled.
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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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| Postdoctoral Position at the Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences | Closing date: 2020-09-05
Contact: Vladimir Karas |
We are Public Research Institution and the largest professional astronomical organization in the Czech Republic, located at Ondrejov observatory and in Prague. Successful applicants will collaborate with researchers in our scientific departments (theory, observation, and data analysis are all welcome). Recently the Institute has been involved in space programs of ESA and ground-based projects within ESO, including the European ALMA. Experience in one of the subjects studied at the Institute is valued but independent new projects will be also considered.
| | ▸ more | The appointment is initially for one year; an extension for another year is expected upon satisfactory scientific performance. A necessary condition is to satisfy legal requirements for the employment in Czech Republic (EU member state). Salary will be based on the domestic level and it includes health insurance. There is a possibility of institute accommodation in Ondrejov; in Prague private accommodation has to be arranged.
In a cover letter please indicate the working group that you intend to join. Applicants should contact a faculty member with whom they wish to work for further information, to define a joint research programme, and to discuss the starting date. This is considered to be an important part of the proposal.
Applications (containing Curriculum Vitae, List of Publications, and Summary of Research Plans) can be submitted by email to:
sekretariat @ asu.cas.cz (subject: "postdoc 2020", pdf file please).
Please provide the exact date of PhD defense. Applications can be submitted before finishing PhD, in which case a statement from the supervisor stating the planned date of the defense should be included. Successful candidates must hold PhD degree in the field and present a certificate of that by 25th September. Preferences will be given to early-stage researchers.
Please arrange for two recommendation letters to be sent directly (the same electronic address as above).
To receive full consideration, this year application deadline is: 5th September 2020 (the anticipated starting date is in January 2021). Applications will be acknowledged by email and a confirmation will be requested from eligible applicants. Once the selection process is completed, successful applicants will be notified.
Further information:
o See http://www.asu.cas.cz for the list of working groups at the Institute.
o See http://www.euraxess.cz for details about the research employment and work conditions in Czech Republic.
o See http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/comparison.jsp to compare cost of living.
Note: Please understand that the COVID-19 challenge may prevent us from admitting applicants from some regions because of legal or travel restrictions related to the current medical situation in the world.
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| PhD Position in Heliophysics and Machine Learning at the University of Geneva | Closing date: 2020-09-10
Contact: Lucia Kleint |
| The University of Geneva invites applications for a PhD student position in Heliophysics and Machine Learning. The student will work in the interdisciplinary PRIMA group "Understanding Solar and Stellar Flares with Machine Learning" funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. This project has the goal of developing, implementing, and using methods to analyze large (Terabyte) astronomy data sets to better understand the physics of flares. | | ▸ more | More information can be found here:
http://sip.unige.ch/news/phd-position-in-heliophysics-and-machine-learning/
The PhD student will be employed at the computer science department of the University of Geneva. The length of a PhD is typically 3-4 years. Support for conferences and collaborations, as well as potential telescope observing is available. The selection of candidates will start after September 10, 2020 and continue until the position is filled. The starting date is negotiable, preferably around January 1, 2021. For more information about the project and to submit your application please contact Dr. Lucia Kleint (lucia.kleint @ fhnw.ch)
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| Tenure track researcher position at the Institute of Astrophysics - FORTH (Greece) | Closing date: 2020-09-25
Contact: Mrs. Eleftheria Tsentelierou |
| The Institute of Astrophysics - FORTH, located in the island of Crete in Greece, has an opening for a tenure track researcher position (Researcher C level) in all areas of Observational Astrophysics. The application deadline is September 25, 2020. | | ▸ more | The Researcher C position has academic requirements equivalent to those of an Assistant Professor. Evaluation for tenure is after three years at the position.
The position is restricted to citizens of the EU who have also conversational ability (A2 level) in Greek. Details regarding the application process are available here.
The Institute of Astrophysics (IA) commenced its operations at the Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH), the premier research foundation in Greece, in 2019. IA-FORTH is the only research Institute in Greece dedicated exclusively to the field of Astrophysics. The Institute was founded in order to facilitate and further enhance the very successful research activities of the astrophysics group, which has been operating for nearly 30 years, within the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL) of FORTH and the Department of Physics of the University of Crete.
More information on IA-FORTH and its activities are available at: http://www.ia.forth.gr
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| Postdoctoral position on Extreme Precision Radial Velocity at Geneva | Closing date: 2020-08-31
Contact: Prof. François Bouchy |
| Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position within the Geneva exoplanet team to work on optimisation of radial velocity extraction in the context of the BLUVES project. | | ▸ more | Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position within the Geneva exoplanet team to work on optimisation of radial velocity extraction in the context of the BLUVES project. The goal of BLUVES is to develop a reliable laser frequency comb for blue part of visible high-precision spectrographs. The goal is to explore and compare all the different approaches of optimal spectroscopic extraction, wavelength solution and radial velocity measurement. Several challenges exist to extract and to measure Doppler signal at the level of only few cm/s. Several pipelines were already developed at the Geneva Observatory for CORALIE, SOPHIE, HARPS, HARPS-N, ESPRESSO, and more recently NIRPS spectrographs. The goal will be to go a step further in the data reduction software in order to integrate all the state-of-the-art recent developments, to prepare all the recipes to ingest and reduce laser frequency comb spectra, and to investigate all the sources of errors which may introduce radial velocity changes at the level of 10 cm/s. The postdoc will have access to all the data obtained with these above-mentioned spectrographs in order to re-reduce some observations with different approaches. The postdoc will also be in charge to define, to prepare and to conduct the astronomical tests of a new generation laser frequency comb that will be performed on ESPRESSO (ESO/VLT) and to set up all the analysis tools needed to reduced data and to interpret them.
The successful candidate will have ample opportunity to collaborate within the Swiss research network for planetary sciences PlanetS (http://nccr-planets.ch/) which presents a vibrant research environment with a wide range of activities including theory, numerical simulations, observations and instrumental developments related to exoplanets. The exoplanet team at the University of Geneva (https://www.unige.ch/sciences/astro/exoplanets/en/) is renown for its strong involvement in planet detection, the determination of the planet physical properties, the characterisation of planetary atmospheres, and the development of an associated world-class instrumentation.?
Applicants are expected to have completed a PhD in Astronomy or Astrophysics or expect to complete it by the start of the position. Applicants are also expected to have experience in observation, data reduction and analysis, especially related to high-precision radial velocity. The duration of the appointment is for four years. This position is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation with a gross salary around 80,000 CHF a year. The position is available immediately and to be started at latest on 1 December 2020. Interested candidates should contact Prof. François Bouchy at the University of Geneva. Applications should be sent via email to francois.bouchy @ unige.ch and contain (in a singe pdf file) 1) curriculum vitae, 2) list of publications, 3) a short research statement describing past achievements and future projects (max. 2 pages) and arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent before 31 August 2020.
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| CDS-ESCAPE Science Support Researcher | Closing date: 2020-09-15
Contact: Mark Allen |
Astrophysics researcher position at post-doc level to provide scientific support to the operation of the ESCAPE project. Work within the CDS team on scientific interoperability of astronomical data and services, and contribute to the development and presentation of science tutorials to support ESCAPE training events. The work will involve interactions with technical and scientific staff at the CDS and with the ESCAPE partners on topics including time domain astronomy, radio/mm astronomy, multi-messenger astrophysics, data science and exploitation of large astronomical surveys.
| | ▸ more | Astrophysics researcher to provide scientific support to the operation of the ESCAPE project.
Activities:
Work within the CDS team on scientific interoperability of astronomical data and services, and will contribute to the development and presentation of science tutorials to support ESCAPE training events. The work will involve interactions with technical and scientific staff at the CDS and within the ESCAPE partners. The position includes opportunities for collaboration with members of the ESCAPE project on topics including time domain astronomy, radio/mm astronomy, multi-messenger astrophysics, data science and exploitation of large astronomical surveys.
Skills:
- Ph.D. in astrophysics or a related discipline
- Expertise in analysis of astronomy data
- Expertise with multi-wavelength or multi-messenger astronomy
- Experience with Virtual Observatory tools
- Experience with python language tools and notebooks
- Interest to contribute to the development of data sharing techniques and practices.
Context:
The Centre de Données astronomiques de Strasbourg (CDS) is dedicated to the collection and distribution of astronomical data and information, and the development of innovative techniques for scientific exploitation of very large data sets. The CDS provides the SIMBAD reference database; the VizieR service for astronomical catalogues and tables published in academic journals; the Aladin interactive sky atlas and the CDS portal. The CDS also contributes to the Virtual Observatory. (For more information see http://cds.unistra.fr)
The CDS is participating in the 'European Science Cluster of Astronomy & Particle physics ESFRI research infrastructures' ? ESCAPE project funded by the European Commission. ESCAPE aims to address the Open Science challenges shared by ESFRI facilities (CTA, ELT, EST, FAIR, HL-LHC, KM3NeT, SKA) as well as other pan-European research infrastructures (CERN, ESO, JIVE, EGO-Virgo) in astronomy and particle physics research domains.(For more information see ? https://www.projectescape.eu).
Expected date of employment : October 2020 at earliest and preferably before the end of 2020
Contract Period : 24 months
Remuneration : 2675 to 3805 euros gross monthly salary depending on experience
Application Procedure:
To apply you must provide :
- CV (including publication list)
- Letter of motivation
- The names of two people who could be asked to write a reference letter
Submit your application via the CNRS recruitment portal: https://bit.ly/3jMrirF
Enquires to Mark Allen via email with subject CDS-ESCAPE-SCI
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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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| Full or associate professor in Theoretical Planetology | Closing date: 2020-10-01
Contact: Nicolas Thomas |
The Space Research and Planetology Division within the Physics Institute of the University of Bern has an opening, as per 1 January 2022, for a full or associate professor (100%) in the field of
Theoretical Planetology | | ▸ more | The University of Bern hosts one of the leading research groups in Europe in the field of theoretical planetology and is looking for a candidate at the level of full professor or associate professor (according to qualifications) in numerical modelling of the formation and evolution of planetary systems or a related field. The successful candidate is expected to develop a strong research group that will complement existing research activities both at the University and within the Swiss and international landscapes. He/she will also teach at BSc. and MSc. level, including lecturing basic physics courses in German. Non-German speakers will be given the necessary time to become competent in the language. The successful candidate will be part of a vibrant division and institute interacting in research, education, and administration as a member of the physics faculty. We expect a strong academic record including successful acquisition of third-party funds and a strong international network in research, as well as excellent social skills.
The University of Bern aims to increase the proportion of women in academic positions and therefore strongly encourages female scientists to apply. Applications proposing job sharing will also be considered.
Remuneration is in accordance with the personnel regulations of the Canton of Bern.
Applications should include
- Letter of motivation with Curriculum Vitae
- List of publications and courses taught
- List of third-party funds raised
- Information on further academic (including science management) activities
- Research plan for the first 5 years
The application documents must be submitted by 01.10.2020 electronically in a single PDF file (<10 MB) to the Dean?s Office (email: applications @ natdek.unibe.ch), Universität Bern, Sidlerstrasse 5, 3012 Bern, SWITZERLAND and submit the completed online questionnaire (link to be found at https://www.space.unibe.ch/about_us/jobs/ptp100/index_eng.html).
The contact person for additional information is Prof. Nicolas Thomas, Director of the Physics Institute, (nicolas.thomas @ space.unibe.ch).
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| Astronomer / Instrument Project Scientist | Closing date: 2020-08-31
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 | For its Directorate for Science at its Headquarters in Garching near Munich, Germany, ESO is advertising the position of Astronomer / Instrument Project Scientist.
ESO is engaged in the operation and construction of a number of optical and infrared instruments for its observatories. The Instrument Project Scientist follows the development and construction phases of new instruments ensuring 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 successful applicant will be assigned to follow one or more instruments at any given time.
Applicants with relevant experience in instrumentation at optical/IR wavelengths and using any technique (e.g. spectroscopy/imaging/mos/ifu/high/low-resolution) are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to highly experienced applicants and/or to those with a background in the development and use of adaptive optics facilities and the associated instrumentation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
-Provides strong scientific leadership to the assigned instrument programmes within ESO;
-Acts as the principal 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;
-Works closely with the ESO Project Managers, Project Engineers 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: prepares 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;
-Coordinates the activities of the instrument Science Team;
-As a member of the ESO Astronomy Faculty is expected and encouraged to conduct an original 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 Competences and Experience:
-Experience in instrument development covering at least one of its phases, i.e. science cases development, initial design, final design, acceptance tests, or final commissioning;
-Significant involvement in one or several relevant instrument phases (construction, design, or operation of instrumentation at optical/IR wavelengths) and using any technique;
-Experience with the planning, execution, analysis and publication of scientific research arising from said instrumentation;
-Active research programme;
-Excellent writing and communication skills;
-Good publication record;
-Understanding of the science requirements on instruments and strategies for their realisation;
-Cooperative team player;
-Good cross-disciplinary communication skills;
-Ability to work in a clear and structured manner producing meaningful reports to supervisors and presentations to governing bodies;
-Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organisation and with the community;
-Provides clear, concise and timely oral and written communications, identifying the key issues, examining options and proposing a way forward.
Desirable Competences and Experience:
-Ability to provide scientific and strategic vision and leadership to geographically dispersed multi-cultural/multi-disciplinary teams within a cost constrained programme;
-Broader experience following instrument development over most if not all phases from initial design to final commissioning;
-Proficiency in relevant data reduction methods and tools;
-Ability to negotiate with external scientists and instrument builders to achieve ESO's goals;
-Ability to motivate and inspire others; strong influencing skills.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in astronomy, physics or equivalent
Language Skills:
Excellent command of the English language is essential.
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 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 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.
Serious consideration will be given to outstanding candidates willing to be seconded to ESO on leave from their home institutions. The grade may be subject to change according to qualification and the number of years of experience.
Duty Station:
Garching near Munich, Germany with duty trips to ESO sites in Chile as required.
Application: https://recruitment.eso.org/
Closing date for applications is 31 August 2020.
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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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| RE-ADVERTISEMENT: Associate Professor in theoretical cosmology at Aarhus University | Closing date: 2020-09-01
Contact: Ulrik Ingerslev Uggerhøj |
The Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University, Denmark (www.phys.au.dk) invites applications for a permanent associate professor position in theoretical cosmology.
The Department seeks to strengthen its existing activities in theoretical astrophysics with particular emphasis on cosmology and physics of the early Universe. We are particularly searching for a candidate with documented interest and experience in numerical methods in theoretical cosmology, and in high performance computing.
The position is open from March 1st 2021. | | ▸ more | RE-ADVERTISEMENT: Associate Professor in theoretical cosmology with focus on numerical studies of the cosmic microwave background, large scale structure, and the early Universe
The Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University, Denmark (www.phys.au.dk) invites applications for a permanent associate professor position in theoretical cosmology.
The Department seeks to strengthen its existing activities in theoretical astrophysics with particular emphasis on cosmology and physics of the early Universe. We are particularly searching for a candidate with documented interest and experience in numerical methods in theoretical cosmology, and in high performance computing.
The position is open from March 1st 2021.
Your profile
The successful candidate is expected to establish an independent research activity in this field, which will strengthen and complement existing research activities at the department.
Applicants must have a strong record of original scientific research at international level, and they are invited to document examples of collaborative international research. Applicants must hold a PhD in physics and be able to teach physics at all levels of the University curriculum, in particular in cosmology, but also in introductory courses like mechanics or electromagnetism. Ability and willingness to teach general relativity and/or particle physics is considered an asset.
Applicants are expected to document their experience with university teaching, including the supervision of MSc and PhD students.
Equality and diversity
The department is committed to promoting equality and diversity, and, in addition to a strong research track record, the successful applicant(s) is thus encouraged to show a genuine commitment to developing the role and identifying the talent of under-represented groups in physics, and demonstrate an interest in contributing to innovative programs that will target these groups at all levels.
Place of work and area of Employment
The place of work is Ny Munkegade 120, 8000 Aarhus C and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.
Contact information
Further information can be obtained from Head of Department Ulrik I. Uggerhøj.
E-mail: ulrik @ phys.au.dk
Previously submitted applications will be taken into consideration unless they are withdrawn.
Application procedure
Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications ? and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, ? the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee and will receive his/her assessment. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants, including the main considerations emphasized during the selection process.
Formalities and salary range Formalities and salary range
Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
( http://www.medarbejdere.au.dk/appointment_of_academic_staff_at_universities)
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.( Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities (http://www.medarbejdere.au.dk/job_structure_for_academic_staff_at_Universities_2013).)
Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities (http://www.medarbejdere.au.dk/job_structure_for_academic_staff_at_Universities_2013).
Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Confederation of Professional Associations.
All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background. Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here (http://ias.au.dk/au-relocation-service/). Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here (http://international.au.dk/research/).
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University?s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
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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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