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| Associate Professor or Professor in Theoretical Astrophysics, Oxford | Closing date: 2019-01-28
Contact: Caroline Terquem |
| The Department of Physics at Oxford University proposes to appoint an Associate Professor or Professor in Theoretical Astrophysics with effect from 1st October 2019 or as soon thereafter as possible. | | ▸ more | The appointment is in the general area of astrophysical dynamics (broadly defined), with a preference for candidates interested in the theory of self-gravitating systems and its application to observational data.
Further details and a link to the online application system can be found at
https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=136301
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| JWST Postdoctoral Instrument Scientist | Closing date: 2019-01-15
Contact: René Doyon |
| We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position to contribute to the development of the FGS/NIRISS - Fine Guidance Sensor/Near-Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph, http://www.exoplanetes.umontreal.ca/?p=1513&lang=en - the Canadian-built instrument onboard the James Webb Space telescope funded by the Canadian Space Agency. | | ▸ more | The successful candidate, based out of the Physics Department at the Université de Montréal, is expected to play a leading role at a level of 80% of their time in the development of the NIRISS instrument for data pipeline development, data analysis and simulation tools. The successful candidate may use up to 20% of their time to conduct independent research programs related to exoplanets.
The successful candidate will ideally have a PhD in physics, astronomy or other related field with a strong background in the development of complex data pipelines for ground- and/or space-based instruments along with experience in exoplanet research. Candidates with a M.Sc. and very strong experience will be considered. The initial term of employment is two years, renewable annually subject to performance and availability of funding.
All applications received by January 15th, 2019 will be given full consideration, but the position will remain open until filled. The successful candidate is expected to start between April and September 2019. Salary will be commensurate with experience and be competitive with leading international research centres.
Applicants should email a CV, list of publications, and a statement of no more than 3 pages of significant research contributions (in a single PDF file) to: irex @ astro.umontreal.ca. Applicants must also have two references email letters of recommendation directly to the same address.
This position is a joint appointment between the Observatoire du Mont-Mégantic (OMM) and the Institute for Research on Exoplanets (iREx). OMM is actively involved in the development of astronomical instrumentation for ground- and space-based facilities. iREx brings together more than 40 people (professors, researchers and students) actively involved in the detection and characterization of exoplanets and related stellar astrophysics science programs.
Social Benefits:
Postdoctoral researchers at UdeM enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, see: http://www.fesp.umontreal.ca/fileadmin/Documents/PDF/GuideStagiairePostdoctoral_Eng.pdf.
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| Senior Lecturer in Astronomy, Botswana International University of Science and Technology | Closing date: 2018-11-30
Contact: Prof Greg Hillhouse |
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for a Senior Lectureship in Astronomy in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
BIUST has been designated as the national Host Institution for Botswana?s involvement in the African VLBI Network and ultimately SKA Phase 2 and this post is part of an ambitious expansion of astrophysics capability at the institution.
(Please note that processing of received applications will commence from 30th November 2018. *The position will remain vacant until filled*.)
| | ▸ more | MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
- To teach and educate undergraduate and graduate students in Physics and Astronomy.
- To build the knowledge base in Radio Astronomy through research and publications.
- To administer teaching activities within the discipline of Physics and Astronomy and provide leadership at the module or course level.
- To establish a national and international research reputation in the field of Radio Astronomy.
- To be active in professional service related to Astronomy.
BIUST has been designated as the national Host Institution for Botswana's involvement in the African VLBI Network and ultimately SKA Phase 2 and this post is part of an ambitious expansion of astrophysics capability at the institution.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- A PhD or equivalent in Astronomy.
- A minimum of two (2) years' experience (after obtaining PhD degree) in teaching and research at university level. However two years of relevant industrial/professional experience shall be equivalent to one year of teaching experience.
- At least 8 publications in reputable refereed journals.
REMUNERATION:
The University offers an attractive package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The position is based at BIUST Campus, Palapye, Botswana, and offered on a fixed-term contract of five (5) years/pensionable terms
If you meet the requirements of the above stated position please send your application letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae including at least three (3) recent professional references to:
Director, Human Resources at: recruitment.phyastronomy @ biust.ac.bw.
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
For an informal discussion, please contact Professor Greg Hillhouse, Head of Physics and Astronomy by emailing hillhouseg @ biust.ac.bw.
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| Junior Science Officer, European Science Foundation (France) | Closing date: 2018-11-26
Contact: ESF HR Team |
| The European Science Foundation (ESF) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the support of excellent science through the provision of specialized services. We operate in the EU and wider European environment and collaborate with major scientific stakeholders. In the frame of our development we invite applications for a Junior Science Officer. | | ▸ more | The mission of the Junior Science Officer is to assist the science staff in supporting the space science and relevant Expert Boards and Committees, completing peer review and evaluation processes and, when applicable, representing ESF to improve its visibility amongst the European research community as well as Member Organisations and Expert Committees.
This position will involve:
* Assisting the science staff in supporting the European Space Sciences Committees and other possibly other relevant ESF Expert Boards and Committees, and supporting strategic activities by providing timely quality papers;
* Supporting ESF activities, including the implementation of European Projects;
* Ensuring high quality implementation of peer review and evaluation activities in a timely manner, through (i) identification of appropriate potential reviewers, and (ii) quality checks on the contents and form of received reviews;
* Ensuring compliance with external contracts through full and timely reporting as applicable;
* Representing ESF in external meetings when necessary;
* Preparing and proposing actions for science communication (material for hard copy publication, including annual activity reports, and for the Web);
* Keeping up-to-date with relevant scientific and research policy developments.
The Junior Science Officer should demonstrate the following competencies:
Specific competencies:
* PhD or Master's degree and preferably with a further 2 years' research experience in space sciences (including life and physical sciences in space) or engineering;
* Basic knowledge of European and national research structures and institutions and European and international science policy;
* High standard of spoken and written English, with a working knowledge of another European language being an advantage;
* Ability to draft, under supervision, concise and clear scientific documents;
* Good working knowledge of MS Office systems and of electronic databases (Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect...) and science share Web sites (ResearchGate, Academia.edu, etc.).
Inter-personal competencies:
* Good organisational skills and capacity to deliver on allocated tasks and respond in a timely manner to deadlines;
* Action-orientated and responsible;
* Creative, willing to take initiative and continuously improvement-minded;
* Transparency in working and a team-orientated work ethic;
* Ability to represent ESF in the scientific community if applicable;
* Good communication skills across cultural and scientific boundaries, showing discretion, diplomacy and tolerance;
* Good presentational skills;
* Positive and constructive attitude.
Employment conditions:
This position empowers an emerging junior scientist with top-class learning in a very pleasant and dynamic environment.
* The position is expected to be full-time (100% FTE) and will start as soon as possible.
* The contract is offered for a duration of 24 months + possible extension.
* The person selected for the position will be working from the ESF Headquarters in Strasbourg. The position will involve significant travel.
Please send your application (cover letter + CV in English) by 26 November 2018 to jobs @ esf.org quoting the following reference JSO 112018. Interviews will be held in Strasbourg on 4 December 2018.
The ESF will not discriminate, nor allow its staff to discriminate, against any member of staff or applicant for employment or ex-employee on the basis of gender (including in cases of pregnancy or maternity); age; ethnic, national or social origin; religion or belief; sexual orientation; disability; political opinion; social or economic condition or health.
To download a copy of this job offer, please visit our website:
http://www.esf.org/careers/current-vacancies/junior-science-officer/
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| Postdoctoral positions in Astrophysics and Cosmology | Closing date: 2018-12-31
Contact: Uri Keshet and Yuri Lyubarski |
| The Astrophysics and Cosmology team in Ben-Gurion University (BGU) invites applications for two postdoctoral fellowships. | | ▸ more | Research fields include high energy astrophysics, plasma astrophysics, and cosmology. The work, with professors Yuri Lyubarski and Uri Keshet, will include analytic, computational, or phenomenological aspects, depending on the applicant: relevant experience is necessary.
Each fellowship is for a period of 2+1 years, to begin in 2019 or sooner. Applicants should send their CV, list of publications, and description of previous research (up to 3 pages), and arrange for at least two letters of reference to be sent directly, to astro @ bgu.ac.il.
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| (HMNAO) Senior Analyst | Closing date: 2018-12-05
Contact: Human Resources |
Her Majesty's Nautical Almanac Office
(HMNAO) Senior Analyst
1 Year Fixed Term Appointment
Ł31,017
Excellent benefits | | ▸ more | * Are you passionate about astronomy and celestial navigation?
* Do you want to apply your mathematics or science expertise to meet real world customer needs?
If so we'd like to hear from you.
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office is a Ministry of Defence trading fund based in Taunton, Somerset and employs c850 personnel across a range of specialist and technical roles, including many experienced mariners and Royal Navy personnel.
We are a world-leading agency providing the most comprehensive range of marine geospatial information across the globe. This information is supplied to commercial shipping, defence navies and maritime organisations for the primary purpose of safe navigation and global trade efficiency. It also supports other marine activities including economic development, environmental protection, resource exploration and utilisation, scientific research and security and defence.
Her Majesty's Nautical Almanac Office (HMNAO) sits within the Scientific Analysis Group: a team of Scientists who provide support to commercial shipping, the Royal Navy and other defence customers by ensuring that marine data relating to worldwide and UK coastal waters is accurate and up to date, and by providing hydrographic expertise and a range of specialist consultancy services.
HM Nautical Almanac Office (HMNAO) is one of the four main almanac offices around the world. It collaborates closely with the US Naval Observatory in Washington, being jointly responsible for The Astronomical Almanac and The Nautical Almanac. These products are very familiar to Astronomers and Navigators respectively worldwide. This position involves working on these prestigious publications as well as supporting the development of products and services of HMNAO.
The team are focused on remaining at the forefront of computational astronomy and celestial navigation, providing customers with astronomical data in the most appropriate, contemporary manner possible.
So, is this the role for you? If you are interested in working in a unique team, undertaking data modelling and analysis, and have a zest for innovation and an interest in applying mathematics and science to meet customer needs, we would love to hear from you.
For role specific information and guidance on how to apply, please go to (https://www.admiralty.co.uk/ukho/Work-for-UKHO ).
The closing date for applications is 5 December 2018/
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| SKA Postdoctoral Position in Radio Astronomy Simulations | Closing date: 2018-12-28
Contact: Human Resources |
| 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 & cosmology. It will be one of a small number of cornerstone observatories around the world that will provide astrophysicists & cosmologists with a transformational view of the Universe. The SKA will be constructed in two distinct phases. The major science goals for the first phase, SKA1, will be to study the history & role of neutral Hydrogen in the Universe from the dark ages to the present-day. | | ▸ more | General Description
The Office of the SKA Organisation (SKAO) leads the SKA system design and oversees the detailed design being undertaken within the globally distributed SKA work packages (WPs). The project is currently preparing for the System Critical Design Review (CDR) and the development of the construction proposal, to be ready to start the construction phase in 2020. To accomplish this goal the SKA Office employs highly qualified scientists and engineers, project managers and system engineers. The SKA Science Team safeguards the scientific capabilities of the telescope design and is currently staffed by a Science Director and four Project Scientists. Please have a look at the astronomer?s portal to the SKA web site for more information: https://astronomers.skatelescope.org/
Reference: PD05
Reports To: SKA Science Director
Term: This is a 3-year term appointment
Closing Date for applications: Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 28th Dec 2018.
Submission of applications: Email to jobs @ skatelescope.org. See final paragraph for details of how to apply.
Location: SKA Organisation, Jodrell Bank Observatory, Cheshire, UK
The Role
This position will play a major role in developing solutions for the SKA Science Data Challenge, and in collaboration with existing Science Team members, this initiative aims to release increasingly realistic simulated SKA datasets and data products to the international scientific user community with a six-month cadence. This individual will have a PhD in Astrophysics, as well as significant experience and expertise in interferometric image processing and simulation.
Familiarity with the major interferometric calibration and imaging packages (such as AIPS, Miriad, CASA) is essential, together with Python scripting skills and the ability to install, maintain and customise software packages in a cluster environment.
Programming expertise and experience with Code Optimisation for GPUs and multi-processor CPUs is highly desirable. The role will provide the opportunity for 25 percent independent research.
Mandatory Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge
- A PhD or equivalent, in Astronomy, Physics or a closely related field
- Significant familiarity with the major calibration and imaging packages used in Radio Astronomy (AIPS, Miriad, CASA)
- Significant familiarity with the underlying algorithms used in calibration and imaging in Radio Astronomy
- Experience with installation, maintenance and customisation of astronomical software packages in a Linux/Unix/MacOSX environment
- Experience with Python Scripting
Desirable Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge
- Expertise in Software Programming
- Expertise in Code Optimization for multi-processor CPUs
- Expertise in Code Optimization for GPUs
For more information on the SKA project visit http://www.skatelescope.org. The SKA Organisation offers a competitive salary, a generous company pension scheme and other benefits, including a flexible working environment. The successful applicant's workplace will be located at the SKA Office new headquarters in Jodrell Bank Observatory.
How to apply: Please send a CV (including your current remuneration) and covering letter to jobs @ skatelescope.org, quoting reference PD05. Applications should include a summary of scientific accomplishments, project experience, a resume and the names of at least three professional references.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 28th Dec 2018.
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| Louis-Hansen Foundation Assistant/Associate Professorships in Theoretical Physics | Closing date: 2018-12-01
Contact: Martin Pessah |
| The Niels Bohr International Academy (NBIA) invites applications for fixed-term Louis-Hansen Foundation Assistant/Associate Professorships as part of a vigorous campaign to expand into new research areas, such as theoretical gravitational physics and quantum information theory, and to strengthen on-going programs, including Theoretical Astrophysics, Astroparticle Physics, Neutrino Astrophysics, Particle Physics and Cosmology, Condensed Matter Physics, and Quantum Devices. Louis-Hansen Foundation Assistant/Associate Professors will be appointed for 5 years, starting preferably in fall 2019. | | ▸ more | The Niels Bohr International Academy (NBIA) invites applications for up to four fixed-term Louis-Hansen Foundation Assistant/Associate Professorships as part of a vigorous campaign to expand into new research areas, such as theoretical gravitational physics and quantum information theory, and to strengthen on-going programs, including Theoretical Astrophysics, Astroparticle Physics, Neutrino Astrophysics, Particle Physics and Cosmology, Condensed Matter Physics, and Quantum Devices. While these research areas are our preferred targets, NBIA will consider truly outstanding candidates in all areas of theoretical physics. Louis-Hansen Foundation Assistant/Associate Professors will be appointed for a period of 5 years, preferably starting during the fall of 2019.
We are seeking internationally outstanding, highly motivated individuals who are eager to start their own groups with the potential to become leaders in their fields. The ideal candidates will play leading roles by contributing to the development of the Academy. Some of the areas NBIA is eager to expand into are theoretical gravitational physics (including gravitational waves, numerical relativity, compact objects, multi-messenger astrophysics, and cosmology) and quantum information theory (including quantum encryption and quantum computing). Outstanding applicants with a strong potential to enhance existing research programs will be considered on equal footing.
Louis-Hansen Foundation Assistant and Associate Professors are expected to carry out an independent research program and interact with other NBIA members. They will have the opportunity to guide more junior fellows, teach courses at various levels, participate in outreach activities, and organize international meetings and PhD schools.
The Niels Bohr International Academy, hosted by the Niels Bohr Institute, strives to attract the best and the brightest by providing the environment to enable curiosity-driven breakthrough research in the physical sciences and mathematics. The Academy hosts numerous workshops, symposia and PhD-schools every year, as well as a number of outreach activities, including an annual series of public lectures.
Applicants are requested to express their interest by submitting their applications via this website (including a cover letter, CV, publication list, a research statement, and three letters of recommendation). Applicants should indicate in their cover letters whether they are applying for the Assistant or Associate Professor position. Exceptionally strong applicants for the Assistant Professorships will be considered for the Associate Professor appointment. In order to receive full consideration, complete applications should be received by December 1st, 2018.
Assistant and Associate Professors at the Niels Bohr International Academy receive a competitive salary (including pension) and funds for travel and computing. Generous parental leave, state-subsidized childcare, 6 weeks of paid vacation, pension contribution, and full medical care are available to employees in Denmark. Copenhagen is a beautiful, family-friendly city with a large international community, a lively and diverse cultural scene, and a very high quality of life. Most international researchers are eligible for a favorable tax scheme.
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
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| Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize Postdoctoral Fellowships in Theoretical Physics | Closing date: 2018-12-01
Contact: Martin Pessah |
The Niels Bohr International Academy (NBIA) invites applications for a newly established Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme as part of a vigorous campaign to expand into new research areas and to strengthen on-going programs. Outstanding candidates in all areas of Theoretical Physics are encouraged to apply. Fellows will be appointed for a period of 3 years and will receive generous funds for travel and computing. | | ▸ more | The Niels Bohr International Academy (NBIA) invites applications for a newly established Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme as part of a vigorous campaign to expand into new research areas and to strengthen on-going programs. Outstanding candidates in all areas of Theoretical Physics are encouraged to apply. Fellows will be appointed for a period of 3 years and will receive generous funds for travel and computing.
We are seeking internationally outstanding and highly motivated individuals who are driven to pursue their own research programs and eager to interact with current NBIA members. The ideal candidate will play a leading role by contributing to the intellectual atmosphere of the NBIA and will have the opportunity to guide more junior fellows, participate in outreach activities, and organize international meetings and PhD schools.
The Niels Bohr International Academy, hosted by the Niels Bohr Institute, strives to attract the best and the brightest by providing the environment to enable curiosity-driven breakthrough research in the physical sciences and mathematics. The Academy hosts numerous workshops, symposia, and PhD-schools every year as well as a number of outreach activities, including an annual series of public lectures.
Current research areas at NBIA include:
Theoretical Astrophysics – encompassing plasma astrophysics, astrophysical dynamics and astrophysical fluid/magnetohydro-dynamics, including accretion onto compact objects, star and planet formation, as well as the inter-stellar and intra-cluster media.
Astroparticle Physics and Neutrino Astrophysics – focusing on the nature of weakly interacting elementary particles in the framework of multi-messenger astrophysics to probe the engines behind the most energetic transients in our Universe, such as core-collapse supernovae, compact binary mergers, and extreme cosmic accelerators.
Particle Physics and Cosmology – covering most areas of quantum field theory, including scattering amplitudes, general relativity from amplitudes, particle physics phenomenology, cosmology, and extensions of the Standard Model in terms of effective field theory.
Condensed Matter Physics – spanning quantum condensed matter theory, including quantum dynamics, topological and hybrid systems, strongly correlated systems, non-equilibrium phases, and Floquet engineering. The group collaborates closely with experimentalists in the Center for Quantum Devices.
Applicants are requested to express their interest by submitting their applications via this website (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 December 1st, 2018. The preferred starting date is September 2019 and is flexible within reason.
Postdoctoral Fellows at the Niels Bohr International Academy receive a competitive salary (including pension). Generous parental leave, state-subsidized child care, 6 weeks of paid vacation, pension contribution, and full medical care are available to employees in Denmark. Copenhagen is a beautiful, family-friendly city with a large international community, a lively and diverse cultural scene, and a very high quality of life. Most international researchers are eligible for a favorable tax scheme.
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
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| Post-doc position in galactic star formation at Universitaet Tuebingen | Closing date: 2018-11-29
Contact: Beate Stelzer |
The Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics of the University of Tübingen (Germany) has an opening for a post-doctoral researcher on studies of time-variability of accretion, outflows and star-disk interaction in Young Stellar Objects.
| | ▸ more | The study comprises optical/IR photometric and spectroscopic monitoring data of benchmark pre-main sequence stars with the aim to study the effects of system geometry and the dynamics of accretion/outflows along disk evolution and across stellar mass. The data were obtained at ESO telescopes on La Silla and Paranal and span time-scales crucial for the dynamics in the environment of Young Stellar Objects (hours to years).
The project is embedded in a research group led by JProf. B. Stelzer with focus on multi-wavelength observations of the formation and evolution of low-mass stars and brown dwarfs. The successful candidate will be involved in international collaborations and is expected to regularly publish the results in refereed journals.
The applicant must have a PhD or equivalent degree in physics or astrophysics. Expertise with photometric and/or spectroscopic data analysis is essential. A background in star formation studies is desirable.
The position is funded by DFG (German Science Foundation) for up to 2.5 years (30 months). Salary will be according to 100% (full-time) E13 of the TV-L of the German public services. The application is expected to consist of a CV (including personal data, formation, skills and expertises), copies of university degrees and a brief (2 page) statement of previous research experiences and motivation. The application must include the names and contact information of two individuals who can be contacted for recommendation letters. The deadline for applications is Nov 29, 2018 and the starting date is as soon as possible.
The University of Tübingen is committed to increasing the percentage of women in research and teaching and thus encourages women with adequate qualifications to apply. In case of equal qualification preference will be given to applicants with disabilities. Employment takes place via the Central Administration of the University.
Contact for application and further information: B.Stelzer (stelzer @ astro.uni-tuebingen.de)
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| Senior Postdoctoral Fellowship of the Research Foundation Flanders | Closing date: 2018-12-03
Contact: Conny Aerts |
the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) has opened a new budget line dedicated to postdoctoral researchers with at least three and less than six years of experience after PhD. The first call for such prestigious 3-year postdoc positions is now open, with deadline 3 December 2018:
https://www.fwo.be/en/fellowships-funding/postdoctoral-fellowships/senior-postdoctoral-fellowship/ | | ▸ more | The Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) has opened a new budget line dedicated to postdoctoral researchers with at least three and less than six years of experience after PhD. The first call for such prestigious 3-year senior postdoc positions is now open, with deadline 3 December 2018:
https://www.fwo.be/en/fellowships-funding/postdoctoral-fellowships/senior-postdoctoral-fellowship/
The Institute of Astronomy of Leuven University, Belgium
(https://ys.kuleuven.be/ster/) welcomes eligible and highly-motivated applicants to join us and will help you develop an
independent and international research career.
Leuven University (aka KU Leuven) ranks number 7 in the list of most innovative universities in the world and number 1 outside the USA on the Reuters list :
https://nieuws.kuleuven.be/en/content/2018/ku-leuven-7th-most-innovative-university-in-the-world
Ample opportunity for training in competitive grant proposal writing and in people management are offered by the university. Senior postdocs at KU Leuven are entitled to act as supervisor of master and PhD students and are allowed to take up teaching tasks in the English Master in Astronomy & Astrophysics to gain experience in lecturing.
In case you are interested to apply at FWO, with KU Leuven as host institute, please send a mail with your expression of interest to Conny.Aerts @ kuleuven.be well before the deadline of 3 December 2018.
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| One Postdoctoral Contract SO Exoplanetary Systems | Closing date: 2018-11-30
Contact: Secretariat of the Research Division |
The IAC (Tenerife) invites applications for ONE postdoctoral contract to work on topics within the research line ?Exoplanetary Systems and Solar System?. This contract is financed by the "SEVERO OCHOA PROGRAM" (SEV-2015-0548), supported by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness. It follows the selection of the IAC as a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence by the Spanish Government in 2015, a recognition awarded for the second time to the IAC as a leading research institute in Spain.
Research topics at the IAC include most areas of astrophysics.
| | ▸ more | Duties: The selected candidates will pursue research related to the fields of exoplanets and / or minor bodies in the Solar System. It is expected that at least some of this work is done in collaboration with researchers of IAC.
Position requirements: The candidates must have a good publication record and provide evidence of experience in leading original research in the field of Extrasolar Planets and minor bodies of the Solar System.
Qualification requirements: To be eligible for admission, applicants must have obtained a Ph.D. degree in Astrophysics or Physics, by the application deadline (November 30th, 2018). A copy of the degree or corresponding stamped certificate (issued by the University where the degree was obtained) must be included. Applicants who have not completed their Ph.D. degree within the application deadline will not be considered.
Selection stage: The selection process will consist of two stages: a merit assessment phase and an interview.
In the merit assessment stage, the Selection Committee will verify and rate the merits documented by the applicants. The maximum score that can be awarded for the assessment of merits will be 80 points, which will be calculated as the sum of the scores obtained in each of the sections.
A) Maximum score: 60 points
? Scientific and technical contributions to the field of research.
? Scientific publications, in quality and quantity, listed in the Science Citation Index (SCI conference contributions, teaching tasks, participation in scientific committees, membership of scientific conference committees, conference organization, journal refereeing, and stays at other research centres.
? Every career stage since the defence of the doctoral thesis will be taken into consideration.
B) Maximum score: 20 points
Expertise in the following topics will be highly valued:
? Science with the James Webb Space Telescope, in the fields of substellar bodies, exoplanets or solar system minor bodies.
? Exoplanet atmospheric characterizations using high-dispersion spectroscopy.
? High-resolution radial velocity observations and analysis for planet detection.
? Observational derivation of physical properties of Solar System small bodies, from NEAs to TNOS.
? Validation of exoplanet candidates by statistical or computational methods.
? Detection and characterisation of planets in multi-star systems
? Analysis of direct imaging data of exoplanets, from VISTA and others
Candidates should have an excellent research career in the area of extrasolar planets and/or minor bodies in the solar system.
Method of accreditation for both sections: Research statement, which includes a report on the technical and research activity carried out, accompanied by documentation that proves what was stated in it.
C) Interview. Maximum score: 20 points
Candidates who have obtained the minimum score to pass the first phase (50 points) will be called to the second assessment phase at a specific time and date. The second phase will consist in an interview that can take place either in person at the IAC headquarters or using internet communication software (e.g., skype or zoom) that allows voice and image transmission.
During the interview, the candidates will present, for a maximum of 10 minutes, their vision about the suitability of their professional profile to the position applied for and the development of their research activity if awarded the contract. The Selection Committee may then ask questions about the contents of the presentation and any other aspects that they deem relevant.
The presentation may be in either Spanish or in English.
In this exercise a score of 0 to 20 points will be awarded, of which:
Up to 10 points, correspond to the suitability of the professional profile to the position applied for.
Up to 10 points, correspond to the candidate's vision of the future and planned research activity in the context of the position applied for.
To pass this second phase a minimum score of 15 points will be necessary.
To pass the selective process, it will be necessary to obtain a minimum score of 65 points.
In order to ensure the effective equality of opportunity for men and women, in pursuance of the provisions of the IAC's Second Plan of Equality, and to ensure that certain documented circumstances of candidates do not prejudice the success of their application, the following special circumstances will be taken positively into account:
? Maternity leave, up to 18 months after the date of birth or adoption.
? Paternity leave, as provided for by Social Security, for the duration of the corresponding permit.
? Severe illness or accident with medical leave for a minimum of 3 months.
? Care of dependents for a minimum period of 3 months, as provided for by Law 39/2006.
? Work permits for the care of dependent children or adults.
Training: Those candidates who have done their Ph.D. research at the IAC must have undertaken a period of training in other research centres. This period must consist of either one continuous year or 18 accumulated months (including periods of training during their doctoral period).
Duration: The appointment will be for a period of 1 year. The starting date is expected to be in January 2019.
Remuneration: The gross annual salary is 33,547 Euros, subject to up to 20% income tax and Social Security contributions (depending on the personal situation of the candidate). Medical insurance under the Spanish National Health Service will be provided for the candidate and will also cover spouse or registered partner (de facto partner) and children (if relevant).
Relocation allowance: This call includes a relocation allowance (for the appointed candidate only) comprising: the cost of the flight ticket (booked and issued by the IAC), temporary accommodation for up to two weeks (organized by the IAC) and a per diem rate up to two weeks. The allowance cannot exceed the amount of 2,500 Euros.
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| One PREdoctoral Contract POLMAG 2018 | Closing date: 2018-11-18
Contact: Secretariat of the Graduate Students Division |
The Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC, Tenerife, Spain) invites applications for one PhD pre-doctoral contract within the framework of the project ?Polarized Radiation Diagnostics for Exploring the Magnetism of the Outer Solar Atmosphere? (POLMAG), funded by the Advanced Grant that the European Research Council (ERC) has awarded to Prof. Javier Trujillo Bueno (see http://www.iac.es/proyecto/polmag/ ). The IAC is a Public Consortium and a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence doing research on every area of astrophysics.
| | ▸ more | The selected candidate will develop her/his PhD thesis having Prof. Javier Trujillo Bueno and Dr. Tanausú del Pino Alemán as thesis advisors.
Topic: This PhD research project aims at a true breakthrough in the development and application of polarized radiation diagnostics methods to make feasible the investigation of the magnetic and geometrical structure of the outer atmosphere of the Sun and of other stars via ultraviolet spectropolarimetry. In particular, in order to decipher the physics of the upper solar chromosphere and transition region, where the average ratio of gas to magnetic pressure is smaller than unity, we will investigate the polarization produced by scattering processes and the joint action of the Hanle and Zeeman effects in ultraviolet spectral lines located between 1000 and 4000 Angstroms. This novel investigation is of great present scientific interest. For example, after the success of the first flight of the Chromospheric Lyman-Alpha Spectro-Polarimeter (CLASP, a series of international suborbital rocket experiments developed by Japan, USA and Europe in which we are seriously involved) NASA has accepted its second flight for 2019 in order to observe the intensity and polarization of the Mg II h & k lines. On the other hand, the SUNRISE III ballon-borne solar observatory, led by the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, will be equiped with a spectropolarimeter for the 300-400 nm wavelength range. Moreover, there is also increasing interest in developing novel telescopes and instruments to measure with high spectral resolution the polarization of the integrated stellar disk radiation (e.g., the POLLUX instrument planned for the LUVOIR space telescope).
Qualification requirements: To be considered, applicants must have a degree in Physics or Mathematics. The degree must satisfy the admission requirements of the University of La Laguna (ULL)to the PhD Programme in astrophysics, in which the selected student must register. Applicants must have met these requirements by 15th November 2018. The ULL requirements are satisfied by applicants with an MSc, as well as by those students with an Undergraduate Degree who have already obtained at least 300 credits (ETCs) of which at least 60 credits should correspond to an MSc Degree (other ways to fulfil the ULL requirements are possible; see the ULL website for details). The undergraduate or MSc degree required to register in the ULL PhD Programme must have been obtained after January 31, 2015.
Duration: The starting date can be 1st December 2018, ideally, although the exact date can be negotiated. The duration of the contract will be four years, subject to annual revisions. Students obtaining their PhD within three years will be offered the possibility to continue at the IAC one further year with a Postdoctoral Training Period contract. These contracts are intended to offer the new doctors a bridge between their studentships and the postdoctoral phase of their careers
Remuneration:
Each pre-doctoral yearly contract (up to four years): 18.714,28 Euros
One year Post-doctoral Training Period contract (in the event that the candidate has obtained her/his PhD before the beginning of the fourth year): 24.267,38 Euros
Research travel funds: The contract includes all the travel expenses needed for the successful development of the PhD thesis (meetings, workshops, observations, collaborations, etc.).
Relocation allowance: This call includes an incorporation allowance only for the selected candidate comprising the cost of the flight ticket (booked and issued by the IAC). The maximum amount the IAC will reimburse is 1,000 Euros.
Non-UE citizens: If you are citizen of a country not belonging to the European Union, you can apply for this position, but if selected, you will not be allowed to sign the contract with the IAC until you obtain the compulsory documentation required to live and work in Spain (NIE card).
How to apply: use the online application system, http://www.iac.es/ensenanza/solicitudes, including the required information and documents. Alternatively, follow the instructions in the official announcement (only in Spanish).
Late applications or those which do not include the mandatory application form (Annex I), will not be considered for admission. Incomplete applications will have a period of five (5) days, starting from the day after publication of the provisional list of accepted and excluded candidates, to provide the missing documentation.
Contact: For scientific enquiries please contact Dr. Tanausú del Pino Alemán (tanausu @ iac.es) and Prof. Javier Trujillo Bueno (jtb @ iac.es).
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| Trottier Postdoctoral Fellowship in Exoplanetary Science at iREx | Closing date: 2018-11-30
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 November 30, 2018, 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 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 November 30th, 2018 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 40 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), the Gemini Planet Imager, SPIRou and NIRPS. 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 2019. 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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| Post-doc position in star formation at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland | Closing date: 2018-11-23
Contact: Agata Karska |
The Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland, invites applications for a 3-year post-doc position in studies of star-forming regions in the Outer Galaxy. The aim is to characterize gas and dust properties of star-forming regions in a variety of environments within our Galaxy and to create a 'template' to interpret emission from star-forming regions in more distant, younger galaxies.
Read more: https://www.umk.pl/en/news/?id=25622 | | ▸ more | The Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland, invites applications for a 3-year post-doc position in studies of star-forming regions in the Outer Galaxy. The aim is to characterize gas and dust properties of star-forming regions in a variety of environments within our Galaxy and to create a 'template' to interpret emission from star-forming regions in more distant, younger galaxies.
The post involves working on the project funded by the Foundation for Polish Science within the First TEAM program awarded to Dr. Agata Karska in the Torun Center for Astronomy (see: https://www.umk.pl/en/news/?id=25622). The project is supported and will be carried out in a close collaboration with researchers from University of Copenhagen, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and Space Telescope Science Institute.
Post-doc project: Cold gas reservoir and chemical complexity of star-forming regions in the Outer Galaxy using ALMA and SMA.
The candidates applying for the position should have a PhD in physics or astronomy, or in a related field awarded not earlier than in 2013, and good knowledge of written and spoken English. Motivation to work in a young, developing research team and to co-advise undergraduate and Master level students will be welcomed. Prior experience with interferometer data will be a strong asset. The gross salary is 15000 PLN (3500 euro) / months for 3 years. Multiple options for additional funding are in place for strongly motivated young researchers in Poland.
All interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae, list of publications, a cover letter outlining their research interests and motivation to join the project, and arrange for up to three letters of reference. Applications received before November 23, 2018 will be given full consideration, but will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled. Please send questions regarding the post, applications and reference letters to: agata.karska @ umk.pl. The appointments are expected to start on February 1, 2019, but a later date may be negotiated.
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| Two Ph.D. positions in star formation at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland | Closing date: 2018-11-23
Contact: Agata Karska |
The Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland, invites applications for two 3-year Ph.D. candidates in studies of star-forming regions in the Outer Galaxy. The aim is to characterize gas and dust properties of star-forming regions in a variety of environments within our Galaxy and to create a 'template' to interpret emission from star-forming regions in more distant, younger galaxies.
See: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/342149 | | ▸ more | The Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland, invites applications for two 3-year Ph.D. candidates in studies of star-forming regions in the Outer Galaxy. The aim is to characterize gas and dust properties of star-forming regions in a variety of environments within our Galaxy and to create a 'template' to interpret emission from star-forming regions in more distant, younger galaxies.
The post involves working on the project funded by the Foundation for Polish Science within the First TEAM program awarded to Dr. Agata Karska in the Torun Center for Astronomy. The project is supported and will be carried out
in a close collaboration with researchers from University of Copenhagen, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and Space Telescope Science Institute.
Ph.D. Project I: A complete census of protostars in the outer Galaxy star-forming regions using sub-mm dense gas tracers and maser emission at radio wavelengths.
Ph.D. Project II: Properties of warm and hot gas using spectral mapping
at infrared.
The candidates applying for the positions should have a strong motivation for pursuing Ph.D. studies, have a Master-level degree in physics or astronomy, good knowledge of written and spoken English, and at least basic programming skills. The Ph.D. stipends in the project are 3500 PLN (820 euro) / month for 3 years (note low living costs in Poland). Additional
funding options and extension to the 4th year are possible as part of a regular Ph.D. program at Nicolaus Copernicus University.
All interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae, list of publications, a cover letter outlining their research interests and motivation to join the project, and arrange for up to three letters of reference. Applications received before November 23, 2018 will be given full consideration, but will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled. Please send questions regarding the post, applications and reference letters to: agata.karska @ umk.pl. The appointments are expected to start on February 1, 2019, but a later date may be negotiated.
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| Two Ph.D. positions in star formation at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland | Closing date: 2018-11-23
Contact: Agata Karska |
The Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland, invites applications for two 3-year Ph.D. candidates in studies of star-forming regions in the Outer Galaxy. The aim is to characterize gas and dust properties of star-forming regions in a variety of environments within our Galaxy and to create a 'template' to interpret emission from star-forming regions in more distant, younger galaxies.
See: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/342149 | | ▸ more | The Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland, invites applications for two 3-year Ph.D. candidates in studies of star-forming regions in the Outer Galaxy. The aim is to characterize gas and dust properties of star-forming regions in a variety of environments within our Galaxy and to create a 'template' to interpret emission from star-forming regions in more distant, younger galaxies.
The post involves working on the project funded by the Foundation for Polish Science within the First TEAM program awarded to Dr. Agata Karska in the Torun Center for Astronomy. The project is supported and will be carried out
in a close collaboration with researchers from University of Copenhagen, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and Space Telescope Science Institute.
Ph.D. Project I: A complete census of protostars in the outer Galaxy star-forming regions using sub-mm dense gas tracers and maser emission at radio wavelengths.
Ph.D. Project II: Properties of warm and hot gas using spectral mapping
at infrared.
The candidates applying for the positions should have a strong motivation for pursuing Ph.D. studies, have a Master-level degree in physics or astronomy, good knowledge of written and spoken English, and at least basic programming skills. The Ph.D. stipends in the project are 3500 PLN (820 euro) / month for 3 years (note low living costs in Poland). Additional
funding options and extension to the 4th year are possible as part of a regular Ph.D. program at Nicolaus Copernicus University.
All interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae, list of publications, a cover letter outlining their research interests and motivation to join the project, and arrange for up to three letters of reference. Applications received before November 23, 2018 will be given full consideration, but will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled. Please send questions regarding the post, applications and reference letters to: agata.karska @ umk.pl. The appointments are expected to start on February 1, 2019, but a later date may be negotiated.
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| Post-doctoral position at UniTo on the kinematics of stars in dwarf galaxies or hypervelocity stars in the Milky Way | Closing date: 2018-11-15
Contact: Antonaldo Diaferio |
| The Dept. of Physics of the University of Torino (UniTo) invites applications for a one-year post-doctoral research position in the group led by Prof. Antonaldo Diaferio and Prof. Luisa Ostorero. The position can be extended to a second year, depending on performance. | | ▸ more | The University of Torino participates in the design of a future international astrometric space mission conceived to perform astrometric measurements to micro-arsecond level precision, exceeding by a factor of 20 to 50, depending on star brightness, the precision of Gaia, the ongoing international space astrometric mission launched in 2013.
The successful candidate is expected to work on one of the following projects, depending on expertise and interest:
1. Extra-galactic Origin of the Milky Way Hypervelocity Stars
The successful candidate will run numerical simulations to quantify the phase-space distributions of hypervelocity stars observed in the halo of the Milky Way that originate from the gravitational interaction between the Milky Way and its satellite galaxies. These hypervelocity stars can probe the formation history of the Milky Way and its satellites and the dark matter distribution in the Milky Way outer halo, thus constraining current models of the formation of cosmic structures.
2. Dark Matter Distribution in Dwarf Galaxies
The successful candidate will model mock catalogues of stars in dwarf galaxies to quantify the sensitivity required by future observations to discriminate among different distributions of dark matter that depend both on the properties of the dark matter particle and on the model of the formation of cosmic structures.
At the beginning of the appointment, a PhD in Physics or Astronomy or equivalent is required. Experience in gravitational dynamics and/or N-body simulations is highly desirable.
Salary will be 24,000 EUR/year gross. Research budget for travel and other expenses will be provided. No teaching or other duties are required for this position. The standard benefits of the Italian contracts for post-doctoral fellowships will apply.
Applications should consist of a one-page statement of research interest, a curriculum vitae with a statement of experience relevant for this position, an expression of preference for one of the two projects, and a list of publications. Applications should be sent by e-mail to Prof. Antonaldo Diaferio (antonaldo.diaferio @ unito.it). In addition, candidates should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the same address. For further enquiries, please contact Prof. Antonaldo Diaferio (antonaldo.diaferio @ unito.it). All correspondence should be sent by-email.
Applications will receive full consideration until the position is filled. In any case, the selection procedure will terminate by November 15, 2018. The negotiable starting date of the appointment is January 1st 2019.
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| PhD position in massive stars - ERC consolidator grant "ASSESS" | Closing date: 2018-11-15
Contact: Alceste Bonanos |
| The Institute for Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Applications and Remote Sensing (IAASARS) of the National Observatory of Athens invites applications for 1 PhD position on identifying and characterizing evolved massive stars in nearby galaxies in the framework of the ERC consolidator grant titled "Episodic Mass Loss in Massive Stars: Key to Understanding the Explosive Early Universe" (ASSESS). | | ▸ more | The aim of the project is to determine whether episodic mass loss is a dominant process in the evolution of the most massive stars. Applicants with previous experience in stellar astrophysics and in particular massive stars, stellar variability, and the analysis of spectroscopic data are particularly encouraged to apply. The duration of the position will be 3 years.
The successful candidate is expected to be highly motivated and able to work within a diverse team. They will work under the supervision of the PI, Dr. A. Bonanos. A MSc in (astro)physics or a related field is required.
Submission and inquiries should be addressed to Dr. A. Bonanos (e-mail: bonanos @ noa.gr, tel.: +30 2108109177, fax: +30 2108040453). Applications (in english) should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of current and future research interests (in PDF format) and three letters of reference, sent directly by e-mail to Dr. Bonanos. Consideration of applications will begin on November 15th, 2018 and will continue until the positions are filled. A starting date in early 2019 is anticipated. The salary is competitive and a generous travel allowance will be provided.
For more information visit:
https://www.astro.noa.gr/en/jobopenings/
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| Post-doctoral fellow position in theoretical astrophysics | Closing date: 2018-11-30
Contact: Jérôme Pétri |
The Strasbourg Observatory, France, is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to work on theoretical and observational aspects of pulsar emission mechanism. The position is funded by the CEFIPRA Indo-French Center for the Promotion of Advanced Research (IFCPAR) project Modelling and observing pulsars: from high energy to radio emission.
| | ▸ more | Research activities at Strasbourg Observatory are centred on high energy astrophysics, stellar physics, galactic dynamics and cosmolgy, with faculty members pursuing research in diverse areas of astrophysics (visit http://astro.unistra.fr).
The successful candidate will work in collaboration with Jérôme Petri, Université de Strasbourg (Project Principal Investigator, France) and Dipanjan Mitra of NCRA (Project Principal Investigator, India) either on interpreting radio single-pulse dynamics and polarization observations in conjunction with X-ray and Gamma-ray observations or on performing numerical simulations of pulsar magnetosphere and studying plasma instabilities and wave propagation in the magnetospheric plasma.
The candidate has to have a PhD degree in astronomy, astrophysics, or a related discipline, or must be awaiting the award of the Ph.D. degree after submitting the doctoral thesis to a university. A strong background in expertise in numerical and computational aspects of relativistic plasma astrophysics and/or analyzing and interpreting X-ray/gamma-ray observations of pulsars (e.g from instruments like XMM-Newton, Chandra, NuSTAR, Astrosat, Fermi) will be given preference.
Applications containing a curriculum vitae, summary of research experience and the names and e-mail addresses of three or more referees should be sent to the addresses jerome.petri @ astro.unistra.fr and dmitra @ ncra.tifr.res.in, by November 30, 2018. Applicants should also request their referees to send in recommendation letters by the same deadline. All enquiries should also be made to these e-mail addresses.
The net salary is about 2.100 EUR for an initial appointment of one year and tenable for a maximum period of 15 months. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make two visits for a period of one month each to NCRA-TIFR, India, for the purpose of project collaboration. Some amount of funding for local travel within France is also available.
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| ESO Studentship Programme Europe and Chile 2018/2019 | Closing date: 2018-11-15
Contact: Pauline Conlon |
Direct your research at one of the world's leading observatories.
The European Southern Observatory is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe. The research studentship programme of ESO provides an outstanding opportunity for PhD students to conduct their research in the vibrant scientific environment of one of the world's leading observatories for a period of up to two years. | | ▸ more | 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 collaborative 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 (observational, theoretical and fundamental astrophysics). 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 positions per year are provided for students enrolled in South American universities.
Applicants and their home institute supervisors should agree upon and coordinate their research project jointly with their prospective ESO supervisor. For this purpose the ESO supervisor should be contacted well in advance of the application deadlines (next deadline is15 November 2018). A list of potential ESO supervisors and their research interests can be found at http://www.eso.org/sci/activities/personnel.html.
ESO Chile students have the opportunity to visit the observatories and to get involved in small technical projects that equip them with hands-on skills and give them insights into the observatory operations and instrumentation. Such involvement is also strongly encouraged for Garching students. ESO students at both sites benefit from a vital collaborative environment among a multi-disciplined young generation. They stay in touch with the latest developments in science and have the opportunity to network with top researchers visiting ESO. In addition, students in Garching may attend and benefit from the series of lectures delivered in the framework of the International Max-Planck Research School on Astrophysics. ESO students have also the possibility to join in many outreach activities.
Students who are already enrolled in a PhD programme in the Munich area (e.g., at the International Max-Planck Research School on Astrophysics or a Munich University) and who wish to apply for an ESO studentship in Garching, should provide a compelling justification for their application.
If you are interested in enhancing your PhD experience in an international and culturally-rich environment, growing your network of potential collaborators and overall consolidating your scientific profile through an extended stay at ESO, then please review the full ESO Studentship Programme vacancy and instructions on how to apply available to view from: http://recruitment.eso.org/.
Please include the following documents in your application:
* a cover letter;
* a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, if any;
* copies of your university transcript and certificate(s) or diploma(s);
* a summary of your master's thesis project (if applicable) and ongoing projects, indicating the title and the supervisor (maximum half a page);
* an outline of the proposed PhD project (recommended one page, maximum two), containing a clear timeline including the start and expected end dates of the PhD, and the requested starting date and duration for the studentship at ESO. The candidate should also highlight in the project the advantages of coming to ESO;
* the names and contact details of your home institute supervisor and the ESO local supervisor. They will be automatically invited to submit a recommendation letter, however, applicants are strongly advised to trigger these invitations (using the web application form) well in advance of the application deadline;
* a letter from the home institute that: i) guarantees financial support (salary, health insurance and travel money) for the remaining PhD period after the termination of the ESO studentship; ii) indicates whether the prerequisites to obtain the PhD degree at the home institute have already been met.
All documents should be typed in English (but no translation is required for the certificates and diplomas).
Depending on the number of available positions, there might be up to two application rounds per year (with closing dates for applications 31 May and 15 November of the current calendar year). The coming round has a deadline for the submission of application on 15 November, 2018. Review of the application documents, including the recommendation letters, begins immediately following the deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Candidates will be notified of the results of the selection process within two months following the deadline. Studentships considered in the coming November round will normally begin between March-August 2019.
Please review the full ESO Studentship Programme vacancy and instructions on how to apply available to view from: http://recruitment.eso.org/. Closing date for applications is 15 November 2018. Requests for recommendation letters should be triggered immediately - do not delay.
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, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom and, for Chile, to students enrolled in a South American university irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race or religion.
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| One Postdoctoral Contract Galaxy Clusters 2018 | Closing date: 2018-11-01
Contact: Secretariat of the Research Division |
The IAC (Tenerife) invites applications for ONE postdoctoral contract to work on topics within the project ?Precision Cosmology with the Cosmic Microwave Background: QUIJOTE, PLANCK and other CMB Experiments at the Teide Observatory? (AYA2017-84185-P), led by Dr. José Alberto Rubińo Martin and Dr. Ricardo Génova Santos.
Research topics at the IAC include most areas of astrophysics: solar physics, planetary systems, stellar and interstellar physics, galaxy formation and evolution, and cosmology and astroparticles. These research lines are supported by an ambitious instrumentation program
| | ▸ more | Duties: The selected candidate will pursue research related to the following fields:
? To conduct the data analysis of optical images and spectroscopy for the study of the new galaxy clusters detected by the Planck satellite. The associated observing programmes are IPT13-08 and 128-MULTIPLE-16/15B.
? To develop specific tools for the identification of new galaxy clusters in optical/IR images: over-densities, color-magnitude, spatial distributions, redshift determinations.
? To develop and apply specific tools for the determination of dynamical masses for galaxy clusters, using MOS observations. Determination of the scaling laws for those clusters.
? To participate in the Science working groups for the preparation of the WEAVE surveys.
? To participate in the Science working groups of the space mission Euclid.
Position requirements: The candidates must have a good publication record and provide evidence of experience in leading original research.
Qualification requirements: To be eligible for admission, applicants must have obtained a Ph.D. degree in Astrophysics or Physics, by the application deadline (November 1, 2018). A copy of the degree or corresponding stamped certificate (issued by the University where the degree was obtained) must be included. Applicants who have not completed their Ph.D. degree within the application deadline will not be considered.
Selection stage: The selection process will consist of two stages: a merit assessment phase and an interview.
In the merit assessment stage, the Selection Committee will verify and rate the merits documented by the applicants. The maximum score that can be awarded for the assessment of merits will be 80 points, which will be calculated as the sum of the scores obtained in each of the sections.
A) Maximum score: 60 points
? Scientific and technical contributions to the field of research.
? Scientific publications, in quality and quantity, listed in the Science Citation Index (SCI conference contributions, teaching tasks, participation in scientific committees, membership of scientific conference committees, conference organization, journal refereeing, and stays at other research centres.
? Every career stage since the defence of the doctoral thesis will be taken into consideration
B) Maximum score: 20 points
Adequacy of the candidate?s training and experience for the contract applied for
? Observational experience with optical/IR telescopes.
? Experience in the processing of optical/IR images and spectroscopy.
? Observational experience in the study of galaxy clusters.
? Experience in the use of photometric redshift estimation methods, and methods for the determination of dynamical masses.
? Experience with specific techniques for the detection of galaxy clusters at intermediate/high redshift.
Method of accreditation for both sections: Research statement, which includes a report on the technical and research activity carried out, accompanied by documentation that proves what was stated in it.
C) Interview. Maximum score: 20 points
Candidates who have obtained the minimum score to pass the first phase (50 points) will be called to the second assessment phase at a specific time and date. The second phase will consist in an interview that can take place either in person at the IAC headquarters or using internet communication software (e.g., skype or zoom) that allows voice and image transmission.
During the interview, the candidates will present, for a maximum of 20 minutes, their vision about the suitability of their professional profile to the position applied for and the development of their research activity if awarded the contract. The Selection Committee may then ask questions about the contents of the presentation and any other aspects that they deem relevant.
The presentation may be in either Spanish or in English.
In this exercise a score of 0 to 20 points will be awarded, of which:
Up to 10 points, correspond to the suitability of the professional profile to the position applied for.
Up to 10 points, correspond to the candidate's vision of the future and planned research activity in the context of the position applied for.
To pass this second phase a minimum score of 15 points will be necessary.
To pass the selective process, it will be necessary to obtain a minimum score of 65 points.
In order to ensure the effective equality of opportunity for men and women, in pursuance of the provisions of the IAC's Second Plan of Equality, and to ensure that certain documented circumstances of candidates do not prejudice the success of their application, the following special circumstances will be taken positively into account:
? Maternity leave, up to 18 months after the date of birth or adoption.
? Paternity leave, as provided for by Social Security, for the duration of the corresponding permit.
? Severe illness or accident with medical leave for a minimum of 3 months.
? Care of dependents for a minimum period of 3 months, as provided for by Law 39/2006.
? Work permits for the care of dependent children or adults.
Training: Those candidates who have done their Ph.D. research at the IAC must have undertaken a period of training in other research centres. This period must consist of either one continuous year or 18 accumulated months (including periods of training during their doctoral period).
Duration: The appointment will be for a period of 1 year. The starting date is expected to be in January, 2019.
Remuneration: The gross annual salary is 33,547 Euros, subject to up to 20% income tax and Social Security contributions (depending on the personal situation of the candidate). Medical insurance under the Spanish National Health Service will be provided for the candidate and will also cover spouse or registered partner (de facto partner) and children (if relevant).
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| Postdoctoral Researchers in Galaxy Evolution Theory- #02932 | Closing date: 2018-12-18
Contact: Nodella Jordan |
We invite applications for two 3-year postdoctoral fellowships in galaxy evolution and the intergalactic medium at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, MD.
The successful applicants will work with Drs. Molly Peeples, Jason Tumlinson, and Gregory Snyder at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), and with their network of collaborators. Our research group is currently focused on understanding the co-evolution of gas flows and galaxies, including galaxy morphologies, chemical evolution, and the role of the circumgalactic medium (CGM), using a combination of hydrodynamic si | | ▸ more | We invite applications for two 3-year postdoctoral fellowships in galaxy evolution and the intergalactic medium at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, MD.
The successful applicants will work with Drs. Molly Peeples, Jason Tumlinson, and Gregory Snyder at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), and with their network of collaborators. Our research group is currently focused on understanding the co-evolution of gas flows and galaxies, including galaxy morphologies, chemical evolution, and the role of the circumgalactic medium (CGM), using a combination of hydrodynamic simulations, analytic modeling, and comparisons to observations. The open positions are targeted at junior scientists with primarily theoretical backgrounds, including numerical simulations. We will encourage successful applicants to lead independent research or new projects in related areas.
The nominal start date is September 2019, with a initial appointments of two years and expected renewals of up to three years, subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funds. The starting salary depends on year of PhD and level of expertise and includes a relocation package. STScI, located on Johns Hopkins University Campus in Baltimore, Maryland, offers an excellent benefit package (including comprehensive healthcare and paid parental leave), competitive salaries, and a stimulating work environment. STScI?s pay for postdoctoral researchers is commensurate to the year of Ph.D. The postdocs will also have full access to STScI?s postdoctoral career mentoring program. We especially welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans, LBGTQ+ people, and other members of underrepresented groups.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in astronomy, physics, or a related field, by the start date. Expertise in one or more of the following areas is desirable: (a) hydrodynamic physics and simulations, (b) galaxy evolution, (c) the circumgalactic medium, (d) chemical evolution, (e) connecting synthetic data to observations.
TO APPLY: https://stsci.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/45484
Applications received by December 14, 2018 will receive full consideration. Applicants will be asked to submit the names and email addresses of three individuals that will be able to write letters of reference on their behalf. References will be contacted through the application system for the letter submissions. Emails will come from: notifications @ slideroom.com. Applicants should contact their letter writers separately to inform them of the process, since applications will be given full consideration only when all reference letters have been received.
The diversity of the STScI staff enhances the dynamic and collegial atmosphere of our scientific community, and reflects our commitment to inclusivity in the broadest sense. Accordingly, women, minorities, veterans, and disabled individuals are strongly encouraged to apply for these positions.
As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, STScI does not discriminate because of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, lawful political affiliations, veteran status, or mental or physical handicap. Veterans, disabled or wounded warriors needing assistance with the employment process can contact us at careers @ stsci.edu.
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| NASA Hubble Fellowship Program (NHFP) - #02904 | Closing date: 2018-11-01
Contact: Nodella Jordan |
On behalf of the NASA Astrophysics Division, the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) announces the second annual call for applications for postdoctoral fellowships under the NASA Hubble Fellowship Program (NHFP), to begin in the Fall of 2019.
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 go live on September 4, 2018. | | ▸ more | On behalf of the NASA Astrophysics Division, the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) announces the second annual call for applications for postdoctoral fellowships under the NASA Hubble Fellowship Program (NHFP), to begin in the Fall of 2019.
The NHFP supports promising postdoctoral scientists performing independent research that contributes to NASA Astrophysics https://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics for more information. The research may be theoretical, observational, and/or instrumental. If your application is successful 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, 2016 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.
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 5 granted to a single host institution in any 3 year period (where the cumulative count begins with 2018 fellows).
The Announcement of Opportunity, which includes detailed program policies and application instructions, is available at: http://nhfp.stsci.edu . The application submission page will be open until November 1, 2018.
(Do not use the green "Apply Now" tab at the top right. Applications will ONLY be accepted through the website above.)
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 Thursday, November 1, 2018 (7 PM EDT, 4 PM PDT, 23:00 UTC)
Letters of reference are due by Thursday, November 8, 2018.
Offers will be made in early February 2019 and new appointments should begin on or about September 1, 2019.
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: 2018-11-15
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 2019:
Read more at http://www.solar-system-school.de/
Apply via http://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 15 November 2018. 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 2018 will begin on 15 November 2018, 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 15 November 2018:
- 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 November 20 2017.
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.
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