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| Postdoc in astronomical instrumentation, University of Bern | Closing date: 2025-05-15
Contact: Lucia Kleint |
| The University of Bern hosts many domains of astronomy, from solar physics, to exoplanets, and satellite observations. The successful candidate will work in the space weather group, which focuses on understanding solar and stellar flares. This position is part of an ERC project with the goal of building a unique instrument to measure the full visible spectrum of flares. The instrument will be used at the University's own observatory in Zimmerwald (80 cm telescope) and as a guest instrument at other facilities. | | ▸ more | We are looking for highly motivated candidates with previous experience in one or more of the following fields: polarimetry, optical design, spectrographs, and astronomical instrumentation, in general. Your task will be to help design, test, and optimize a new instrument. You will be part of a research group of >10 people that combines instrumentation, machine learning, observations and models to answer questions such as "When and where will a flare occur? What are the origins and mechanisms of solar flares and stellar superflares?". Support for conferences and collaborations is available.
Requirements:
- PhD degree in physics, astronomy, or a similar discipline.
- Experience with optical design and astronomical instrument development, preferably in polarimetry, spectrographs, or integral field imaging.
- Experience in programming with Python, further programming languages are considered an asset. Knowledge of Code V or Zemax is beneficial.
- Knowledge of ground-based solar or stellar observations.
- Teamplayer who likes to work with other group members and students.
Appointment:
After August 1, 2025, open until filled. 2-year position with an option for prolongation.
Application:
deadline: May 15, 2025 via email to L. Kleint, containing (as one pdf file):
- CV
- a list of publications
- motivation letter for this specific position
- max. 2-page research statement
- names of 3 references that can be contacted.
Salary:
Based on the regulations of the University of Bern and the experience of the selected candidate, starting at 88 (early postdoc) or 100 (advanced postdoc) kCHF/year
Contact:
Prof. Dr. Lucia Kleint (lucia.kleint @ unibe.ch).
An equal opportunity environment is important to us, and we welcome applicants from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in physics and astronomy. We will be particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the advertised position.
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