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| PhD positions in Prague: theory and observation | Closing date: 2023-01-15
Contact: Dr. Ondrej Pejcha |
| We are offering multiple 4-year PhD positions in Prague, Czech Republic, in the fields of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology, Gravity, Mathematical Physics, String Theory, and Atomic and Molecular Physics. The areas of research include theory and observation. The list of available projects is at https://www.mff.cuni.cz/en/physicsphd/f1/program-overview. We now accept applications until the deadline on January 15 2023 for positions beginning in the Fall semester of 2023. | | ▸ more | PhD thesis research will be conducted at one of the participating institutions in Prague: Charles University (Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomical Institute) and Czech Academy of Sciences (Institute of Physics, Astronomical Institute, Institute of Mathematics, and Nuclear Physics Institute). The PhD degrees are awarded by Charles University. The positions are funded by a combination of government stipend, individual grants (national or EU), and institutional fellowships. The positions are open to candidates of any nationality. Our PhD program is international with majority of students coming from abroad.
Benefits depend on the type of the working contract, but all PhD students receive subsidized meals, possibility of staying in student dormitories, and free "Czech as foreign language" classes. Prague remains cheaper than other comparable European cities while offering similar level of comforts and entertainments.
For more information and application procedure, please see https://www.mff.cuni.cz/en/physicsphd/f1/program-overview.
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| TWO Postdoc Positions, Centre of Scientific Excellence - Solar and Stellar Activity, University of Wroclaw, Poland | Closing date: 2023-01-10
Contact: Arkadiusz Berlicki |
| TWO postdoctoral positions are available in the frame of NEFRIX (Non-Equilibrium Flare Radiation from Infrared to X-rays) project realized in the Centre of Scientific Excellence - Solar and Stellar Activity located at the University of Wroclaw (Poland). These positions offer young scientists an opportunity to advance their research skills in the field of solar physics. | | ▸ more | Successful candidates will be employed for a two-year period, with the possibility of extension, and will conduct research in solar physics:
Postdoc 1: work particularly related to modelling and simulations of the quiet and active atmosphere of the Sun and stars using NLTE and RHD codes, including data analysis and interpretation;
Postdoc 2: work more oriented to the processing, analysis and interpretation of the imaging and spectroscopic ground-based and space data from the quiet and active atmosphere of the Sun and stars;
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in solar physics, astrophysics, space physics or in a closely related fields, obtained not earlier than in 2015.
This project aims to develop a research group conducting scientific research concerning magnetic activity of the Sun and stars, and related space weather. The team consists of both experienced and young scientists whose activity focuses on the analysis of observations and simulations of solar and stellar active phenomena, and on the use of advanced computational methods and existing numerical codes to interpret observations and to construct models of these phenomena on various spatial and temporal scales.
The applications deadline: January 10, 2023.
For detailed information about the position see:
postdoc 1: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/871402
postdoc 2: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/871682
For more information about the positions, please contact Prof. Arkadiusz Berlicki (arkadiusz.berlicki @ uwr.edu.pl ), or Prof. Petr Heinzel (petr.heinzel @ uwr.edu.pl )
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| PhD Fellowship in Mining the Gaia catalogue: structure and kinematics of the Milky Way | Closing date: 2023-01-25
Contact: La Caixa Fellowships |
| The student will analyze these new catalogues that will cover regions of the Galaxy never explored before with these large amounts of data and such precision (e.g., end of the bar, outermost parts of the disc, where different processes might be dominating). The student will also explore the whole set of stellar clusters. Most of the clusters have determined ages and can help to date the different effects occurring to the MW disc. | | ▸ more | Research Project:
The Gaia mission of ESA is providing extensive catalogues with an unprecedented amount of data of extremely high precision. The recent third release (DR3), with about 1.8 billion stars, includes more radial velocities and astrophysical parameters, constituting the ideal dataset to study the structure and dynamics of the Milky Way (MW).
The Gaia data has been revolutionary in several aspects about our Galaxy. Firstly, Gaia has unveiled a large list of new stellar clusters and has characterized better the known ones. These stellar aggregates trace the young and intermediate-age component of the Galaxy. Secondly, the measurements of the phase space coordinates of many stars in the MW disc probe the forces acting on the Galaxy. Phase space substructures discovered by Gaia show that the MW is still recovering from past perturbations probably caused by the approaches of the Sagittarius dwarf Galaxy, while it may also be affected by the forces from the central bar and the spiral arms.
Disentangling the effects of these processes (internal and external) is crucial to uncover the exact history and evolution of the MW. What is the role of each of these mechanisms? Is one of them dominating? Where and in which periods of the MW life? Are these processes interfering with each other? The objective of the project is to establish the impact of the different mechanisms that act on the Galaxy disc including the bar, the spiral arms and the interaction with the Sagittarius dwarf galaxy.
The GaiaUB team (4 staff, 8 postdocs, 4 PhD, and 8 engineers) has a leading role in Gaia at the highest technological, scientific and management levels, as well as in the scientific and technical building of WEAVE. On the technical side, the Gaia group is expert on scientific HPC, Big data, massive catalogue statistics and analysis, and performs research in Galactic fields including dynamics, open clusters and the Large Magellanic Clouds. We have weekly science group meetings and a weekly journal club.
Job position description
In addition to Gaia data from DR3 and DR4 (2025-2026), data from the large spectroscopic surveys from the ground will soon provide kinematic and chemical data for stars that are too faint for Gaia to measure. We aim to explore these new data (Gaia, WEAVE @ WHT, 4MOST @ VISTA) to study the evolution of our Galaxy.
The student will analyze these new catalogues that will cover regions of the Galaxy never explored before with these large amounts of data and such precision (e.g., end of the bar, outermost parts of the disc, where different processes might be dominating). The student will also explore the whole set of stellar clusters. Most of the clusters have determined ages and can help to date the different effects occurring to the MW disc. In addition, the clusters allow the understanding of the mechanisms of their formation and disruption, and their contribution to the disc of the MW and its chemo-dynamical history.
The PhD will be carried out with the Gaia group at the ICCUB. Our group has long experience in the design, development, operation, archive and data exploitation of the mission. The student will also benefit from the interaction with the software engineering group at the ICCUB Technological Unit in order to develop and utilize Big Data and Data Mining tools to take full advantage of the amount and unique quality of the Gaia data; for this purpose, we will develop data mining algorithms and probabilistic (hierarchical Bayesian) models. The work in the PhD will combine the advanced data analysis and the scientific exploitation of the Gaia data and related surveys. The student will be formed in Data Science and data modelling.
The PhD student will create strong collaborations by being integrated in the international network of the team (e.g., DPAC consortium with 450 scientist and engineers, WEAVE science team, MW-Gaia COST and REG networks).
More information:
https://icc.ub.edu/node/21457
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| PhD Fellowship in Quantum machine learning to detect Dark Matter with Atomic Nuclei | Closing date: 2023-01-25
Contact: La Caixa Fellowships |
| This PhD project will create a new state-of-the-art model to predict the nuclear response observed at direct dark matter detection searches, starting from the most basic information on nuclear interactions. Combined with an eventual measurement, the results will be used to pin down the nature of dark matter. All in all, the project will provide candidates with a unique blend expertise at the interface between nuclear science, astroparticle physics and artificial intelligence techniques. | | ▸ more | Research Project:
This PhD project aims at building quantum machine learning algorithms to study the structure of atomic nuclei and to describe their interaction with dark matter particles. The nature of dark matter is one of the main open puzzles in modern physics. While all evidence for dark matter relies on astrophysical observations, several international collaborations aim to detect dark matter particles in laboratories by measuring their scattering off atomic nuclei. Experimental analyses demand a complete modelling of how dark matter interacts with nuclei. The outcome of this project is precisely to simulate nuclei using quantum machine learning techniques and consistently incorporate nucleus-dark-matter interactions in the model. The outcomes will be key to unveil the nature of dark matter once it is detected.
The project will be hosted by the Hadronic, Nuclear and Atomic Group (HadNucAtUB) at the Institute of Cosmos Sciences at the University of Barcelona (ICC-UB). The Group's expertise covers many-body techniques to describe strongly interacting nuclear, hadron and atomic quantum systems. In this project, you will work alongside Drs Arnau Rios and Javier Menéndez. Dr Rios has pioneered the use of machine learning techniques to solve quantum many-body nuclei, and Dr Menéndez is one of the world leaders in the study dark matter interactions with nuclei. The HadNucAtUB Group has a long tradition of PhD supervision; hosts an active seminar program, and PhD candidates at ICCUB have access to a series of engaging activities including conferences, colloquia and outreach events. This project involves research at the cutting edge of several fields, including nuclear, particle physics and astrophysics. ICCUB is unique in that it actively combines all these fields in a single institute.
Job position description
You will join the HadNucAtUB group at the Institute of Cosmos Sciences at the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) to develop innovative theoretical methods at the frontier of current research. This will allow you to describe the interaction of one of the most promising candidates for dark matter particles, WIMPs, with atomic nuclei. You will calculate this from first principles, based on the fundamental theory of the strong interaction, quantum chromodynamics (QCD), and on the interaction of WIMPs with the fundamental Standard Model fields, quarks and gluons. This has been challenging in the past due to the difficulty to solve QCD at low energies, the complexity of strongly correlated atomic nuclei, and because the interactions of dark matter with quarks and gluons are not known. At ICCUB, we are in a unique position to tackle these challenges. You will use techniques, including effective field theory, to describe nuclear interactions and also to organize consistently the possible interactions of dark matter particles with nucleons; you will learn quantum many-body theory, to describe atomic nuclei; and finally, you will become familiar with high-performance computing, to generate different sets of simulations. All of these will be used as input in a machine learning environment that will provide a direct connection between the nucleon-nucleon interaction, the coupling of dark matter particles with nucleons, and the nuclear responses expected to be observed at world leading experiments.
This PhD project will create a new state-of-the-art model to predict the nuclear response observed at direct dark matter detection searches, starting from the most basic information on nuclear interactions. Combined with an eventual measurement, the results will be used to pin down the nature of dark matter. All in all, the project will provide candidates with a unique blend expertise at the interface between nuclear science, astroparticle physics and artificial intelligence techniques.
More information:
Group leader
Dr. Arnau Rios Huguet ?arnau.rios @ icc.ub.edu
Research product / Research group
Arnau Rios' personal website
https://sites.google.com/view/arnaurios/home
Website for the Institute of Cosmos Sciences-UB
http://icc.ub.edu/
Hadronic, Nuclear and Atomic Physics Group Website at ICC
http://icc.ub.edu/research/research_areas/nuclear_physics
twitter feed of the ICCUB
https://twitter.com/ICC_UB
twitter feed of the Hadronic, Nuclear and Atomic Physics group at ICCUB
https://twitter.com/HadNucAtUB
twitter feed of Dr Arnau Rios Huguet
https://twitter.com/RiosArnau
https://icc.ub.edu/node/21454
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| PhD Fellowship in Ab initio simulations of ultradilute quantum gases and liquids | Closing date: 2023-01-25
Contact: La Caixa Fellowships |
| The research project aims at providing an accurate ab initio description by means of state-of-the-art Montecarlo and Tensor networks tools, combined with analytical tools and exact diagonalization calculations. The ICCUB group has ample experience in using tensor networks, exact diagonalization and analytical tools. The project will be cosupervised by Prof. Astrakharchik, a long-term collaborator of the group, currently on a one-year stay in the group, who is a world expert in Monte Carlo methods applied to many-body quantum systems. | | ▸ more | Research Project:
We are currently entering the so-called second quantum revolution, where the high control of nature at the smallest scales is allowing us to build a fantastic set of new technology based on quantum mechanics. Among the many open fronts, a fascinating one is the possibility of producing human taylor made new materials with exoctic quantum properties, e.g. new superfluids.
There is important experimental progress in the field of ultradilute quantum gases in the last few years, in particular, in the realization of ultradilute quantum liquids and dipolar gases. Ultracold atomic systems are a perfect testbed for quantum theories for three main reasons:
(i) They are extremely pure and defect free
(ii) They are highly controllable in terms of the interactions between atoms
(iii) The trapping potentials can be custom made, i.e. lattices, 1D systems, etc.
Recently, quantum ultradilute liquids have been experimentally created in the experimental group of Prof. Tarruell at ICFO (Spain) [1], featuring densities that are eight orders of magnitude more dilute as compared to the usual ones. Such many-body systems are self-bound, akin to liquid drops or nuclei. It is of great interest to study their properties and to predict the possible existence of such ultradilute liquids in other systems, i.e. in lattice-trapped atoms [2,3]. In another important recent experiment in the group of Prof. Lev (Stanford), a topological pumping mechanism has been experimentally produced in dysprosium gases trapped in 1D systems [4]. Interestingly, in this case, the atoms feature long-range dipolar interactions, opening the possibility of building quantum simulators of materials featuring exotic quantum phases.
[1] C. R. Cabrera, et al., Science 359, 301 (2018).
[2] I Morera, et al., Phys. Rev. Res. 2 (2), 022008 (2020).
[3] I Morera, et al., Phys. Rev. Letts. 126 (2), 023001 (2021).
[4] Wil Kao, et al., Science 371, 296 (2021).
Job position description
The research project aims at providing an accurate ab initio description by means of state-of-the-art Montecarlo and Tensor networks tools, combined with analytical tools and exact diagonalization calculations. The ICCUB group has ample experience in using tensor networks, exact diagonalization and analytical tools. The project will be cosupervised by Prof. Astrakharchik, a long-term collaborator of the group, currently on a one-year stay in the group, who is a world expert in Monte Carlo methods applied to many-body quantum systems. The research group is currently composed of five senior members, three visiting professors, one postdoc, and two PhD students.
The main objectives of this work are:
? Theoretically study the physical properties of state-of-the-art exotic quantum fluids produced in ultracold atomic laboratories worldwide.
? Learn and apply the Tensor networks and Montecarlo techniques to study many-body quantum systems, in particular exotic quantum liquids and low-dimensional quantum many-body systems.
The fellow will join the Quantum Technologies area of the ICCUB and will participate actively in our Quantum Technologies meetings and seminars. The student will join our network of international collaborators.
During the PhD period, the student will participate in Schools and Workshops to strengthen his/her background, and will be encouraged to present the results of the research at international conferences. The fellow is expected to learn: i) Performing theoretical and computational high-quality research; ii) Participating in the preparation of manuscripts for publication and presentations at scientific conferences.
More information:
Group leader
Prof. Bruno Julia Diaz ?brunojulia @ ub.edu
Research product / Research group
Many-body quantum physics group
manboqu.fqa.ub.edu
https://icc.ub.edu/node/21451
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| PhD Fellowship in Astrophysics: From Stellar Nurseries to Rocky Planets | Closing date: 2023-01-25
Contact: La Caixa Fellowships |
| A candidate to undertake this project should have a keen interest in fundamental astrophysical processes, a demonstrated aptitude for the development and adoption of numerical codes, and a steadfast motivation to set a new state-of-the-art in the fields of star and planet formation, with seminal and transformational contributions. | | ▸ more | Research Project:
What sets the stage for the formation of rocky planets, potential hosts of life in the universe? Planets emerge from dusty gaseous disks around newborn stars within stellar nurseries, clouds of cold interstellar gas containing thousands to millions of solar masses. To understand ab initio the formation and evolution of protoplanetary disks, we need a computational framework that captures the complex environment of star-forming clouds, including the coupling of turbulence, magnetic fields, stellar radiation, gravity and dust dynamics over a vast range of scales.
The project is composed of two parts (from large to small scales):
1) Simulations of star-forming clouds, to achieve a realistic description of initial and boundary conditions for a large number of young stars and their circumstellar disks.
2) Simulations of dust evolution in circumstellar disks, to study the transport and evolution of dust grains, self-consistently coupled with the gas dynamics.
These are challenging multi-scale and multi-physics computational problems, requiring state-of-the-art massively parallel codes and large supercomputing allocations. Our group is uniquely positioned to tackle these problems, because of the early adoption of the exa-scale hydrodynamic code DISPATCH, developed by our collaborators in Copenhagen, and of our proven track record as awardees of very large time allocations in some of the fastest supercomputing systems. We have pioneered the study of star formation, as well as of the dynamics of dust grains, in the context of interstellar-medium turbulence.
This project will be developed in close collaboration with the computational astrophysics group at the University of Copenhagen. The group in Barcelona will be composed by Prof. Padoan and Dr. Pelkonen (and one more postdoc that we are currently recruiting). The main collaborators in Copenhagen will be Prof. Nordlund and Prof. Haugbølle. We will also collaborate with Prof. Pan, at Sun Yat-sen University, China.
Job position description
A candidate to undertake this project should have a keen interest in fundamental astrophysical processes, a demonstrated aptitude for the development and adoption of numerical codes, and a steadfast motivation to set a new state-of-the-art in the fields of star and planet formation, with seminal and transformational contributions.
Though not a strict prerequisite, expertise in hydrodynamics, plasma physics, turbulence theory and interstellar radiative processes is desirable. Expertise in computer-code development would also be beneficial.
The bulk of the code development and some of the numerical simulations needed for this project will be near completion by the starting time of the project. The student may lead the development of specific code modules and/or the set up of numerical simulations as well as the analysis of their results. She/he will also collaborate in the preparation of supercomputing proposals and will be the leading author of at least two publications per year in the second and third year of the project. The student will attend international conferences, workshops and focused schools on computational methods. She/he will spend part of the time with our collaborators at the University of Copenhagen.
Because of the multidisciplinary nature of this project, requiring expertise in interstellar medium physics, star formation, magneto-hydrodynamics and computational methods, the student is expected to interact with different groups at the Institute of Cosmos Sciences at the University of Barcelona and at other research centers. Within our Institute, the student will interact with observational astronomers specialized in the study of star-forming regions and circumstellar disks. Among the international contacts, and besides our collaborators in Copenhagen, the student will also interact with researchers from the University of Helsinki (implementation of radiative transfer codes) and the Max Planck Institute of Munich (chemistry of protoplanetary disks).
More information:
Group leader
Prof. Paolo Padoan ?ppadoan @ icc.ub.edu
Research product / Research group
Prof. Padoan?s personal website
https://www.ub.edu/starformation/
The DISPATCH code website.
https://www.astro.ku.dk/~aake/dispatch/overview/index.html
Website of the Institute of Cosmos Sciences-UB
http://icc.ub.edu/
For more information on the employment conditions, please refer to https://icc.ub.edu/node/21459
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| PhD Fellowship in Unveiling the mysteries of the Universe with massive galaxy surveys | Closing date: 2023-01-25
Contact: La Caixa Fellowships |
| The current understanding of the Universe is highly incomplete. According to the standard cosmological model, its dynamics is governed by two mysterious components which represent 95% of the energy content of the Universe: dark matter and dark en- Physics ergy. For each of these components, we have multiple and independent indirect evidences and fragmentary theoretical comprehension. Unveiling the nature of these dark sector components represents the next frontier in fundamental physics. The next-generation galaxy surveys, such as DESI and Euclid, will play a crucial role. | | ▸ more | Research Project:
The ICCUB Physical Cosmology group has been studying connections between theory and observations - via interpretation of data - since 2007. Our main research interest is making the link between cosmological observations and theoretical physics beyond the standard cosmological model, hoping to shed some light on the ?open questions? in cosmology, whose members of the group have actively contributed to. These are questions such as, what are the properties of dark ma8er, what is dark energy, which is the mass of the neutrinos or whether there is new physics beyond the standard model of cosmology. Our collective expertise ranges from galaxy evolution to inflation model building, but our main strengths are in analysis and interpretation of large-scale structure surveys. Members of the group are involved in the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) and in the Euclid consortium. These highly international collaborations aim to survey massive areas of the sky in order to generate the largest 3D galaxy maps. Exploiting the statistical properties of these maps we can infer the underlying physics of the Universe. In particular DESI is expected to produce data on a timescale shorter than the studentship offering a unique opportunity to exploit this data. The student will join the research group led by Prof. Licia Verde, world expert in physical cosmology, and will have the chance to become member of international collaborations such as DESI and Euclid. The student will also have the opportunity to collaborate with other universities which the group has tight links, including the University of Padova, Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris and Imperial College in London. The group offers a diverse and vibrant learning and research environment.
Job position description
The current understanding of the Universe is highly incomplete. According to the standard cosmological model, its dynamics is governed by two mysterious components which represent 95% of the energy content of the Universe: dark matter and dark en- Physics ergy. For each of these components, we have multiple and independent indirect evidences and fragmentary theoretical comprehension. Unveiling the nature of these dark sector components represents the next frontier in fundamental physics. The next-generation galaxy surveys, such as DESI and Euclid, will play a crucial role.
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) will measure the effect of dark energy on the expansion of the universe. It will collect optical spectra for tens of millions of galaxies and quasars, which will allow the creation of the largest 3D map spanning the nearby universe up to 11 billion light years. DESI has already started collecting spectra in 2020 and is expected to continue to do so for another 4 years at least. Several intermediate data releases and publication of cosmological results are expected. The student will have access to these non-public datasets to develop their research in some of the following topics: better understanding the properties of General Relativity at cosmic scales, unveiling the properties of dark energy, measuring the growth of cosmic structure, detecting a neutrino mass signature, or detecting a primordial cosmological perturbations signature. The research on any of these areas is expected to have a massive impact along this decade and will contribute to answering the big open puzzles introduced above.
The student will work alongside the rest of the team to develop the appropriate techniques to be applied to DESI data to perform any of the research topics mentioned above. The student will be fully involved with the cosmological interpretation and publication of the results.
More information:
Group leader
Prof. Licia Verde ?liciaverde @ icc.ub.edu
Research product / Research group
Description of the members of the group
https://sites.google.com/icc.ub.edu/liciaverde/group
Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument
https://www.desi.lbl.gov/
Euclid mission webpage
https://sci.esa.int/web/eucliddes
Other members of the group webpage
https://www.ub.edu/bispectrum
https://icc.ub.edu/node/21456
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| PhD Fellowship in Binary black hole mergers from globular clusters | Closing date: 2023-01-25
Contact: La Caixa Fellowships |
| In this PhD project you will model the evolution of globular cluster (GC) populations in different galaxy types, with a particular focus on the Milky Way. You will make predictions for the present-day structure and kinematics of GCs, their distribution in the galaxy, and the distribution of the escaped stars in the galaxy. You will compare these to observations of GCs and field stars that escaped from surviving and dissolved GCs. All of these observables are sensitive to the details of the black hole (BH) populations in the GCs, so astronomical observations can be used to constrain BH dynamics | | ▸ more | Research Project:
Gravitational waves (GWs) provide a new window on our Universe. The vast majority of the GW detections by the LIGO-Virgo interferometers are from binary black holes (BBHs). The origin of these BBHs is an open question: they may have a cosmological origin and be part of the dark matter in the Universe. Alternatively, they have an astrophysical origin and formed from binary massive stars, or in dynamical interactions in dense stellar systems such as globular clusters (GCs).
This project aims to understand the contribution of dynamically formed BBH mergers. Understanding this is of vital importance to understand the nature of BBHs, but it is challenging because the BBH properties and merger rate in this dynamical channel depend sensitively on the unknown initial properties of GCs that formed between now and more than 10 Gyr ago. You will constrain the contribution of the dynamical channel by comparing population models of GC evolution and BBH mergers to observations of Milky Way GCs and use the fact that BHs in GCs affect their observable properties and the stellar escape rate from GCs. You will exploit data from the Gaia space telescope and related surveys such as WEAVE to chart the demographics of BHs in both dissolved and surviving GCs.
The ICCUB is a full member of the Virgo collaboration and actively involved in Gaia (PI Carme Jordi) and the WEAVE survey, giving you access new data and analysis allowing you to work on the forefront of GW sand Milky Way research. You will join the enthusiastic Virgo and Gaia research groups of the ICCUB who organize weekly science meetings, journal clubs and seminars. You will also benefit from scientific collaborations with various ICCUB staff in the areas of star formation (Paolo Padoan), galaxy formation (Chervin Laporte, Teresa Antoja), cosmology (Licia Verde, Jordi Miralda) and black holes (Cristiano Germani, Jaume Garriga). Finally, you will be part of international collaborations with groups in Europe, Canada and the US.
Job position description
In this PhD project you will model the evolution of globular cluster (GC) populations in different galaxy types, with a particular focus on the Milky Way. You will make predictions for the present-day structure and kinematics of GCs, their distribution in the galaxy, and the distribution of the escaped stars in the galaxy. You will compare these to observations of GCs and field stars that escaped from surviving and dissolved GCs. All of these observables are sensitive to the details of the black hole (BH) populations in the GCs, so astronomical observations can be used to constrain BH dynamics.
The research group at ICCUB - led by Prof Mark Gieles - developed an ultra-fast code for simulating the evolution of GCs and their BH populations, enabling the exploration of the parameter space of initial properties of GCs. This will be used to model GC populations and chart the demographics BHs in GCs, now and in the past.
These population models are then combined with fast models for the evolution of the BBHs within the GCs to forward model the rate and properties of BBH mergers. The results will provide insights in both the evolutionary history of each GC and its BH population as well as the resulting BBH merger rates, constrained by observational data. The results for the Milky Way GC population are then extrapolated to compute the BBH merger rate of all GCs in the Universe across cosmic time. The predictions include merger rate as a function of redshift, BH masses, mass ratios and the distribution of orbital eccentricities. These will be compared to gravitational wave (GW) data of BBH mergers in the ongoing LIGO-Virgo observing runs, to provide tight constraints on the fraction of all BBH mergers that originate from the dynamical channel. This project also sheds light on the parameters describing the initial conditions of GCs, thereby opening to door to use GWs to constrain star and cluster formation in the early Universe.
More information:
Group leader
Prof. Mark Gieles ?mgieles @ icc.ub.edu
Research product / Research group
Pi description
https://www.icrea.cat/Web/ScientificStaff/mark-gieles-296018
ICCUB participation in Virgo
http://icc.ub.edu/research/key_projects/virgo
ICCUB participation in Gaia
http://icc.ub.edu/research/key_projects/gaia
paper presenting a model for binary black hole mergers from globular clusters and a comparison to the latest catalogue of gravitational wave sources.
https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2020PhRvD.102l3016A/abstract
recent paper on the inference of a large black hole population in a Galactic globular cluster from its tidal tails
https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2021NatAs...5..957G/abstract
recent paper demonstrating how the mass of a black hole population can be inferred from observations of the globular cluster 47 Tuc.
https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2020MNRAS.491..113H/abstract
https://icc.ub.edu/node/21460
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| PhD positions: Holography in the Gravitational Wave Era | Closing date: 2023-01-25
Contact: Secretaria ICC |
| The Institute of Cosmos Sciences at the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) invites applications for PhD positions. | | ▸ more | The Institute of Cosmos Sciences at the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) invites applications for PhD positions.
The successful candidates will work with Profs Jorge Casalderrey-Solana, Raul Jimenez, David Mateos and other members of the ICCUB on applications of holography to cosmology and astrophysics, with a focus on gravitational waves. Appointments are likely to begin in the Summer or Fall of 2023.
The official call is expected to open soon and we are seeking to make a preselection of potential candidates. Thus, interested candidates should apply using the following link as soon as possible:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qzwxosOxOk-7ESFXRH3btIoIot4FN6lHiSCx0AqqSpVUNk9EQkRFTjVZTFJWVFc1TUkwVjRIWjJVVC4u
In parallel, we also encourage candidates to apply independently to the PhD INPhINIT fellowships funded by ?La Caixa?. In this case the selection will be done directly by ?La Caixa?, but the successful candidates will work at the ICCUB in the same conditions as above. More information about the INPhINIT fellowships can be found here:
https://fundacionlacaixa.org/en/inphinit-doctoral-fellowships-call
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| PhD Fellowship in Modeling gravitational waves for the future generations | Closing date: 2023-01-25
Contact: La Caixa Fellowships |
| This project seeks to upgrade the accuracy and generality of the current state of the art analytic models for waveform generation. To this end, the student will perform Numerical Relativity simulations of black hole binaries, focusing on precessing, eccentric binaries, which are currently poorly described by analytic models. Moreover, as a member of the Virgo and Einstein Telescope collaborations, the student will liaise with data analysts across the board, in order to understand the current capabilities of the models and future requirements. | | ▸ more | Research Project:
Our ability to detect gravitational waves (GW) is reshaping the way we perceive the Universe. This was made possible by a planet-scale multidisciplinary effort, combining experimental devices of unprecedented precision, and state of the art modeling and data analysis techniques.
On the modeling front, a crucial aspect is the fast generation of accurate enough templates for the expected signals. In turn, this relies on the calibration provided by Numerical Relativity, i.e. the fully fledged simulation of Einstein's equations.
While the current modeling techniques are to some extent sufficient for the current detectors, the third generation of detectors (LISA, Einstein Telescope) increased sensitivity will pose much stronger accuracy requirements on the approximate models used for data analysis.
The ICCUB is a full member of the Virgo and soon to join the Einstein Telescope collaboration, so you will work on the forefront of GW research. You will join the enthusiastic Virgo and Einstein Telescope research groups of the ICCUB who organize weekly science meetings, journal clubs and seminars. You will also benefit from scientific interactions with various ICCUB staff in the areas of Cosmology (Licia Verde, Jordi Miralda), Black Holes (Cristiano Germani, Jaume Garriga) and High Energy Physics (Roberto Emparan, David Mateos, Tomeu Fiol), star formation (Paolo Padoan), and galaxy formation (Chervin Laporte, Teresa Antoja). Finally, you will also be involved in international collaborations with groups in Italy, Germany and the UK.
Job position description
This project seeks to upgrade the accuracy and generality of the current state of the art analytic models for waveform generation. To this end, the student will perform Numerical Relativity simulations of black hole binaries, focusing on precessing, eccentric binaries, which are currently poorly described by analytic models. Moreover, as a member of the Virgo and Einstein Telescope collaborations, the student will liaise with data analysts across the board, in order to understand the current capabilities of the models and future requirements.
The desired outcome of the project is the improvement of one or more approximate models of black hole binary coalescence in a way compatible with the new generation detectors expected sensitivity.
Essential skills: basic theoretical aspects of General Relativity, such as black hole geometries, physics of gravitational waves; basic programming: Python
Desirable skills: advanced theoretical aspects of General Relativity, such as ADM decomposition, conserved quantities in gravity; Machine Learning; advanced programming: Python, C
More information:
Group leader
Dr. Tomás Andrade ?tandrade @ icc.ub.edu
Research product / Research group
Website of Tomas Andrade
https://icc.ub.edu/people/486
website of the Virgo interferometer
https://www.virgo-gw.eu
Website of the Einstein Telescope project
https://www.et-gw.eu
ICCUB participation in Virgo
http://icc.ub.edu/research/key_projects/virgo
https://icc.ub.edu/node/21452
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| Postdoctoral position with the Milky Way-Gaia group at the ICCUB | Closing date: 2022-12-20
Contact: Teresa Antoja |
| The Milky Way-Gaia group offers a postdoctoral position at the Institute of Cosmos Sciences (ICCUB) of the University of Barcelona in the project Diagnosis of the Milky Way's Disc funded by the Spanish Agencia Estatal de Investigación granted to Dr. Teresa Antoja (https://teresaantoja.fqa.ub.edu/home). | | ▸ more |
Job description:
The Milky Way-Gaia group offers a postdoctoral position at the Institute of Cosmos Sciences (ICCUB) of the University of Barcelona in the project Diagnosis of the Milky Way's Disc funded by the Spanish Agencia Estatal de Investigación granted to Dr. Teresa Antoja (https://teresaantoja.fqa.ub.edu/home). The postdoc will be part of the Gaia-UB group (https://gaia.ub.edu/) with about 25 scientists and engineers of the Gaia mission. The research of this project focuses on the dynamics of the Milky Way disc through modelling of the measurements by Gaia and WEAVE. Candidates should hold a PhD in physics, astronomy, or related fields, at the starting date of the contract. They are expected to have expertise in at least one of the topics of chemical evolution of the Galaxy, galactic dynamics, Milky Way, galaxy formation and evolution, stellar spectroscopy, galaxy simulations, analysis of large (Milky Way) surveys.
Employment conditions:
The position is offered for two years, and it is expected to begin no later than September 2023. Gross annual salary is about 33.000? per year, depending on the experience. This includes social security and public healthcare benefits, covering spouse and children.
Application procedure and deadline:
Please fill out this form (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qzwxosOxOk-7ESFXRH3btIoIot4FN6lHiSCx0AqqSpVUOVE1R044SUg2SElFNkIyMTJNUE5JSkVJUS4u) with your information and the information of two referees who will provide recommendation letters for you.
Once you submit this form you will receive an email with instructions on how to upload your application materials:
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of publications
- Cover letter including research experience and interests (2 pages max).
The referees will receive an email with instructions on how to upload their letters.
Please note that your application will not be complete until you and at least one referee have uploaded the corresponding documents.
The application deadline is December 20th.
Inquiries about the application submission can be directed to Esther Pallarés (secretaria @ icc.ub.edu)
For inquiries about the scientific aspects, please contact Teresa Antoja tantoja @ fqa.ub.edu
About the Institute of Cosmos Sciences:
The Institute of Cosmos Sciences is a research institute of the University of Barcelona. It is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to fundamental research in the fields of cosmology, astrophysics, and particle physics. In addition, the institute has a strong technology program through its participation in international collaborations in observational astronomy and experimental particle physics.
As part of the University of Barcelona, the ICCUB is a recipient of the European Commission?s HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) Award, which recognises, among other achievements, respect for equal opportunities and the capacity to attract talent in a positive working environment that promotes the pursuit of successful research careers. The ICCUB respects the principles of open, transparent, merit-based selection. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply. For additional information please see the Diversity, equity and inclusion Commission.
The ICCUB is located in Barcelona, considered the 8th World's Best Cities 2021: one with near-perfect weather year-round, miles and miles of beaches, iconic parks, striking architecture and colorful neighborhoods that march to their own beat?artistic, sophisticated, bohemian. Moreover, it is a pole of attraction for the technology sector, a top choice to establish a company in this sector, and it hosts some of the world's major technological events, such as the Mobile World Congress and the Smart City Expo. In addition, Barcelona and its metropolitan area is a leading destination on the map of global technological ecosystems and has infrastructures such as science parks, universities and the 22@ district.
Contract funded by Project PID2021-125451NA-I00 financed by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/ FEDER, UE
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| PhD Fellowship in Studying close interactions in binary stars in the Milky Way | Closing date: 2023-01-25
Contact: La Caixa Fellowships |
| One of the key aspects for the job position will be to establish a strong knowledge about time-domain surveys, which is a very dynamic field of research that is expected to grow within the next few years. The imminent start of operations of new large time-domain surveys will offer endless opportunities to discover new transient and variable phenomena. | | ▸ more | Research Project:
The recent discovery of gravitational waves (GW) has shown that most of the detected merging compact binaries were black holes more massive than 20 solar masses. This finding has opened new questions about the progenitors and formation channels for these systems. One of the possible ways to create such compact massive binaries is through the so-called common envelope evolution, when both stars end up sharing a common gaseous layer called the common envelope. The gravitational drag of the stars inside this envelope contributes to its ejection at the expense of tightening the binary. This ejection can be observed as a bright transient source (similar to a supernova) appearing in the night sky. Eventually, the binary components can explode as supernovae, resulting in high-energy phenomena and ultimately becoming GW sources.
This project aims to use data from the Gaia ESA mission to find and characterize binary systems in our galaxy undergoing common envelope evolution, and to explore how the envelope is ejected using multi-wavelength observations of their outbursts. On the one hand, detailed follow-up campaigns will be carried out to determine the physical properties of the systems. On the other hand, comparison of the number of these systems with predictions from binary populations will provide constraints on the most relevant physics for the phases of unstable mass transfer, and envelope ejection.
The student will join the expanding research group led by Dr. Nadejda Blagorodnova, expert in astrophysical transient events, and will become a member of international collaborations associated to time-domain surveys (led by the USA and The Netherlands) and the GW LIGO-Virgo collaboration. In the Department of Quantum Physics and Astrophysics, the student will interact with experts on stellar populations with the Gaia ESA mission, and the members of the gravity and GW group in the interpretation of the results of the observations.
Job position description
One of the key aspects for the job position will be to establish a strong knowledge about time-domain surveys, which is a very dynamic field of research that is expected to grow within the next few years. The imminent start of operations of new large time-domain surveys will offer endless opportunities to discover new transient and variable phenomena.
The identification of suitable common envelope candidate systems will be achieved with the combined analysis of large datasets containing astrophysical properties of the stellar sources (provided by the Gaia ESA catalogues) and their time evolution, which will be obtained from optical and near-infrared time-domain survey catalogues. The student will carry out the analysis of these datasets using distributed parallel computing resources, and employ machine learning techniques to train the algorithms which will allow us to identify past events, and predict the ones that may occur soon. In addition, the student will also learn photometric and spectroscopic observational techniques in optical and near-infrared wavelengths, which will allow him/her to complement the catalogue data with new observations, shedding light on the physical processes involved in common envelope evolution and its role for the creation of GW sources.
To this end, the student will also broaden the knowledge on stellar binary evolution to interpret the nature and characteristics of the observed systems. Close collaboration with experts in the theory of binary evolution and common envelope will provide further training opportunities in this field. The combined expertise in observational techniques, analysis of large time-domain data, and stellar evolution will put the candidate in an excellent position to further pursue a research career.
More information:
Group leader
Dr. Nadejda Blagorodnova Mujortova ?
nblago @ fqa.ub.edu
Research product / Research group
Web site containing the bio of the PI and the description of the broader project scope
https://nblago.github.io/
Gaia ESA project. The student will be working with the latest catalogue, which contains astrophysical data on nearly two billion sources
https://sci.esa.int/web/gaia
BlackGEM time domain survey. The student will become part of the collaboration, and will have privileged access to the data
https://astro.ru.nl/blackgem/
Zwicky Transient Facility time-domain survey. The data from this survey (operating since 2018) will be used in the analysis of the time evolution and discovery of systems
https://www.ztf.caltech.edu/
https://icc.ub.edu/node/21455
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| Job: Postdoc in High-Energy Astrophysics at the University of Milan | Closing date: 2023-01-20
Contact: Silvia De Bianchi |
The University of Milan Statale is seeking to appoint a postdoc in High-Energy Astrophysics for 36 months within the framework of the project COSMOS.
| | ▸ more | The University of Milan Statale is seeking to appoint a postdoc for 36 months within the framework of the project COSMOS https://cosmosproject2022.wordpress.com/ led by Prof. Silvia De Bianchi. The successful applicant will work in collaboration with the Department of Philosophy and the Brera Observatory.
Candidates with expertise in High-Energy Astrophysics are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of models of galactic structures and/or GW is preferrable.
The successful candidate will collaborate with the PI and the research team to pursue research objectives by publishing and disseminating results (travel funding are available until 2026). Furthermore, the project aims to create an International network of scientists and philosophers that will be able to communicate the impact of relevant missions and detections to the general public.
Call for Application:
https://www.unimi.it/it/ricerca/ricerca-lastatale/fare-ricerca-da-noi/assegni-e-borse/bandi-assegni-di-ricerca/bando-di-tipo-b-dottssa-de-bianchi-id-5528
For the CfA in English, please visit the website and click on "English version"
Deadline: 20/01/2023
Interview (online via Teams): 27/01/2023
Salary: 28.374,00 Euro per year (Tax Free)
For further information, please contact silvia.debianchi @ unimi.it
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| PhD Fellowship in Disequilibrium Dynamics of Galactic Dark Matter Halos and its Impact on the Milky Way | Closing date: 2023-01-25
Contact: La Caixa Fellowships |
| This PhD will focus on presenting an in-depth study of DM halo wakes harnessing the power of basis function expansions (BFE) to study them in idealised and full cosmological context. In this PhD, the student will use state-of-the-art codes (EXP, Arepo), develop code (integrating a BFE module to Arepo) and design numerical experiments tailored to answer the above questions with applications from stellar halo dynamics to that of the disc to interpret the latest observations (e.g. Gaia, WEAVE, SDSS-V). This will involve use of HPC facilities at the national and European level. | | ▸ more | Research Project:
The stars in our Milky Way (MW) only constitute about 6% of the total mass in the Galaxy. The rest of this mass is invisible to us, the so-called dark matter (DM) and distributed in a halo that surrounds the Galaxy. In the current LCDM model galaxies grow hierarchically through mergers of smaller units into large ones. The recent Gaia satellite has revealed that our Galaxy underwent a massive merger event 10 Gyr ago with the Gaia-Sausage-Enceladus (GSE) galaxy and that the disc is currently reacting to recent perturbations whose origins are still highly debated. When satellite galaxies merge into bigger ones, they generate gravitational density wakes as they orbit within the DM haloes of their hosts, causing their orbits to decay over time.
Wakes have been noted to be important to understand the interaction of both the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) and Sgr with the MW (and likely the GSE). However, little is known about the dynamics of wakes: How long do these last (in the stellar halo, in the MW disc)? How do they affect large/small scale dynamics of Galactic discs? What is their role in setting the structure of the Galaxy versus that of the self-gravity in discs? This non-linear problem can only be tracked with numerical tools.
This project will be carried out with the Near Field Cosmology group led by Dr. Laporte (currently 2 postdocs and a PI) with funding from an ERC grant who develop numerical simulations to understand the accretion history of the MW and its impact on its formation, and with the Gaia group of the ICCUB. The GaiaUB team (4 staff, 8 postdocs, 4 PhD, and 8 engineers) has a leading role in Gaia at the highest technological, scientific and management levels, as well as in the scientific and technical building of WEAVE, and performs research in Galactic fields including dynamics, open clusters and the LMCs. We have weekly science group meetings and a weekly journal club.
Job position description
How long do DM wakes persist in the Galaxy? How do they affect the dynamics of Galactic discs or stellar halos? What is their role in setting the structure of the Galaxy versus that of the self-gravity in discs?
This PhD will focus on presenting an in-depth study of DM halo wakes harnessing the power of basis function expansions (BFE) to study them in idealised and full cosmological context. In this PhD, the student will use state-of-the-art codes (EXP, Arepo), develop code (integrating a BFE module to Arepo) and design numerical experiments tailored to answer the above questions with applications from stellar halo dynamics to that of the disc to interpret the latest observations (e.g. Gaia, WEAVE, SDSS-V). This will involve use of HPC facilities at the national and European level. The student will interact with Drs. Laporte and Antoja informally practically on a daily basis (weekly formal) and will be expected to participate in the group meetings.
The student will also analyse catalogues from the Gaia mission (ESA) from the releases DR3 and DR4 (2025-2026) and data from large spectroscopic surveys from the ground (WEAVE @ WHT, SDSS-V) that will soon provide kinematic and chemical data for a large amount of stars but also use/test results from their numerical experiments to interpret some of these data.
The PhD candidate will create strong collaborations by being integrated in the international network of the joint teams (e.g., Beyond BFE Collaboration, VIRGO Consortium, SDSS-V, DPAC consortium with 450 scientists and engineers, WEAVE science team, MW-Gaia COST and REG networks). The candidate will also benefit from the interaction with the software engineering group at the ICCUB Technological Unit.
More information:
Group leader
Dr. Chervin Laporte and Teresa Antoja ?chervin.laporte @ icc.ub.edu
Research product / Research group
Website of the ?VIA LACTEA? ERC Project led at the ICCUB
https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/852839
Gaia group site
https://gaia.ub.edu/
Relevant paper
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-018-0510-7
Relevant paper
https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2019MNRAS.485.3134L/abstract
https://icc.ub.edu/node/21461
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| Post-doc position on dynamo and exoplanetary modeling at the Institute of Space Sciences, Barcelona | Closing date: 2022-12-31
Contact: Daniele Viganò |
| The Institute of Space Sciences in Barcelona invites applications for one post-doctoral position, to start in 2023 (flexible), regarding exoplanetary dynamo simulations, long-term evolution models and internal structure studies. | | ▸ more | The Institute of Space Sciences (Institut de Ciències de l'Espai, ICE - CSIC/IEEC), Barcelona, www.ice.csic.es, invites applications for one post-doctoral position, to start in 2023 (flexible), for a duration of about 2.5 years (also negotiable).
The successful candidate is expected to contribute to exoplanetary dynamo simulations, long-term evolution models and internal structure studies. These tasks will be performed together with one PhD student and two senior researchers. Partial dedication to other lines of research and collaborations will of course be possible.
The post-doc position will fit within the young IMAGINE group, whose project (funded by an ERC Starting Grant, https://www.ice.csic.es/erc-imagine/ ) aims at considering the magnetic imprints on exoplanets from observational and theoretical perspectives. We collaborate with several other groups at ICE, in particular the pulsar and magnetar groups led by Nanda Rea and Diego Torres, the star formation group, led by Josep Miquel Girart, and the exoplanet group led by Ignasi Ribas and Guillem Anglada-Escudé. We are also part of the international consortium CARMENES. Our group is also very active in outreach.
Applicants are expected to have experience in either MHD or planetary models for evolution and internal structure. The successful candidate, if interested to stay longer, will receive support and advise in applying to national and European calls (Ramon y Cajal, Marie-Curie Fellowships, ERC Grants...).
The expressions of interest for this position have to be sent to Daniele Viganò, vigano (at) ice.csic.es , providing the following:
- CV (maximum 3 pages)
- Two reference providers (name, affiliation, relation with the candidate and e-mail), who will be contacted if the candidate is shortlisted
- Research statement (maximum 2 pages)
The 3-years contract will cover the registration in the Spanish public healthcare system, with a gross yearly salary of about 39.000-49.000 Euros, depending on the previous experience. Budget for material, attendance to conferences and visits will be granted by the project. Once selected, the ICE administration will assist the candidate, within their possibilities, with the required bureaucratic steps, like title equivalence, visa application and permit of work, if applicable.
The expressions of interest will be reviewed after December, 31st 2022, but the position will remain open until filled. Inquiries can be sent to the above e-mail. Women and members of under-represented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
About the institution:
Currently, ICE's staff is growing and counts 27 faculty members, 24 post-doc fellows, 28 PhD students and 33 engineers. The areas of research vary from design of instrumentation to fundamental physics, from radio astronomy to theoretical astrophysics... Besides hosting European and national funds and several prestigious fellows, ICE has been awarded with the funding from the national excellence seal Maria de Maetzu, which is implying a notable growth of job opportunities and collaborations for the next few years. ICE pertains to the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC, the Spanish National Research Council). CSIC is the largest public institution dedicated to research in Spain and the third largest in Europe. ICE is also part of the consortium Institut d'Estudis Espacials de Catalunya (Catalan Institute of Space Studies).
Our institute is committed to building a culturally diverse and safe community of researchers, dedicated to contributing to an inclusive environment.
ICE is located in the campus of the Autonomous University of Barcelona in Bellaterra, just outside Barcelona. The campus is well served by public transportation (railways and buses), and a variety of temporary and long-term accommodation options can be found both in Barcelona city and in the smaller towns close to the campus. We will provide a practical guide for newcomers to help them integrating.
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| Post-doc position in low-frequency radio astronomy in the Institute of Space Sciences, Barcelona | Closing date: 2022-12-31
Contact: Daniele Viganò |
| The Institute of Space Sciences in Barcelona invites applications for one post-doctoral position, to start in 2023 (flexible), regarding data analysis and observational campaigns of exoplanetary systems and cool brown dwarfs, using in particular GMRT, LOFAR and VLA. | | ▸ more | The Institute of Space Sciences (Institut de Ciències de l'Espai, ICE - CSIC/IEEC), Barcelona, www.ice.csic.es, invites applications for one post-doctoral position, to start in 2023 (flexible), for a duration of about 2.5 years (also negotiable).
The successful candidate is expected to contribute to data analysis and observational campaigns regarding exoplanetary systems and cool brown dwarfs, using in particular GMRT, LOFAR and VLA. Such tasks will be carried out in close contact with one dedicated PhD student and, at a lesser extent, other members of the team. Partial dedication to other lines of research and collaborations will of course be possible.
The post-doc position will fit within the young IMAGINE group, whose project (funded by an ERC Starting Grant, https://www.ice.csic.es/erc-imagine/ ) aims at considering the magnetic imprints on exoplanets from observational and theoretical perspectives. We collaborate with several other groups at ICE, in particular the star formation group, led by J.M. Girart, and the exoplanet group led by Ignasi Ribas and Guillem Anglada-Escudé. We are also part of the international consortium CARMENES. Our group is also very active in outreach.
Applicants are expected to have experience in radio interferometry. The successful candidate, if interested to stay longer, will receive support and advise in applying to national and European calls (Ramon y Cajal, Marie-Curie Fellowships, ERC Grants...).
The expressions of interest for this position have to be sent to Daniele Viganò, vigano (at) ice.csic.es , providing the following:
- CV (maximum 3 pages)
- Two reference providers (name, affiliation, relation with the candidate and e-mail), who will be contacted if the candidate is shortlisted
- Research statement (maximum 2 pages)
The 3-years contract will cover the registration in the Spanish public healthcare system, with a gross yearly salary of about 39.000-49.000 Euros, depending on the previous experience. Budget for material, attendance to conferences and visits will be granted by the project. Once selected, the ICE administration will assist the candidate, within their possibilities, with the required bureaucratic steps, like title equivalence, visa application and permit of work, if applicable.
The expressions of interest will be reviewed after December, 31st 2022, but the position will remain open until filled. Inquiries can be sent to the above e-mail. Women and members of under-represented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
About the institution:
Currently, ICE's staff is growing and counts 27 faculty members, 24 post-doc fellows, 28 PhD students and 33 engineers. The areas of research vary from design of instrumentation to fundamental physics, from radio astronomy to theoretical astrophysics... Besides hosting European and national funds and several prestigious fellows, ICE has been awarded with the funding from the national excellence seal Maria de Maetzu, which is implying a notable growth of job opportunities and collaborations for the next few years. ICE pertains to the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC, the Spanish National Research Council). CSIC is the largest public institution dedicated to research in Spain and the third largest in Europe. ICE is also part of the consortium Institut d'Estudis Espacials de Catalunya (Catalan Institute of Space Studies).
Our institute is committed to building a culturally diverse and safe community of researchers, dedicated to contributing to an inclusive environment.
ICE is located in the campus of the Autonomous University of Barcelona in Bellaterra, just outside Barcelona. The campus is well served by public transportation (railways and buses), and a variety of temporary and long-term accommodation options can be found both in Barcelona city and in the smaller towns close to the campus. We will provide a practical guide for newcomers to help them integrating.
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| Signal Processing Engineer | Closing date: 2023-01-06
Contact: Heather |
An exciting opportunity for a Signal Processing Engineer with experience in design, analisys and performance-verification of the signal chain to join an international team and contribute to the delivery of the largest radio telescope on the planet.
Apply here: https://recruitment.skao.int/vacancy/signal-processing-engineer-504661.html
Our aim is to recruit and retain the most talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, nationality or background.
SKA Observatory welcome all candidates, especially those from member countries | | ▸ more | At the SKAO we are coordinating a global effort to deliver one of the largest science facilities on the planet. The SKAO telescopes will be next-generation instruments that will help to answer key questions in astrophysics, drive technological innovation and support human capital development.
More than a dozen partner countries and over a thousand scientists and engineers around the world are already on board, making the SKA project an international collaboration like no other, and one of the most ambitious science and engineering endeavours of the 21st century.
Headquartered in the UK, near the buzzing city of Manchester at the historic Jodrell Bank Observatory. A UNESCO World Heritage site located in the Cheshire countryside, with telescope sites in Australia and South Africa, the SKAO will be one observatory operating two telescopes, an endeavour spanning three continents. Multinational by design, in early 2021 the SKAO became an intergovernmental organisation, one of only a select handful of science infrastructures to do so worldwide.
Being part of Team SKA means contributing to something extraordinary: a uniquely exciting project to advance human knowledge that will last for decades. For more information click here: https://recruitment.skao.int/vacancy/signal-processing-engineer-504661.html
The Role
The Signal Processing Engineer will work as part of the SKAO Digital Product Delivery Team and will contribute to the delivery of the signal chain fulfilling its technical requirements.
The Signal Processing Engineer will provide engineering analysis and support as well as technical leadership at all levels of the SKA project. They will apply their engineering expertise in the conduct of formal design reviews; detailed technical assessment of designs; the identification and resolution of design issues; verification and qualification of sub-systems and systems; and telescope integration and commissioning activities.
This role is known internally as Signal Processing Domain Specialist and will report to the Domain Specialist Team Lead.
This role will be based at the SKAO Global Headquarters at the iconic Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, UK, and will require occasional travel and liaising with colleagues located overseas.
SKAO is committed to providing a flexible working environment meeting the requests of our Colleagues whilst also fulfilling the needs and objectives of the Observatory. We encourage open conversations during the interview and application process in relation to any specific requirements, and later with line managers to assess individual flexible working arrangements alongside the needs of the organisation and responsibilities and accountabilities of the specific role and team.
There may be occasions where this role requires the post holder to work across different time zones and, in line with SKAO policy, flexible working hours will be supported in agreement with the line manager.
Key Responsibilities
-Provide technical leadership in domain expertise across the entire SKA project.
-Work with project managers as required to provide guidance, advice and technical assistance.
-Act as Design Authority for the signal chain of the SKA Telescope.
-Develop and maintain working relationships and communication with key stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of engineering activities.
-Participate in and lead team projects, and provide specialist assistance to working groups, colleagues and engineering project managers.
-Manage suppliers and contractors in collaboration with the -Lead the Product Delivery Team?s technical reviews and participate in other project reviews when requested.
-Represent SKAO in the Signal Processing engineering discipline at international events (e.g. workshops, conferences).
-Travel nationally and internationally as required (typically for 1-2 weeks, 2-3 times per year).
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Line Manager, the Head of Engineering or the Senior Management Team.
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience
-Degree in Physics, Engineering or another closely related and relevant field, or equivalent experience.
-Strong theoretical background and in-depth knowledge of deterministic and statistical Signal Processing.
-Experience in the Digital Signal Processing design and implementation.
-Experience with the performance-verification of signal-processing chains in the context of large systems, including digital or analogue beamformer or phased arrays applications.
-Experience with modern hardware methods, such as FPGAs, custom ICs, printed circuit board hardware and systems built up from these components
-Familiarity with analogue-to-digital conversion, including technical performance specifications of ADCs.
-Familiarity with RF signal-processing, including associated techniques.
-Ability to quickly adapt to the needs of a significant engineering and technical/scientific project.
-Familiarity with system engineering principles for deriving and verifying requirements as well as maintaining interfaces.
-Ability to influence to ensure delivery of joined up solutions, working effectively with engineers and scientists in a multi-cultural environment.
-Industry experience, and/or a track record in successful collaborative links with industry.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
-Familiarity with telescopes based on radio interferometry, including experience with debugging interferometers at an early stage of development.
-Knowledge of, or a demoor a demonstrable interest in, the development, operation and ethos of large-scale international research infrastructures such as observatories.
-Experience in design for volume production and/or in large-scale manufacturing and assembly.
-Membership of, or eligibility for, membership of, recognised national or international system engineering institutes.
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| Post-doctoral researcher (2+1yrs) in the area of protoplanetary discs | Closing date: 2022-12-16
Contact: Oliver Gressel (AIP) |
| We are seeking for a highly motivated, talented individual, who will be part of an ERC-funded research project on protoplanetary discs. Candidates with overlapping interests in the areas of astrophysical fluid dynamics (notably including the effect of gas self-gravity) and MHD / dynamo theory, are particularly encouraged to apply. | | ▸ more | Motivated by understanding the environments in which planets form, the ambitious research project encompasses theoretical, numerical and observational aspects of accretion physics in the context of poorly ionised and, at the same time, self-gravitating protoplanetary discs. Candidates with overlapping interests in the areas of astrophysical fluid dynamics (notably including the effect of gas self-gravity) and MHD / dynamo theory, are particularly encouraged to apply. Existing skills in high performance computing will be considered valuable assets.
The position is available for initially two years; an extension to three years is foreseen as the default option, but will nevertheless be subject to the individual?s satisfactory performance. Applicants are required to hold a PhD degree in astrophysics, and should have demonstrated an independent approach to identifying and tackling relevant scientific questions in their subject area. A solid foundation of astrophysics in general, as well as good English skills (written and spoken) are essential. An existing background in the research area of star formation / protoplanetary disks will be considered advantageous.
The salary will be based on the German public service collective agreement at the pay grade TV-L E13. Ample project funding for work-related travel is available, as well as dedicated local computing resources. Employer contributions to medical and dental insurance, parental leave, and retirement benefits are included. The nominal starting date is November 2023, but individual arrangements will be possible.
See link below for the full job description.
https://www.aip.de/documents/290/post-doctoral-researcher-protoplanetary-discs-21-2022/
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| PhD student position in the area of protoplanetary discs | Closing date: 2022-12-16
Contact: Oliver Gressel |
| We are seeking for a highly motivated, talented individual, who will be part of an ERC-funded research project at the interface of theoretical astrophysics, astrochemistry and (sub-)mm/IR astronomy. | | ▸ more | Motivated by understanding the environments in which planets form, the ambitious research project encompasses theoretical, numerical and observational aspects of accretion physics in the context of poorly ionised and, at the same time, self-gravitating protoplanetary discs. Candidates with interests in the areas of astrophysical fluid dynamics and MHD are particularly encouraged to apply. Existing skills in scientific computing will be considered valuable assets. The position is available for initially three years , as part of the ERC project. It is then subsequently supported for another year on institute funding. Applicants are required to hold a Master?s degree in astronomy / (astro)physics, and should show promise of an independent approach to identifying and tackling relevant scientific questions in their subject area. A basic conception of (astro)physics in general, as well as good English skills (written and spoken) are essential. An existing rudimentary background in the field of star formation / protoplanetary disks will be considered advantageous. The salary will be based on the German public service collective agreement (at 65% TV-L E13) . Adequate project funding for work-related travel is available, as well as dedicated local computing resources. Employer contributions to medical and dental insurance, parental leave, and retirement benefits are included. The nominal starting date is May 2023 , but individual arrangements will be possible.
See link below for the full job description.
https://www.aip.de/documents/289/phd-student-protoplanetary-discs-20-2022/
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| Warwick PhD Prize Scholarships in Astrophysics | Closing date: 2023-01-10
Contact: Warwick Astronomy Admissions Team |
The University of Warwick's Astronomy & Astrophysics group is seeking talented PhD applicants for our Warwick PhD Prize Scholarships in Astrophysics. Applications are due by January 10th, 2023.
The scholarships are open to national and international applicants and all are welcome to apply. All successful applicants will have a full stipend plus allocations for travel and computing. | | ▸ more | Potential projects span a wide range of research areas including transients and explosive astrophysical phenomena, stellar populations, white dwarfs and planetary remnants, exoplanet discovery, characterisation and evolution, protoplanetary and debris discs, and space situational awareness.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the project supervisors for further information on the projects here: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/physics/research/astro/postgraduate_phd/
Warwick is an internationally recognised centre of research excellence. Our group takes leading roles in many major ground and space-based projects, including the Gravitational-wave Optical Transient Observer (GOTO), Next Generation Transit Survey (NGTS), PLAnetary Transits and Oscillations of stars (PLATO) telescope, Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS), WHT Enhanced Area Velocity Explorer (WEAVE) spectrograph, 4-metre Multi-Object Spectrograph Telescope (4MOST), and Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI).
We also run state-of-the-art computer simulations to develop theoretical models using the university's modern super-computing facilities, and are experts in the exploration of large and heterogenous data sets, adopting novel techniques including machine learning.
The Astronomy & Astrophysics group is part of the Physics Department at Warwick; both the department and the university hold Athena SWAN Silver awards, a national initiative to promote gender equality for all staff and students. The Physics Department is also a Juno Champion, which is an award from the Institute of Physics to recognise our efforts to address the under-representation of women in university physics and to encourage better practice for all. The Astronomy & Astrophysics group also hosts monthly equitea forums to break down barriers faced by all under-represented groups in science: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/physics/research/astro/seminars/equitea/
Warwick is an excellent place to begin your scientific career, where you will be exposed to a wide range of research topics. You will be immersed in a friendly, collaborative and supportive environment with over 25 fellow astronomy PhD students, working with and learning from experts in very different areas. Personal development is a priority, and incoming PhD students will be invited to join our network of international collaborators, lead projects, and present their work on an international platforms.
More information about the Warwick Astronomy & Astrophysics Group can be found here: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/physics/research/astro/ and more information about the local area can be found here: https://nam2022.org/warwick/local-area
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| ERC funded PhD positions at ESO on Galaxy & Halo Properties and on Star & Planet Formation | Closing date: 2023-01-13
Contact: Carlo Manara |
| In the context of the ERC Consolidator Grant CLEVeR (PI Paola Popesso) and the ERC Starting Grant WANDA (PI Carlo Manara https://www.eso.org/~cmanara/wanda_erc.html) hosted at the ESO headquarters in Garching, Germany, two PhD positions are being opened. | | ▸ more | The PhD student in the CLEVeR team will develop an original research program based on the connection of galaxy properties as derived from the MaNGA IFU data and the host halo properties as derived from eROSITA. The aim is to understand the relation between the thermodynamical properties of the circum-galactic medium and the activity of the central galaxy and to identify the main environmental process that lead to the suppression of the star formation in satellite galaxies. The PhD student will have the opportunity to actively collaborate with the members of the eROSITA Consortium and to seek further collaboration in the lively environment of ESO and of the Garching campus.
The PhD student in the WANDA team will develop an original research program based on optical high-resolution spectroscopy of pre-main sequence stars. The aim is to study the multiplicity of these targets, to be compared with disk morphologies, as well as their stellar and accretion properties. The PhD student will collaborate with the WANDA team (https://www.eso.org/~cmanara/wanda_erc.html#team) and other collaborators at ESO, and interact with collaborators from the international ULLYSES and PENELLOPE projects and many other colleagues, while being fully inserted in the ESO science environment.
The deadline for applications is Friday January, 13th 2023 at 12:00 (noon) CET, and the selection process will start shortly after, and interviews for the selected candidates are expected in February. The starting date is negotiable, but it must be between April and December 2023.
Applications form are available at:
CLEVeR: https://forms.office.com/r/wKYCdeNYck
WANDA: https://www.eso.org/~cmanara/wanda_erc.html#jobs
For additional question, please contact Paola Popesso (Paola.Popesso @ eso.org ) and/or Carlo Manara (cmanara @ eso.org).
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| Senior postdoc position in weak lensing with Euclid | Closing date: 2023-01-10
Contact: Henk Hoekstra |
| Leiden Observatory invites applications for a (senior) postdoctoral research position to join the weak lensing group to work on the analysis of Euclid data. The position is funded by an Advanced Grant of the European Research Council that was awarded to Henk Hoekstra, the coordinator of the weak lensing activities of the Euclid Consortium. | | ▸ more | The successful applicant will advance the robustness of the weak lensing measurements using actual data and supporting calibration observations, improve the shape measurement pipeline, and exploit the results scientifically. With the launch of Euclid currently foreseen in the third quarter of 2023, the first data are expected at the start of the appointment. The postdoc is expected to support and co-supervise PhD or MSc students, and is encourage to also pursue a personal research program.
The appointment can be for up to five years, depending on the experience of the candidate. The position comes with a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package with additional holiday and end-of-year bonuses. A starting date no later than September 2023 is preferred. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. by the starting date. The successful applicant will join the Euclid Consortium and also play an active role in the wider Dutch 'Dark Universe Science Collaboration', which includes members of the cosmological simulations group in Leiden. Although the focus is on the exploitation of Euclid data, members of the lensing group are also LSST data right holders.
Leiden Observatory is a lively world-class university astronomy department that covers a wide range of science. Leiden itself, is a charming university town with international flair with easy connections to other European countries.
Please submit applications electronically by January 10, 2023 by filling out the web form (https://jobs.strw.leidenuniv.nl/2022/HoekstraPD/), providing contact information for three referees, and uploading a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a publication list and a brief statement of research experience and interests. Referees can only submit their letters after receipt of an email by the submission system. This is initiated by the applicant. The applicant should register early and start this process.
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| ALMA Regional Centre Astronomer | Closing date: 2023-01-10
Contact: Human Resources |
| ALMA, the world's largest and most powerful astronomical facility to date, produces scientific data at a rate of 1TB per day. To ensure an efficient use of this data by the scientific community and to maximise the output of the facility, the ALMA Regional Centre (ARC) department at ESO provides the interface between the European ALMA Users Community and the ALMA observatory in Chile. It promotes and provides support of the highest standards to the ALMA user community and to ALMA observatory global operations. | | ▸ more | Main Duties and Responsibilities:
·Play a key role in the ALMA processes targeting the optimisation of the scientific products that come out of this world-leading facility; this task includes, but is not limited to, co-managing both manual and pipeline data reduction runs, overseeing reprocessing efforts and contributing to the pipeline weblog review process and its optimisation;
·Perform general ARC duties, including answering Helpdesk tickets, contributing to testing of tools and playing a proactive role in the improvement of user documentation;
·Undertaking Astronomer-on-Duty shifts in Chile;
·Constructively work together with other ARC staff and ALMA operations staff around the globe;
·As a member of the ESO Astronomy Faculty, you will be expected and encouraged to conduct a strong personal research programme and to participate actively in the scientific life of ESO and interact with other parts of the wider organisation;
·The tasks are not limited to the above and a flexible approach and willingness and capability to adapt is required.
Reports to:
The post holder reports to the Head of the ALMA Regional Centre (ARC) Department. The ARC is a department of currently 13 highly skilled and motivated staff and is part of the ESO ALMA Support Centre (EASC) division.
Key Competences and Experience:
Essential Competences and Experience
·Active astronomical research at least at postdoctoral level with a solid publication record and continuing high-impact research activity in astronomy;
·Practical experience with astronomical radio/millimetre observing techniques and data analysis;
·Excellent cross-disciplinary communication skills, both oral and written;
·Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, have an eagerness to contribute to team performance, and a positive approach toward building links across teams in an international multi-cultural environment;
·Pro-active approach to contribute ideas for improvement and future developments;
·Flexibility in adapting to changes of requirements and priorities as well as of assignments;
·Good time management and prioritisation skills;
·Open and friendly attitude to interact with a variety of users.
Desirable Competences and Experience
·Work experience with Python and CASA;
·Experience with advanced interferometric or single-dish data techniques.
Qualifications:
Essential educational level: PhD in Astronomy, Physics or equivalent.
Language skills:
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.
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 initially 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 and the ESO Astronomy Charter. For any further information, please visit ESO's conditions of employment (https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/). Please note that the contract policy and in particular the regulations concerning fixed-term and indefinite contracts are currently under review which may lead to changes in the contractual conditions applicable to this position.
Duty Station:
Garching near Munich, Germany with occasional duty trips to ESO/ALMA sites in Chile.
Application:
If you are interested in working in areas of frontline technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit http://www.eso.org and https://www.almaobservatory.org/en/home/ for further details.
Apply online at http://jobs.eso.org/. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter, CV containing a publication list and a research statement. You should also provide the names and contact details of three referees 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 10 January 2023.
Interviews are expected to start soon after this date.
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| Louis-Hansen Foundation Assistant/Associate Professorship in Theoretical Physics | Closing date: 2022-12-15
Contact: NBIA Coordinator |
| The Niels Bohr International Academy (NBIA) at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for a fixed-term Louis-Hansen Foundation Assistant/Associate Professorship.NBIA will consider truly outstanding individuals in all areas of theoretical physics. The Louis-Hansen Foundation Assistant/Associate Professor will be appointed for a period of 5 years, preferably starting during the fall of 2023. Interested individuals are encouraged to upload all material at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23492 before December 15th, 2022. The search may possibly continue beyond that date. | | ▸ more | The Niels Bohr International Academy (NBIA) at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for a fixed-term Louis-Hansen Foundation Assistant/Associate Professorship. NBIA aims to either expand into new research areas, such as quantum information theory, or strengthen on-going programs, including Theoretical Astrophysics, Theoretical Particle Physics, Gravitational Physics, Particle Astrophysics, and Condensed Matter Theory. NBIA will consider truly outstanding individuals in all areas of theoretical physics. The Louis-Hansen Foundation Assistant/Associate Professor will be appointed for a period of 5 years, preferably starting during the fall of 2023. Interested individuals are encouraged to upload all material at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23492 before December 15th, 2022. The search may possibly continue beyond that date.
We are seeking internationally outstanding, highly motivated individuals who are eager to start their own groups with the potential to become leaders in their fields. NBIA seeks scientists who will play a leading role by contributing to the daily activities and the future development of the Academy.
Louis-Hansen Foundation Assistant and Associate Professors are expected to carry out an independent research program and interact with other NBIA members. They will have the opportunity to guide more junior fellows, teach courses at various levels, participate in outreach activities, and organize international meetings and PhD schools.
The Niels Bohr International Academy, hosted by the Niels Bohr Institute, strives to attract the best and the brightest by providing the environment to enable curiosity-driven breakthrough research in the physical sciences and mathematics. The Academy hosts numerous workshops, symposia and PhD-schools every year, as well as a number of outreach activities, including an annual series of public lectures.
Interested individuals are invited to express their interest indicating in their cover letters whether they are interested in the Assistant or Associate Professor position. Exceptionally qualified individuals at the Assistant Professor level will be considered for the Associate Professor appointment.
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes all qualified individuals regardless of personal background.
Included Benefits: Assistant and Associate Professors at the Niels Bohr International Academy receive a competitive salary (including pension) and funds for travel and computing. Generous parental leave, state-subsidized childcare, 6 weeks of paid vacation, pension contribution, and full medical care are available to employees in Denmark. Copenhagen is a beautiful, family-friendly city with a large international community, a lively and diverse cultural scene, and a very high quality of life. Most international researchers are eligible for a favorable tax scheme.
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| Assistant Professorships and Postdoctoral Fellowships in Theoretical and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics | Closing date: 2022-12-15
Contact: NBIA Coordinator |
| The Niels Bohr International Academy (NBIA) at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for 3-year postdoctoral fellowships and 5-year assistant professorships at the interface between theoretical astrophysics and gravitational wave astrophysics. The preferred starting date for these positions will be the fall of 2023. Interested individuals are encouraged to upload all material at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23185 before December 15, 2022. The search may possibly continue beyond that date. | | ▸ more | The Niels Bohr International Academy (NBIA) at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for 3-year postdoctoral fellowships and 5-year assistant professorships at the interface between theoretical astrophysics and gravitational wave astrophysics. The preferred starting date for these positions will be the fall of 2023. Interested individuals are encouraged to upload all material at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23185 before December 15, 2022. The search may possibly continue beyond that date.
Interested individuals are invited to express their interest via this website indicating in their cover letters whether they are interested in the Postdoctoral Fellow or Assistant Professor position. Exceptionally qualified individuals at the Postdoctoral Fellow level will be considered for the Assistant Professor appointment.
These hires are part of a vigorous expansion at the Niels Bohr International Academy into the field of Gravitational Physics, bringing together a number of scientists from several areas of theoretical physics and astrophysics in order to address some of the most burning questions related to gravity. The astrophysics group at Niels Bohr International Academy working in these subjects includes Johan Samsing, Daniel D?Orazio and Martin Pessah. The full Gravity Group at Niels Bohr International Academy has around 40 researchers from junior to senior levels, and a very active and dynamic program of visitors, workshops, conferences, PhD-schools, seminars, and informal group meetings.
Group members have exclusive access to some of the largest dedicated astrophysics computer resources in Scandinavia, including a general-purpose cluster with more than 3000 cores, a GPU cluster, a petabyte of storage, and dedicated data analysis servers. Assistant professors and postdoctoral candidates have the opportunity to guide more junior fellows, teach courses at various levels, participate in outreach activities, and organize international meetings. The position also includes a generous research and travel budget.
Postdoctoral Fellows and Assistant Professors at the Niels Bohr International Academy receive a competitive salary (including pension) and funds for travel and computing. Generous parental leave, state-subsidized childcare, 6 weeks of paid vacation, pension contribution, and full medical care are available to employees in Denmark. Copenhagen is a beautiful, family-friendly city with a large international community, a lively and diverse cultural scene, and a very high quality of life. Most international researchers are eligible for a favorable tax scheme.
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes all qualified individuals regardless of personal background.
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| PhD positions at the Vienna International School of Earth and Space Sciences | Closing date: 2022-11-30
Contact: Vienna International School of Earth and Space Sciences |
The 'Vienna International School of Earth and Space Sciences' (VISESS) is soliciting applications for PhD positions within the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy at the University of Vienna. The school is currently announcing 2 PhD projects in the branches 'Cosmos' and 'Earth' (see: https://visess.univie.ac.at/how-to-apply/).
| | ▸ more | The 'Vienna International School of Earth and Space Sciences' (VISESS) is soliciting applications for PhD positions within the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy at the University of Vienna. The school is currently announcing 2 PhD projects in the branches 'Cosmos' and 'Earth' (see: https://visess.univie.ac.at/how-to-apply/).
As humanity is facing grand challenges such as climate change and resource depletion, this doctoral school at the University of Vienna is addressing these and other challenges through interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary academic research connecting the COSMOS with planet EARTH, it's environment and the ANTHROPOSPHERE. We aim our students to become world-leading experts in either of these three branches while also confidently communicate and contribute across all three branches. We want our school to become a central place in the heart of Europe for training and as a resource of knowledge about our place in space and time. For further information see: https://visess.univie.ac.at/
Interested students can apply until the deadline of 30 November 2022 via: https://visess.univie.ac.at/how-to-apply/
Contact: admin.visess @ univie.ac.at
List of projects: https://visess.univie.ac.at/how-to-apply/phd-projects/
Application form: https://visess.univie.ac.at/how-to-apply/
Requirements:
Astrophysics / Astronomy / Meteorology / Environmental Engineering / Physics / Mathematics / Environmental Sciences / Earth Sciences: Master's Degree or equivalent (depending on project)
Excellent command of written and spoken English
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team
Project-specific qualifications as described in the respective project description
The University pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity (http://diversity.univie.ac.at/). The University lays special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.
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| Engineer working on the PLATO mission | Closing date: 2022-11-22
Contact: ICCUB Secretaria |
| The Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) is seeking an Engineer to join the Software and Data Engineering department of the Technological Unit of the ICCUB. | | ▸ more | The Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) is seeking an Engineer to join the Software and Data Engineering department of the Technological Unit of the ICCUB.
The ICCUB (https://icc.ub.edu) is an interdisciplinary center devoted to fundamental research in the fields of cosmology, astrophysics and particle physics. The ICCUB Technology Unit focuses on inventing and building the ambitious and innovative detection instruments of the future. This involves collaborating on large projects related to particle physics experiments, space missions, astronomical facilities and more.
The ICCUB is a center with more than 60 long term scientists, 20 engineers and 80 postdoctoral researchers (55% international) and PhD students (30% international) offering an international and multicultural environment. The ICCUB also hosts a vibrant fundamental research program in cosmology, astrophysics and particle physics, with a strong technology unit supporting our participation in international collaborations in observational astronomy and experimental particle physics.
Job description:
Currently, the unit is composed by a team of around 20 engineers and researchers divided in two departments: Electronics & Instrumentation, and Software & Data Engineering. The Software and Data Engineering division designs software to help producing high quality datasets, which give significance to the experiments and to the Physics behind, like Gaia (https://sci.esa.int/web/gaia) or LHCb
(http://lhcb.web.cern.ch/).
Since 2018, the ICCUB participates at scientific and technological levels in the PLATO mission (https://sci.esa.int/web/plato). PLAnetary Transits and Oscillations of stars (PLATO) is the third medium-class mission in ESA's Cosmic Vision programme. Its objective is to find and study a large number of extrasolar planetary systems, with emphasis on the properties of terrestrial planets in the habitable zone around solar-like stars. PLATO has also been designed to investigate seismic activity in stars, enabling the precise characterisation of the planet host star, including its age.
We search for a highly motivated Engineer with experience in collaborative software design and development for high-efficiency data handling and communication systems.
To know more about the research interests of the ICCUB, please follow this link.
Taks:
The main tasks are to design and implement the repository, interfaces and communication tools for the optimal ground-based follow-up of exoplanet candidates of the PLATO mission. It will involve regular meetings and teleconferences with experts from other European centres working on PLATO.
Requirements:
Knowledge of:
Programming, including C/C++, Python and Java
Databases (e.g. MySQL or Postgres) and SQL language
Web technologies (e.g. REST API, JavaScript and derivatives)
Linux and Shell scripting environments
Collaborative development (e.g. Git)
Basic knowledge on astronomical concepts, especially in the operation of terrestrial observatories, is encouraged.
Experience in international projects, especially in space missions
Degree in computer engineering, in engineering on communication technologies and services, in mathematics, or in physics.
MECR intermediate English level B1 certificate.
Employment conditions:
We offer a full-time contract for a period of six months with anticipated renewal for up to two additional years; this is contingent upon the availability of funds and job performance.
Gross monthly salary will be around 2.200? (14 payments/year) with included social security and public healthcare benefits, covering spouse and children.
Position is expected to begin in two months, although exceptions can be made in cases of maternity/paternity or other special circumstances.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
ICCUB offers and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation (for additional information please see the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or email secretaria @ icc.ub.edu with their request.
Application procedure:
Documents that will be required for your application are:
Curriculum Vitae
Motivation letter
All applications must be submitted through this link. It will be appreciated if you send a copy to secretaria @ icc.ub.edu
Deadline:
Applications must be submitted before November 22nd.
Funding:
This study was supported by MCIN with funding from European Union NextGenerationEU(PRTR-C17.I1) and by Generalitat de Catalunya.
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| Job offer for a post-Doctoral Scientist for the "Venus Emissivity Mapper" (VEM) instrument of VERITAS | Closing date: 2022-11-29
Contact: Heike Rauer |
| As an instrument manager, the applicant should plan and supervise the construction, integration and testing of the VEM Power Units in close cooperation with the Institute for Planetary Research of the DLR and industrial partners and in coordination with the American partner institutions. At the same time, the applicant should prepare the operation of the instrument and the scientific evaluation and archiving of the data and provide support in the creation of operation plans. Details in http://s.dlr.de/4JzTJ | | ▸ more | In cooperation with the Institute for Planetary Research of the German Aerospace Center, the FU Berlin is planning to provide a power unit for the "Venus Emissivity Mapper" (VEM) instrument as a contribution to the "Venus Emissivity, Radio Science, InSAR, Topography" mission, & Spectroscopy? (VERITAS). The main goal of this instrument is to perform spectroscopy to study the surface composition of Venus.
As an instrument manager, the applicant should plan and supervise the construction, integration and testing of the VEM Power Units in close cooperation with the Institute for Planetary Research of the DLR and industrial partners and in coordination with the American partner institutions. At the same time, the applicant should prepare the operation of the instrument and the scientific evaluation and archiving of the data and provide support in the creation of operation plans. This includes the development of a radiative transfer model for data processing and analysis.
The requirements for the position and the application procedure can be found in the following link:
http://s.dlr.de/4JzTJ
For further information, please contact Frau Prof. Dr. Heike Rauer
(heike.rauer @ fu-berlin.de or the Sekretariat at +49 30 838-70575).
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| Product Assurance Engineer | Closing date: 2022-11-25
Contact: Heather |
An ideal role for a candidate with experience in developing and implementing quality assurance plans on major capital projects, able to influence stakeholders to ensure customer requirements and applicable standards are met.
For full details & to apply visit: https://recruitment.skao.int/vacancy/product-assurance-engineer-502974.html
SKA Observatory welcome all candidates, especially those from member countries. Our aim is to recruit and retain the most talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, nationality or background. | | ▸ more | At the SKAO we are coordinating a global effort to deliver one of the largest science facilities on the planet. The SKAO telescopes will be next-generation instruments that will help to answer key questions in astrophysics, drive technological innovation and support human capital development.
More than a dozen partner countries and over a thousand scientists and engineers around the world are already on board, making the SKA project an international collaboration like no other, and one of the most ambitious science and engineering endeavours of the 21st century.
The role
The Product Assurance Engineer will be responsible for the practical implementation of the quality assurance requirements of the SKA project, providing regular updates to the project team. This requires regular contact with the contractors to review and evaluate their work outputs at the different stages of the contract to ensure that they follow the processes defined in their quality plans; their solutions comply with requirements, applicable standards and regulations; and enlist the support of Subject Matter Experts as needed when carrying out these activities. Thus, the Product Assurance Engineer plays a major role in assuring the quality of the delivered products and their subsequent integration into the SKA Telescope system.
Responsibilities:
Quality Management System
- Contribute to the development of each Statement of Work to ensure quality requirements are clearly specified in contracts
- Review contractors' quality policy statements and plans to enable the Project Managers to accept them
- Monitor the implementation of the contractors' quality plans
- Work with Subject Matter Experts, Project Managers, and Contractors to identify critical items and raise early warnings, and follow up with their resolution
- Liaise with the Project Managers to ensure relevant disciplines - especially in specific risk areas - are available on the client side to support the quality assurance activities
- Regularly report to the project team on the overall implementation of the contractors' quality plans
- Lead the conduct of Quality Audits of allocated contracts and support other Product Assurance team members with the conduct of their audits
- Convene and/or attend and minute meetings including Early Warning meetings where related to product quality
- Log Learning from Experience (LfE) for all activities and ensure they are embodied in entry criteria into all reviews
- Maintain quality records that include contractor's progress records including where applicable imagery
Tests and Inspections
- Review contractor's test and inspection plans
- Clarify with the contractor those products which the scope states are to be tested or inspected before receiving and delivery to working areas
- Ensure that off-site tests or inspections are passed before items are delivered
- Identify and clarify with the contractors the standards to be applied in the manufacture, assembly, integration, inspection and test activities of the project
- Carry out planned mandatory inspections to assess the manufacturing, assembly, integration, inspections and test operations that are performed by the contractors to ensure they comply with the quality requirements, applicable standards and regulations
- Incorporate the considerations of SKA Safety Management in the scrutiny of test and inspection results
- Monitor, witness and report on tests and inspections activities
- Advise the Project Manager on the outputs of test and inspection activities that might affect payments and completion
Defect Notifications
- Notify contractors of nonconformances and defects
- Ensure all nonconformances are timely resolved in accordance with the agreed non-conformance management process
- Ensure the Defects Register is up to date throughout the duration of the contract
- Advise the Project Manager regarding the acceptance of defects and uncorrected defects
- Issue Defects Certificate
Mandatory criteria:
- Degree in manufacturing engineering or related disciplines, or equivalent experience
- Experience in carrying out quality assurance related activities on major capital projects (typically at least three years)
- Demonstrable understanding of one or more of both mass production and bespoke manufacturing processes that pertain to electronic equipment, civil works, plant/machinery, large fabricated structures and distribution systems (power, data, fluids)
- Experience of planning and carrying out of test and inspections on equipment and systems
- Experience of safety management systems
- Knowledge and implementation of ISO 9001 (or equivalent) in major capital projects
- Strong willingness to develop and maintain own knowledge in the area of quality assurance and control
- Ability to listen and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
- Ability to influence and change behaviour of internal and external stakeholders
- Self-motivated problem-solver, proactive and flexible team player who is adaptable to change
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including for possible extended stays of up to 3 months in Australia and South Africa (subject to visa limitations)
Desirable criteria:
- Knowledge of working in the space or research infrastructure (preferably astronomy) industries
- Knowledge of the design and production of specialist scientific equipment such as cryogenics
- Understanding of systems engineering processes and familiarity of ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 standard
- Understanding of agile software development processes
- Quality Assurance certifications
- Knowledge of NEC4 contracting
- Knowledge and experience of Contract Event Management and Reporting (CEMAR) tool
- Membership of, or eligibility for membership of, recognised national or international organisations such as International Register of Certificated Auditors
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| Postdoctoral research position in computational astrophysics & cosmology | Closing date: 2022-12-01
Contact: Gustavo Yepes Alonso |
The Computational Astrophysics & Cosmology Group of the Theoretical Physics Department of the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid offers
one postdoctoral researcher position. The purpose of this position is to carry out original research in the field of computational astrophysics & cosmology in collaboration with group members Gustavo Yepes, Alexander Knebe, Daniel Ceverino, Weiguang Cui, Violeta Gonzalez-Perez, and Rosa Dominguez-Tenreiro.
| | ▸ more | The main research areas of the UAM group are:
Large-Scale Structures & the Cosmic Web:
Simulations of galaxy formation and galaxy clusters
Simulations of the early redshift galaxies
Constrained Local Universe Simulations:
Validation of simulations and analysis techniques: Mocking Astrophysics
Artificial Intelligence applications in Simulations and Data Analyses
The candidate is expected to actively join one (or more) of these. The position also includes some light teaching duties in the MSc program of the Department.
The Department of Theoretical Physics ? in which the computational astrophysics and cosmology group is embedded ? provides a highly vibrant research environment ranging from particle physics, both theoretical and experimental, nuclear physics, galactic & extra-galactic astrophysics and cosmology. More than 50 scientists work on a variety of topics (in addition to about 30 PhD students). The Universidad Autónoma de Madrid is an equal opportunity employer.
The applicant should hold a PhD in astrophysics and have proven experience in the field of cosmological simulations and their analysis.
Review of applications will start on December 1st , 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.
The expected starting date is beginning of 2023. The appointment is for a maximum period of two years with a possible extension depending on the availability of funds.
Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of past research and future plans (max. 3 pages) and provide the names of three referees that can be contacted for a letter of recommendation. All documents must be sent to this email address:
postdoc.astro.computacional @ uam.es
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.
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| ERC AdG ISM-FLOW (PhD position, 4 years) | Closing date: 2022-11-30
Contact: João Alves |
| The ERC Advanced Grant ISM-FLOW will attempt to make the first (3D) space motion map of the Local Interstellar Medium. The project will use a dedicated large observational campaign in the near-infrared at ESO (ESO Public Survey VISIONS) and ESA Gaia data and will cover topics on the formation of giant molecular clouds, star formation and young stellar populations (1-100 Myr), the role of feedback, and the formation and evolution of spiral arms and large Galactic gas structures, such as the Radcliffe Wave. | | ▸ more | The ERC Advanced Grant ISM-FLOW will attempt to make the first (3D) space motion map of the Local Interstellar Medium. The project will use a dedicated large observational campaign in the near-infrared at ESO (ESO Public Survey VISIONS) and ESA Gaia data and will cover topics on the formation of giant molecular clouds, star formation and young stellar populations (1-100 Myr), the role of feedback, and the formation and evolution of spiral arms and large Galactic gas structures, such as the Radcliffe Wave. Several positions are available at the PhD and Post-Doc levels in 2022 to 2024. We are offering now a PhD position with experience (preferably) in astrometry, near-infrared imaging, and astrostatistics to join a young collaborative team at the University of Vienna.
The Department of Astrophysics of the University of Vienna is a thriving astronomical research center in Central Europe, with young faculty investigating star and planet formation, extra-solar planets, galaxy formation and evolution, and cosmology. The department is involved in the instrumentation for the ESO ELT and several ESA missions and runs its own robotic 1.5m telescope located in the Schöpfel mountain in Austria.
The review of applications will start on December 1st. Applications should include 1) a brief statement of research experience and 2) a curriculum vitae, to be sent to Prof. João Alves (joao.alves @ starformation.news) as one PDF file. Two letters of reference should be sent to the same address.
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| Job offer for a research assistant (m/f/d) with 75% part-time job limited to 28.02.2026 German Salary Scale 13 TV-L FU | Closing date: 2022-11-21
Contact: Prof. Dr. Heike Rauer |
PhD position to support the preparation for VEM data processing and analysis. Radiative transfer models for data analysis are to be developed. The resulting data which will be gathered on the Venusian atmosphere can also be used to extend an existing coupled 1D chemistry-climate model of Venus. The updated model will be used to advance our understanding of the evolution of the atmosphere of Venus and Venus-like planets.
See http://s.dlr.de/9f4oN | | ▸ more | In cooperation with the Institute for Planetary Research of the German Aerospace Center, the FU Berlin is planning to provide a power unit for the "Venus Emissivity Mapper" (VEM) instrument as a contribution to the "Venus Emissivity, Radio Science, InSAR, Topography" mission, & Spectroscopy? (VERITAS). The main goal of this instrument is to perform spectroscopy to study the surface composition of Venus.
A central goal of the position is to support the preparation for VEM data processing and analysis. Radiative transfer models for data analysis are to be developed. The resulting data which will be gathered on the Venusian atmosphere can also be used to extend an existing coupled 1D chemistry-climate model of Venus. The updated model will be used to advance our understanding of the evolution of the atmosphere of Venus and Venus-like planets.
The requirements for the position and the application procedure can be found in the following link:
http://s.dlr.de/9f4oN
For further information, please contact Frau Prof. Dr. Heike Rauer (heike.rauer @ fu-berlin.de or the Sekretariat at +49 30 838-70575).
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| Research software engineer in computational astrophysics | Closing date: 2022-12-19
Contact: Joop Schaye, Matthieu Schaller |
| Leiden Observatory invites applications for a research software engineer within the cosmological simulations group of Matthieu Schaller and Joop Schaye. | | ▸ more | Leiden Observatory invites applications for a research software engineer within the cosmological simulations group of Matthieu Schaller and Joop Schaye.
The successful applicant may work on various aspects related to the development and use of cosmological simulations such as
- The development, optimization, maintenance and, documentation of codes and analysis tools.
- Data management.
- Assistance with public data releases.
- Community support for released software and data.
- Assisting research students with technical problems related to simulation development and analysis.
- Visualization for public outreach and education.
- Running of simulations and on high-performance computing systems
- Benchmarking for computing time proposals.
The appointment will be for one year initially, but it will be renewed in case of satisfactory performance and can be made permanent in case of exceptional performance. The position comes with a competitive salary and full benefits.
We are looking for someone with a strong background in computational astrophysics. Experience with C, Python, parallel programming, and usage of large computing clusters would be beneficial. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. by the starting date.
Leiden Observatory is the oldest university astronomy department in the world, and the largest astronomy department in the Netherlands. Leiden is a charming university town with international flair.
Fostering an inclusive community is a central element of the values and vision of Leiden University. Leiden University is committed to becoming an inclusive community which enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected and to develop their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research.
Please submit applications electronically at https://jobs.strw.leidenuniv.nl/2022/SoftwareEngineer/ by December 19, 2022. You will be asked to fill in a web form, to provide contact information for three referees, and to upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of experience and interests. Referees can only submit their letters after receipt of an email by the submission system. This is initiated by the applicant. The applicant should register early and start this process.
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| Postdoctoral position in computational galaxy formation | Closing date: 2022-12-19
Contact: Joop Schaye, Matthieu Schaller |
| Leiden Observatory invites applications for a postdoctoral research position to work on problems related to the formation and evolution of galaxies and large-scale structure using hydrodynamical simulations. | | ▸ more | Leiden Observatory invites applications for a postdoctoral research position to work on problems related to the formation and evolution of galaxies and large-scale structure using hydrodynamical simulations.
The successful applicant will join the Dutch 'Dark Universe Science Collaboration' that aims to exploit data from the upcoming Euclid space telescope, which is designed to study dark matter, dark energy, and galaxy evolution.
The work will be carried out in the cosmological simulations group of Matthieu Schaller and Joop Schaye, in collaboration with the observational cosmology and/or galaxy evolution groups at Leiden and/or other Dutch astronomy departments working on Euclid science.
We particularly aim to take advantage of the upcoming COLIBRE cosmological, hydrodynamical simulations, which are our next generation simulations following our EAGLE simulation project. Compared with EAGLE, COLIBRE models more physical processes, uses more particles and larger volumes, and spans a wider range of resolutions.
The appointment will be for two years initially, but it will be renewed for a third year in case of satisfactory performance. The position comes with a competitive salary and full benefits. A starting date no later than September 2023 is preferred. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. by the starting date.
Leiden Observatory is the oldest university astronomy department in the world, and the largest astronomy department in the Netherlands. Leiden is a charming university town with international flair.
Fostering an inclusive community is a central element of the values and vision of Leiden University. Leiden University is committed to becoming an inclusive community which enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected and to develop their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research.
Please submit applications electronically at https://jobs.strw.leidenuniv.nl/2022/compgalformPD/ by December 19, 2022. You will be asked to fill in a web form, to provide contact information for three referees, and to upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a publication list and a brief statement of research experience and interests. Referees can only submit their letters after receipt of an email by the submission system. This is initiated by the applicant. The applicant should register early and start this process.
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| Postdoc or Assistant Professor Fellowship at the Cosmic Dawn Center (DAWN) | Closing date: 2022-12-02
Contact: Pascal Oesch |
The Cosmic Dawn Center (DAWN) invites applications for the DAWN Fellowship at the postdoctoral or assistant professor level.
DAWN Fellowships are intended for outstanding scientists whose research falls within DAWN's research themes focused on the early Universe: high-redshift galaxy evolution, reionization and evolution of the IGM, first stars and galaxies, dust and ISM in the early universe, 21cm cosmology and dark matter. DAWN Fellows are expected to pursue their own independent, cutting-edge research programs. | | ▸ more | Highly motivated candidates with strong background and interest in JWST and/or ALMA observations or in the large-scale distribution of early galaxies are particularly encouraged to apply.
DAWN is a Center of Excellence funded by the Danish National Research Foundation (DNRF) and is located at the Niels Bohr Institute (NBI), University of Copenhagen and the Space division of the Danish Technical University (DTU-Space). In addition, DAWN has a number of associates at major research institutes across Europe, North America, and Australia. DAWN brings together experts in all aspects of early universe research and is deeply involved in major existing and upcoming surveys with e.g., HST, ALMA, Euclid and JWST, as well as simulations. Examples of major JWST surveys include CosmosWeb, FRESCO and PANORAMIC. DAWN Fellows are encouraged to collaborate with DAWN's international associates and have the opportunity to supervise students and to apply for grants and observing proposals as PI.
More information on DAWN's activities and researchers is available at https://cosmicdawn.dk.
The position is offered as either a Postdoc fellowship or Assistant Professor depending on the qualification of the applicant. Please note that it is possible to apply for both levels, which requires two separate applications, however.
DAWN Fellowships are for up to three years. The employment is scheduled to begin in fall 2023 or upon agreement with the chosen candidate.
The deadline for applications is 2 December 2022, 23:59 GMT+1.
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically through the UCPH HR system at: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/?show=157715
Please include:
(1) Cover letter - maximum 1 page, describing your motivation for applying to DAWN
(2) Research plan - maximum 3 pages including figures and references, description of current and future research plans
(3) Curriculum vitae
(4) Complete publication list - please indicate 3-5 particularly relevant papers
(5) Only for applicants interested in an assistant professorship: If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications - please describe and document:
o Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students
o Teaching experience
o Formal pedagogical training
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Included Benefits:
DAWN Fellows and postdocs receive generous support for computing, travel, and publication expenses. Most non-Danish researchers are eligible for a favorable tax scheme. Copenhagen is a beautiful, family-friendly city with a large international community, a lively and diverse cultural scene, and a very high quality of life.
We offer an attractive starting salary plus pension. Negotiation for a salary supplement is possible. Benefits include six weeks paid vacation and generous benefits including: pension, full health cover (also for family), paid sick leave and paid parental leave. More on employment conditions and living in Copenhagen: http://ism.ku.dk.
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| 2023 Trottier Postdoctoral Fellowship at iREx (Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada) | Closing date: 2022-12-02
Contact: Marie-Eve Naud |
| The Institute for Research on Exoplanets (iREx), affiliated with the Department of Physics of the Université de Montréal (UdeM), invites applications for the Trottier Postdoctoral Fellowship which enables forefront independent research related to exoplanets. Applications (optional cover letter, CV, list of publication, statement of research interests + 3 letters of references) need to be submitted bu Dec. 2, 2022 for full consideration. Starting date: between May and Sept 2023. Two years, renewable one year. | | ▸ more | The Institute for Research on Exoplanets (iREx), affiliated with the Department of Physics of the Université de Montréal (UdeM), invites applications for the Trottier Postdoctoral Fellowship in experimental, observational or theoretical astrophysics applied to the study of exoplanets, which enables forefront independent research related to exoplanets. All areas of exoplanet research will be considered.
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. Applicants with career interruptions due to parental, medical or family leaves, or other causes are invited to mention it in their cover letter, if so desired. The position start date is between May and September 2023, and is for two years, renewable for a third year subject to performance and availability of funds.
Applicants should submit a cover letter (optional, max 1 page), a CV, 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 to irex-applications @ umontreal.ca by December 2nd 2022 for full consideration.
The iREx consists of a growing team of about 60 people working on a variety of observational, theoretical and instrumental projects related to the study of exoplanets and other related fields of astrophysics. They work within several research institutions located in Quebec, Canada. Our team is actively involved in large international projects related to the detection and characterisation of exoplanets, notably the JWST and the SPIRou and NIRPS spectrographs, and have privileged access to time and data from these instruments.
The iREx advocates for diversity, inclusion and employment equity. We strongly encourage applications from women, visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities to apply.
More information on the position and on our institute and its members, research programs, EPO initiatives as well EDI efforts can be found on our website: http://www.exoplanetes.umontreal.ca/?lang=en
http://www.exoplanetes.umontreal.ca/the-institute/job-advertisements/trottier-postdoctoral-fellowship/?lang=en.
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| Postdoctoral Position in Stellar Atmospheres and Hot Stars | Closing date: 2022-11-20
Contact: Andreas Sander |
| The research group on stellar atmospheres and mass loss of hot stars led by Dr. Andreas Sander at the Astronomisches Rechen-Institut of the Zentrum für Astronomie at Heidelberg University (ARI/ZAH) is looking for a postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d) to strengthen or complement our research activities at the conjunction of observation, theory and numerical astrophysics to uncover the life, fate, and wide-ranging impact of hot stars and their winds. | | ▸ more | The new postdoc will be responsible for establishing a framework towards a multi-dimensional treatment for Wolf-Rayet outflows. This research project is highly collaborative with a strong involvement of Prof. Jon Sundqvist's group at KU Leuven and aims to answer key questions about the mechanisms of launching and accelerating radiation-driven winds in non-LTE conditions. A research background in either numerical hydrodynamics, radiative transfer simulations, model atmospheres, or quantitative spectroscopy will be considered favourably.
An initial appointment will be made for two years with possible extensions being subject to available funding opportunities. The starting date is up for negotiation and can be as early as March, 1st 2023. The salary will be according to the German public service scale TV-L E13. A PhD is required to be hold by the time of appointment. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV, a brief statement of research interests and achievements (up to 3 pages), and a publication list as a single pdf to andreas.sander @ uni-heidelberg.de including the keyword [Postdoc Wolf-Rayet Winds] in the subject line. Applicants should further arrange three letters of reference sent separately to the same email address. Applications submitted by November 20, 2022 will receive full consideration. Late applications may be considered until the position is filled.
Heidelberg University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and members of under-represented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
Emmy Noether Research Group on Stellar Atmospheres and Mass Loss:
https://wwwstaff.ari.uni-heidelberg.de/ansander/
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| Postdoctoral position in the field of exoplanets | Closing date: 2022-12-02
Contact: Carina Persson |
| Do you want to contribute to the development of the exciting and fast-moving field of exoplanetology? Applications are invited for a two year postdoctoral position on the study of exoplanets at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg. We seek a highly motivated and talented researcher with previous experience in exoplanets or exoplanet host stars. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on theoretical and observational projects related to exoplanets and their host stars under the guidance of associate professor Carina Persson and with international collborators. | | ▸ more | Information about the research and the division
Carina Persson and the Chalmers exoplanet group participates in several international collaborations and space missions such as CHEOPS, TESS, and the future European PLATO mission. The objective is to address the diversity and demographics of exoplanets, and to begin comparative planetology in order to improve the understanding of the formation and evolution of planetary systems. A crucial part is understanding the stellar characteristics and evolutionary stage, and the interactions between host stars and planets. A successful applicant will lead an independent research program expected to align with the wide range of research within the Exoplanet group at Chalmers, and its collaborators. Depending on background and interest, the research topics that are of particular relevance are exoplanet or host star characterisation, how to understand planets through their host stars, the radius valley of small planets, planet occurrence rates, and the influence of birth environment on the formation and evolution of planetary systems. You will have the opportunity to participate in working groups in preparation for the PLATO mission with a planned launch in 2026. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to develop and pursue independent research ideas.
As a postdoctoral researcher you will belong to the the Astronomy and Plasma Physics Division of the Department of Space, Earth and Environment. The research topics of the division cover a broad range of topics which in addition to exoplanets include formation and evolution of galaxies, the birth and death of stars, astrochemistry, and the solar system. The research spans both theoretical and computational studies through observational programs to instrumentation development. The group has close connections to the Onsala Space Observatory, the Swedish national facility for Radio Astronomy 40 km south of Gothenburg.
Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as a postdoc is to perform your own research that is synergistic with the goals of the exoplanet group at Chalmers and collaborators. You are expected to develop your own scientific ideas, and to communicate the results of your research at national and international conferences and through peer-reviewed articles. You should also contribute to the overall activities within the research team. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large.
Qualifications
We are looking for a self-motivated and highly qualified candidate with a keen interest in exoplanets and their host stars with an excellent academic record. To qualify for the position, you must have completed a PhD in astrophysics before starting your employment, or awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline, and have previous experience in exoplanets or host stars. The ideal candidate will be experienced in one or more of the following topics:
- light curve and radial velocity analysis for exoplanet detection and characterisation
- modeling of exoplanet interiors or atmospheres,
- stellar characterisation,
- interactions between host stars and exoplanets.
Experience of observations(spectroscopy/photometry), computing skills, including programming (e.g. python, C, MATLAB, IDL), machine learning techniques, Bayesian statistics, scientific writing, and communication are all also considered assets for the position.
We value collaborative skills as well as the ability to work independently and lead your own projects.
Excellent writing and communication skills in English are required.
Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years. Start date is negotiable, but preferably in early 2023.
More information about the application procedure is found here
https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/Working-at-Chalmers/Vacancies/Pages/default.aspx?rmpage=job&rmjob=10974&rmlang=UK
Application deadline: 2nd December, 2022.
For questions, please contact:
Associate professor Carina Persson, Astronomy & Plasma Physics, department of Space, Earth, and Environment, Chalmers University of Technology
Email: carina.persson @ chalmers.se
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| SKA-Mid Head of Science Operations | Closing date: 2022-11-30
Contact: Heather |
A unique opportunity for an experienced radio astronomer with significant Observatory experience to guide the operational planning and commissioning of the SKA-Mid Telescope and shape the strategic direction of the SKA-Mid Science Operations as we head towards full operations.
Apply here: https://recruitment.skao.int/vacancy/skamid-head-of-science-operations-497379.html | | ▸ more | The Role
The SKA-Mid Head of Science Operations will be based at the Science Operations Centre in Cape Town and will be a core part of the SKA-Mid management team in South Africa, led by the SKA-Mid Telescope Director. They will work collaboratively with the Heads of Science Operations based in the UK and Australia to ensure that the SKAO delivers a coherent, efficient and effective science program.
With the SKAO now in its construction phase, planning for operations has entered an exciting period. Leading the SKA-Mid Science Operations Group, the SKA-Mid Head of Science Operations will make a significant contribution to refining the strategic direction of the group's activities, consistent with the SKA Observatory Establishment and Delivery Plan and the associated planning and policy development.
The SKA-Mid Head of Science Operations will also work closely with the SKAO Commissioning team in the UK to deliver scientific commissioning and verification of SKA-Mid Telescope. Over time they will be responsible for the day to day science operations as the array is progressively handed over from construction.
SKAO is working in partnership with SARAO for the construction and operation of the SKA-Mid Telescope, and the SKA-Mid Head of Science Operations will be managing a team of both SKAO and SARAO employees.
Up to 25% of time in this role will be available for personal scientific research.
The successful candidate will have the inclusive and collaborative leadership skills needed to successfully build, manage and develop a team of operations scientists, telescope operators and data analysts in conjunction with the Science Operations teams in the UK and Australia. They will also have significant operational and scientific experience within the full range of activities required to run a successful radio observatory. This includes knowledge of the telescope systems, data processing and analysis as well as experience serving a diverse and distributed user community.
The successful candidate will draw on their standing in the international astronomy community and their established networks to be an effective point of contact for the user community, keeping them abreast of developments, gathering feedback and influencing where appropriate.
Due to the locations involved in the SKA project, in particular the UK and Australia, this role will require an ability and willingness to work outside normal hours from time to time. It will also require some domestic travel to the Karoo Site and occasional international travel.
In line with the SKAO commitment to become an employer of choice for women in STEM we strongly encourage applications from women for this role. We offer family friendly policies and the ability to work flexibly to support this aim. Those applicants wishing to explore flexible working are openly encouraged to discuss their individual need for flexibility or specific working patterns during the recruitment process.
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience
-A PhD in astronomy, physics, engineering or another closely related and relevant field.
-Internationally recognised expertise in radio astronomy techniques including in the acquisition, reduction and analysis of interferometric data.
-Significant professional experience in the operations of large-scale astronomical facilities.
-Leadership skills with experience in all aspects of people management (e.g. recruitment, capability development, performance management), promoting diversity and developing an inclusive, high-performing culture. Experience in a telescope operations leadership position would be an advantage.
-Experience working with and influencing a diverse and globally distributed telescope user community and providing appropriate user support.
-Ability to work effectively with engineers and scientists from a variety of cultures, and to lead and influence people in widely differing parts of a complex and rapidly changing organisation.
-Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
Please be sure to address how you meet each of these requirements in your cover letter.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
-Experience commissioning radio astronomy (or similar) instrumentation and capabilities.
-A demonstrated commitment to equitable practices, including accessibility, to facilitate the broadest possible access to the Observatory from the scientific user community.
-Experience managing or working as part of a geographically distributed team.
-Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally as required.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement
SKA Observatory recognises that our diversity is a strength. We aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong, and diverse perspectives and ideas thrive. As such, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are at the core of SKA Observatory?s agenda.
SKA Observatory welcome all candidates, especially those from member countries. Our aim is to recruit and retain the most talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, nationality or background.
Women have traditionally been under-represented in the fields of science and engineering; SKA Observatory 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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| PhD fellowship at the University of Granada | Closing date: 2022-11-31
Contact: Carlos Abia |
| One PhD fellowship to perform a thesis on Galactic Archaeology, the Gaia mission and cool evolved Carbon stars | | ▸ more |
Applications are invited for a pre-doctoral contract in observations and theory of carbons stars
within the context of the Gaia mission at the Universidad de Granada (Spain) in tight collaboration with the Observatoire de la
Côte d'Azur (France).
The successful applicant will work with Profs. Carlos Abia, Inmaculada Domínguez (UGR) and Prof. Patrick de Laverny
(OCA) on the analysis and interpretation of the Gaia data of cool AGB carbon stars of different spectral types. Spectral analysis
of optical/infrared high resolution spectra to disentangle their chemical composition is also planned together with a theoretical
interpretation on the basis of the state-of-the-art evolutionary models in the AGB phase. Experience in data treatment, numerical
methods, computer programming and astronomical imaging analysis can be an asset but not mandatory. Applicants must have completed
a Master Degree by the start of the fellowship (June-Sept 2023). The appointment will be for four years, which includes de inclusion in
the Spanish's Public Health System. The successfully applicant would be enrolled in the Ph.D. Program on Physics and Space Science
of the University of Granada. Long stays in the Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur are expected during the duration of the fellowship.
The applicant could obtain a double European Ph.D Degree from both the University of Granada and l'Université de la Côte d'Azur.
The Dpt. of Física Teórica y del Cosmos at the Universidad de Granada currently has 10 faculty members working on stellar
astrophysics, extragalactic astrophysics, and cosmology, 10 post-docs, and 2 Ph.D. students as well as several of
undergraduate students. Interested applicants should submit a CV, presentation letter, description of research interests and two
contact persons for reference directly to Prof. Carlos Abia (cabia @ ugr.es). Applications will be opened on the web by end of October,
beginning of November 2022, of which the interested parties will be informed in due time.
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| ESO Studentship Programme Chile 2022/2023 | Closing date: 2022-11-30
Contact: Human Resources |
| The research studentship programme of the European Southern Observatory provides an outstanding opportunity for PhD students to conduct their research in the vibrant scientific environment of one of the world's leading observatories for a period of a minimum of 6 months and up to two years. | | ▸ more | ESO's studentship positions are open to students enrolled in a PhD programme in astronomy or related scientific fields (observational, theoretical and fundamental astrophysics).
Students accepted into the programme work on their studentship project under the formal supervision of their home university supervisor, but they are expected to come to ESO to work and study under the supervision of an ESO Staff astronomer or under the co-supervision of a team of an ESO Staff Astronomer and Fellow. The candidates applying for the ESO Studentships in Vitacura (Santiago, Chile) are hosted at ESO's offices in Santiago (Chile), where also positions are provided for students enrolled in Chilean universities.
Applicants and their home institute supervisors should agree upon and coordinate their research project jointly with their prospective ESO supervisor, and then can apply for a minimum of 6 months and up to two years of ESO Studentship during which they are employed and paid by ESO. For this purpose, the ESO supervisor should be contacted well in advance of the application deadlines (next deadline is 30 November 2022). Lists of potential ESO supervisors and their research interests can be found at the end of this announcement.
ESO students benefit from a collaborative, international, and multi-disciplinary scientific environment that values innovation and creativity. They stay in touch with the latest developments in science and have the opportunity to interact with many top researchers. Moreover, students are encouraged to complement their scientific profile by actively participating in ESO's regular science events like lectures, journal clubs, topical coffees and seminars. Students can be part of the SOC/LOC of conferences hosted at ESO and mentor master students in collaboration with an ESO Fellow or Staff Astronomer.
In addition, ESO welcomes applications to the ESO Visitor Program (https://www.eso.org/sci/activities/santiago/personnel/visitors.html) from the University PhD supervisors of the candidates, to support their scientific visit to ESO during the period covered by the ESO Studentship.
ESO Chile students have the opportunity to visit the observatories and to get involved in small technical projects that equip them with hands-on skills and give them insights into the observatory operations and instrumentation. ESO students also have the possibility to participate in various outreach activities.
If you are interested in enhancing your PhD experience in an international and culturally-rich environment, growing your network of potential collaborators and consolidating your scientific profile through an extended stay at ESO, then please apply by completing the web application form available at http://recruitment.eso.org/.
Please include the following documents in your application:
? a motivational letter;
? a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, if any;
? copies of your university transcript and certificate(s) or diploma(s);
? a summary of your master's thesis project (if applicable) and/or other non-PhD related ongoing projects, indicating the title and the supervisor (maximum half a page);
? a short description of the general scientific plan for the PhD, indicating the tentative title, the home institute supervisor and the start and end date of the PhD (maximum half a page);
? an outline of the proposed project for the Studentship (maximum one page), containing a clear timeline including the tentative start and expected end dates of the studentship at ESO. The candidate should highlight how the proposed project fits in the context of the overall PhD plan and what are the advantages of coming to ESO. The candidates should also state clearly whether they still must attend classes at the university. If they do, please detail (max half a page extra) the course plan and the estimated workload needed during the Studentship to focus on the classes;
? two letters of reference will be required: a) from your home institute supervisor, and b) your ESO supervisor. Your reference persons, once their name and contact details are entered in the Web application form, will be automatically invited to submit a recommendation letter. Applicants are strongly advised to trigger these invitations (using the Web application form) well in advance of the application deadline (can be done before the final submission of the application);
? a letter from the home institute that: i) guarantees financial support (salary, health insurance and travel money) for the remaining PhD period after the termination of the ESO studentship; ii) states whether all the prerequisites to obtain the PhD degree at the home institute have been met.
All documents should be written in English (but no translation is required for the certificates and diplomas).
Further information
For more information about the studentship programme please see: http://www.eso.org/sci/activities/FeSt-overview/ESOstudentship.html. For a list of current ESO staff and fellows, and their research interests, please see: http://www.eso.org/sci/activities.html. A list of PhD projects currently being offered by ESO staff can be found at: http://www.eso.org/sci/activities/thesis-topics.html. Details on the employment conditions and benefits are available at: http://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/students/.
For further general information about studentship applications, please see our Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ: https://www.eso.org/sci/activities/fellowships-and-studentships/FeSt-overview/ESOstudentship/StudentshipFaq.html. Questions regarding the studentship in Chile and not answered by the above FAQ page can be addressed to: vacchile @ eso.org
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| ESO Studentship Programme Europe 2022/2023 | Closing date: 2022-11-30
Contact: Human Resources |
ESO's studentship positions are open to students enrolled in a PhD programme in astronomy or related scientific fields (observational, theoretical and fundamental astrophysics). Students accepted into the programme work on their studentship project under the formal supervision of their home university supervisor, but they are expected to come to ESO to work and study under the co-supervision of an ESO staff astronomer, for a minimum period of 6 months up to two years during which they are employed and paid by ESO.
| | ▸ more | ESO's studentship positions are open to students enrolled in a PhD programme in astronomy or related scientific fields (observational, theoretical and fundamental astrophysics).
Students accepted into the programme work on their studentship project under the formal supervision of their home university supervisor, but they are expected to come to ESO to work and study under the co-supervision of an ESO staff astronomer, for a minimum period of 6 months up to two years during which they are employed and paid by ESO. The candidates applying to the ESO Studentships in Garching are hosted at ESO's Headquarters in Garching (Germany).
Applicants and their home institute supervisors should agree upon and coordinate their research project jointly with their prospective ESO supervisor, and then can apply for a minimum of 6 months and up to two years of ESO Studentship. For this purpose, the ESO supervisor should be contacted well in advance of the application deadlines (next deadline is 30 November 2022).
A list of potential ESO supervisors and their research interests can be found at http://www.eso.org/sci/activities/thesis-topics.html. ESO students benefit from a collaborative, international, and multi-disciplinary scientific environment that values innovation and creativity. They stay in touch with the latest developments in science and have the opportunity to network with top researchers. Moreover, students have the chance to complement their scientific profile by volunteering as co-organisers of several regular science events like Journal Clubs, topical coffees and seminars. Students can be part of the SOC/LOC of conferences hosted at ESO and mentor master students, in collaboration with an ESO Fellow or Staff astronomer.
In addition, ESO welcomes applications to the ESO Visitor Program (https://www.eso.org/sci/activities/garching/personnel/visitors.html) from the University PhD supervisors of the candidates, to support their scientific visit to ESO during the period covered by the ESO Studentship.
Students in Garching may attend and benefit from the series of lectures delivered in the framework of the International Max-Planck Research School on Astrophysics. ESO students have also the possibility to participate in many outreach activities.
If you are interested in enhancing your PhD experience in an international and culturally-rich environment, growing your network of potential collaborators and consolidating your scientific profile through an extended stay at ESO, then please apply by completing the web application form available at http://recruitment.eso.org/.
Please include the following documents in your application:
? a motivational letter;
? a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, if any;
? copies of your university transcript and certificate(s) or diploma(s);
? a summary of your master's thesis project (if applicable) and/or other non-PhD related ongoing projects, indicating the title and the supervisor (maximum half a page);
? a short description of the general scientific plan for the PhD, indicating the tentative title, the home institute supervisor and the start and end date of the PhD (maximum half a page);
? an outline of the proposed project for the Studentship (maximum one page), containing a clear timeline including the tentative start and expected end dates of the Studentship at ESO. The candidate should highlight how the proposed project fits in the context of the overall PhD plan and what are the advantages of coming to ESO. The candidates should also state clearly whether they still must attend classes at the university. If they do, please detail (max half a page extra) the course plan and the estimated workload needed to focus on the classes;
? two letters of reference will be required: a) from your home institute supervisor, and b) your ESO supervisor. Your reference persons, once their name and contact details are entered in the Web application form, will be automatically invited to submit a recommendation letter. Applicants are strongly advised to trigger these invitations (using the Web application form) well in advance of the application deadline (can be done before the final submission of the application);
? a letter from the home institute that: i) guarantees financial support (salary, health insurance and travel money) for the remaining PhD period after the termination of the ESO studentship; ii) states whether all the prerequisites to obtain the PhD degree at the home institute have been met.
All documents should be typed in English (but no translation is required for the certificates and diplomas).
Further information
For more information about the studentship programme please see: http://www.eso.org/sci/activities/FeSt-overview/ESOstudentship.html. For a list of current ESO staff and fellows, and their research interests, please see: http://www.eso.org/sci/activities.html. A list of PhD projects currently being offered by ESO staff can be found at: http://www.eso.org/sci/activities/thesis-topics.html. Details on the employment conditions and benefits are available at: http://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/students/.
For further general information about studentship applications, please see our Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ: https://www.eso.org/sci/activities/fellowships-and-studentships/FeSt-overview/ESOstudentship/StudentshipFaq.html. Questions not answered by the above FAQ page can be addressed to Paola Andreani, email: pandrean @ eso.org
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| Postdoctoral contract in science of small solar system bodies - Comet Interceptor (ESA-JAXA) mission | Closing date: 2023-01-09
Contact: Luisa M Lara |
| We seek an outstanding candidate with experience in the science of small solar system bodies, either theoretical or observational, to take a leading role in our team in cometary science-related research. In particular, the successful candidate is expected to actively participate, in collaboration with group members, in the research associated with the preparation and exploitation of the Comet Interceptor mission, in which our group is involved in the development of four instruments (CoCa, MANIaC, OPIC, and EnViss). | | ▸ more | The Solar System Department of the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (https://www.iaa.csic.es/en#) (Granada, Spain) is offering a postdoctoral research position in the TECHSS group of Prof. Dr Luisa Lara. Our research group focuses on observational and theoretical studies related to Solar System Formation being intensely involved (at Co-PI and Co-I level) in the technical development and scientific exploitation of instrumentation on board different space missions, such as Bepi-Colombo (ESA-JAXA), EnVision (ESA), and Comet Interceptor (ESA-JAXA).
We seek an outstanding candidate with experience in the science of small solar system bodies, either theoretical or observational, to take a leading role in our team in cometary science-related research. In particular, the successful candidate is expected to actively participate, in collaboration with group members, in the research associated with the preparation and exploitation of the Comet Interceptor mission, in which our group is involved in the development of four instruments (CoCa, MANIaC, OPIC, and EnViss).
The post will remain open until filled, expecting candidate incorporation as early as possible. The initial contract will last up to the end of our current funded research project, 31st of August 2026, with a total duration depending on the incorporation date.
Interested candidates can send his/her CV and a brief description of his/her research interest to Luisa Lara (lara @ iaa.csic.es). Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or necessary information about the offered contract.
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