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| Postdoctoral position : stars and stellar populations in globular clusters | Closing date: 2021-10-15
Contact: Ariane Lançon |
| We invite applications for a postdoctoral position at the Astronomical Observatory in Strasbourg, to work within an international project team on the stars and stellar populations of globular clusters. | | ▸ more | We invite applications for a postdoctoral position at the Astronomical Observatory in Strasbourg, to work on the stars and stellar populations of globular clusters in the context of recent cluster-formation scenarios. The work will take place within an international collaboration supported by ANR-funds, with partners at Université de Montpellier (LUPM), Université de Lyon (CRAL), the Geneva Observatory in Switzerland, the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil, and the Pontificia Universidad Católica in Santiago de Chile.
Via the calculation of new stellar evolution models and of the corresponding spectra (for stars and stellar populations), and via the gathering of reference observations of globular clusters to which models can be compared, the project aims at a better understanding of cluster formation processes, that accounts for the peculiar abundance patterns seen among their stars. Hence expertise in either stellar physics (in particular, but not exclusively, the synthesis of spectra for cool giants) or in the study of remote stellar populations (observations, model-data comparisons) will be sought.
Candidates should be fluent in written and oral English, and will be expected to participate actively in the scientific life of the collaboration.
Strasbourg Observatory is a lively laboratory of the national research organization CNRS and of the University of Strasbourg. It hosts almost 100 people, among which approximately 20 PhD students and post-doctoral fellows. It is located on the central university campus, at a 15 min walking distance from the historical city center of Strasbourg, or a 15 min tram ride from Germany. Its research topics range from cosmology to compact objects, including topics as diverse as reionization, Galactic archeology, dwarf galaxies, dynamics in Newtonian and non-Newtonian frameworks, magneto-hydrodynamics, globular clusters, interstellar matter, stellar populations, high energy astrophysics. It also hosts the CDS which provides an excellent context for the exploration data archives.
More details on the offer and the application process : https://bit.ly/3yYXH4N .
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| Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Study of Solar System Small Bodies | Closing date: 2021-10-13
Contact: Meg Schwamb |
Applications are invited for a 2-year Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Astrophysics Research Centre (ARC) at Queen's University Belfast. This post will focus on developing software pipelines and utilities for LSST Solar System science and applying these techniques to present-day LSST-precursor datasets, including the development of a pipeline to discover distant Solar System bodies beyond ~100 au that are not expected to be discoverable by the main Rubin Observatory Solar System Processing pipeline.
| | ▸ more | Applications are invited for a 2-year Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Astrophysics Research Centre (ARC) at Queen's University Belfast. The successful applicant will work with Dr. Meg Schwamb to develop and exploit next-generation tools for analysing and interpreting future Solar System moving object detections from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST). Rubin Observatory science operations are planned to begin around mid-2024, with the survey expected to discover millions of asteroids and tens of thousands of distant Solar System planetesimals. This post will focus on developing software pipelines and utilities for LSST Solar System science and applying these techniques to present-day LSST-precursor datasets, including the development of a pipeline to discover distant Solar System bodies beyond ~100 au that are not expected to be discoverable by the main Rubin Observatory Solar System Processing pipeline.
To read the full details and to apply, visit: https://hrwebapp.qub.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=924394FIBS&WVID=6273090Lgx&LANG=USA
Application Deadline: October 13, 2021
ARC website: https://www.qub.ac.uk/research-centres/astrophysics-research-centre/
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| PhD position in star formation with machine learning techniques at the University of Vienna | Closing date: 2021-10-31
Contact: Odysseas Dionatos |
| We invite applications for a PhD position in star formation with machine learning techniques as part of the NEMESIS/H2020 project. | | ▸ more | NEMESIS is a collaborative project (University of Vienna, University of Geneva, and Konkoly Observatory/Budapest) that has the ambition to reshape our understanding on the formation of stars by employing artificial intelligence methods to compile and interpret the largest, panchromatic data collection of young stellar objects. The successful candidate will join the group of Odysseas Dionatos at the University of Vienna.
Candidates should ideally have some experience in at least one of the following areas: star formation, classification of young stellar objects, application of machine learning techniques in large (survey) datasets. The appointment is for 3 years with a starting date no later than January 1st, 2022.
Interested candidates are invited to send a brief description of previous research studies, curriculum vitae including possible publications, and provide the names for two references to nemesis @ unige.ch. Applications submitted until October 5th will receive full consideration, however later applications will be considered until the positions is filled. For further inquires please contact odysseas.dionatos @ univie.ac.at
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| Two Postdoctoral Positions in Infrared/ Submillimeter Astrophysics | Closing date: 2021-11-01
Contact: Linda Tacconi |
| The Max-Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE) in Garching (near Munich), Germa-ny, is one of the world?s leading institutes in astrophysics, combining hardware development with observations, data analysis, laboratory and theoretical work. The Infrared Group of the MPE invites applications from talented, ambitious graduating PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. | | ▸ more | The Max-Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE) in Garching (near Munich), Germa-ny, is one of the world?s leading institutes in astrophysics, combining hardware development with observations, data analysis, laboratory and theoretical work.
The Infrared Group of the MPE invites applications from talented, ambitious graduating PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. Our front-line research focuses on near-IR-millimeter high-resolution imaging and spectroscopy of the Galactic Center, and of star forming galaxies in the early Universe. We lead studies of star formation, gas content, physical properties and dy-namics of galaxies, and black-hole formation and evolution. This research is supported by a ma-jor program of innovative instrumentation development.
At the end of 2021, we will commission ERIS, a new diffraction-limited imaging and spectro-scopic facility for the VLT, and will begin a comprehensive ERIS guaranteed time program on galaxy evolution. We are investing substantial developmental effort in interferometry and adap-tive optics for ESO. We were the PI institute for GRAVITY, an ESO VLTI instrument for preci-sion astrometry and interferometric imaging of faint objects, and are leading the major upgrade to GRAVITY+. We are also the PI institute for MICADO, a first-light instrument for the ESO ELT.
We particularly encourage applicants with interests in studies of galaxy evolution particularly with ERIS, but also with NOEMA and ALMA. Appointments in our other research fields will also be considered. Postdoc appointments are initially for 3 years, with nominal starting dates in the second half of 2022. Applicants should have a PhD in astronomy or related field before starting. The salary and full social benefits are based on the German TVöD scale for public employees (E14 for postdocs), depending on experience.
Please send a letter of application, a 2-3 page description of research interests, a CV including bibliography, and three letters of reference by November 1, 2021 to irjobs @ mpe.mpg.de; the search will continue until suitable candidates are found.
For scientific enquiries about the positions, please contact Linda Tacconi - linda @ mpe.mpg.de.
Please visit http://www.mpe.mpg.de for more information about the institute.
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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| Post-Doctoral Position in Radio Astronomy SAASST | Closing date: 2021-12-31
Contact: Prof. Ilias Fernini |
| We are looking for an individual to join our research laboratory as a postdoctoral researcher. Technical mastery of radio interferometry techniques is a must, as well as a good publication record. The candidate with complementary skills to our research portfolio are especially encouraged to apply. The appointee will be expected to help build a 1-km radio interferometer and collaborate closely with other researchers. SAASST and the Department for Applied Physics and Astronomy offer the opportunity for the candidate to supervise students in the MSc in Astronomy and Space Sciences. | | ▸ more | The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) is recruiting a qualified individual for a postdoctoral appointment in radio astronomy. This position is based in the Radio Astronomy Laboratory led by Prof. Ilias Fernini.
The research laboratory has a broad research portfolio. Key research topics focus on the investigation of AGN, GRS (Giant Radio Sources), Sun observations, Jupiter observation, and Hydrogen line observation. The SAASST Radio Astronomy Laboratory operates two main systems: (1) A Decametric Radio Array that works at 20 MHz, and (2) a 40-m Radio Interferometer that works at 1.4 GHz.
We are looking for an individual to join our research laboratory as a postdoctoral researcher. Technical mastery of radio interferometry techniques is a must, as well as a good publication record. The candidate with complementary skills to our research portfolio are especially encouraged to apply. The appointee will be expected to help build a 1-km radio interferometer and collaborate closely with other researchers. SAASST and the Department for Applied Physics and Astronomy offer the opportunity for the candidate to supervise students in the MSc in Astronomy and Space Sciences.
Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by submitting curriculum vitae, list of publications, research interests, and have three letters of recommendation sent to Prof. Ilias Fernini (ifernini @ sharjah.ac.ae).
Included Benefits:
The initial appointment is for one year, and renewed every year based on the performance. The incentives are within the bylaws of the University of Sharjah and are as follows: (1) a monthly salary of 16,000 AED, (2) an extra 2,000 AED per month for housing, (3) free medical insurance, and (4) a one time flight ticket. (1 USD ~ 3.67 AED)
For more information about SAASST, please check the following link: www.saasst.ae
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| NASA Hubble Fellowship Program (NHFP) | Closing date: 2021-11-04
Contact: Christene Rueter |
On behalf of the NASA Astrophysics Division, the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) announces the call for applications for postdoctoral fellowships under the NASA Hubble Fellowship Program (NHFP) beginning in the fall of 2022.
The NHFP supports postdoctoral scientists performing independent research that contributes to NASA Astrophysics (see https://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics/ for more information). The Announcement website: http://nhfp.stsci.edu. The submission page will be open from September 2 until the application deadline on November 4, 2021. | | ▸ more | On behalf of the NASA Astrophysics Division, the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) announces the call for applications for postdoctoral fellowships under the NASA Hubble Fellowship Program (NHFP) beginning in the fall of 2022.
The NHFP supports postdoctoral scientists performing independent research that contributes to NASA Astrophysics (see https://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics/ for more information). The research may be theoretical, observational, and/or instrumental. If your application is successful and you accept our offer, you will become an NHFP Einstein, Hubble or Sagan fellow depending on the area of your research. We are continuing the legacy of those three earlier programs in this way, and through joint management of the program by STScI, in collaboration with the Chandra X-ray Center and the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute.
The NHFP is open to applicants of any nationality who have earned (or will have earned) their doctoral degree on or after January 1, 2018 in astronomy, physics or related disciplines. (Eligibility this cycle extends back one year farther than normal, to help mitigate effects of the pandemic.) The duration of the Fellowship is up to three years: an initial one-year appointment, and two annual renewals contingent on satisfactory performance and availability of NASA funds.
We anticipate offering up to 24 NHFP Fellowships this year. The Fellowships are tenable at a U.S. host institution of the fellow's choice, subject to a maximum of two new fellows per host institution per year, and no more than five fellows at any single host institution, except for short periods of overlap. Host institutions must have verified their compliance with the new NHFP employment policy. The policy and a list of those hosts can be found at https://www.stsci.edu/stsci-research/fellowships/nasa-hubble-fellowship-program/nhfp-host-institution-employment-policy/host-institutions
The Announcement of Opportunity, which includes detailed program policies and application instructions, is available at the website: http://nhfp.stsci.edu. The application submission page will be open from September 2 until the application deadline on November 4, 2021.
Applicants should follow the instructions given in the Announcement and also examine the Frequently Asked Questions. Please send any further inquiries about the NHFP to nhfp @ stsci.edu.
Important dates:
Applications are due Thursday, November 4, 2021 (7 PM EST, 4 PM PST, 24:00 UTC)
Letters of reference are due Thursday, November 11, 2021 (Note: the applications are due one week before the letters)
Offers will be made in early February 2022 and new appointments should begin on or about September 1, 2022. NHFP Fellowships are open to English-speaking citizens of all nations. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or national origin. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
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| Executive Director, International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research | Closing date: 2021-10-13
Contact: Paul Hill |
| The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) is an equal joint venture between Curtin University and The University of Western Australia with funding support from the State Government of Western Australia. ICRAR has research nodes at both universities and is host to over 200 staff and postgraduate students. Founded in 2009, ICRAR has produced over 2200 research papers attracting 77,000 citations, won over $100 million in external competitive grants and had its work featured in more than 18,000 international media articles. | | ▸ more | ? Rare opportunity to lead internationally renowned, multi-disciplinary research centre for science, engineering and data intensive astronomy
? Based in the stunning city of Perth, Western Australia
ICRAR plays a vital role in the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project?a global collaboration of 16 countries to build two of the world?s largest radio telescopes in Australia and South Africa. The Centre is contributing to infrastructure for the Australian site and is responsible for science data processing systems and array synchronisation technologies. As a partner of the SKA Observatory, ICRAR is contributing to the Observatory?s science programs and supporting the creation and operation of an Australian SKA Regional Centre.
ICRAR is also a key organisation for translating SKA developments and astronomy skills to industries including space situational awareness, space communications and broad applications of machine learning technologies.
As the Executive Director, your primary role will be one of research leadership and you will be expected to take a leading part in developing a strategy to ensure the Centre's innovative research portfolio continues to be driven by excellence, impact and engagement. This will involve influencing strategic decision-making processes of existing and prospective partners with interests in SKA related research, including the ICRAR Board, Ministers and Departments of the Federal and the WA State Government, CSIRO, Australian industry, your Executive Team and the wider ICRAR community of research and professional staff.
With an established international reputation in one or more areas of Astronomy Research, you will need to demonstrate motivation, excitement, and a strategic leadership capability. You bring experience and a track record of success in leading research organisations, developing and implementing strategic and business plans, and working with Boards. Your application will be supported with demonstrated abilities in research coordination across University, Government and Industry sectors; competencies in finance, contract management, human resources, industry engagement, communication and marketing; and relevant tertiary qualifications including a PhD.
One of the world?s most liveable cities (Economist Intelligence Unit 2019) Perth offers a sunny, Mediterranean climate as well as natural beauty in the shape of magnificent beaches, beautiful wineries, one of the world?s largest inner-city parks, and an eclectic mix of restaurants, shopping and cultural experiences.
For confidential enquiries please contact Paul Hill at Odgers Berndtson, the executive search firm assisting UWA. T: +61 407 766 756
or E: paul.hill @ odgersberndtson.com
For a copy of the Candidate Information Book and to submit your application please visit www.odgers.com/83116
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| Education Specialist (Kindergarten/Elementary School) | Closing date: 2021-09-19
Contact: Human Resources |
The ESO Supernova is an education facility, based at the ESO Headquarters site in Garching, which attracts approximately 60000 visitors per year. Around 10000 visitors per year are young people visiting as part of their education. Demand for education visits continues to be high.
| | ▸ more | Forscherstation Heidelberg aims to inspire educational specialists and teachers from nurseries, day care centres, after-school care centres and elementary schools in natural sciences so that they can discover the world together with children. To achieve this, Forscherstation trusts in the training of educators, the provision of appropriate enquiry-based concepts, applied research and the education of young scientists.
The project Fostering early science education at the ESO Supernova in cooperation with the Forscherstation aims to strengthen and expand the education offer of the ESO Supernova, especially for children aged 3-12 as well as educators and primary school teachers.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The Education Specialist will be in charge of leading the afore mentioned project at the ESO Supernova (ES). He/she will work on the development and delivery of enquiry-based educational materials suitable for children aged 3 to 12 years, linked both to school curricula and to the topics presented in the planetarium shows and astronomy exhibition of the ES.
They will be the day-to-day contact person for the schools and responsible for the educator trainings taking place at the ES.
The main tasks include:
- Development of an information and advertising structure for the Forscherstation training courses
- Establishment and support of a small equipment loan service (including giving advice)
- Coordination and planning of training courses for educators (in collaboration with Forscherstation)
_Development and delivery of training courses for educators
_Development and delivery of ESO Supernova educational programme for children aged 3 to 12 years, including hands-on workshops, guided tours and planetarium shows
-Representing Forscherstation and ESO Supernova at conferences, meetings etc.
Reports to:
ESO Education Coordinator
Key Competences and Experience:
Essential Competences and Experience
_At least 3 years of professional experience in a day-care centre or elementary school
_Comprehensive understanding of Kindergarten and Primary education system in Bavaria, Germany
_Comprehensive understanding of didactic methods for young children
_Expertise in the field of natural science
_Independent, structured work and social skills
_Confident handling of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
_Technical affinity (operation of the planetarium ? training will be provided)
_Clear, precise and engaging written and verbal communication skills
Desirable Competences and Experience
_Expertise in training and supporting other educators/teachers (e.g. delivering professional development workshops)
_Expertise in the field of astronomy topics
_Experience with extracurricular learning locations such as museums
_Understanding of Kindergarten and Primary education system in wider Germany and Europe
Qualifications:
University degree (or comparable) in elementary and childhood education or primary education (essential), with a focus on the natural sciences (desirable).
Language skills:
The position requires fluency in German and in 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.
ESO aims to support members of personnel in maintaining a good work-life balance (https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/#work-life-balance) between their professional and private life. ESO is also committed to offering family-friendly support (https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/#family-friendly-support), creating a work environment and policies which allow staff to balance their professional and private responsibilities through flexible working arrangements and financial support for families.
The contract is for a fixed term duration of three years and is subject to successful completion of the probation period. It is part of the time limited project between ESO and the Forscherstation and subject to the continued funding of this
project. There may be a possibility of extension(s) subject to individual performance, organisational requirements within the project between ESO and the Forscherstation, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. The contract is not eligible for indefinite appointment. For any further information, please visit ESO's conditions of employment. Please note that the contract policy and in particular the regulations concerning fixed-term and indefinite contracts are currently under review which may lead to changes in the contractual conditions applicable to this position.
Duty Station:
Garching near Munich, Germany
Career Path: III
Application:
If you are interested in working in areas of frontline science and technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit http://www.eso.org for further details.
Applicants are invited to apply online at http://jobs.eso.org/. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV. The CV may also be submitted in German. Within your CV, please provide the names and contact details of three persons familiar with your work and willing to provide a recommendation letter upon request. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.
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| INTERACTIONS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program | Closing date: 2021-11-15
Contact: Martin E. Pessah |
| The Niels Bohr International Academy invites applications to be considered for the INTERACTIONS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. INTERACTIONS is a Horizon 2020 COFUND program, which is part of the EU Marie Skodowska-Curie Actions program. The program offers both Junior and Senior Fellowships in theoretical physics and related areas. All appointments will be made for a period ranging between 12 and 36 months. INTERACTIONS fellows will have the opportunity to visit one of five partner leading institutions in Europe: Oxford, Cambridge, Heidelberg, CERN, and Saclay for up to 6 months. | | ▸ more | | The Niels Bohr International Academy at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen invites applications to be considered for the INTERACTIONS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. INTERACTIONS is a Horizon 2020 COFUND program, which is part of the Marie Skodowska-Curie Actions program of the European Union. The program offers both Junior and Senior Fellowships in theoretical physics and related areas. All appointments will be made for a period ranging between 12 and 36 months. INTERACTIONS fellows will have the opportunity to visit one of five partner leading institutions in Europe: Oxford, Cambridge, Heidelberg, CERN, and Saclay for a period of up to 6 months. Further information about the program, including eligibility criteria, targeted research areas and how to apply, can be found at the website for the INTERACTIONS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.
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| Postdoctoral positions on Cosmology and Artificial Intelligence | Closing date: 2021-11-01
Contact: Guilhem Lavaux |
| The IAP is seeking applications for up to three 2+1 year post-doctoral positions as a major node of the newly funded Simons Collaboration on "Learning the Universe." The successful candidates will work with the PIs and colleagues to develop and implement cosmological applications of Machine Learning, with a dual focus on cosmological parameter inference and the reconstruction of the initial conditions of our universe from current and upcoming cosmological surveys. | | ▸ more | As members of the Simons Collaboration (http://www.learning-the-universe.org/) successful candidates will have ample opportunities of exchange with researchers from other participating nodes (Columbia University, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, Harvard University, Flatiron Institute, Stockholm University, Université de Montreal, Princeton University, Carnegie Mellon University, MPA Garching). Teams dedicated to different aspects of the challenge are currently being set up, offering a multidisciplinary environment for the successful candidates.
Applicants should have obtained a PhD in physics, astronomy or related subject by the time of the appointment. The appointment is for 2+1 years with salary depending on experience and performance. Appointments could start as early as spring 2022, but later start dates are possible. Generous support will be available for travel and research.
The IAP maintains a lively visitor program and hosts regular workshops and conferences throughout the year. The successful candidate will be immersed in an internationally visible research environment with rich intellectual and computational resources, at IAP, and more broadly in the Paris region.
Members of traditionally under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Applicants should submit a CV (max. 2 pages), a publication list, a short review of previous works (2 pages) and a statement of research interests (2 pages), and up to three letters of recommendation. Application material should be submitted using the interface at http://www2.iap.fr/labex/simons/. All application materials must be received by November 1st 2021 to ensure full consideration.
Included benefits:
French national medical/dental insurance, maternity/paternity leave, lunch subsidies, family supplement for children, contribution to offset public transportation costs, pension contributions. School is free in France for all children above 3.
Related URLs:
Contact: guilhem.lavaux @ iap.fr, bwandelt @ iap.fr
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| ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme | Closing date: 2021-10-31
Contact: Guido De Marchi |
| To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, the European Space Agency (ESA) welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research projects based on data publicly available in the ESA Space Science Archives (https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc). | | ▸ more | The ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme is open to scientists, at all career levels, affiliated with institutes in ESA Member States and Collaborating States. Early-career scientists (within 10 years of the PhD) are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications by PhD students are also welcome.
During their stay, visiting scientists will have access to archives and mission specialists for help with the retrieval, calibration, and analysis of archival data. In principle, all areas of space research covered by ESA science missions can be supported.
Residence lasts typically between one and three months, also distributed over multiple visits. Research projects can be carried out at ESAC (Madrid, Spain) and at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands). To offset the expenses incurred by visitors, ESA covers travel costs from and to the home institution and provides support for lodging expenses and meals.
Applications received before 1 November 2021 will be considered for visits in spring/summer 2022.
For further details, including areas of research and contact information, please refer to:
https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme
or write to the programme coordinators at arvp @ cosmos.esa.int
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| Two Postdoctoral Fellowships in Computational Cosmology | Closing date: 2021-10-01
Contact: Wojciech Hellwing or Maciej Bilicki |
The Computational Cosmology Group at the Center for Theoretical Physics PAS, Warsaw, is offering two postdoctoral positions.
One position concerns a project focusing on designing and applying optimized catalogs of galaxies for cosmological studies with deep wide-field imaging surveys, such as KiDS and LSST.
The second job is in a project aiming at using Local Universe simulations for finding optimal observables for constraining the particle nature of Dark Matter | | ▸ more | The Computational Cosmology Group at the Center for Theoretical Physics PAS, Warsaw, is offering two postdoctoral positions.
One postdoctoral fellowship is offered within the project PACIS: Precision and Accuracy for Cosmological Imaging Surveys led by Dr. Maciej Bilicki. The successful applicant will contribute to designing and applying optimized catalogs of galaxies for cosmological studies with deep wide-field imaging surveys, such as KiDS and LSST. We seek a candidate with a Ph.D. degree (awarded no earlier than in 2014*) in astronomy, physics, or computational sciences, who has experience in handling astronomical data using machine learning and other computational techniques. Practical knowledge of methods to select galaxies and estimate their photometric redshifts from modern imaging surveys will be an additional asset. For further information please contact Dr. Maciej Bilicki (bilicki @ cft.edu.pl).
Another postdoctoral fellowship is offered within the project COLAB: COsmic LAboratory for Baryons and dark matter led by Prof. Wojciech Hellwing. The COLAB program will contribute to our ? better understanding of the impact of various baryonic and environmental-induced systematic effects and degeneracies induced by their potential mutual entanglement. The study will help find the best-suited galaxy samples and the most sensitive observables in a combination that together will present the optional windows for constraining dark matter physics using the current and future cosmological and astrophysical data. But the obtained results will go further beyond the dark-matter central theme, providing new important insights into nurture & nature environmental effects in galaxy evolution. Enabling us, in turn, to build better and more physically motivated galaxy formation models. For further information please contact prof. Wojciech Hellwing (hellwing @ cft.edu.pl)
The Computational Cosmology Group at CTP PAS collaborates with partners from KiDS, LSST DESC, LOFAR, as well as the VIRGO and CLUES consortia for cosmological simulations. The prospective postdoctoral researchers will have the possibility to work with these international consortia.
Each position is available initially for two years, with a possible extension for the third year, subject to satisfactory performance. The salary will amount to 114-120k PLN (25-26k EUR) per year (before taxes and social security contribution), higher than the usual Polish postdoc rate to account for the costs of living in Warsaw. There is also a generous dedicated budget for travel and for personal computing equipment.
The positions are available from October 2021 but will remain open until filled.
Interested candidates should send a single pdf file including a cover letter, a research statement (max. 4 pages), CV, and a publication list, to rekrutacja @ cft.edu.pl indicating the fellowship they are applying to, respectively MB/03/2021 for the first position above and WH/09/2021 for the second one. Applicants should also arrange to have at least two letters of reference sent to the same email address.
The Center for Theoretical Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. Women and members of underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
* This can be extended in case of documented parental or sick leave; please contact us for the details.
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| Postdoc position in observational cosmology/photometric redshifts with Euclid | Closing date: 2021-10-15
Contact: Stéphane Paltani |
| We offer a postdoc position at the Department of Astronomy of the University of Geneva. The successful candidate will perform research activities to support the responsibilities of the Geneva group in the Euclid mission, a cosmology mission of the European Space Agency. They will be involved in the preparation of the reference sample that will be used to compute photometric redshifts. Thus significant experience with photometric redshifts is required. They will become a member of the Euclid Consortium, and participate in meetings dedicated to this mission. | | ▸ more | Euclid is the second Medium mission of the Cosmic Vision program of the European Space Agency. Euclid will study the evolution of the large-scale structure of the Universe through the mapping of dark matter and galaxies, in order to constrain the properties of dark energy. It is currently in the final stage of the implementation phase with a planned launch by the end of 2022.
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, galaxy evolution, observational cosmology and high-energy astrophysics. The Department of Astronomy has a very active program in the development of scientific software and operations for space missions, which it built over more than 25 years with the creation of the INTEGRAL Science Data Centre; it is now involved in several other scientific missions in space, e.g., Gaia, CHEOPS, Euclid or Athena. The Department of Astronomy is in particular an important member of the Euclid collaboration; it is hosting the Swiss Euclid Science Data Center and holds the responsibility of producing the photometric redshifts for the Euclid mission.
The postdoc is proposed in the framework of this collaboration. The successful candidate will be in charge of the determination of photometric redshifts and galaxy physical parameters in the Euclid reference fields that will be used to inform the determination of these parameters over the entire Euclid survey. Time for the candidate's own research program shall also be granted; ideally, it should be related to the science goals of Euclid.
The successful candidate must hold a PhD in astrophysics; they need to have demonstrated expertise in the computation of photometric redshifts, as well as in the determination of physical parameters of galaxies. A good understanding of data analysis methods, especially Bayesian statistics and machine-learning, is required, as well as good aptitudes with programming in Python or other programming languages. Candidates must send a motivation letter, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and a statement of research interests in a single PDF to the e-mail address below. In addition two reference letters must be sent separately to the same e-mail address.
The position is for three years. The starting date is to be agreed with the candidate, but should not be later than April 1st, 2022.
All correspondence should be sent by e-mail, with the subject line containing 'Euclid postdoc'. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but no later than October 15, 2021. For applications or for further information, please contact:
Prof. Stéphane Paltani, Stephane.Paltani? @ ?unige.ch
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| Postdoctoral fellowship on reduction and analysis of JWST NIRSpec data | Closing date: 2021-10-01
Contact: Roberto Decarli |
| We offer a 2-year long postdoctoral position on: ?Reduction and analysis of JWST NIRSpec data for the study of galaxies and quasars at high redshift and in the epoch of reionization? at the INAF Observatory of Astrophysics and Space Science in Bologna, Italy. | | ▸ more | A selection is called, based on qualifications and possible interview, for n. 1 Postdoctoral grant for the duration of 24 months for carrying out research activities on: ?Reduction and analysis of JWST NIRSpec data for the study of galaxies and quasars at high redshift and in the epoch of reionization?. The grant holder is expected to support the Italian community in the reduction and analysis of JWST NIRSpec IFU data and in the preparation of future proposals, either using the official JWST pipeline and analysis tools as well developing dedicated software developed for the specific needs of the projects. The candidate will be involved in studies of high-redshift galaxies, quasars and the epoch of reionization via rest-frame optical diagnostics targeted with JWST, in collaboration with Roberto Decarli, Eros Vanzella (INAF-OAS) and Stefano Carniani (SNS).
For more details, visit:
https://www.oas.inaf.it/en/opportunities/bando-131-2021-en/
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| ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science | Closing date: 2021-09-27
Contact: Yannis Zouganelis |
| We are pleased to inform you about the opening of the call for European Space Agency's Research Fellowships in Space Science. The call is opening on 30 August 2021 with an application deadline on 27 September 2021. | | ▸ more | ESA's postdoctoral Research Fellowship programme offers early career scientists and engineers the possibility to carry out research in a variety of disciplines related to space science, space applications or space technology. Research Fellowships in Space Science specifically offer the opportunity to contribute to ESA's endeavour to explore our Solar System and the Universe, and cover the fields of heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics and fundamental physics.
The research fellowships offer a unique insight into ESA's environment and activities while conducting cutting edge research. Mentoring and training opportunities are available, as are possibilities to engage with ESA science-related activities (e.g., archive/data science, operations, calibration, communication, citizen science).
Approximately 12 ESA Fellowships in Space Science (SCI) will be offered this year, to join the pool of about 25 Research Fellows. Within the Science Directorate (SCI), we welcome all independent proposals for innovative research associated with one or more of our missions. The Space Science fellowships can be taken up at any of the three sites ESAC (Spain), ESTEC (Netherlands) or STScI (USA) and we encourage applicants to choose sites that allow for best local collaborations. To learn more about the research conducted by the ESA scientists at different sites, please visit the Faculty Member Directory and the pages for the Faculty research groups. There is a separate page for research at the ESA Office at STScI.
Duration: Appointments are for a maximum of three years. The initial project is for two years. An extension for a third year requires a dedicated proposal and is frequently granted.
Eligibility: Citizens of ESA Member States or of cooperating and associated countries.
More information on the Research Fellowship programme and on how to apply can be found at
https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/space-science-faculty/opportunities/research-fellowships
Deadline for applications is 27 September 2021.
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| SKA-Low Deputy Telescope Director | Closing date: 2021-09-13
Contact: Fern Seto |
| The SKA-Low Deputy Telescope Director will lead CSIRO?s team contributing to SKA-Low operations and construction support. They will be part of the SKA-Low Operations team, led by the SKA-Low Telescope Director (employed by SKAO) to establish and ultimately conduct the operations of the telescope. | | ▸ more | The Opportunity
Be part of the most ambitious and challenging radio telescope project in the world
Build a world-leading team from the ground up
Work with global and Australian leaders in astronomy and space
The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation global radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. It is one observatory with two telescopes: SKA-Low in Western Australia and SKA-Mid in South Africa. The SKAO is managed from its headquarters in the United Kingdom. SKAO will work in partnership with Australia?s national science agency, CSIRO, to operate the SKA-Low telescope.
The SKA-Low Deputy Telescope Director will lead CSIRO?s team contributing to SKA-Low operations and construction support. They will be part of the SKA-Low Operations team, led by the SKA-Low Telescope Director (employed by SKAO) to establish and ultimately conduct the operations of the telescope.
Staff and elements of the telescope systems will be located at the Science Operations Centre (Perth), the Engineering Operations Centre (Geraldton), the Science Processing Centre (Perth), and at the telescope site, on the Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory.
The SKA-Low Deputy Telescope Director will be a key player in ensuring that SKA Operations is consistent with the SKA ethos: One Observatory, Two Telescopes.
In this role you will:
Manage CSIRO staff in the SKA-Low operations & construction support team in Australia, including overseeing recruitment, capability & culture development & performance management.
Work alongside the SKA-Low Telescope Director & the SKA-Low management team to direct all SKA-Low operations staff in Australia in an open, effective & respectful way consistent with CSIRO and SKAO values.
Work closely with the SKA-Low Site Construction Director during the SKA Construction Phase, including providing staff for SKA construction support & other services as needed.
Support the SKA-Low Telescope Director & the Site Construction Director in representing Australian activities at the SKAO Senior Leadership Forum.
Be the key conduit between CSIRO and SKAO to ensure the safe, effective & efficient operation of SKA-Low in Australia.
Foster a collaborative relationship between local staff in business-enabling areas (eg HSE, HR, finance) & relevant function leads at SKAO HQ, ensuring consistency of practice.
Work alongside the SKA-Low Telescope Director to carry out budget &financial reporting for telescope operations and construction support.
Location: Perth or Geraldton, WA
Salary: Attractive salary package to be negotiated. Up to 15.4% superannuation.
Tenure: Negotiable; minimum three-year term with potential for renewal. Full-time. Flexible or part-time working arrangements will be considered on request (minimum hours required).
Reference: 76449
To be considered you will need:
Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.
A PhD in astronomy, physics, engineering or a closely related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
A demonstrated record of successful leadership and management of sizeable teams, promoting diversity and developing an inclusive, high-performing culture. Experience of all aspects of people management including recruitment, capability development and performance management.
A record of successful senior management of large, high-tech facilities, including budgetary responsibility.
A track record of building strategic relationships, working collaboratively, delivering results through influence, and managing complex professional relationships, including across geographical and cultural boundaries.
Strategic planning capability with substantial analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Desirable
Experience in the operations of large-scale astronomical facilities.
Demonstrated experience managing complex multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships.
Experience of the transition from construction to operations.
For full details about this role please review the Position Description available on the CSIRO website
Flexible Working Arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.
About CSIRO
At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
How to Apply
Please apply on-line via CSIRO website
Applications Close
13 September 2021, 11:00pm AEST
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| PhD Positions in Solar System Science at IMPRS Göttingen (Germany): Astrophysics and Solar and physics | Closing date: 2021-11-01
Contact: Sonja Schuh |
The International Max Planck Research School for Solar System Science at the University of Göttingen in Germany offers a research-oriented doctoral program covering the physics of Solar system science. It is jointly run by the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) and the University of Göttingen. It offers several astrophysics PhD positions for a start in 2022:
Read more at http://www.solar-system-school.de/
Apply via https://www.mps.mpg.de/phd/applynow | | ▸ more | The Solar System School invites applications for PhD positions in Solar System Science. Review of applications will begin on 1 November 2021. The International Max Planck Research School for Solar System Science at the University of Göttingen (Solar System School) offers a research-oriented doctoral programme covering the physical aspects of Solar system science. It is jointly run by the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) and the University of Göttingen.
Research at the MPS covers three main areas:
Solar System School students collaborate with leading scientists in these fields and graduates are awarded a doctoral degree from the renowned University of Göttingen or, if they choose, another university. The Solar System School is open to students from all countries and offers an international three-year PhD program in an exceptional research environment with state-of-the-art facilities on the Göttingen Campus. Successful applicants will be offered a three-year doctoral support contract as well as postdoc wrap-up funding. The language of the structured graduate program is English, with complimentary German language courses offered (optional). The program includes an inspiring curriculum of scientific lectures and seminars as well as advanced training workshops and provides relocation costs and travel funds to attend international conferences. Applicants to the Solar System School should have a keen interest in Solar system science and a record of academic excellence. They must have, or must be about to obtain, an M.Sc. degree or equivalent in physics, earth sciences or a related field, including a written Masters thesis, and must document a good command of the English language. Review of applications for a starting date of September 2022 will begin on 1 November 2021, but other starting times are also negotiable. The positions are awarded on a competitive basis. Applicants must submit the following documents through the online application portal before 1 November 2021:
- an application form to be filled online, including two short texts describing the applicant's scientific interests and their motivation to apply for PhD projects in the Solar System School, along with the applicant's choice of up to three PhD projects;
- a curriculum vitae in pdf format;
- degree certificates and full transcripts of all academic records: i.e. scanned copies of B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree certificates (or equivalent), and lists of all courses with credits and grades issued by the respective school or university, with English or German translations;
- certificate to prove proficiency in the English language, for candidates whose native language is not English or German (e.g. transcript of TOEFL / IELTS scores or equivalent);
- contact details for two or more referees who have agreed to write a letter of recommendation on behalf of the applicant. The referees will be contacted by the School and will be asked to submit their letters through the online portal no later than 10 November 2021.
It is highly recommended to also submit
- GRE Physics test scores or equivalent for candidates who have obtained their Master's degree at a university outside of Europe.
The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. The Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of individuals of underrepresented genders and therefore explicitly encourages individuals of underrepresented genders to apply. The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more individuals with severe disabilities. Applications from individuals with severe disabilities are explicitely encouraged.
To apply, please
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| PhD student position on the study of evolved stars at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden | Closing date: 2021-09-24
Contact: Theo Khouri |
| We invite applicants for a PhD position on the study of the extended atmospheres of asymptotic giant branch (AGB) stars. | | ▸ more | The candidate will investigate the processes that create and shape these atmospheres (such as strong convective motions, stellar pulsations, and magnetic fields), and that ultimately lead to the high mass-loss rates experienced by AGB stars. The study will rely on high-angular-resolution observations of continuum and molecular-line emission acquired mainly at radio and millimeter wavelengths using state-of-the-art interferometers (ALMA and the VLA), but also at shorter wavelengths using the Very Large Telescope. The work will consist of direct analysis of the observations and of theoretical modelling, with the exact balance defined by the preference of the successful applicant.
The PhD student will lead the work in close collaboration with Theo Khouri and Wouter Vlemmings and other members of the evolved stars group. The research will be carried out at the main campus of the Chalmers University of Technology in Johanneberg (Gothenburg) and at the Onsala Space Observatory.
More information on the position and the application procedure are available at:
https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/Working-at-Chalmers/Vacancies/Pages/default.aspx?rmpage=job&rmjob=9760
Application deadline 24 September 2021.
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| Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Observational Exoplanet Astronomy | Closing date: 2021-11-15
Contact: Lyndsay Bocchinfuso |
The Department of Physics & Astronomy at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in observational exoplanet astronomy beginning July 1, 2022.
McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations, and within the lands protected by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. | | ▸ more | Position Description
Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline by the start date of the appointment. The successful candidate must demonstrate a vibrant program of excellent research in observational exoplanet astronomy broadly defined, including but not limited to exoplanet detection and characterization, exoplanet atmospheres, protoplanetary disks, and planet formation. They must show the potential for high quality teaching and mentoring as well as supervising at the undergraduate and graduate level. They must also have the potential to make substantive service contributions to the McMaster community; and to contribute actively to the goals of equity, diversity and inclusivity at McMaster.
The Department of Physics & Astronomy in the Faculty of Science presently consists of 26 faculty and approximately 100 graduate students, with strengths in astrophysics, soft matter/biophysics, medical physics, theoretical high-energy physics and condensed matter physics. Facilities related to astrophysical research at McMaster include the highly interdisciplinary Origins Institute, the state-of-the-art Origins of Life Laboratory featuring the unique planet simulator instrument, and a high performance computing cluster (SHARCNET). The Origins Institute also runs Canada's only Collaborative Graduate Program in Astrobiology. The department operates a strong public outreach program, that includes the W. J. McCallion Planetarium and which hosts an annual average of 300 shows or approximately 10,000 people.
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.
The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of racialized communities ("visible minorities"), persons with disabilities, women, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
We invite all applicants to complete a brief Diversity Survey, which takes approximately two minutes to complete, through McMaster's application submission portal. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. All information collected is confidential and will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the applicant pool and to promote a fair, equitable and inclusive talent acquisition process.
Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Science at baileyd @ mcmaster.ca to communicate accommodation needs.
How to Apply
Complete applications must be made online at https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/ (Faculty Positions, Job 39839) by the deadline to the attention of Dr. Alison Sills, Professor & Chair, Department of Physics & Astronomy, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4K1.
A complete application consists of:
- a cover letter (including a statement regarding whether the applicant has Canadian citizenship/permanent resident status (see below))
- a current Curriculum Vitae, including a complete list of students mentored or (co)-supervised by the applicant, and a complete list of publications.
- a statement of research interests (2-page maximum)
- a statement of teaching philosophy, interests and experience (2-page maximum)
- a statement of experience and plans for advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in post-secondary education, community-based or other professional settings (2-page maximum)
- a list of three (3) referees who would be willing to provide a letter of reference for you. Please note that no reference or letters of recommendations are required at the time of application. These will be solicited at later stages of the search process. Unsolicited letters will not be reviewed until later stages of the search process.
Review of complete applications will begin November 15, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. All applicants will receive an on-line, system-generated confirmation of receipt of their application; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that any full-time, permanent faculty member of the Department can request confidential access to the application materials, including the reference letters. Progressive policies are in place to assist faculty members achieve a work-life balance. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada's reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants' status as either Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications, as stated above, MUST include one of the following statements in their application package: "I am/am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada." Applications that do not include this information will be incomplete.
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| ESO Fellowship Programme | Closing date: 2021-10-15
Contact: Vacancy Chile |
| The European Southern Observatory awards several postdoctoral fellowships each year, offering outstanding early-career scientists the opportunity to develop their independent research programmes in the exciting scientific environment of one of the world's foremost observatories. Fellowships are available both at ESO's Headquarters in Garching near Munich, Germany, and at ESO's astronomy centre in Santiago, Chile. | | ▸ more | The fellowships in Garching are awarded initially for one year followed by a two-year extension (three years total). In addition to developing their independent research programmes, ESO Garching Fellows will be expected to engage in some functional work, at a level of 25% of their time, related to e.g. instrumentation, ALMA, E-ELT, or science operations support in Garching or Chile.
The fellowships in Chile are granted for one year initially, with annual extensions for three additional years (four years total). During the first three years, Fellows are assigned to one of the science operations groups of Paranal, ALMA or APEX, where they will contribute to the operations at a level of 80 nights per year. The fourth year Fellows may spend at any ESO site, or at any astronomical institute in an ESO member state or in Chile. There are no functional duties during the fourth year, except in the case that the fourth year is spent at ESO Chile where Fellows can be asked to carry out functional work up to 25% of their time.
The ESO Fellowship Programme is open to applicants who will have achieved their PhD in astronomy, physics or a related discipline before 1 November 2022. Early-career scientists from all astrophysical fields are welcome to apply. While scientific excellence is the primary selection criterion for all fellowships, candidates should also explain (in their motivation letter) how ESO?s facilities and their work at ESO would facilitate their scientific development.
We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax-free) and comprehensive social benefits. For more information about the fellowship Programme and ESO's astronomical research activities, please see:
https://www.eso.org/sci/activities/fellowships-and-studentships/FeSt-overview/fellowship_programme.html
To apply for the ESO Fellowship, please register using the on-line service at http://jobs.eso.org. Candidates are asked to create a PDF using the ESO Fellowship Application Form. The form is available for download as Word, LibreOffice and Latex template at the following page: https://www.eso.org/sci/activities/fellowships-and-studentships/FeSt-overview/fellowship_programme/application_guidelines.html
The closing date for applications is 15 October 2021.
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| Observing Programme Office Astronomer | Closing date: 2021-09-30
Contact: Human Resources |
| The core mission of the Observing Programme Office (OPO), within the Directorate for Science, covers two main aspects: the handling of the ESO observing programmes (from the preparation and issuing of the Call for Proposal to the organisation of the Observing Programme Committee ? OPC ? meeting) and the subsequent scheduling of those proposals that were evaluated positively by the OPC. | | ▸ more | Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The Astronomer at the Observing Programmes Office (OPO) is responsible for supporting the preparation and selection of observing proposals and the scheduling of the selected observing runs for all ESO telescopes. The OPO Astronomer prepares the Call for Observing Proposals for the La Silla Paranal Observatory. He/she is responsible for the handling of the Phase 1 proposals, and supports users during the Phase 1 proposal preparation and submission phase. He/she prepares telescope time allocation statistics. Further to this, the OPO Astronomer supports the recruitment of the Observing Programmes Committee and Panel members. He/she is responsible for fostering strong key relationships and maintaining good communication with the following key stakeholders:
_Internal: Office of the Director General, VLT and VLTI Programme Scientists, User Support Department, Paranal Science Operations, SCS Software Engineers, ESO Archive, ESO Council, ESO Scientific Technical Committee, ESO Users Committee.
_External: Principal Investigators, Member-state institutes, Observing Programmes Committee, high-level academic or governmental officers in the Member States.
As a member of the ESO Astronomy Faculty, the OPO Astronomer is expected and encouraged to conduct a strong personal research programme and to participate actively in the scientific life of ESO.
Observing Programme Office Astronomer
Reports to:
Head of the Observing Programme Office
Key Competences and Experience:
Essential Competences and Experience
_Active research programme and a robust publication record;
_Minimum one postdoc in a scientific research institute;
_Early-career working experience in large, international scientific facilities;
_Minimum two years of demonstrated user experience with the ESO workflow, telescopes and instrumentation;
_Demonstrated experience with general Optical and NIR observing techniques;
_Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders as described;
_Provide clear and concise written and verbal communications that identify key issues, examine options and
propose ways forward; and
_Build strong collaborative working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds and countries.
Desirable Competences and Experience
_Demonstrated experience with user support;
_Early-career experience in modern observatory operations;
_Demonstrated experience with peer-review processes;
_Working experience with relational databases, SQL and Python scripting;
_Demonstrated experience with Artificial Intelligence and its application to textual analysis;
_Seek to understand the perspective of key decision makers and partners ? think through their needs and
interests to identify their personal motives and agenda;
_Determine a course of action that makes logical sense and considers the overall impact of the decision; and
_Foster an open environment within the team through sharing of information, learning and ideas.
Qualifications:
PhD in Astronomy or equivalent.
Language skills:
Excellent command of the English language, both oral and written, is essential.
Remuneration and Contract:
We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax free), comprehensive pension
scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and the
possibility to place your child/children in daycare.
ESO aims to support members of personnel in maintaining a good work-life balance
(https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/#work-life-balance) between their professional and private life.
ESO is also committed to offering family-friendly support (https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/#familyfriendly-
support), creating a work environment and policies which allow staff to balance their professional and private
responsibilities through flexible working arrangements and financial support for families.
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,
and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. For any further information, please visit
ESO's conditions of employment. Please note that the contract policy and in particular the regulations concerning
fixed-term and indefinite contracts are currently under review which may lead to changes in the contractual conditions
applicable to this position.
Duty Station:
Garching near Munich, Germany with regular duty trips to all ESO sites in Chile.
Career Path: V
Application:
If you are interested in working in areas of frontline science and technology and in a stimulating international
environment, please visit http://www.eso.org for further details.
Applicants are invited to apply online at https://recruitment.eso.org/. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter, and a CV containing a publication list and a research statement. Also required are the names and contact details of three scientists familiar with your work and willing to provide a recommendation
letter. Referees will be automatically invited to submit a recommendation letter. However, applicants are strongly
advised to trigger these invitations (using the web application form) well in advance of the application deadline.
Closing date for applications is 30 September 2021.
Interviews are expected to start soon after this date.
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| Education Specialist (Kindergarten/Elementary School) | Closing date: 2021-09-10
Contact: Human Resources |
| The ESO Supernova is an education facility, based at the ESO Headquarters site in Garching, which attracts approximately 60000 visitors per year. Around 10000 visitors per year are young people visiting as part of their education. Demand for education visits continues to be high. | | ▸ more | Forscherstation Heidelberg aims to inspire educational specialists and teachers from nurseries, day care centres, after-school care centres and elementary schools in natural sciences so that they can discover the world together with children. To achieve this, Forscherstation trusts in the training of educators, the provision of appropriate enquiry-based concepts, applied research and the education of young scientists.
The project ?Fostering early science education at the ESO Supernova in cooperation with the Forscherstation? aims to strengthen and expand the education offer of the ESO Supernova, especially for children aged 3-12 as well as educators and primary school teachers.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The Education Specialist will be in charge of leading the afore mentioned project at the ESO Supernova (ES). He/she will work on the development and delivery of enquiry-based educational materials suitable for children aged 3 to 12 years, linked both to school curricula and to the topics presented in the planetarium shows and astronomy exhibition of the ES.
They will be the day-to-day contact person for the schools and responsible for the educator trainings taking place at the ES.
The main tasks include:
- Development of an information and advertising structure for the Forscherstation training courses
- Establishment and support of a small equipment loan service (including giving advice)
- Coordination and planning of training courses for educators (in collaboration with Forscherstation)
_Development and delivery of training courses for educators
_Development and delivery of ESO Supernova educational programme for children aged 3 to 12 years, including hands-on workshops, guided tours and planetarium shows
-Representing Forscherstation and ESO Supernova at conferences, meetings etc.
Reports to:
ESO Education Coordinator
Key Competences and Experience:
Essential Competences and Experience
_At least 3 years of professional experience in a day-care centre or elementary school
_Comprehensive understanding of Kindergarten and Primary education system in Bavaria, Germany
_Comprehensive understanding of didactic methods for young children
_Expertise in the field of natural science
_Independent, structured work and social skills
_Confident handling of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
_Technical affinity (operation of the planetarium ? training will be provided)
_Clear, precise and engaging written and verbal communication skills
Desirable Competences and Experience
_Expertise in training and supporting other educators/teachers (e.g. delivering professional development workshops)
_Expertise in the field of astronomy topics
_Experience with extracurricular learning locations such as museums
_Understanding of Kindergarten and Primary education system in wider Germany and Europe
Qualifications:
University degree (or comparable) in elementary and childhood education or primary education (essential), with a focus on the natural sciences (desirable).
Language skills:
The position requires fluency in German and in 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.
ESO aims to support members of personnel in maintaining a good work-life balance (https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/#work-life-balance) between their professional and private life. ESO is also committed to offering family-friendly support (https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/#family-friendly-support), creating a work environment and policies which allow staff to balance their professional and private responsibilities through flexible working arrangements and financial support for families.
The contract is for a fixed term duration of three years and is subject to successful completion of the probation period. It is part of the time limited project between ESO and the Forscherstation and subject to the continued funding of this
project. There may be a possibility of extension(s) subject to individual performance, organisational requirements within the project between ESO and the Forscherstation, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. The contract is not eligible for indefinite appointment. For any further information, please visit ESO's conditions of employment. Please note that the contract policy and in particular the regulations concerning fixed-term and indefinite contracts are currently under review which may lead to changes in the contractual conditions applicable to this position.
Duty Station:
Garching near Munich, Germany
Career Path: III
Application:
If you are interested in working in areas of frontline science and technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit http://www.eso.org for further details.
Applicants are invited to apply online at http://jobs.eso.org/. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV. The CV may also be submitted in German. Within your CV, please provide the names and contact details of three persons familiar with your work and willing to provide a recommendation letter upon request. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.
Privacy notice: please be advised that besides the Privacy Notice of the ESO Recruitment Portal, the personal data of the applicants to this vacancy will be shared with the Forscherstation for the purpose of the recruitment.
Closing date for applications is 10 September 2021.
Interviews are expected to start soon after this date, and will be conducted in both English and German.
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| WaterStars, from observation to experiments on water in space | Closing date: 2021-10-01
Contact: Fabrice Herpin |
| Understanding the excitation of water in evolved stars implies knowing the collision rates for pure rotational transitions within the first four excited vibrational states (v1=1, v2=1, 2 and v3=1) as well as the rotational transitions between the ground state and these excited states. The first objective is therefore to obtain these collision rates. The second is to include these in an advanced radiative transfer code to reproduce the ALMA observations (ATOMIUM consortium). | | ▸ more | Scientific subject: Water is the third most abundant molecule in the interstellar medium. It has been observed in various objects, but it is only in the extended atmosphere of the envelope of O-rich evolved stars that the very rich spectrum of rotational, vibrational and ro-vibrational transitions of water is observed, and sometimes in surprisingly excited energy states. To understand the excitation of water in these environments, it is necessary to model the excitation of water not only by the radiation from the central star and by radiative coupling with the background radiation, but also by collisions with its most abundant partners (H2, He, H, e-). This implies knowing the collision rates for pure rotational transitions within the first four excited vibrational states (v1=1, v2=1, 2 and v3=1) as well as the rotational transitions between the ground state and these excited states. The first objective is therefore to obtain these collision rates. The second is to include these in an advanced radiative transfer code to reproduce the ALMA observations (ATOMIUM consortium, (https://fys.kuleuven.be/ster/research-projects/aerosol/atomium/atomium) and interpret them. The crossed molecular beam experiment in Bordeaux allows the study of inelastic collisions down to very low collision energies, where quantum effects may be observed. The experimental studies will be used to validate theoretical methods in order to provide reliable data to astrophysicists. The first objective of the thesis will be to extend our first experimental studies on H2O and D2O + H2 to vibrationally excited water molecules. To model the emission of water lines from highly excited levels we will use a radiative transfer code published by Gray, Baudry et al (2016). The next step will be to include the results of the experimental or theoretical work done at the ISM, i.e. to incorporate the new collision rates, and to extend the code to the first four vibrational levels of water in an attempt to model all the lines observed in ATOMIUM.
Additional information: The Ph.D. student will work mainly at ISM, together with Fabrice Herpin (LAB) and Astrid Bergeat (ISM) and other WATERSTARS team members, in close collaboration with the ATOMIUM team. More information on the Laboratoire d?Astrophysique de Bordeaux and Institut des Sciences Moléculaires can be found at https://astrophy.u-bordeaux.fr and http://www.ism.u-bordeaux.fr, respectively. The 3-year paid thesis contract requires a Master's degree in Astronomy, Physics or Physical Chemistry (or equivalent), obtained before the start of the contract. The start date of the thesis will be between 1 October 2021 and 1 March 2022. Applications should include a brief description of research interests and a summary of previous experience relevant to the subject, a CV, copies of Master's and Bachelor's degrees, Master's certificates or transcripts and internships, as well as contact details of the Master's supervisor and internship supervisors. Applications are open until the vacancy is filled and should be sent to Fabrice Herpin (fabrice.herpin @ u-bordeaux.fr) or Astrid Bergeat (astrid.bergeat @ u-bordeaux.fr). A complete description of the position can be found at https://www.ism.u-bordeaux.fr/spip.php?article354
Skills required: Practical experience with spectroscopy, experimental kinetic techniques, use of lasers, programming language, radiative transfer calculations or analysis of observational data will be considered a merit.
Funding details: secured financing (ANR Ph-D fellowship)
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