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| Postdoctoral Research Positions in Computational and Observational Astrophysics | Closing date: 2019-12-31
Contact: Ondrej Pejcha |
| Applications are invited for 2 postdoctoral positions in the research group of Dr. Ondrej Pejcha at the Institute of Theoretical Physics, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic. | | ▸ more | The two postdoctoral vacancies are:
1) Computational Astrophysics: multi-dimensional evolution of catastrophic interactions of binary stars (mergers, common envelope, compact objects). Funded by the ERC Starting Grant "Cat-In-hAT". The position is initially for one year, renewable for up to three years based on performance.
2) Observational Astrophysics: research projects in the field of time-domain astronomy (transients, eclipsing binaries, variable stars, and asteroids) utilizing data from the All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae and other ground- and space-based surveys. Funded by grant to support collaboration between Charles University, Ohio State, and Hawaii. The position is initially for two years, extendable to a total of three years based on performance and availability of funding.
The research group has access to a dedicated computer cluster and is connected to observational efforts in time-domain astronomy as part of the All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae.
Applicants must have a PhD in astronomy, computational physics, or a related field by the start date of the appointment. The positions include internationally competitive salary and research budget. Women and underrepresented minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Application instructions: Please submit CV, list of publications, statement on past research and future interests, and names and addresses of 3 references to pejcha @ utf.mff.cuni.cz. Please indicate which position you are interested in. Applications will be reviewed starting December 31 2019, but the position will remain open until filled.
Research group website: http://utf.mff.cuni.cz/~pejcha
Included Benefits:
Full Charles University employee benefits: health insurance (no or very small co-pays), vacation and sick days, contributions to pension fund, subsidized meals, parental leave, discounts for sports & wellness, Czech language classes, etc.
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| Postdoctoral position in exoplanet research | Closing date: 2019-11-15
Contact: Ulrike Heiter |
| The Department of Physics and Astronomy (IFA) at Uppsala University and the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Studies (SCAS, http://www.swedishcollegium.se) invite applications for a postdoctoral position in exoplanet research. This position is hosted jointly by IFA and SCAS. | | ▸ more | The effective workplace of the successful applicant will be IFA, but the holder of this position will also be affiliated with SCAS as a "Thunberg fellow". The postdoctoral fellow is expected to work on projects related to the theme "Exoplanets and Biological Activity on Other Worlds" within the Natural Sciences Programme at SCAS.
To qualify for an employment as a postdoctor you must have a PhD degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in Physics, Astronomy or equivalent. The PhD degree must have been obtained no more than three years prior to the application deadline. Employment as a postdoctor is for two years.
More information about Uppsala University and the position, including application instructions, can be found here:
https://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us/details/?positionId=294542
The deadline for applying for this position is 15 November 2019.
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Ulrike Heiter and Nikolai Piskunov
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Uppsala University
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| SKA Regional Centre Scientist | Closing date: 2019-11-29
Contact: Human Resources |
This role is an exciting opportunity for a data transfer and scientific data management expert to use their skills and bring their own ideas to develop and test solutions in a groundbreaking international astronomy project.
Click here to apply online via our recruitment portal: https://recruitment.skatelescope.org/vacancy/ska-regional-centre-scientist-399235.html | | ▸ more | The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) is a global project to build a multi-purpose radio telescope that will play a major role in answering key questions in modern astrophysics and cosmology. Thirteen countries are now participating in the project, with others engaged in discussions regarding possible membership. Facilities for the new telescope will be located in South Africa and Australia, with our headquarters in a purpose-built building at Jodrell Bank, Cheshire, UK. SKA HQ currently houses around 90 staff but has just undergone a major expansion to accommodate up to 150 staff as the project moves towards construction and operation of the SKA telescopes.
Negotiations between the governments of SKA member countries to establish the SKA Observatory as an Inter-Governmental Organisation (IGO) have recently concluded; the IGO is expected to be established in late 2020.
The Role
The first phase of the SKA is due to begin construction soon after the IGO is formed in 2020, and become fully operational in 2028. The operation of the SKA Observatory is currently being planned, and Science Working Groups from across the SKA community are developing the future science programme for the Observatory.
The SKA telescopes will generate unprecedented amounts of data, both in terms of total annual rates and in terms of the size of individual data products. The observatory will produce calibrated data products but these will need further analysis or processing to be fully science-ready. Users will interact with these data sets via SKA Regional Centres (SRCs), which we anticipate will be part of a global network of facilities providing data storage, archive services and processing capabilities. These SRCs will require a collaboration of regional initiatives in order to function as a coherent network providing access for scientists across the world. At full operations, SKA is expected to produce up to 2 PByte of data per day, to be analysed and added to by scientists accessing these data at SKA Regional Centres.
The European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) has just been established and will very likely provide the framework within which a European SRC will function. The ESCAPE project (European Science Cluster of Astronomy and Particle physics ESFRI research Infrastructures) has recently been funded to ?16M as part of the Horizon 2020 (H2020) EC funding cycle, and will run until June 2022 with the goal of defining and implementing the EOSC, and enabling the principles of open science, in the fields of astronomy and particle physics.
The role of the SKA Organisation within the ESCAPE project is to work alongside international collaborators to develop prototypes of SRCs for distributed storage and computing, and for the provision of a science platform technologies that will enable users to develop and deploy pipelines for use with SKA-scale data sets across a network of computing and storage infrastructures.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our group to conduct and document prototyping work on concepts around distributed scientific data management ? specifically seeking to understand how Exabyte-scale archives including very large data objects might function effectively, and at scale, across the globe, and be able to manage rule-driven data transfers and replication automatically so as to enable cost-effective reconfiguration of pledged storage when necessary.
These prototyping and development activities will be part of work in the ESCAPE project, which will entail strong collaboration with partners across several institutes but especially with CERN, in Geneva, and ASTRON, in the Netherlands.
You will join SKA Organisation?s Operations group, and work as part of an agile team. In addition to the ESCAPE work, you will have the opportunity to support the SKA?s other SRC related work by assisting in developing technical data challenges around distributed storage and related areas to ensure that the work done within the ESCAPE project is put into the global context.
The role is currently funded until July 2022 with potential to be extended.
Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties
Under guidance from your SKAO line manager the post holder will:
- Help develop, test, optimise and maintain a prototype SKA data lake (as a pre-cursor to a network of SRCs) using scientific data management tools, with an emphasis on maximising the performance of long-haul network links connecting globally distributed storage elements.
- Manage work with external collaborators towards EU-project tasks within the ESCAPE project.
- Attend frequent meetings to develop the ESCAPE work and report progress internally to SKAO and by writing high quality documents as deliverables for the ESCAPE project.
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- A PhD or equivalent, in Astronomy, Physics, Computer Science or a closely related field or equivalent experience in a professional scientific computing capacity.
- Significant experience with, and understanding of, the data transfer aspects of at least one distributed data management tool (e.g. rucio).
- Experience using a range of different data transfer protocols and an understanding of their relative merits and limitations
- Good Python programming skills
- Expertise in Software Programming in collaborative environments
- Ability to manage workload and targets in a dynamic project.
- A flexible team player, who can adapt to change and work to deadlines.
- Good spoken and written English.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Proven ability to lead tasks and take responsibility for deliverables.
- Ability to work with remote collaborators.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the core the SKA's agenda and we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. Please visit our website to find out more.
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| INTERACTIONS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program | Closing date: 2019-11-15
Contact: Martin 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.
Postdoctoral Fellows at the University of Copenhagen receive a competitive salary (including pension) and funds for travel and computing. Generous parental leave, state-subsidized childcare, vacation, and full medical care are provided to employees in Denmark. A favorable tax scheme is generally granted to international researchers.
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| Postdoctoral Fellowships in Astrophysics | Closing date: 2019-11-08
Contact: Martin Pessah |
| The Theoretical Astrophysics Group and the Computational Astrophysics Group at the Niels Bohr International Academy and The Niels Bohr Institute invite applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships for a fixed period of three (2+1) years. The preferred starting date is Fall 2020. Applicants are requested to submit their applications via the online application system (including a cover letter, CV, publication list, a research statement, and three letters of recommendation). In order to receive full consideration, complete applications should be received by November 8, 2019. | | ▸ more | The Theoretical Astrophysics Group and the Computational Astrophysics Group at the Niels Bohr International Academy and The Niels Bohr Institute invite applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships for a fixed period of three (2+1) years. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to guide more junior fellows, teach courses at various levels, participate in outreach activities, and organize international meetings. The preferred starting date is Fall 2020. Applicants are requested to submit their applications via the online application system (including a cover letter, CV, publication list, a research statement, and three letters of recommendation). In order to receive full consideration, complete applications should be received by November 8, 2019.
We are seeking highly motivated individuals who will contribute to the development of joint research programs at the interface between theoretical and computational astrophysics. Current research areas encompass star and planet formation, protoplanetary disks and black hole accretion disks, as well the physics of gravitational waves sources. Candidates with overlapping interests and a solid background in the area of astrophysical fluid dynamics and N-body dynamics are particularly encouraged to apply. Strong analytical skills, and/or experience with high performance computing with MHD, radiative transfer, and/or particle-in-cell codes and N-body codes in conventional or GPU-accelerated hybrid architectures will be considered valuable assets. The group has exclusive access to some of the largest dedicated astrophysics computer resources in Scandinavia, including a general-purpose cluster with more than 3000 cores, a GPU cluster, a petabyte of storage, and dedicated data analysis servers.
The Theoretical Astrophysics Group at the Niels Bohr International Academy strives for a comprehensive approach to astrophysics and has strong ties to the Computational Astrophysics Group in the Astrophysics and Planetary Science Group at the Niels Bohr Institute.
The Niels Bohr International Academy is hosted by the Niels Bohr Institute and functions as a primary center for fundamental research, including theoretical and computational astrophysics, cosmology, high-energy particle physics, condensed matter physics, and bio-physics. The Academy hosts a large number of international visitors and workshops, as well as Summer Institutes and PhD Schools.
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Postdoctoral Fellows at the University of Copenhagen receive a competitive salary (including pension) and funds for travel and computing. Generous parental leave, state-subsidized childcare, vacation, and full medical care are provided to employees in Denmark. A favorable tax scheme is generally granted to international researchers.
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| PhD position in Astrophysics at the Geneva Observatory | Closing date: 2019-11-04
Contact: Annalisa De Cia |
| A PhD position in observational astrophysics is available at the Geneva Observatory (University of Geneva), in the "Galaxies and the Universe" research group. The position is for 4 years, starting in early 2020. | | ▸ more | The work will primarily focus on the study of the interstellar medium in nearby and distant galaxies, mostly using spectroscopic UV and optical data from HST and VLT. The position is within the project "Interstellar One. One vision for the Interstellar Medium at all cosmic times?, which is supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) through a PRIMA grant. The PhD student will work under the supervision of Dr. Annalisa De Cia and Prof. Daniel Schaerer in Geneva and within international collaborations.
The Geneva Observatory and the associated Laboratory of Astrophysics of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne carry out observational, interpretative and theoretical research in the fields of extra-solar planets, stellar physics, high energy astrophysics, galaxy evolution and dynamics, and observational cosmology.
Candidates are encouraged to send their application before November 4th 2019, including a CV, motivation letter, list of MSc courses and grades. Please send a single pdf file in an email with subject "PhD Geneva" to Annalisa De Cia. A MSc in Physics or Astrophysics is required. The applications will be evaluated according to scientific excellence and striving to offer equal opportunities.
Included benefits are standard Swiss social security, accident insurance and pension contributions.
More information on the research project and related topics can be found here:
https://annalisadecia.com/site/interstellar-one/
Annalisa De Cia, annalisa.decia @ unige.ch
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| Trottier Postdoctoral Fellowship in Exoplanetary Science (iREx) | Closing date: 2019-12-02
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 PhD in physics, astronomy or related discipline is required at the time when the position starts. The submission deadline is December 2, 2019, but the position will remain open until filled. | | ▸ 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 cover letter, curriculum vitae, 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. All application materials including letters of reference must be received electronically at the following address: irex @ astro.umontreal.ca, by December 2nd, 2019 for full consideration. This position will, however, remain open until filled.
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.
The iREx consists of a growing team of over 45 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, notably the future James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), SPIRou, NIRPS and high-dispersion spectroscopy for 8-10m and giant telescopes. In addition, iREx researchers will have access to guaranteed observing time with JWST, SPIRou and NIRPS. More information on iREx research programs can be found here: http://www.exoplanetes.umontreal.ca/research/?lang=en.
The successful applicant is expected to start between May and September 2020. The position is for two years, renewable for a third year subject to performance and availability of funds.
Social Benefits:
Postdoctoral researchers at iREx at UdeM enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, see:
http://www.fesp.umontreal.ca/fileadmin/Documents/PDF/GuideStagiairePostdoctoral_Eng.pdf
The Institute for Research on Exoplanets promotes employment diversity, inclusion and equity. We encourage applications from women, visible and ethnic minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
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| Postdoctoral research position on exoplanet imaging using extreme adaptive optics | Closing date: 2019-10-31
Contact: Damien Ségransan |
| The exoplanet team of Geneva University has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher on exoplanet imaging using extreme adaptive optics (https://exoplanets.ch/vacancies/). The project aims at identifying and studying the physics (chemical composition, evolution, mass determination) of ultra-cool companions to nearby main sequence stars in the separation range of 10-100 AU. | | ▸ more | Such a challenging feat is possible thanks to:
-a unique sample of nearby stars with promising low mass companion candidates derived from 20 years of precise radial velocity measurements with CORALIE/HARPS and close to 5 year of astrometric measurements with GAIA.
-State of the art high contrast imaging & spectroscopic instruments(SPHERE/GPI) that allow us to detect and characterize faint companions with contrast as high as 300 000 (?mag=13.5-14) in the near infrared.
Successful candidates will also be encouraged to develop independent projects in collaboration with members of the Geneva University Exoplanet group.
The Department of Astronomy of the University of Geneva offers a modern and vibrant work environment, with a wide range of activities including theory, numerical simulations, observations and instrumental developments in the domains of exoplanets, stellar physics, galactic dynamics, observational cosmology and high-energy astrophysics. Our exoplanet team is renowned for its strong involvement in exoplanet detection, the determination of the planet physical properties, the characterization of exoplanetary atmospheres, and the development of world-class instrumentation. We are also co-leading the Swiss-wide National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) PlanetS (www.nccr-planets.ch), dedicated to the study of the origin, evolution, and characterization of planets inside and outside our Solar System, providing the applicants with opportunities to develop collaborations with members of the large PlanetS community.
Applicants are expected to have a strong experience in high contrast imaging of exoplanets and/or brown dwarfs as well as an excellent knowledge of data reduction and image processing. The duration of the postdoc contract is 2 years, with possible extension to a third year depending on available funds. The positions are funded by Swiss National Science Foundation with a gross salary around 80,000 CHF and are open for immediate start.
Interested candidates can contact and send their application to Dr. Damien Ségransan (damien.segransan @ unige.ch). The application should contain *in a singe pdf file*:
- a curriculum vitae;
- a publication list;
- a one page (max) motivation letter;
- a short research statement describing past achievements and future projects.
Applicants should arrange for up to two letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address. The deadline is October 31st, 2019 but applications will accepted until the positions are filled.
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| Postdoctoral researcher in astroparticle physics | Closing date: 2019-10-31
Contact: Serguei Vorobiov |
University of Nova Gorica announces a postdoctoral researcher in the field of Astroparticle Physics job vacancy.
The successful candidate will be directly involved in the research activities of the Center for Astrophysics and Cosmology of the University of Nova Gorica, and will work on the research project N1-0111 "Identification of Cosmic Ray Sources Amongst Jetted Active Galaxies", which is jointly funded by Slovenian Research Agency (ARRS) and FWF Der Wissenschaftsfonds, Austria. | | ▸ more | University of Nova Gorica announces a postdoctoral researcher in the field of Astroparticle Physics job vacancy.
Evaluations of applications will start on 1 November, 2019. Applications received after this date will be taken into account until the position has been filled.
Candidates are expected to:
- have a PhD degree in the relevant field of Physics or Astrophysics,
- have research experience in numerical modeling and data analysis,
- be independent, have team spirit for international collaborative work,
- have a good command of the English language.
Applicants familiar with numerical and analytical studies of non-thermal processes in astroparticle physics are in particular encouraged to apply. Good knowledge of cosmic ray propagation study tools such as CPRropa or SimProp would be a welcome asset.
The successful candidate will be directly involved in the research activities of the Center for Astrophysics and Cosmology of the University of Nova Gorica, and will work on the research project N1-0111 "Identification of Cosmic Ray Sources Amongst Jetted Active Galaxies", which is jointly funded by Slovenian Research Agency (ARRS) and FWF Der Wissenschaftsfonds, Austria.
The purpose of the research project is to determine to which extent ultra-high energy (UHE, > 10 EeV) cosmic rays (CRs) originate from jetted active galactic nuclei using the Pierre Auger Observatory data. Slovenian part of the project task includes simulations of the propagation and interactions of UHECRs, as well as estimation of accompanying secondary photon emission. Characteristic UHECR features stemming from jets of active galaxies, and verifiable by the near-future Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA), will be also predicted.
The main duties of the candidate will be:
- analysis of the properties of the ultra-high energy cosmic ray events using the Pierre Auger Observatory data,
- simulations of the propagation and interactions of ultra-high energy cosmic rays using CRPropa tool,
- optimization of the CTA observation strategies for the UHECR science case.
The position will be available as soon as the selection is completed with the appointment for three years.
Please submit:
- curriculum vitae,
- a cover letter describing your research experience and interests,
- list of publications,
- names and contact data of two experts that can referee for the candidate.
Applications should be sent by e-mail as a single file in pdf format to the University of Nova Gorica personnel office, address: tea.stibilj.nemec @ ung.si
Applications and administrative information:
Mrs. Stibilj Nemec, phone +386 5 620 85 22, E-mail: tea.stibilj.nemec @ ung.si
For further questions please contact: prof. dr. Serguei Vorobiov, E-mail: sergey.vorobyev @ ung.si
Center for Astrophysics and Cosmology of the University of Nova Gorica: http://www.ung.si/en/research/cac/ .
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| Postdoctoral positions in gamma-ray astronomy at The University of Namibia, in association with The University of Oxford | Closing date: 2019-10-15
Contact: Michael Backes |
| The University of Namibia (UNAM) expects to offer at least two postdoctoral positions in gamma-ray astronomy, supported by an award from the UK Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) to the University of Oxford. The aim of this GCRF project is to develop astronomy in Namibia with specific focus on the High Energy Stereoscopic System (H.E.S.S.) gamma-ray observatory, in conjunction with related capacity-building activities in education and astronomy-related tourism. Funding is available for postdoctoral research positions at UNAM to participate in the project. | | ▸ more | The postdocs will primarily be expected to carry out a research programme, preferably related to gamma-ray astrophysics of active galaxies, and undertake some support duties at the H.E.S.S. observatory including observing shifts. They will also assist in the development of astronomy-related programmes in high-school education and tourism, in conjunction with UNAM staff and the Namibian tourism authorities. Possibilities for gaining teaching experience can also be discussed. The post-holders will be full members of the H.E.S.S. collaboration and will have access to travel funds to collaboration meetings in Europe and regional astronomy meetings in southern Africa. The posts have a gross salary of NAD 346,950 per annum with healthcare and social benefits included. The posts are available immediately and will run until 31 March 2021.
The University of Namibia (UNAM) is the largest and leading institution of higher education in the country. It is a diverse institution with a student population from 43 countries and from all continents. Although a relatively young university, it has grown to support a student population of over 27,000 students on 12 campuses.
The Department of Physics at UNAM is situated at its main campus in Windhoek and hosts the largest and most active astronomy group in southern Africa outside South Africa. Currently, the department hosts four senior and three junior academic staff together with several postgraduate students. The fields of activity are focused around gamma-ray astronomy of active galaxies, observational cosmology with SN Ia, computational cosmic ray propagation, occultation observations of TNOs, and site testing for astronomical facilities.
Besides being member institute to the H.E.S.S. collaboration and the CTA consortium, the Department of Physics is leading the national efforts towards the SKA and the African VLBI Network (AVN). Further, UNAM is founding partner of the Africa Millimetre Telescope (AMT) project to establish the first mm-wave radio telescope on the African continent to complement the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT). Additionally, members of the Department have access to the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) and to an in-house HPC cluster. The department expects further expansion with the establishment of a research chair in multi-wavelength astronomy.
Candidates should have completed a Ph.D. in a relevant topic in astrophysics before commencing the posts. Applicants should send a CV (two pages) and description of research interests (three pages) to Ashling.Gordon @ physics.ox.ac.uk and arrange for two confidential reference letters to be sent to the same address. Consideration of applications will begin on 15/10/2019 and will continue until the posts are filled. Informal enquiries may be sent to Prof Garret Cotter garret.cotter @ physics.ox.ac.uk and Dr Michael Backes mbackes @ unam.na .
The University of Namibia is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
See also https://unam.jb.skillsmapafrica.com/Job/Index/34101
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| Studentship Programme Europe/Chile 2019/2020 | Closing date: 2019-11-15
Contact: Angela Arndt |
| The research studentship programme of the European Southern Observatory provides an outstanding opportunity for PhD students to experience the exciting scientific environment at one of the world's leading observatories for a period of up to two years. | | ▸ more | ESO is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe. Its approximately 110 staff astronomers, 40 Fellows and 40 PhD students conduct frontline research in fields ranging from exoplanets to cosmology, offering one of the most vibrant and stimulating scientific settings anywhere in the world.
ESO's studentship positions are open to students enrolled in a PhD programme in astronomy or related fields. Students accepted into the programme work on their doctoral project under the formal supervision of their home university, but they come to ESO to work and study under the co-supervision of an ESO staff astronomer, normally for a period of between one and two years. Studentships may be hosted either at ESO's headquarters in Garching (Germany) or at ESO's offices in Santiago (Chile), where up to two additional positions per year are provided for students enrolled in South American universities.
Please visit http://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/students/ for details of the employment conditions and benefits. If you are interested in enhancing your PhD experience through an extended stay at ESO, then please apply online at http://jobs.eso.org/.
Closing date for applications is 15.11.2019. Review of the application documents, including the support letters, will begin immediately.
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| Two-yrs Position at LERMA, Observatoire de Paris | Closing date: 2019-10-31
Contact: Philippe Salome |
| The Observatoire de Paris is seeking candidates for a 2-years position at LERMA on Machine Learning for Radio-astronomical 2D images and 3D data cubes. The position is open for January 2020. | | ▸ more |
Open Position at LERMA, Observatoire de Paris
Email : philippe.salome @ obspm.fr, cyril.tasse @ obspm.fr, stephane.aicardi @ obspm.fr
Object : MINERVA Application
The Observatoire de Paris is seeking candidates for a 2-years position at LERMA on Machine Learning for Radio-astronomical 2D images and 3D data cubes. The position is open for January 2020.
Organization: LERMA, Observatoire de Paris
Street Address : 61 Av. de l?Observatoire
City: Paris
Zip/Postal Code: 75014
Country: France
The position is open within the MINERVA project (Machine Learning for Radioastronomy at Observatoire de Paris. This project federates astrophysicists interested in a variety of astrophysical phenomena. https://vm-wordpress-lerma01.obspm.fr/minerva/
Radioastronomy is experiencing an explosion of volumes of observational data with the development of giant interferometers (LOFAR, ALMA, NenuFAR, SKA). These instruments produce huge and numerous two and three-dimensional datasets (2D-spatial and one spectral (ie velocity) coordinates). Faced to these daily TB-scale data (PB-scale with SKA), the traditional methods of source detection and classification reach their limits. In parallel, machine learning methods have undergone algorithmic developments that bring them to a high level of maturity.
The goal of this project is to perform pilot implementation of new methods for (i) radio sources classification based on their morphology, (ii) multi-wavelength cross identification and (iii) shape recognition and analysis in radio-astronomical large data-cube.
The successful candidate will carry out an inventory of existing methods and design new tools that shall be applied to large 2D-planes/datacubes and to large quantities of such data.
MINERVA will make use of datasets from ALMA and LOFAR. The new algorithms will also be tested in the context of the SKA data challenges.
Applicants should have at least an engineer diploma in the field of Machine Learning or a PhD in physics, astronomy, or computer science by the time of the appointment. Experience in Astronomy is not mandatory. We encourage applications from candidates with a strong expertise in either the manipulation or the development of state-of-the-art Machine Learning methods. Experience with manipulating images and data cubes will also be considered. Skills in one or several programmation languages (e.g. Python, Fortran, C++) are necessary.
The successful candidate will have access to computing ressources dedicated to MINERVA (a dedicated server with GPUs).
The LERMA/Observatoire de Paris maintains a lively visitor program and hosts regular workshops and conferences throughout the year. The successful candidate will be immersed in an internationally visible research environment in the Paris Campus, with rich intellectual and computational resources.
The appointment is for 2 years with a salary including French social security benefits. Funding will also be allocated for travel.
Applicants should submit a CV (max. 2 pages), a publication list, a short review of previous works (2 pages) and a statement of research interests (2 pages). Applications should be sent via email (see above).
For full consideration materials must be received before October 31st, 2019.
Included Benefits: French national medical insurance, Maternity/Paternity leave, Lunch subsidies, Family supplement for children, Participation to public transport fees, Pension contributions
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| (211-0097/19-2E) Associate Professor in Extragalactic Astrophysics | Closing date: 2019-10-05
Contact: Jan W. Thomsen |
| The Niels Bohr Institute invites applications for an Associate Professorship in Extragalactic Astrophysics. The Associate Professor will join the institute's newly founded Cosmic Dawn Centre of Excellence (DAWN). The center is dedicated to understanding how and when the first galaxies formed. | | ▸ more | Reannouncement
Associate Professor in Extragalactic Astrophysics
Niels Bohr Institute
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen
The Niels Bohr Institute invites applications for an Associate Professorship in Extragalactic Astrophysics. The Associate Professor will join the institute's newly founded Cosmic Dawn Centre of Excellence (DAWN). The center is dedicated to understanding how and when the first galaxies formed.
The associate professor will play a central role in further developing astrophysics at the NBI, and in DAWN?s core research program in the area of discovering and characterizing the earliest galaxies in the Universe.
The ideal candidate will have an outstanding research profile in observational extragalactic astrophysics, will have done seminal work in the field, and who will as well have substantial international working experience and collaboration.
We seek a candidate who also has an enthusiastic attitude towards teaching and outreach, who can help develop the future curriculum in astrophysics at the institute, and who enjoys mentoring and supervising our talented students at all levels. A statement about teaching philosophy (teaching portfolio) must be included in the application, as well as documented teaching and mentoring experience.
Duties include the applicant's own research, development of the field, assessment tasks, grant applications, and research management such as supervision and training of research fellows and other staff. The successful applicant must also teach, supervise, prepare and participate in examinations, and fulfill other tasks requested by the Department.
Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, original scientific production at an international level, including contributions to developments in their field, as well as their documented teaching qualifications. Managerial and out-reach qualifications of applicants including ability to attract external funding will also be considered.
Further information on the Department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/.
For more information on DAWNs research program please see https://dawn.nbi.ku.dk/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Head of DAWN, Sune Toft (sune @ nbi.ku.dk, cell phone: +45 61680930), and Head of the Niels Bohr Institute, Jan W. Thomsen (jwt @ nbi.ku.dk, cell phone: +45 51680410).
The position is open from 1 January 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
Commencing salary is currently
For Assoc. Professor ? up to DKK 473.749 including annual supplement (+ pension up to DKK 81.011)
Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
The application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY below.
Please include
- Curriculum vitae including information about external funding
- Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
- Research plan ? description of current and future research plans
- Description and documentation of teaching experience and qualifications according to university guidelines (http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/job-application-portfolio/)
- Complete publication list
- Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers
The deadline for applications is 5 October 2019, 23:59 GMT +2.
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.
You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
Interviews/trial lectures will be held on 11 December 2019.
Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0097/19-2E.
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https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationForm/SinglePageApplicationForm.aspx?cid=1307&departmentId=18971&ProjectId=149442&MediaId=4638
Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe?s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.
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| Residential fellowships "Exoplanets and Biological Activity on Other Worlds" at SCAS in Uppsala | Closing date: 2019-10-31
Contact: Ulrike Heiter |
| We would like to draw your attention to the opportunity to apply for a residential fellowship at the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS) in Uppsala, focusing on the theme "Exoplanets and Biological Activity on Other Worlds" within the Natural Sciences Programme. | | ▸ more |
Fellowships are normally awarded for either one academic year or one semester, although short-term visits (at least three months, within either autumn or spring semester) are possible.
At the time of application, the candidate must have held a PhD (or equivalent degree) for at least three years.
The deadline for applications for the academic year 2020-21 is on 31 October 2019.
Further information and application instructions can be found here:
http://www.swedishcollegium.se/subfolders/Fellowships/Natural_Sciences.html
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Ulrike Heiter, coordinator for SCAS-Exoplanets
ulrike.heiter @ physics.uu.se
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Uppsala University
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| Postdoctoral position at IPAG, Grenoble, on exoplanetary atmosphere evaporation models. | Closing date: 2019-11-15
Contact: Jerome Bouvier |
| A 3yr postdoctoral position is offered at IPAG, Grenoble, starting Jan.1st, 2020, to develop and/or adapt models of planetary atmosphere evaporation around young stars and predict the observable signatures of such processes. Previous experience in planetary evaporation models will be most valuable. The work will take place at IPAG in the framework of the ERC-funded project SPIDI ("Star-Planets-Inner Disk Interactions"), and will involve collaborations with Alain Lecavelier des Etangs (IAP, Paris) and Vincent Bourrier (Obs. Geneve). Send applications to: Jerome.Bouvier@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr | | ▸ more | The activity will consist in developing or adapting numerical models of exoplanetary almosphere evaporation exposed to the intense radiation of young stars.
Expected skills:
- Experience in the development of numerical models is required
- Experience in the specifically proposed field will be welcome
IPAG is a 150 person Joint Research Unit under the supervision of the CNRS and the University of Grenoble Alpes.
IPAG will provide all the necessary resources (office,workstation, scientific environment) to carry out this work within the dynamic Odyssey team.
Salary: between 2 617 and 3 729 euros monthly gross
To learn more about the SPIDI project, see http://www.spidi-eu.org
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| NASA Hubble Fellowship Program (NHFP) | Closing date: 2019-11-04
Contact: Nodella Jordan |
On behalf of the NASA Astrophysics Division, the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) announces the call for applications for postdoctoral fellowships under the NASA Hubble Fellowship Program (NHFP) beginning in the fall of 2020.
The NHFP supports promising postdoctoral scientists performing independent research that contributes to NASA Astrophysics (see https://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics/ for more information). The research may be theoretical, observational, and/or instrumental. If your application is successful and you accept our offer, you will become an Einstein, Hubble or Sagan | | ▸ more | On behalf of the NASA Astrophysics Division, the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) announces the call for applications for postdoctoral fellowships under the NASA Hubble Fellowship Program (NHFP) beginning in the fall of 2020.
The NHFP supports promising postdoctoral scientists performing independent research that contributes to NASA Astrophysics (see https://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics/ for more information). The research may be theoretical, observational, and/or instrumental. If your application is successful and you accept our offer, you will become an Einstein, Hubble or Sagan fellow depending on the area of your research. We are continuing the legacy of those three earlier programs in this way, and through joint management of the program by STScI, in collaboration with the Chandra X-ray Center and the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute.
The NHFP is open to applicants of any nationality who have earned (or will have earned) their doctoral degree on or after January 1, 2017 in astronomy, physics or related disciplines. The duration of the Fellowship is up to three years: an initial one-year appointment, and two annual renewals contingent on satisfactory performance and availability of NASA funds. Eligibility may extend to those who received their PhD as early as January 1, 2016, if professional work was necessarily delayed by personal or family considerations. Extended eligibility must be justified in an email to nhfp @ stsci.edu at least 2 weeks in advance of the application deadline.
We anticipate offering up to 24 NHFP Fellowships this year. The Fellowships are tenable at a U.S. host institution of the fellow's choice, subject to a maximum of two new fellows per host institution per year, and no more than five fellows at any single host institution, except for short periods of overlap.
The Announcement of Opportunity, which includes detailed program policies and application instructions, is available at the website: http://nhfp.stsci.edu. The application submission page will be open from September 3 until November 4, 2019.
Applicants should follow the instructions given in the Announcement and also examine the Frequently Asked Questions. Please send any further inquiries about the NHFP to nhfp @ stsci.edu.
Important dates:
Applications are due Monday, November 4, 2019 (7 PM EST, 4 PM PST, 24:00 UTC)
Letters of reference are due Friday, November 8, 2019.
Offers will be made in early February 2020 and new appointments should begin on or about September 1, 2020.
NHFP Fellowships are open to English-speaking citizens of all nations. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or national origin. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
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| PhD Positions in Solar System Science at IMPRS Göttingen (Germany): Astrophysics, solar physics, planetary sciences | Closing date: 2019-11-01
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 2020:
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 2019. 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 2020 will begin on 1 November 2019, 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 2019:
- 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 2019.
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 positions in Cosmology | Closing date: 2019-10-31
Contact: Ely Kovetz |
| The cosmology group at Ben-Gurion University is expecting to hire 2-3 postdocs under the New Frontiers in Cosmology initiative, led by Ely Kovetz, to work on various projects lying at the interface of theoretical astrophysics and particle physics. The positions are extendable for up to 3 years and offer a competitive stipend, plus an allocation for professional travel. Optional starting dates are October 2019, March 2020 or September/October 2020. | | ▸ more | The focus of the New Frontiers in Cosmology initiative is on developing novel probes to cast light on the core mysteries in cosmology, notably the dark sector and inflation. BGU faculty with shared interests include David Eichler, Ramy Brustein, Uri Keshet and Adi Zitrin. We maintain strong ties with members of the Physics and Astronomy department at Johns Hopkins University, including Marc Kamionkowski, Joseph Silk, Emanuele Berti and others. Interested postdocs will have the option of spending 2-4 months per year at JHU to work on collaborative projects.
Ben-Gurion University is located in the biblical town of Be'er Sheva, situated in the desert scenery of the Negev. The campus is within a 1-hour train ride from Tel Aviv. Interaction with other research groups in Israel (at Tel-Aviv University, the Hebrew University, the Technion and the Weizmann Institute) is frequent.
Applicants are requested to submit a CV, statement of research interests and a publication list, and have three recommendation letters submitted on their behalf, no later than October 31st, 2019. A preferred starting date (as early as October 2019 or as late as October 2020) should be clearly indicated. Review of applications will start in August 2019 and continue until all positions are filled.
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| ESO Fellowship Scheme 2019/2020 (Europe, Chile) | Closing date: 2019-10-15
Contact: Angela Arndt |
| The European Southern Observatory awards several postdoctoral fellowships each year, offering outstanding early-career scientists the opportunity to develop their independent research programmes in the exciting scientific environment of one of the world's foremost observatories. Fellowships are available both at ESO's Headquarters in Garching near Munich, Germany, and at ESO's astronomy centre in Santiago, Chile. | | ▸ more | The fellowships in Garching are awarded initially for one year followed by a two-year extension (three years total). In addition to developing their independent research programmes, ESO Garching Fellows will be expected to engage in some functional work, at a level of 25% of their time, related to e.g. instrumentation, ALMA, E-ELT, or science operations support in Garching or Chile.
The fellowships in Chile are granted for one year initially, with annual extensions for three additional years (four years total). During the first three years, Fellows are assigned to one of the science operations groups of Paranal, ALMA or APEX, where they will contribute to the operations at a level of 80 nights per year. The fourth year Fellows may spend at any ESO site, or at any astronomical institute in an ESO member state or in Chile. 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 up to 25% of their time.
The ESO Fellowship scheme is open to applicants who will have achieved their PhD in astronomy, physics or a related discipline before 1 November 2020. Early-career scientists from all astrophysical fields are welcome to apply. While scientific excellence is the primary selection criterion for all fellowships, candidates should also explain (in their motivation letter) how ESO's facilities and their work at ESO would facilitate their scientific development.
We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax-free) and comprehensive social benefits. For more information about the fellowship scheme and ESO's astronomical research activities, please see: https://www.eso.org/sci/activities/FeSt-overview/fellowship_scheme.html.
To apply for the ESO Fellowship, please register using the online service at http://jobs.eso.org. Candidates are asked to create a PDF using the ESO Fellowship Application Form. The form is available for download as Word, LibreOffice and Latex template at the following page: https://www.eso.org/sci/activities/FeSt-overview/fellowship_scheme/application_guidelines.html.
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