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| Two PostDoc positions in pipeline development for ESO ELT instruments (University Assistant) | Closing date: 2025-11-26
Contact: Prof. Norbert Przybilla |
In the framework of our contribution to the ESO ELT instrumentation project for MICADO and METIS we offer two PostDoc positions for the pipeline development
| | ▸ more | University Assistant - PostDoc positions (40 hours/week)
Institute for Astro- and Particle Physics
University of Innsbruck / Austria
Start date/duration:
as soon as possible
for 2 years
Main tasks:
- Independent project work for ESO ELT instrumentation projects (in particular pipeline development)
- teaching courses
- participation in organizational and administrative tasks
Required qualifications:
- Completed doctoral studies in astronomy or physics with a focus on astronomy/astrophysics
- Experience in the research field of astronomy/astrophysics, preferably in observation-oriented astronomy and development of astronomical data reduction software, experience in data acquisition, data reduction in the optical to mid-infrared wavelength range and data analysis of astronomical instruments
- High programming skills in Python and C
- Use of state-of-the-art astronomical software packages
- Knowledge of ESO software standards for data reduction pipelines
- Ability to work in a team with project groups at international level
- Problem-solving skills.
Our offer:
With us, you can expect exciting tasks, flexible working hours, a family-friendly working environment, attractive training and development opportunities, a paid lunch break, a meal allowance and much more!
The minimum gross salary (stipulated by collective agreement) for this position amounts to EUR4.933 per month (14 times, as of 2025).
More general information on the positions and benefits:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/de/personalabteilung/wissenschaftliches_personal/profile/#post-doc
https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/career/additional-benefits/
Application:
We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 26.11.2025 stating the codes MIP-15436 and MIP-15437 via the job portal from the University of Innsbruck:
https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=15436
https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=15437
We kindly ask candidates to apply to both positions.
General:
The University of Innsbruck emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy.
The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. This is particularly true for leading positions and scientific job offers. In case of under-representation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.
The University of Innsbruck bears the "We are inclusive" seal of approval. We therefore expressly invite qualified individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses to apply.
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