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| Postdoctoral positions in Astrophysics and Cosmology | Closing date: 2020-02-01
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 2020. 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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| Post Doctoral Positions in Quantum optics and precision sensing at The Australian National University in Canberra, Austr | Closing date: 2020-01-05
Contact: Sareh Rajabi |
| Applications open for Post Doctoral Positions in Quantum optics and precision sensing at The Australian National University in Canberra, Australia | | ▸ more | Classification: Academic Level A /B
Salary package: $80,439 - $113,165 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed term (2 years) with a possibility of extension
? Flexible and family friendly role
? On campus childcare facilities
? Support network and mentoring program for early career academics
The Research School of Physics represents Australia's largest university based research and teaching activity in the physics discipline. The School is home to a number of major national facilities such as Australia's largest accelerator and the H1-NF National Stellarator Facility. Hundreds of academics, technical staff and students form the School's greatest asset, its people. This critical mass of researchers is of fundamental importance in fostering the kind of interdisciplinary interactions that create modern research excellence.
The ANU Node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational-wave Discovery (OzGrav) conducts research on high precision laser interferometry for gravitational wave detection and other applications. The ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems (EQUS) aims to build sophisticated quantum machines to harness the quantum world for practical applications. OzGrav -ANU and EQUS-ANU reside within the Department of Quantum Science at the Research School of Physics, a dynamic group researching applications of quantum and optical technologies in a range of different areas. It co-hosts three ARC Centres of Excellence, an innovations hub that supports start-up companies, and several other major projects.
The Position
We are seeking to appoint up to three experimental physicists to work on optical instrumentation.
The successful candidates should have a PhD or equivalent in physics or a related discipline and a background in optical physics, electro-optics, quantum optics, control systems and low noise electronics.
The Australian National University is a world-leading institution and provides a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs to support staff in maintaining a healthy work/life balance whilst encouraging success in reaching their full career potential. For more information, please visit https://internaljobs.anu.edu.au/ci/en/listing/
CLOSING DATE: JANUARY 5th, 2020.
To see what the Science at ANU community is like, we invite you to follow us on social media at http://www.instagram.com/anu_science/ and https://www.facebook.com/ScienceANU/.
If you wish to discuss the position after obtaining the selection documentation, please contact: Professor David McClelland, phone (02) 6125 9888, e-mail david.mcclelland @ anu.edu.au.
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| The Australian National University new Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics: Full Professor | Closing date: 2020-01-12
Contact: Sareh Rajabi |
| Call for expression of interest for a Full Professor position at Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics, The Australian National University | | ▸ more | The Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, has recently established a new Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA), jointly supported by the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Research School of Physics.
The Centre encompasses all aspects of gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, including instrumentation, theory and data analysis, source follow-up and multi-messenger astronomy. It will bring together existing ANU researchers in these areas under one umbrella and expand the capability by making up to seven new tenure-track academic appointments across these research programs over the next year. The inaugural CGA Director is Professor David McClelland.
We are now seeking Expressions of Interest for the key appointment of a Full Professor (Level E). It is the intention that the appointee will initially take on the role of Deputy Director, in the anticipation that they will take over as Director within the next five years. We are seeking an inspirational scientific leader with an equity agenda from any area of research covered by the Centre, who can grow ANU?s leadership across all areas of gravitational wave astronomy. If you think you have the skills, vision and drive required to fill this role, please consider applying, regardless of your current level of appointment.
The appointment comes with an attractive start-up package and the ability to help shape the future of the CGA through subsequent faculty hires. This is a tenure-track position with a negotiable probation period.
We are now seeking a 2-page Expression of Interest (EoI), along with a complete CV. EoIs will be accepted any time up to 12 January 2020. We anticipate advertising the position in mid-December with a closing date for applications in late January 2020. You are encouraged to contact Professor David McClelland (david.mcclelland @ anu.edu.au) for further information. Please email your expression of interest and CV to the CGA Administrator, Dr Sareh Rajabi (sareh.rajabi @ anu.edu.au), before the closing date.
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| Tenure-Track Position in Gravitational Astrophysics, The Australian National University | Closing date: 2020-01-15
Contact: Sareh Rajabi |
| Call for expression of interest for a female-only tenure-track position in Gravitational Astrophysics, at the Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics, The Australian National University | | ▸ more | (open to female identifying candidates only)
The Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, has recently established a new Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA), jointly supported by the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Research School of Physics.
The Centre encompasses all aspects of gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, including instrumentation, theory and data analysis, source follow-up and multi-messenger astronomy. It will bring together existing ANU researchers in these areas under one umbrella and expand the capability by making up to seven new tenure-track academic appointments across these research programs over the next year. The inaugural CGA Director is Professor David McClelland.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding early or mid-career academic with a strong research record in gravitational wave astrophysics (theory and data analysis, source follow-up, multi-messenger astronomy). This will be a tenure-track position attracting a significant start-up package. It will be a key foundation position in the CGA. The appointee will assist with recruiting additional appointments into the CGA, helping to shape its future.
We are now seeking Expressions of Interest (EoI) in this position. An EoI will comprise a 1-page statement of achievement and proposed program of research at ANU, along with a 2-page CV. EoIs will be accepted any time up until January 12, 2020. Please email your EOI to the CGA administrator, Dr Sareh Rajabi, sareh.rajabi @ anu.edu.au, and expect confirmation of receipt.
For further information, please contact Professor Susan Scott (susan.scott @ anu.edu.au) or Professor David McClelland (david.mcclelland @ anu.edu.au) at RSPhys and/or Associate Professor Christian Wolf (christian.wolf @ anu.edu.au) at RSAA.
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| Postdoctoral researcher in exoplanet observations (SAINT-EX) | Closing date: 2020-01-10
Contact: Brice-Olivier Demory |
| Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral position at the Centre for Space and Habitability (CSH, http://csh.unibe.ch) of the University of Bern. The successful applicant will work as a member of the SAINT-EX research team led by Prof. Brice-Olivier Demory (http://www.saintex.unibe.ch). The Postdoctoral researcher will be expected to conduct a competitive research programme in exoplanets and will be coordinating the science operations of the SAINT-EX ground-based observatory. | | ▸ more | SAINT-EX is a 1-m, fully robotic telescope located in San Pedro Martir (Mexico) that focuses 1) on the search for transiting exoplanets orbiting ultra-cool dwarfs (similar to TRAPPIST-1) and 2) in providing ground-based support to the ESA CHEOPS mission (launch Dec 2019). The successful Postdoctoral researcher will also have the opportunity to be involved in the SPECULOOS collaboration. A high-degree of interaction with the CSH members is also expected.
Candidates with previous expertise in exoplanet observations and/or ground-based telescope operations are strongly encouraged to apply.
As per the University of Bern?s rules, candidates to this position should have been awarded their PhD after 1 August 2017.
Starting salary is 87?750 CHF, with an initial appointment of 2 years. Child allowance and maternity/paternity leave are offered. The earliest starting date is 1 August 2020. The position comes with a research budget for travel, publication costs and computing resources.
Applications are invited from all nationalities and should consist of 1) a cover letter, 2) a CV, 3) a research proposal (3 pages), 4) a summary of past achievements (1 page), 5) a list of publications and 6) the names of 3 references. Materials should be submitted through the web interface at:
https://ohws.prospective.ch/public/v1/jobs/3f797e2c-bc5a-4a5e-b80b-276db2397724
Applications received by 10 January 2020 will receive full consideration.
Inquiries to: Prof. Brice-Olivier Demory
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| PhD position in radio/X-ray extragalactic astronomy | Closing date: 2020-02-01
Contact: Francesco De Gasperin |
| We are offering a 3-year PhD position at the University of Hamburg in observational extra-galactic astronomy. The student research will focus on active galactic nuclei, galaxy evolution and/or galaxy cluster science. Specifically, the student will work on low-frequency radio data from LOFAR combined with eRosita X-ray observations of the Virgo cluster. | | ▸ more |
The Observatory offers a diverse and rich research environment. Our teams have strong expertise in radio, X-ray and numerical modeling. The candidate will have privileged use of our own LOFAR station, state-of-the-art computing facilities and early access to large survey data from LOFAR, eRosita, 4MOST. The student will be part of the LOFAR collaboration, which includes hundreds of scientists across the European continent. The Hamburg Observatory is part of the Quantum Universe cluster of excellence, which will link the candidate with a large community of scientists. Funding for computing facility and travels to attend and present at domestic and international meetings will be available. The position comes with no teaching duties, but there is the possibility of gaining teaching experience upon request. A master in astronomy, physics or equivalent is a requirement; good programming skills and knowledge of radio interferometry are important assets.
The application must include:
- a motivational letter (max 1 page)
- transcripts
- CV
- 2 letters of recommendation
Please send all documents via email to Prof. de Gasperin (fdg @ hs.uni-hamburg.de) by February 1st, 2020. Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered.
The position is expected to begin as early as possible after March 1st, 2020.
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| Postdoctoral Research Position(s) in Observational Extragalactic Astronomy at the University of Geneva | Closing date: 2020-01-10
Contact: Prof. Pascal Oesch |
| Applications are invited for up to two postdoctoral research positions in observational extragalactic astronomy at the University of Geneva, Switzerland. The successful candidates will work in the group "Galaxy Build-up at Cosmic Dawn" with Prof. Pascal Oesch on research projects focused on the first generations of galaxies involving deep multi-wavelength observations from HST, Spitzer, ALMA, VLT+Keck, and soon from JWST. | | ▸ more | Interested candidates will have the opportunity to get involved in several international collaborations, including the ALMA Large Program REBELS, and teams preparing for upcoming facilities such as the multi-object spectrograph VLT/MOONS as well as ESA's Euclid Space Telescope. Candidates with prior experience in photometric redshift measurements or Lyman Break selections are especially encouraged to apply, to prepare for the exploitation of the Euclid Deep Fields for z>6 research.
At the Geneva Observatory and the associated Laboratory of Astrophysics of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), the successful candidates will find a rich and vibrant research environment in the fields of extra-solar planets, stellar physics, high energy astrophysics, galaxy evolution, and observational cosmology.
The initial appointment will be for one year, renewable annually, contingent upon satisfactory performance, mutual agreement, and availability of funds. The appointments are expected to start mid 2020, and require the completion of a PhD in Astronomy, or related field.
To apply, qualified candidates are encouraged to send an email with a single PDF file to pascal.oesch @ unige.ch containing a cover letter, a CV with publication list, and a brief research statement. Candidates should also arrange for three letters of reference to be e-mailed to the same address.
Applications received by January 10, 2020, will receive full consideration.
Preliminary inquiries may be addressed via e-mail to pascal.oesch @ unige.ch.
For more information on our group, please visit: https://www.unige.ch/sciences/astro/cosmicdawn/en/
Included Benefits:
Standard Swiss Social Security, Accident Insurance and Pension contributions.
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| PhD position in exoplanet observations | Closing date: 2020-01-15
Contact: Francois Bouchy |
| Applications are invited for a PhD position within the exoplanet team at the University of Geneva to work on photometric observations of transiting exoplanets. The main focus of the PhD thesis will be to study the density of exoplanets by deriving their precise radii from light curve analysis of NGTS, K2 and TESS surveys and complementary follow-up observations. | | ▸ more | The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the follow-up activities, and focus on retrieving the signatures of Super-Earth and Neptune-like planets with high-precision photometry. While the PhD project will be based on photometric observations, he/she will also participate in ongoing high-precision RV follow-up using CORALIE, HARPS and NIRPS. The successful candidate will be in charge to the transit modelling, identification of false positives, ranking and vetting of transiting candidates, coordination, execution and analysis of photometric observations carried out with EulerCam at the 1.2 m Euler telescope at La Silla observatory. He/She will also contribute to the activities of the NGTS transit survey and to DACE platform tools related to light curve analysis.
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. The exoplanet team is especially well renown, with strong involvement in planet detection, the determination of the planet physical properties, the characterisation of planet atmospheres, and the development of an associated world-class instrumentation. We are also co-leading the Swiss-wide National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) PlanetS (http://nccr-planets.ch/), dedicated to the study of the origin, evolution, and characterisation of planets inside and outside our Solar System. The applicant will also have the opportunity to develop collaborations with members of PlanetS.
The applicant is required to have a Master in Astrophysics. Proficiency in Python programming is considered as a plus. This four-year PhD position is founded by Swiss National Science Foundation with a gross salary around 50,000 CHF a year. The position is available immediately and a rapid start by the student would be appreciated. The University is actively seeking to increase the numbers of women in physics and hence women are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should send (in a single pdf file) a curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, a motivation letter including information on skills and previous experience, names of people who can be contacted for a letter of recommendation, and the contact details to Prof. François Bouchy, University of Geneva, francois.bouchy @ unige.ch, before 15th January 2020.
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| Post-doctoral position in exoplanet observations | Closing date: 2020-01-15
Contact: Monika Lendl |
| Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position within the Swiss research platform PlanetS to work on photometric observations of transiting exoplanets. PlanetS (http://nccr-planets.ch/) is a Switzerland-wide research network for planetary sciences with a large focus on exoplanets. The available position is co-offered by the University of Geneva and the University of Bern. It will be located primarily within the exoplanet team at the University of Geneva, with a 6-month stay foreseen at the University of Bern. | | ▸ more | The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the follow-up of long-period transiting planets detected by space-based surveys (TESS, K2) and contribute to their interior modelling. He/She will participate in ongoing observing programs of the Geneva exoplanet team, consisting of radial-velocity (CORALIE, HARPS, NIRPS) and photometric (EulerCam, NGTS) observations. He/she will be charged mainly with the analysis of photometry, with a particular focus on the confirmation of long-period giant planets, most importantly single-transit candidates. He/she is expected to complete tasks including light curve modeling, target selection, prioritisation and the joint analysis of photometric and RV data. He/she will spend six months at the University of Bern to conduct the interior modelling of long-period planets using the Bern planetary evolution and structure models.
PlanetS presents a vibrant research environment with a wide range of activities including theory, numerical simulations, observations and instrumental developments related to exoplanets. The successful candidate will have ample opportunity to collaborate within PlanetS, in particular with regard to the CHEOPS space mission and projects related to the characterisation of planetary atmospheres. The exoplanet team at the University of Geneva is renown for its strong involvement in planet detection, the determination of the planet physical properties, the characterisation of planetary atmospheres, and the development of an associated world-class instrumentation.
Applicants are expected to have completed a PhD in Astronomy or Astrophysics or expect to complete it by the start of the position. Applicants are also expected to have experience in observation, data reduction and analysis, especially related to high-precision photometry. Additional experience with either theoretical modelling of planetary interiors or high-precision radial-velocities would be advantageous.
The duration of the appointment is initially for two years, with a possible prolongation for a third year depending on performance and available funding. This position is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation with a gross salary around 80,000 CHF a year. The position is available immediately and to be started at latest on 1 May 2020. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Monika Lendl at the University of Geneva. Applications should be sent via email to monika.lendl @ unige.ch and contain (in a singe pdf file) 1) curriculum vitae, 2) list of publications, 3) a short research statement describing past achievements and future projects (max. 2 pages) and arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent before 15 January 2020.
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| PhD positions in Prague: theory, instrumentation, observations | Closing date: 2020-01-15
Contact: PhD program committee |
| We are inviting applications for multiple 4-year PhD positions in Prague, Czech Republic, in the fields of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology, Gravitational Physics, Mathematical Physics, and String Theory. The areas of research include theory, observation, and instrumentation. Some of the projects are part of large international collaborations (LSST, Pierre Auger, CTA, ASAS-SN). The list of available projects is at http://physicsphd.cz/. We will continue to update the website and add more projects until early December. | | ▸ more | PhD thesis research will be conducted at one of the participating institutions in Prague: Charles University (Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomical Institute), Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences, and Institute of Mathematics of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The PhD degrees are awarded by Charles University. The positions are funded by individual grants (both national and EU, including ERC grants or equivalents) and institutional fellowships. The positions are open to candidates of any nationality.
PhD students receive medical insurance with no or small co-pays, subsidized meals, possibility of staying in student dormitories, and free "Czech as foreign language" classes. There are no fees or tuition for PhD students. Prague remains cheaper than other comparable European cities while offering similar level of comforts and entertainments.
For more information and application procedure, please see http://physicsphd.cz. The application deadline is January 15 2020 for positions beginning in the Fall semester of 2020.
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| Postdoc position in the ESCHER (ExtraterreStrial prebiotic CHEmistRy) interdisciplinary research project | Closing date: 2019-12-15
Contact: Clio Gielen |
The Institute of Astronomy, KU Leuven, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the field of astrochemistry and exoplanets, under the supervision of Prof. Leen Decin in the interdisciplinary ESCHER (Extraterrestrial Prebiotic Chemistry, fys.kuleuven.be/ster/research-projects/escher) project.
| | ▸ more | The ESCHER project:
The question of the origin of life is more than ever under the spotlight now that new telescopes allow scientists to detect biosignatures on exoplanets. However, the analysis and interpretation of these detections in terms of chemical and biological evolution heavily depends on our ability to understand how simple molecular units build larger macromolecular units and get (self-)organised under extraterrestrial circumstances. Mineral surfaces are thought to play a crucial factor, not only as catalysts for gas-phase reactions, but also as templates imprinting their structure onto available building units. The goal of this interdisciplinary ESCHER project is to address the role and impact of solid-state surfaces on (extra)terrestrial prebiotic chemistry. More information on the ESCHER project can be found on https://fys.kuleuven.be/ster/research-projects/escher.
The postdoctoral project:
While the relative contribution of geochemical and geothermal effects, tidal effects, thunderbolts, ultraviolet (UV) light, etc as mechanisms for the origin of life has not yet been accurately pinned down, recent studies advocate the idea that high ultraviolet levels on primordial Earth were not an obstacle to the origin of life but a selective factor that, in fact, might have driven the whole process. As such, we need to identify general constraints on which stars provide sufficient UV for photochemistry and which fraction of UV light reaches the (exo)planet surface. In addition, outgassing of volatiles from the planetary interior impacts the atmospheric composition. The objective of this position is to determine the abundance of simple molecules as a function of height for an ensemble of exoplanet conditions taking account of different UV and outgassing scenarios using state-of-the-art global circulation models (GCMs or climate models). The output of these complex models will feed the innovative open-access deep-learning EXoGAN algorithm which uses artificial intelligence to retrieve the hydrodynamical and chemical composition from exoplanet observations of current and near-future (JWST) observations.
The Host Institutes:
ESCHER is an interdisciplinary project between several research groups of KU Leuven (Belgium), including the Institute of Astronomy (Prof. Leen Decin), the Quantum Chemistry and Physical Chemistry division (Prof. Jeremy Harvey), and the Center for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis (Prof. Christine Kirschhock).
The position:
The postdoc candidate will be employed at the Institute of Astronomy. The initial contract runs over 2 years (with the possibility for prolongation). The salary will be commensurate to the standard scale for postdoctoral researchers at KU Leuven. The preferred starting date is September 2020, but will be adapted to the selected candidate?s availability. Candidates are thus requested to indicate their preferred starting date in the application. The postdoc will be encouraged to take up training in science and people management, science communication and grant application writing, with the aim to develop a personal independent career track.
Instructions to apply:
The application package should be sent as one single PDF containing
(i) a curriculum vitae, including publication list;
(ii) a statement of interest (max. 3 pages, including a brief description of research interests, relevant experience and future plans);
(iii) copies of university grades, certificates and/or diplomas;
(iv) names and contact details of 2 experts who are prepared to send confidential recommendation letters should they be requested to do so;
The application material should be sent as one PDF by e-mail to Clio.Gielen @ kuleuven.be with subject ""PD-ESCHER-applicantname"" by December 15th 2019. Applications that do not strictly follow these guidelines will not be considered.
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| Multiple PhD positions in the ESCHER (ExtraterreStrial prebiotic CHEmistRy) interdisciplinary research project | Closing date: 2019-12-15
Contact: Clio Gielen |
The Institute of Astronomy, KU Leuven, invites applications for 3 PhD positions in the fields of astrochemistry and exoplanets, under the supervision of Prof. Leen Decin (and co-supervisors) in the interdisciplinary ESCHER (Extraterrestrial Prebiotic Chemistry) project on the topics:
- Rocky exoplanets as chemical reactors
- Characterisation of supramolecular assemblies of nucleobases and solid surfaces as organising mechanism
- Prebiotic chemical discovery through quantum chemistry
A more detailed description of the projects can be found on https://fys.kuleuven.be/ster/vacancies#PhD_ESCHER | | ▸ more | The question of the origin of life is more than ever under the spotlight now that new telescopes allow scientists to detect biosignatures on exoplanets. However, the analysis and interpretation of these detections in terms of chemical and biological evolution heavily depends on our ability to understand how simple molecular units build larger macromolecular units and get (self-)organised under extraterrestrial circumstances. Mineral surfaces are thought to play a crucial factor, not only as catalysts for gas-phase reactions, but also as templates imprinting their structure onto available building units. The goal of this interdisciplinary ESCHER project is to address the role and impact of solid-state surfaces on (extra)terrestrial prebiotic chemistry. More information on the ESCHER project can be found on https://fys.kuleuven.be/ster/research-projects/escher.
The Host Institutes:
ESCHER is an interdisciplinary project between several research groups of KU Leuven (Belgium), including the Institute of Astronomy (Prof. Leen Decin), the Quantum Chemistry and Physical Chemistry division (Prof. Jeremy Harvey), and the Center for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis (Prof. Christine Kirschhock).
The selected PhD students will be offered a 2+2-year contract. The salary will be commensurate to the standard scale for PhD students in Belgium; it includes social and medical insurance as well as pension rights. The successful PhD applicants will have to register at, and comply with, the regulations of the Arenberg Doctoral School of the KU Leuven. The successful PhD applicants will follow a doctoral programme including personal training in management, science communication, and teaching.
We seek excellent students with a strong background in chemistry, physical sciences, mathematics and/or astrophysics. A successful candidate must hold a Masters degree or equivalent by the starting date of the position.
Instructions to apply:
The application package should be sent as one single PDF containing
(i) a curriculum vitae, with a publication list if relevant;
(ii) a statement of interest (max. one page, including a brief description of research interests and relevant experience, and the preferred PhD projects);
(iii) copies of university grades, certificates and/or diplomas;
(iv) names and contact details of 2 experts who are prepared to send confidential recommendation letters should they be requested to do so;
The application material should be sent as one PDF by e-mail to Clio.Gielen @ kuleuven.be with subject ?PhD-ESCHER-applicantname? by December 15th 2019. Applications that do not strictly follow these guidelines will not be considered.
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| Postdoctoral position in astronomy and astro-tourism for development at University of Namibia w/ University of Oxford | Closing date: 2019-11-30
Contact: Michael Backes |
| The University of Namibia (UNAM) seeks a resourceful, innovative Ph.D. astronomer with experience and motivation in public outreach, education and development activities. This postdoctoral position, with a specific focus on astro-tourism for development, is 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 human capacity in Namibia across the areas of science, education, and astronomy-related tourism. | | ▸ more | Namibia has some of the clearest and darkest skies in the world. The combination of mild climate and low population density mean that astro-tourism has huge potential in Namibia, with a minimum environment impact even if tourist numbers substantially increase. Tourism and the environment are identified as priority research areas in the National Programme on Research, Science, Technology and Innovation. At present, Namibia has a small, very professional, community of ?astrofarms? which attracts high-end amateur astronomers, but the majority of tourism is focussed on wildlife and the terrestrial environment.
This position will entail diversifying astro-tourism in a sustainable manner to ensure economic benefit spreads to previously disadvantaged sectors of Namibian society. This will entail working across government, non-governmental organisations and development agencies with support from UNAM, Oxford and the Office of Astronomy for Development.
The post has a gross salary of NAD 346,950 per annum with healthcare and social benefits included. It will be based at UNAM main campus, with funds available for travel to international meetings and collaboration with the OAD and other regional centres. The position is available immediately, and will run until 31 March 2021.
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 populated 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 any area of astrophysics before commencing the post. Applicants should send a CV (two pages) and description of relevant experience in astronomy public outreach, education and/or development along with a statement of research interests (three pages in total) to Ashling Gordon (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 30/11/2019 and will continue until the post is filled.
This post is one of several available under the UNAM-Oxford GCRF project and is in addition to the posts recently advertised in high-energy astrophysics. Candidates who applied unsuccessfully for the high-energy astrophysics posts are encouraged to apply again. Informal enquiries may be sent to Prof Garret Cotter (garret.cotter @ physics.ox.ac.uk), Dr Michael Backes (mbackes @ unam.na) and Dr Eli Kasai (ekasai @ 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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| Protoplanets, exoplanets, and their host stars: Graduate studies at the University of Hawaii | Closing date: 2019-12-15
Contact: Eric Gaidos |
| Multiple opportunities for M.S./PhD sstudents to join NASA/NSF-funded research on the formation of planets from disks, their detection with space-based telescopes, and characterization of planet and their host stars. Students will work with data from the NASA Kepler/K2 and TESS missions, carry out observations with the telescopes of Maunakea observatory, and learn and improve methods of analysis such as machine learning. Applicants should have an undergraduate background in physics, astronomy, planetary science, math, or computer science. Experience in programming is desirable. | | ▸ more | Students must be accepted to either the Astronomy Program of the Institute for Astronomy or the Graduate Program in Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. For more details contact Eric Gaidos: gaidos @ hawaii.edu
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| User Support Astronomer | Closing date: 2020-01-20
Contact: Pauline Conlon |
| The European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO) is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe and the world's most productive ground-based astronomical observatory. ESO carries out an ambitious programme focused on the design, construction and operation of powerful ground-based observing facilities enabling astronomers to make important scientific discoveries. | | ▸ more | The User Support Department is the main interface between the La Silla Paranal Observatory and the Service Mode users of its facilities. The department is part of the Data Management and Operations Division which provides high-reliability support to the operation of the ESO facilities and to their community of users in the framework of an integrated end-to-end system and maintains the archive facility and its data holdings as a powerful resource for both scientific and operational use.
The User Support Department is looking for an astronomer with a strong and active research profile. The post holder should have a strong interest in maximizing ESO's science output through conducting expert user support and contributing to the development of efficient processes, tools and high-quality documentation for the user community.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the support of Service Mode users of the La Silla Paranal Observatory facilities and of VLT and/or VLTI operations.
The main tasks include:
- Support the users of the Very Large Telescope (VLT) and/or the Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI) in the areas of Phase 1 (observing proposal preparation) and Phase 2 (review of observation blocks and observing strategy) as well as providing helpdesk support including post-observation support for data reduction;
- Support the Paranal Observatory during programme execution and follow-up;
- Have an active role in the operation teams of the instruments to be supported; and
- in the medium term, become involved in preparations for ELT operations and support of its users.
As an astronomer and member of the ESO Science Faculty, you will be expected and encouraged to conduct astronomical research and participate actively in the scientific life of ESO. Research in areas directed towards using the capacities of the VLT/VLTI and ALMA and future capabilities of the ELT will be strongly encouraged.
Reports to:
Head of the User Support Department.
Key Competences and Experience
Essential Competences and Experience:
- Several years of active astronomical research at least at postdoctoral level with a solid publication record;
- Familiarity with a broad range of instrumental, data analysis, and observational techniques;
- Experience in the use of current large observing facilities, either ground- or space-based;
- Solid knowledge of at least one of the major data reduction packages;
- Excellent cross-disciplinary communication skills both oral and written;
- Pro-active approach to contribute ideas for improvement and future developments;
- Effective and committed team member able to build effective links across different teams;
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills;
- Open and friendly attitude to interact with a variety of users.
Desirable Competences and Experience:
- Experience in optical and near-IR spectroscopy and/or with Adaptive Optics assisted observations;
- Familiarity with Python and SQL;
- Ability to work efficiently in a multi-cultural environment both independently and within a team.
Qualifications:
Essential educational level: Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics or equivalent.
Language skills:
The position requires an excellent working knowledge of English.
Remuneration and Contract:
We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax free), comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place your child/children in daycare.
The contract is for a fixed term duration of three years, and is subject to successful completion of the probation period. There may be a possibility of extension(s) subject to individual performance and organisational requirements as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. For any further information, please visit ESO's conditions of employment.
Duty Station:
Garching near Munich, Germany. The post holder will be requested to make occasional duty trips to the La Silla Paranal Observatory in northern Chile.
Career Path: V
Application:
If you are interested in working in areas of front-line science and technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit http://www.eso.org for further details.
Applicants are invited to apply online at http://recruitment.eso.org/. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter, a CV containing a publication list and a research statement. Also required are the names and contact details of three persons familiar with your work and willing to provide a reference letter. Referees will be automatically invited to submit their letter, however, applicants are strongly advised to trigger these invitations (using the web application form) well in advance of the application deadline.
Deadline for applications is 9 January 2020.
Interviews are expected to start soon after this date.
No nationality is in principle excluded, however, recruitment preference will be given to nationals of Australia, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Chile irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race or religion.
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| Two Positions (m/f/d) High-Energy Astrophysics Instrumentation | Closing date: 2019-11-30
Contact: Dr. Vadim Burwitz |
| Applications are invited for two positions in the High Energy Group to measure and characterise X-ray optics at the MPE PANTER X-ray test facility, as part of ESA and other projects. The applicants will join the existing PANTER team and work alongside the other scientists, designing and setting up X-ray optic test campaigns, as well as taking measurements, analysing the data, and disseminating the results. | | ▸ more | Link to the open positions:
http://www.mpe.mpg.de/7371614/job_full_offer_14101356?c=247046
The Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE) is a world-leading institute in space- and ground-based experimental astrophysics, with leading roles in a number of large astronomical projects. The High Energy group, led by Prof. K. Nandra, carries out major space hardware programs, including the development of X-ray detectors and X-ray optics. The group has contributed significantly to Chandra and XMM-Newton, and the recently-launched eROSITA X-ray telescope. For further details about MPE or the High Energy group, see http://www.mpe.mpg.de/heg-en.
The PANTER X-ray test facility is located in Neuried on the southwest outskirts of Munich. It is used primarily for characterisation of X-ray telescopes. Imaging properties, reflectivity, and scattering can be studied on single shells, as well as on nested mirror systems or complete telescopes. In addition, a large number of detectors, focal plane instruments, transmission and reflection gratings, and X-ray absorption filters have been tested and developed at PANTER. The development, testing, and calibration of the optics for future missions, such as ATHENA, SVOM, and Einstein Probe, is ongoing at PANTER.
Applications are invited for two positions in the High Energy Group to measure and characterise X-ray optics at the MPE PANTER X-ray test facility, as part of ESA and other projects. The applicants will join the existing PANTER team and work alongside the other scientists, designing and setting up X-ray optic test campaigns, as well as taking measurements, analysing the data, and disseminating the results.
The positions are available from 1st Dec 2019, and will last a minimum of two years.
Tasks include:
Planning, setting up, and performing X-ray optic test campaigns;
Characterising detectors (e.g., installation, calibration, analysis software, etc)
Analysis and comparison of the results from optic measurements with theoretical predictions obtain from ray-tracing models (e.g., Zemax);
Prepare test results for scientific publication and presentations;
Prepare documentation for delivery to ESA and other agencies and partners.
Requirements - Essential
Ph.D. degree in physics;
Relevant research (e.g., X-ray optics) experience;
Good knowledge of X-ray optics;
Knowledge of optical system alignment and assembly
Experience of design and development of instrumentation;
Good interpersonal, communication, and presentational skills;
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Requirements ? Desirable
Experience of X-ray measurements (e.g., using synchrotrons);
Experience with X-ray detectors;
Experience with vacuum facilities;
Experience with space hardware or instrumentation;
Experience working in a cleanroom (Class 10,000 and above);
Data analysis and programming skills (e.g., IDL, python).
We offer a very challenging and rewarding international field of work with state-of-the-art technology. The remuneration is based on the German collective wage agreement for the public sector (TVöD) depending on experience. Social benefits are granted according to the regulations for public service.
Applicants should submit their documents (in English, and in PDF form) online on our application portal including a CV, a list of publications, and a brief (~1 page) description of research interests, by November 30, 2019. Review will begin soon after that date, but later applications may be considered if received before the selection process is completed. Three referees should be identified, who can provide letters of recommendation upon request.
Prospective applicants can contact Dr. Vadim Burwitz for further information (email: burwitz @ mpe.mpg.de).
The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.
Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.
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| PhD positions in Astrophysics at the University of Hertfordshire | Closing date: 2020-02-01
Contact: Sugata Kaviraj |
The Centre for Astrophysics Research (CAR) at the University of
Hertfordshire is offering several PhD positions to commence in Oct
2020 | | ▸ more | Several STFC scholarships are available for UK students.
University-funded scholarships (which provide full funding) are
available for EU and international students. In addition, the
Bell-Burnell fund, administered by the IoP, aims to support full or
part-time graduates who wish to study towards a doctorate in physics
and are from groups that are currently under-represented in physics.
For the purpose of this fund the definition of under-represented
groups refers to: women, students of Black-Caribbean, Black-African
and other minority ethnic (BAME) heritage, students with disabilities,
or who require additional funding to support inclusive learning, LGBT+
students and students from disadvantaged backgrounds who may struggle
to find the levels of funding needed to complete their studies.
https://www.herts.ac.uk/research/centres/car/research-degrees-and-studentships
Priority will be given to applications received by 1 Feb 2020. Those
wishing to apply to study at Hertfordshire through the Bell-Burnell
fund should contact the Postgraduate Tutor (s.kaviraj @ herts.ac.uk) as
soon as possible (and no later than 15 Dec 2015, see webpage above for
more details).
The Centre has a strong research programme, across a broad spectrum of
theoretical and observational topics and is offering projects in the
following areas:
Galaxies, Active Galactic Nuclei and Cosmology
https://www.herts.ac.uk/research/centres/car/research-degrees-and-studentships/phd-projects/galaxies-active-galactic-nuclei-and-cosmology
Star formation and Stellar Evolution
https://www.herts.ac.uk/research/centres/car/research-degrees-and-studentships/phd-projects/star-formation-and-stellar-evolution
Extra-solar planets and brown dwarfs
https://www.herts.ac.uk/research/centres/car/research-degrees-and-studentships/phd-projects/extrasolar-planets-and-brown-dwarfs
Prospective applicants who wish to find out more about the department
or the projects on offer are encouraged to contact their prospective
supervisors (who are listed at the top of each project description).
General enquiries about the process may be addressed to Dr Sugata
Kaviraj, the Postgraduate Tutor (s.kaviraj @ herts.ac.uk)
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| Postdoctoral Position in Fast Radio Burst Science | Closing date: 2020-01-05
Contact: Human Resources |
This post is a Postdoctoral research position in precision cosmology using fast radio bursts.
This position will be a 3-year full-time 100-percent research role within the SKA Science Team, working with Dr. Evan Keane. The role involves research in the field of Fast Radio Burst (FRB) science as part of the SUPERHeRO project; this is funded by a grant from Fondation MERAC.
Application Deadline: January 5th 2020
Application method: Online at this URL: https://recruitment.skatelescope.org/vacancy/postdoctoral-position-in-fast-radio-burst-science-402213.html | | ▸ more | The Role
This position will be a 3-year full-time 100-percent research role within the SKA Science Team, working with Dr. Evan Keane. The role involves research in the field of Fast Radio Burst (FRB) science as part of the SUPERHeRO project; this is funded by a grant from Fondation MERAC. The goals of this project are to increase the precision with which one can use FRBs as cosmological probes, with an emphasis on the Helium Epoch of Reionization. In particular three main lines of investigation will be pursued: 1. improving models of the Milky Way's electron density distribution; 2. understanding artefacts and biases in the observed FRB population as a result of the systems used to find them; 3. "FRB Origins" - understanding the progenitors of FRBs, e.g. through studies of their environments. Additionally, time will be available for the pursuit of other related research pursuits.
Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties
The main responsibility of the role is to perform research so as to progress the field of FRB cosmology towards being a precision science in pursuit of the goals of the SUPERHeRO project. It is expected that knowledge from traditional observational cosmology will be integrated with knowledge from traditional radio astronomy to improve the potential for performing FRB cosmology. The results obtained from this work will be published in the scientific literature. The role is based at SKA Headquarters at Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, UK. No travel is required as part of this role. Support for Carbon-offset travel is available for attendance at conferences, workshops, meetings and for collaborative visits, if desired.
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* PhD in radio astronomy, astrophysics or a closely related discipline
* A track record of publication in one or more of the following areas: fast radio bursts, interstellar medium, cosmology.
* Expertise in software programming, analytical and numerical modelling
* Familiarity with Milky Way electron density models
* Familiarity with time-domain radio astronomy observing systems
* Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
* Flexible team player who is adaptable to change, able to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Experience in the quantification of cosmology foregrounds
* Experience in algorithms used to detect fast radio bursts
* Experience in radio frequency interference mitigation
* A track record of observations of fast radio burst sites
Equal Opportunities Statement
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the core the SKA's agenda and we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. Our aim to is recruit and retain the most talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or nationality.
Women have traditionally been under-represented in the fields of science and engineering; SKA Organisation welcomes and encourages female applicants.
Where applicants with a disability need facilities or adjustments to enable them to participate in the recruitment process, these will be provided.
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| 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.
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.
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
- 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.
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| Postdoctoral Position in Fast Radio Burst Science | Closing date: 2020-01-05
Contact: Human Resources |
This post is a Postdoctoral research position in precision cosmology using fast radio bursts.
Click here to apply online via our recruitment portal: https://recruitment.skatelescope.org/vacancy/postdoctoral-position-in-fast-radio-burst-science-402213.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.
This post is a Postdoctoral research position in precision cosmology using fast radio bursts.
The Role
This position will be a 3-year full-time 100-percent research role within the SKA Science Team, working with Dr. Evan Keane. The role involves research in the field of Fast Radio Burst (FRB) science as part of the SUPERHeRO project; this is funded by a grant from Fondation MERAC. The goals of this project are to increase the precision with which one can use FRBs as cosmological probes, with an emphasis on the Helium Epoch of Reionization. In particular three main lines of investigation will be pursued: 1. improving models of the Milky Way's electron density distribution; 2. understanding artefacts and biases in the observed FRB population as a result of the systems used to find them; 3. "FRB Origins" - understanding the progenitors of FRBs, e.g. through studies of their environments. Additionally, time will be available for the pursuit of other related research pursuits.
Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties
The main responsibility of the role is to perform research so as to progress the field of FRB cosmology towards being a precision science in pursuit of the goals of the SUPERHeRO project. It is expected that knowledge from traditional observational cosmology will be integrated with knowledge from traditional radio astronomy to improve the potential for performing FRB cosmology. The results obtained from this work will be published in the scientific literature. The role is based at SKA Headquarters at Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, UK. No travel is required as part of this role. Support for Carbon-offset travel is available for attendance at conferences, workshops, meetings and for collaborative visits, if desired.
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- PhD in radio astronomy, astrophysics or a closely related discipline
- A track record of publication in one or more of the following areas: fast radio bursts, interstellar medium, cosmology.
- Expertise in software programming, analytical and numerical modelling
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Familiarity with Milky Way electron density models
- Familiarity with time-domain radio astronomy observing systems
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Flexible team player who is adaptable to change, able to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Experience in the quantification of cosmology foregrounds
- Experience in algorithms used to detect fast radio bursts
- Experience in radio frequency interference mitigation
- A track record of observations of fast radio burst sites
Equal Opportunities Statement
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the core the SKA's agenda and we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. Our aim to is recruit and retain the most talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or nationality.
Women have traditionally been under-represented in the fields of science and engineering; SKA Organisation welcomes and encourages female applicants.
Where applicants with a disability need facilities or adjustments to enable them to participate in the recruitment process, these will be provided.
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| Scientist / Engineer for Astronomical Instrumentation at AIP | Closing date: 2019-12-13
Contact: Andreas Kelz |
| The 4MOST facility is a fibre based multi-object spectroscopic facility for the VISTA Telescope at the ESO Observatory Paranal in Chile and is being developed by a large international consortium led by the Leibniz-Institut für Astrophysik Potsdam (AIP). The position will provide technical oversight and leadership, will be engaged in technical research and development, in assembly, integration and test of opto-mechanical systems, will assist in engineering modelling and analysis. The incumbent will join an existing project team consisting of scientific, engineering and managerial staff. | | ▸ more | The Leibniz-Institut für Astrophysik Potsdam (AIP) is a publicly funded German research institute founded in 1992, which emanated from the Berlin Observatory and the Astrophysical Observatory Potsdam (AOP). The latter was the world's first observatory to emphasize explicitly the research area of astrophysics.
Today, the AIP has an international reputation as a competence centre for the development of research technology in the fields of astronomical spectroscopy, robotic telescopes and E-Science. More than 100 scientists work on a variety of astrophysical topics such as magnetic fields, solar and stellar physics, stellar and galactic evolution and cosmology.
As a staff member at the AIP, you will have the advantage to live very close to the Berlin metropolitan area as well as enjoying the calm, family-friendly area of Potsdam-Babelsberg for your work place and residency.
The AIP is seeking a qualified
Scientist / Engineer for Astronomical Instrumentation (m/f/d)
for the 4MOST project.
Overview:
The 4MOST facility (see: www.4most.eu) is a fibre based multi-object spectroscopic facility for the VISTA Telescope at the ESO Observatory Paranal in Chile and is being developed by a large international consortium led by the AIP (see: www.aip.de). The position will provide technical oversight and leadership, will be engaged in technical research and development, in assembly, integration and test of opto-mechanical systems, will assist in engineering modelling and analysis. The incumbent will join an existing project team consisting of scientific, engineering and managerial staff.
Main tasks:
- Lead of technical work packages for 4MOST subsystems (Wide-Field Corrector, Acquisition & Guiding, Wavefront Sensors, Metrology)
- Supervision and coordination of allocated technical staff (optical, mechanical, electronics and software engineers) and their work
- Assembly, integration and verification of subsystems
- Planning of resources, scheduling and reporting to project office
- Documentation and presentation of work status and results
Required qualifications:
- Higher degree in engineering; physics; astronomy; or similar technical/scientific field.
- Proven track record with oversight of development, design and manufacturing of complex opto-mechanical instrumentation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to influence and aid technical and scientific staff working as project teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team involving close collaboration with optical, electronic, and software design and support staff.
- Good knowledge of spoken and written English for communication and documentation
Desired skills:
- Experience in the design and construction of complex scientific instrumentation.
- Experience with the principles and application of the System Engineering process in project development.
- Experience in planning and estimating for design and development work.
- Able to identify risks and perform appropriate engineering analysis to mitigate engineering risks.
- Experience with photonic and fibre-optic systems.
- Basic knowledge of German is an asset.
The position is initially offered on a fixed-term contract of three years. Subject to employee performance and funding, continued employment is possible. Employment will be based in Potsdam, Germany, but willingness to do some travel is expected.
The salary is based on the German public service scale. Depending on academic status and previous experience, a salary level up to TV-L 14 is possible. This includes employer contributions to medical and dental insurance, maternity leave, and retirement benefits. The AIP is an equal opportunity employer and as such considers individuals for employment according to their skills, abilities and experiences. Preference will be given to persons with handicap with equal competence. Women are especially encouraged to apply.
Please send your letter of application (in English), Curriculum Vitae, job references and copies of certificates by email (one pdf-file) to: bewerbung_2019-24 @ aip.de Please indicate in the subject line ?4MOST-PE-AIP?.
Contact:
Leibniz-Institut fu?r Astrophysik Potsdam (AIP)
Contact: Dr Andreas Kelz
An der Sternwarte 16
D-14482 Potsdam
www.aip.de
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| 2020 JWST Postdoctoral Fellowship (iREx/UdeM) | Closing date: 2019-12-15
Contact: Nathalie Ouellette |
| The Institute for Research on Exoplanets (iREx), affiliated with the Department of Physics at the Université de Montréal, is seeking applications for a postdoctoral position to join the NIRISS instrument team for the James Webb Space Telescope in order to contribute to the analysis and publication of NEAT observations (NIRISS Exploration of the Atmospheric diversity of Transiting exoplanets). NEAT is a large 200-hour JWST GTO program led by the NIRISS team and dedicated to the study of the atmosphere of 14 exoplanets using transit, eclipse and phase spectroscopy. | | ▸ more | The Institute for Research on Exoplanets (iREx), affiliated with the Department of Physics at the Université de Montréal, is seeking applications for a postdoctoral position to join the NIRISS instrument team for the James Webb Space Telescope in order to contribute to the analysis and publication of NEAT observations (NIRISS Exploration of the Atmospheric diversity of Transiting exoplanets). NEAT is a large 200-hour JWST GTO program led by the NIRISS team and dedicated to the study of the atmosphere of 14 exoplanets using transit, eclipse and phase spectroscopy. More details on the NEAT program are available here: http://www.stsci.edu/jwst/observing-programs/program-information?id=1201.
Candidates should send a CV, a list of publications and a statement of main achievements and research interests (maximum 3 pages) to irex @ astro.umontreal.ca. Three letters of recommendation should also be sent to the same address. All documents must be sent by December 15, 2019 for full consideration to be given to the application. However, the position will remain open until a candidate is selected.
A PhD in physics, astronomy or related discipline is required. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed their PhD within the last 3 years. The position has an expected start date in the fall of 2020. The position is for a two-year term, renewable for a third year depending on performance and availability of funds.
The iREx includes an expanding team of about 45 people (professors, researchers and students) mainly from the Université de Montréal and McGill University, all working on various research programs linked to the study of exoplanets and other related fields of stellar astrophysics. iREx researchers are actively involved in various international projects related to the detection and characterisation of exoplanets, including the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), SPIRou, NIRPS and high dispersion spectroscopy on 8-10m and giant telescopes. In addition, iREx researchers will have access to guaranteed time with JWST, SPIRou and NIRPS. More information on iREx research programs can be found on the iREx website here: http://www.exoplanetes.umontreal.ca/research/?lang=en.
About the Université de Montréal
The Université de Montréal is a French speaking university located in Montréal, a bilingual multicultural city with a European flavour. The Université de Montréal, one of Canada?s leading research universities, is the leading institution for the development of the Canadian contribution to JWST.
The Université de Montréa upholds the principles of employment equity and welcomes applications from women, ethnic and visible minorities, aboriginals and people with disabilities.
Postdoctoral researchers at iREx at UdeM enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, see here: https://esp.umontreal.ca/fileadmin/esp/documents/PDF/GuideStagiairePostoctoral_Eng.pdf.
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| Atmosphere Scientist | Closing date: 2019-12-15
Contact: Vacchile |
The European Southern Observatory is opening the following position at Paranal, Chile:
Atmosphere Scientist
Paranal Staff have the opportunity and challenge to contribute to the operation of the world leading astronomical facility and optimize its scientific output.
Key tasks of the Atmosphere Scientist are to:
- Maximise the knowledge and understanding of current and forecast atmospheric conditions at ESO observatories including the future ELT;
- Ensure that this knowledge is used in the best possible way to optimize the scientific output of the Observatory.
| | ▸ more | This is a new position, so some flexibility exists to shape duties and responsibilities according to personal expertise and interests.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will:
Coordinate the activities of the astrometeorology group within the Paranal Science Operations department, which focuses on project development in the following areas:
- Use currently measured atmospheric parameters to optimize VLT observing efficiency
- Include new Astronomical Site Monitor (ASM) infrastructure to the site, in order to improve measurement accuracy of relevant parameters or include new parameters
- Forecast atmospheric conditions, including but not limited to parameters most relevant to ELT
- Ensure smooth operational implementation of new developments, with the goal to optimize the scientific output of the Observatory
Chair the Astronomical Site Monitor (ASM) System Operations Team whose responsibilities are to:
- Ensure adequate description of the environmental conditions at Paranal (and later ELT) via the ASM
- Ensure adequate quality of the data provided by the ASM
- Ensure proper archival and database ingestion of the data provided by the ASM
- Define maintenance/calibration plan for the ASM instruments.
Work in close collaboration with partners across the Organization to maintain and develop state-of-the-art ASM infrastructure and tools.
Participate to regular science operations support, at a level compatible with the above-mentioned tasks, to:
- Understand science operations requirements regarding atmospheric monitoring and
- Train staff on adequate usage and background of atmospheric monitoring
Depending on expertise and preference, the selected candidate may
-Be appointed at the Scientist level:
In this case, the equivalent of up to 135 nights per year are spent on functional duties (generally on-site, and off-site if required). The rest of the time is available for research according to personal preference.
-Become a member of the ESO Science Faculty, with an appointment at the level of Assistant or Associate Astronomer.
S/he will then be expected and encouraged to actively conduct astronomical research and be evaluated on the personal research in addition to the functional work. In this case, the equivalent of up to 105 nights per year are spent on functional duties (generally on-site, and off-site if required). The rest of the time is spent on scientific research in the ESO office in Santiago.
The ideal candidate will be a scientist with a very good understanding of atmosphere physics, pertinent experience in managing and/or developing atmospheric monitoring facilities for large Observatories, and involvement in astronomical research.
We are seeking a Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics or equivalent, with a strong background in state-of-the-art astronomical site monitoring techniques relevant to Paranal Observatory, and a solid involvement in astronomical research.
Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter, a research statement and a CV (with list of publications). The position requires three letters of reference to be sent to vacancy @ eso.org.
For more information and on-line applications go to https://recruitment.eso.org, and visit the public web page of Paranal Science Operations http://www.eso.org/sci/facilities/paranal/sciops.html.
Closing date is 15 December 2019.
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| PhD position in theoretical and computational astrophysics in Geneva (Switzerland) | Closing date: 2019-11-30
Contact: Gaël Buldgen |
| Applications are open for 1 full-time 4-year PhD student position in theoretical and computational astrophysics at the Department of Astronomy of the University of Geneva to start in spring 2020. The position is associated with the SNF-funded Ambizione project 'Seismic inversions and modelling of transport processes inside stars', lead by Dr. Gaël Buldgen. The successful candidate will work on asteroseismic inferences of the internal structure of low-mass main-sequence and evolved stars. | | ▸ more | The project focuses on the development, improvement and application of asteroseismic modelling techniques, with an emphasis on seismic inversions. The project will couple the use of advanced seismic inference methods to the implementation and testing of transport mechanisms in the Geneva stellar evolution code for CoRoT , Kepler and TESS targets.
The Geneva Observatory and the associated Laboratory of Astrophysics of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) 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, providing a rich and vibrant research environment.
Candidates are expected to have a solid background in physics or astronomy. The application should consist of a cover letter explaining the motivation for seeking a PhD in stellar physics and asteroseismology, a statement outlining any previous research experience (less than 1 page each), a CV, and a copy of the Bachelor and Master academic record (exams, theses, and grades). Candidates should also provide names and up-to-date e-mail addresses of at least two references. Applications should be sent as a single PDF file to Gael.Buldgen @ unige.ch.
Complete applications received by the 30th of November 2019 will receive full consideration, but the call will remain open until the position is filled. Preliminary inquiries may be addressed via e-mail to Gael.Buldgen @ unige.ch.
Included benefits:
Brutto salary (~47?000-50?000 CHF), standard Swiss social security, accident insurance, pension contributions, maternal leave and access to family support programs (see:http://www.snf.ch/en/funding/supplementary-measures/flexibility-grant/Pages/default.aspx#)
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| Project Scientist at The European Space Agency | Closing date: 2019-12-01
Contact: European Space Agency HR department |
The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking a Project Scientist.
Working in the Science Support Office of the Directorate of Science, the postholder will initially be assigned to the post of ARIEL Study or Project Scientist, depending on the mission phase.
ARIEL is a mission to study exoplanets by conducting atmospheric 0.5-8.0 ?m transit and eclipse spectroscopy and optical photometry. Currently in its study phase, ARIEL is being prepared for launch in 2028. | | ▸ more | The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking a
Project Scientist
Based in Noordwijk, The Netherlands
The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking a Project Scientist.
Working in the Science Support Office of the Directorate of Science, the postholder will initially be assigned to the post of ARIEL Study or Project Scientist, depending on the mission phase.
ARIEL is a mission to study exoplanets by conducting atmospheric 0.5-8.0 ?m transit and eclipse spectroscopy and optical photometry. Currently in its study phase, ARIEL is being prepared for launch in 2028. Its results will supplement those of ESA?s CHEOPS and PLATO missions which focus on high precision photometry of exoplanets, as well as the NASA/ESA/CSA JWST observatory mission which will perform detailed spectroscopic observations of exoplanets.
Responsabilities include:
- Providing scientific expertise and support to the ARIEL mission in all normal functions as the study or project scientist;
- Coordinating and chairing the mission?s Science Team meetings and activities;
- Advising the project manager on all technical and operational aspects affecting the mission's scientific performance;
- Monitoring the progress of the implemented technology developments and industrial activities;
- Providing scientific input and guidance to the execution of ARIEL mission operations including pipeline processing, calibration and data product deliveries;
Representing the interests of the general scientific community in ARIEL, organising activities related to their participation in the mission;
Technical competencies include:
- Knowledge of exoplanet missions and facilities
- Knowledge of infrared spectroscopic techniques
- Experience of the development of instruments for space missions and their operation and calibration
- Experience of the analysis and interpretation of ground- or space-based astronomical data
- Experience of the management of scientific teams
Education
PhD or equivalent degree in astronomy, physics or a related discipline
We offer
The European Space Agency (ESA) is an equal opportunities employer that offers competitive salaries exempt from national income tax and excellent employment conditions, such as allowances for expatriates and relocation support.
If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resources @ esa.int.
The closing date for applications is 1st December 2019.
For a complete job description and to apply, click here: https://jobstats.robopost.com/count/clic.php?v=210815&j=2476
About ESA
The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe?s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe?s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. ESA is an international organisation with 22 Member States. By coordinating the financial and intellectual resources of its members, it can undertake programmes and activities far beyond the scope of any single European country.
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| PhD position in theoretical and computational astrophysics in Geneva (Switzerland) | Closing date: 2019-11-30
Contact: Georges Meynet |
| Applications are open for a PhD student position in theoretical and computational astrophysics at the Department of Astronomy of the Geneva University to start in the early 2020. The successful candidate will work within the stellar evolution group of Prof. Georges Meynet in the field of research of the physics of the first stellar generations in the Universe, in the framework of the ERC Advanced Grant STAREX. | | ▸ more | The Geneva Observatory and the associated Laboratory of Astrophysics of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) 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, providing a rich and vibrant research environment.
The PhD project will run in parallel to the COST Action entitled 'Chemical Elements as Tracers of the Evolution of the Cosmos' (ChETEC, see http://www.chetec.eu for more details). The ChETEC COST Action will offer great opportunities (training, networking, collaborations with both academic and industrial partners) for the successful candidate.
The call is open for candidates with a solid background in physics or astronomy, and the application should consist of
--> a cover letter explaining the motivation for seeking a PhD in theoretical and computational astrophysics and especially the aforementioned research field,
--> a statement outlining any research experience so far,
--> a CV,
--> a copy of the Bachelor and Master academic record (exams, theses, and grades).
Candidates should also provide names and e-mail addresses of at least two references. Applications should be sent as a single PDF file to georges.meynet @ unige.ch
Complete applications received by 30 November 2019 will receive full consideration, but the call will remain open until the position is filled. Preliminary inquiries may be addressed via e-mail to georges.meynet @ unige.ch
Included benefits:
Generous salary (~50'000-60'000 CHF), standard Swiss social security, accident insurance, pension contributions, maternal leave and access to family support programs (see: http://www.snf.ch/en/funding/supplementary-measures/flexibility-grant/Pages/default.aspx#)
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| Postdoctoral Researcher for ODSL | Closing date: 2019-12-06
Contact: Marc Schartmann |
| The Excellence Cluster ORIGINS invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) to pursue research in the ORIGINS Data Science Laboratory (ODSL). | | ▸ more | The excellence cluster "ORIGINS: From the origins of the Universe to the first building blocks of life" (www.origins- cluster.de) started January 2019 and is funded within the framework of the Excellence Strategy of the German Research Foundation (DFG). The interdisciplinary research project is a cooperation of the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) and the Technische Universität München (TUM) as well as the Max Planck Institutes for Astrophysics (MPA), Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE), Physics (MPP), Plasma Physics (IPP), and Biochemistry (MPIB), the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and the Leibniz supercomputing centre (LRZ). The Excellence Cluster Origins will study the evolution of the cosmos - from the inception of the Universe to the first building blocks of life. Its goal is to show that life is the product of a natural process, a logical outcome of the evolution of the Universe - which can be understood based on the laws of physics and chemistry and the initial conditions created by the Big Bang.
The ODSL will provide a pillar for novel analysis methods, algorithms and computational tools to fully exploit high-dimensional, complex data sets. ODSL will develop advanced techniques for pattern recognition in noisy data and for the identification and extraction of weak signals. Modern techniques in machine learning will be employed as well as augmented reality and visualization techniques in the extraction of scientific results. The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to pursue independent research in a data science topic of his/her choosing as well as provide consulting help on research projects of Origins. An equal amount of time should be spent on these two complementary research lines. Candidates are expected to have a background in particle or, especially, astrophysics and also have experience in data science topics. The successful candidate will be selected in part based on the independent data science projects they propose to pursue. The formal requirement for the position is a PhD in physics or astrophysics.
We offer a full time position. Salary and benefits are commensurate with the pay scale of public service organizations (TV-L E13). The contract is initially limited to 3 years with the possibility of an extension.
The advancement of women in the sciences, especially in all areas of physics, is integral to the policy of the Excellence Cluster Origins. We therefore especially encourage applications from women. Disabled persons will be given preference to other equally qualified applicants.
Further information can be obtained from Prof. Allen Caldwell (EMail: caldwell @ mpp.mpg.de) and from the Origins webpage (https://www.origins-cluster.de). The deadline for applications is December 6, 2019, but we will continue to receive and consider applications until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit an application letter, a statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and arrange for three letters of support. Applications should be sent as a single PDF to job @ origins-cluster.de. Support letters should also be sent to job @ origins-cluster.de and specify ODSL in the file name.
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| Postdoctoral Positions on Dynamics of Nearby Galaxies and Globular Clusters- #102419 | Closing date: 2019-12-09
Contact: Nodella Jordan |
Applications are invited for post-doctoral research positions at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) as part of the HSTPROMO (High-resolution Space Telescope Proper Motion) collaboration. Details about the collaboration and its work are available at http://www.stsci.edu/~marel/hstpromo.html . The successful candidates will work with Drs. Roeland van der Marel, Andrea Bellini, Tony Sohn, and other team members to improve our dynamical understanding of
globular clusters and galaxies in the nearby Universe through measurement and interpretation of their proper motions. | | ▸ more | Applications are invited for post-doctoral research positions at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) as part of the HSTPROMO (High-resolution Space Telescope Proper Motion) collaboration. Details about the collaboration and its work are available at http://www.stsci.edu/~marel/hstpromo.html . The successful candidates will work with Drs. Roeland van der Marel, Andrea Bellini, Tony Sohn, and other team members to improve our dynamical understanding of globular clusters and galaxies in the nearby Universe through measurement and interpretation of their proper motions.
The main projects focus on the dynamics of dwarf galaxies and the Milky Way and Andromeda satellite systems, and the multiple stellar populations in globular clusters, respectively. Involvement in projects related to the Galactic Center and stellar streams is also possible. The research involves either observational data analysis, theoretical dynamical modeling, and/or data-model comparisons. The work is focused on Hubble Space Telescope projects, but includes also anticipated James Webb Space Telescope Guaranteed Time observations, study of and comparison with Gaia measurements, analysis of related datasets from other (e.g., ground-based) facilities, and development of new techniques for proper motion measurements through combination of data from different observatories. Some time may be available for independent research or new projects in related areas.
STScI offers a dynamic postdoc environment, with an active program of journal clubs and science talks, a postdoc mentoring program, and a prime location on the Johns Hopkins University campus. The upcoming launch of the James Webb Space Telescope makes this an exciting time to come to Baltimore. STScI offers an excellent benefit package, competitive salaries, and a stimulating work environment. STScI?s pay is commensurate to the year of Ph.D. The nominal start date is Fall 2020, but earlier start dates are possible and encouraged. Initial appointments are for two years, with likely renewal for a third year (subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding). Any questions about the positions should be directed to Roeland van der Marel at marel @ stsci.edu.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree. Candidates may have either observational, theoretical, or mixed interests. Observational
candidates should ideally have technical expertise in high-precision photometric and/or astrometric analysis of imaging data of resolved stellar populations (preferably with HST). Theoretical candidates should ideally have technical expertise in modeling or data-model comparisons relevant to the dynamics, structure, and/or stellar populations of globular clusters, nearby galaxies, or the Local Group.
Applicants are required to complete an online application through the
direct link below:
https://stsci.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/52344
The following materials will be requested in PDF format: a cover letter that indicates how the applicants interests, goals and
qualifications related to the position; curriculum vitae with list of publications; and 2-3 page statement of research interests and relevant technical expertise. Applicants will be requested to provide names and contact information of three people who will be contacted for letters of reference from the system. Applications received by December 9, 2019 will receive full consideration.
STScI sees the diversity of our staff as a strategic priority in our desire to create a first-rate scientific community. We reflect that deep commitment in strongly encouraging women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals to apply.
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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| 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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| 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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| 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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