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| Senior Lecturer in Astronomy, Botswana International University of Science and Technology | Closing date: 2018-10-28
Contact: Prof Greg Hillhouse |
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for a Senior Lectureship in Astronomy in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
BIUST has been designated as the national Host Institution for Botswana's involvement in the African VLBI Network and ultimately SKA Phase 2 and this post is part of an ambitious expansion of astrophysics capability at the institution.
(Please note that processing of received applications will commence from 28 October 2018. *The position will remain vacant until filled*.) | | ▸ more | MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To teach and educate undergraduate and graduate students in Physics and Astronomy and to build the knowledge base in Radio Astronomy through research and publications. To administer teaching activities within the discipline of Physics and Astronomy and provide leadership at the module or course level. To establish a national and international research reputation in the field of Radio Astronomy. To be active in professional service related to Astronomy.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- A PhD or equivalent in Astronomy.
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience (after obtaining PhD degree) in teaching and research at university level. However two years of relevant industrial/professional experience shall be equivalent to one year teaching experience.
- At least 8 publications in reputable refereed journals.
REMUNERATION:
The University offers an attractive package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The position is offered on a fixed-term contract of five (5) years/ pensionable terms
If you meet the requirements of the above-stated position please send your application letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae including at least three (3) recent professional references to:
Director, Human Resources at recruitment.phyastronomy? @ ?biust.ac.bw
(Note that only shortlisted candidates will be responded to).
For an informal discussion, please contact Professor Greg Hillhouse, Head of Physics and Astronomy by emailing hillhouseg? @ ?biust.ac.bw
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| Trottier Postdoctoral Fellowship in Exoplanetary Science at iREx | Closing date: 2018-11-30
Contact: Nathalie Ouellette |
| The Institute for Research on Exoplanets (iREx), affiliated with the physics department of the University of Montreal (UdeM), invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in experimental, observational or theoretical astrophysics applied to the study of exoplanets. A PhD in physics, astronomy or related discipline is required at the time when the position starts. The submission deadline is November 30, 2018, but the position will remain open until filled. | | ▸ more | The Institute for Research on Exoplanets (iREx), affiliated with the physics department of the University of Montreal (UdeM), invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in experimental, observational or theoretical astrophysics applied to the study of exoplanets. A number of iREx projects are described below for reference.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a statement of research interests (max 2 pages), and should arrange to have three referees send a letter of reference. All application materials including letters of reference must be received electronically at the following address: irex @ astro.umontreal.ca, by November 30th, 2018 for full consideration. This position will, however, remain open until filled.
A PhD in physics, astronomy or related discipline is required at the time when the position starts. Preference will be given to applicants within 3 years of obtaining their PhD.
The iREx consists of a growing team of over 40 people (professors, postdocs, research assistants and students) mostly from UdeM and McGill University all working on various research programs focused on the study of exoplanets and related fields of stellar astrophysics. Members of iREx are actively involved in large international projects related to the detection and characterisation of exoplanets, notably the future James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the Gemini Planet Imager, SPIRou and NIRPS. In addition, iREx researchers will have access to guaranteed observing time with JWST, SPIRou and NIRPS. More information on iREx research programs can be found here: http://www.exoplanetes.umontreal.ca/research/?lang=en.
The successful applicant is expected to start between May and September 2019. The position is for two years, renewable for a third year subject to performance and availability of funds.
Social Benefits:
Postdoctoral researchers at iREx at UdeM enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, see:
http://www.fesp.umontreal.ca/fileadmin/Documents/PDF/GuideStagiairePostdoctoral_Eng.pdf
The Institute for Research on Exoplanets promotes employment diversity, inclusion and equity. We encourage applications from women, visible and ethnic minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
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| Post-doc position in star formation at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland | Closing date: 2018-11-23
Contact: Agata Karska |
The Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland, invites applications for a 3-year post-doc position in studies of star-forming regions in the Outer Galaxy. The aim is to characterize gas and dust properties of star-forming regions in a variety of environments within our Galaxy and to create a 'template' to interpret emission from star-forming regions in more distant, younger galaxies.
Read more: https://www.umk.pl/en/news/?id=25622 | | ▸ more | The Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland, invites applications for a 3-year post-doc position in studies of star-forming regions in the Outer Galaxy. The aim is to characterize gas and dust properties of star-forming regions in a variety of environments within our Galaxy and to create a 'template' to interpret emission from star-forming regions in more distant, younger galaxies.
The post involves working on the project funded by the Foundation for Polish Science within the First TEAM program awarded to Dr. Agata Karska in the Torun Center for Astronomy (see: https://www.umk.pl/en/news/?id=25622). The project is supported and will be carried out in a close collaboration with researchers from University of Copenhagen, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and Space Telescope Science Institute.
Post-doc project: Cold gas reservoir and chemical complexity of star-forming regions in the Outer Galaxy using ALMA and SMA.
The candidates applying for the position should have a PhD in physics or astronomy, or in a related field awarded not earlier than in 2013, and good knowledge of written and spoken English. Motivation to work in a young, developing research team and to co-advise undergraduate and Master level students will be welcomed. Prior experience with interferometer data will be a strong asset. The gross salary is 15000 PLN (3500 euro) / months for 3 years. Multiple options for additional funding are in place for strongly motivated young researchers in Poland.
All interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae, list of publications, a cover letter outlining their research interests and motivation to join the project, and arrange for up to three letters of reference. Applications received before November 23, 2018 will be given full consideration, but will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled. Please send questions regarding the post, applications and reference letters to: agata.karska @ umk.pl. The appointments are expected to start on February 1, 2019, but a later date may be negotiated.
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| Post-doctoral position at UniTo on the kinematics of stars in dwarf galaxies or hypervelocity stars in the Milky Way | Closing date: 2018-11-15
Contact: Antonaldo Diaferio |
| The Dept. of Physics of the University of Torino (UniTo) invites applications for a one-year post-doctoral research position in the group led by Prof. Antonaldo Diaferio and Prof. Luisa Ostorero. The position can be extended to a second year, depending on performance. | | ▸ more | The University of Torino participates in the design of a future international astrometric space mission conceived to perform astrometric measurements to micro-arsecond level precision, exceeding by a factor of 20 to 50, depending on star brightness, the precision of Gaia, the ongoing international space astrometric mission launched in 2013.
The successful candidate is expected to work on one of the following projects, depending on expertise and interest:
1. Extra-galactic Origin of the Milky Way Hypervelocity Stars
The successful candidate will run numerical simulations to quantify the phase-space distributions of hypervelocity stars observed in the halo of the Milky Way that originate from the gravitational interaction between the Milky Way and its satellite galaxies. These hypervelocity stars can probe the formation history of the Milky Way and its satellites and the dark matter distribution in the Milky Way outer halo, thus constraining current models of the formation of cosmic structures.
2. Dark Matter Distribution in Dwarf Galaxies
The successful candidate will model mock catalogues of stars in dwarf galaxies to quantify the sensitivity required by future observations to discriminate among different distributions of dark matter that depend both on the properties of the dark matter particle and on the model of the formation of cosmic structures.
At the beginning of the appointment, a PhD in Physics or Astronomy or equivalent is required. Experience in gravitational dynamics and/or N-body simulations is highly desirable.
Salary will be 24,000 EUR/year gross. Research budget for travel and other expenses will be provided. No teaching or other duties are required for this position. The standard benefits of the Italian contracts for post-doctoral fellowships will apply.
Applications should consist of a one-page statement of research interest, a curriculum vitae with a statement of experience relevant for this position, an expression of preference for one of the two projects, and a list of publications. Applications should be sent by e-mail to Prof. Antonaldo Diaferio (antonaldo.diaferio @ unito.it). In addition, candidates should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the same address. For further enquiries, please contact Prof. Antonaldo Diaferio (antonaldo.diaferio @ unito.it). All correspondence should be sent by-email.
Applications will receive full consideration until the position is filled. In any case, the selection procedure will terminate by November 15, 2018. The negotiable starting date of the appointment is January 1st 2019.
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| Postdoctoral position in star and brown dwarf formation | Closing date: 2018-10-24
Contact: Koraljka Muzic |
| Applications are invited for one postdoctoral position in the field of star and brown dwarf formation, at CENTRA (Center for Gravitation and Astrophysics) and University of Lisbon, Portugal. | | ▸ more | The successful candidate will work with Dr. Koraljka Muzic and the SONYC collaboration on an observational study of young brown dwarfs using data from VLT, VISTA, Gemini, Gaia, and JWST. SONYC (Substellar Objects in Nearby Young Clusters) is an international long-term project to investigate young brown dwarfs down to masses comparable to giant planets.
Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in Astronomy/Astrophysics or a related scientific area*, and have research experience in areas of star formation, search and characterization of low-mass stars, brown dwarfs or exoplanets, young stellar cluster studies, or a related area. Experience in writing telescope time proposals, performing astronomical observations and/or data reduction and analysis will be an asset. Funding for computing and travel will be provided.
The position should start before April 1st 2019, and has a duration of 30 months.
Candidates should send their CV, list of publications, statement of research interests and experience (max 3 pages) to Koraljka Muzic (kmuzic @ sim.ul.pt). Two letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the referees to the same e-mail address.
The deadline for applications is October 24, 2018. Expressions of interest and inquiries prior to the deadline are welcome.
* Candidates holding a doctoral degree obtained in countries other than Portugal need to be recognized as holders of a doctoral degree, with all inherent entitlements. Equivalence, recognition and registration of the doctoral degree should be obtained before signing the contract. Dr. K. Muzic will assist the successful candidate in fulfilling this procedure. Given its typical duration, and the timeline of the project, we encourage applications from the candidates holding a doctoral degree from one of the countries on this list (https://www.dges.gov.pt/sites/default/files/lista_de_graus_dl341_0.pdf).
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| Post-doctoral fellow position in theoretical astrophysics | Closing date: 2018-11-30
Contact: Jérôme Pétri |
The Strasbourg Observatory, France, is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to work on theoretical and observational aspects of pulsar emission mechanism. The position is funded by the CEFIPRA Indo-French Center for the Promotion of Advanced Research (IFCPAR) project Modelling and observing pulsars: from high energy to radio emission.
| | ▸ more | Research activities at Strasbourg Observatory are centred on high energy astrophysics, stellar physics, galactic dynamics and cosmolgy, with faculty members pursuing research in diverse areas of astrophysics (visit http://astro.unistra.fr).
The successful candidate will work in collaboration with Jérôme Petri, Université de Strasbourg (Project Principal Investigator, France) and Dipanjan Mitra of NCRA (Project Principal Investigator, India) either on interpreting radio single-pulse dynamics and polarization observations in conjunction with X-ray and Gamma-ray observations or on performing numerical simulations of pulsar magnetosphere and studying plasma instabilities and wave propagation in the magnetospheric plasma.
The candidate has to have a PhD degree in astronomy, astrophysics, or a related discipline, or must be awaiting the award of the Ph.D. degree after submitting the doctoral thesis to a university. A strong background in expertise in numerical and computational aspects of relativistic plasma astrophysics and/or analyzing and interpreting X-ray/gamma-ray observations of pulsars (e.g from instruments like XMM-Newton, Chandra, NuSTAR, Astrosat, Fermi) will be given preference.
Applications containing a curriculum vitae, summary of research experience and the names and e-mail addresses of three or more referees should be sent to the addresses jerome.petri @ astro.unistra.fr and dmitra @ ncra.tifr.res.in, by November 30, 2018. Applicants should also request their referees to send in recommendation letters by the same deadline. All enquiries should also be made to these e-mail addresses.
The net salary is about 2.100 EUR for an initial appointment of one year and tenable for a maximum period of 15 months. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make two visits for a period of one month each to NCRA-TIFR, India, for the purpose of project collaboration. Some amount of funding for local travel within France is also available.
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| Lecturer in Astrophysics, Botswana International University of Science and Technology | Closing date: 2018-10-15
Contact: Prof Greg Hillhouse |
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for a Lectureship in Astrophysics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
BIUST has been designated as the national Host Institution for Botswana?s involvement in the African VLBI Network and ultimately SKA Phase 2 and this post is part of an ambitious expansion of astrophysics capability at the institution.
(Please note that processing of received applications will commence from 15 October 2018. *The position will remain vacant until filled*.)
| | ▸ more | MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To teach and educate undergraduate and graduate students in Physics and Astrophysics and to build the knowledge base in Astrophysics through research and publications. To administer teaching activities within the discipline of Physics and Astrophysics and provide leadership at the module or course level. To establish a national and international research reputation in the field of Astrophysics. To be active in professional service related to Astrophysics.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- A PhD in Astrophysics
- Research or technology development related to radio astronomy may be an added advantage
- Teaching experience and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students will be considered as added advantages;
- Research and publications will be considered as added advantages.
REMUNERATION:
The University offers an attractive package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The position is offered on a fixed-term contract of five (5) years/ pensionable terms
If you meet the requirements of the above-stated position please send your application letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae including at least three (3) recent professional references to:
Director, Human Resources at recruitment.phyastronomy @ biust.ac.bw
(Note that only shortlisted candidates will be responded to).
For an informal discussion, please contact Professor Greg Hillhouse, Head of Physics and Astronomy by emailing hillhouseg @ biust.ac.bw
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| One Postdoctoral Contract ESPRESSO-RV 2018 | Closing date: 2018-10-15
Contact: Secretariat of the Research Division |
The IAC (Tenerife) invites applications for ONE postdoctoral contract to work on topics within the project ?High resolution spectroscopy oriented to the study of Exo-Earths and the formation of the Milky Way. Scientific exploitation of ESPRESSO and HORS? (AYA2017-86389-P), led by Dr. Carlos Allende Prieto and Dr. Jonay I. González Hernández.
Research topics at the IAC include most areas of astrophysics: solar physics, planetary systems, stellar and interstellar physics, galaxy formation and evolution, and cosmology and astroparticles. | | ▸ more | Duties: The selected candidate will pursue research related to the following fields:
? Search for exoplanets of the Earth and supertierra type around nearby GKM stars, making use of the GTO programs of ESPRESSO, GTO of HARPS_LFC and the RoPES program of HARPSN
? Characterization of exoplanets of type Earth and supertierra with transits confirmed with the mission K2 of Kepler and the mission TESS, making use of the GTO programs of ESPRESSO and other available instruments such as HARPS(+NIRPS) and HARPSN.
Position requirements: The candidates must have a good publication record and provide evidence of experience in leading original research in the field of ?Search and characterization of exoplanets using the radial velocity technique?.
Qualification requirements: To be eligible for admission, applicants must have obtained a Ph.D. degree in Astrophysics or Physics, by the application deadline (October 15, 2018). A copy of the degree or corresponding stamped certificate (issued by the University where the degree was obtained) must be included. Applicants who have not completed their Ph.D. degree within the application deadline will not be considered.
Selection stage: The selection process will consist of two stages: a merit assessment phase and an interview.
In the merit assessment stage, the Selection Committee will verify and rate the merits documented by the applicants. The maximum score that can be awarded for the assessment of merits will be 80 points, which will be calculated as the sum of the scores obtained in each of the sections.
A) Maximum score: 60 points
? Scientific and technical contributions to the field of research.
? Scientific publications, in quality and quantity, listed in the Science Citation Index (SCI conference contributions, teaching tasks, participation in scientific committees, membership of scientific conference committees, conference organization, journal refereeing, and stays at other research centres.
? Every career stage since the defence of the doctoral thesis will be taken into consideration
B) Maximum score: 20 points
Adequacy of the candidate?s training and experience for the contract applied for
? Experience in searches for low-mass exoplanets using the radial velocity technique
? Experience in analysis of time series of radial velocity, application of Bayesian methods, genetic algorithms, application of Gaussian processes and similar methods
? Experience in stellar activity analysis through time series of spectroscopic indexes and photometry
Method of accreditation for both sections: Research statement, which includes a report on the technical and research activity carried out, accompanied by documentation that proves what was stated in it.
C) Interview. Maximum score: 20 points
Candidates who have obtained the minimum score to pass the first phase (50 points) will be called to the second assessment phase at a specific time and date. The second phase will consist in an interview that can take place either in person at the IAC headquarters or using internet communication software (e.g., skype or zoom) that allows voice and image transmission.
During the interview, the candidates will present, for a maximum of 20 minutes, their vision about the suitability of their professional profile to the position applied for and the development of their research activity if awarded the contract. The Selection Committee may then ask questions about the contents of the presentation and any other aspects that they deem relevant.
The presentation may be in either Spanish or in English.
In this exercise, a score of 0 to 20 points will be awarded, of which:
Up to 10 points, correspond to the suitability of the professional profile to the position applied for.
Up to 10 points, correspond to the candidate's vision of the future and planned research activity in the context of the position applied for.
To pass this second phase a minimum score of 15 points will be necessary.
To pass the selective process, it will be necessary to obtain a minimum score of 65 points.
In order to ensure the effective equality of opportunity for men and women, in pursuance of the provisions of the IAC's Second Plan of Equality, and to ensure that certain documented circumstances of candidates do not prejudice the success of their application, the following special circumstances will be taken positively into account:
? Maternity leave, up to 18 months after the date of birth or adoption.
? Paternity leave, as provided for by Social Security, for the duration of the corresponding permit.
? Severe illness or accident with medical leave for a minimum of 3 months.
? Care of dependents for a minimum period of 3 months, as provided for by Law 39/2006.
? Work permits for the care of dependent children or adults.
Training: Those candidates who have done their Ph.D. research at the IAC must have undertaken a period of training in other research centres. This period must consist of either one continuous year or 18 accumulated months (including periods of training during their doctoral period).
Duration: The appointment will be for a period of two years. The starting date is expected to be in the period December 1, 2018 to March 1, 2019.
Remuneration: The gross annual salary is 33,547 Euros, subject to up to 20% income tax and Social Security contributions (depending on the personal situation of the candidate). Medical insurance under the Spanish National Health Service will also be provided for the candidate and will also cover spouse or registered partner (de facto partner) and children (if relevant).
Relocation allowance: This call includes a relocation allowance (for the appointed candidate only) comprising: the cost of the flight ticket (booked and issued by the IAC), temporary accommodation for up to two weeks (organized by the IAC) and a per diem rate up to two weeks. The allowance cannot exceed the amount of 2,500 Euros.
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| One Postdoctoral Contract Galaxy Clusters 2018 | Closing date: 2018-11-01
Contact: Secretariat of the Research Division |
The IAC (Tenerife) invites applications for ONE postdoctoral contract to work on topics within the project ?Precision Cosmology with the Cosmic Microwave Background: QUIJOTE, PLANCK and other CMB Experiments at the Teide Observatory? (AYA2017-84185-P), led by Dr. José Alberto Rubiño Martin and Dr. Ricardo Génova Santos.
Research topics at the IAC include most areas of astrophysics: solar physics, planetary systems, stellar and interstellar physics, galaxy formation and evolution, and cosmology and astroparticles. These research lines are supported by an ambitious instrumentation program
| | ▸ more | Duties: The selected candidate will pursue research related to the following fields:
? To conduct the data analysis of optical images and spectroscopy for the study of the new galaxy clusters detected by the Planck satellite. The associated observing programmes are IPT13-08 and 128-MULTIPLE-16/15B.
? To develop specific tools for the identification of new galaxy clusters in optical/IR images: over-densities, color-magnitude, spatial distributions, redshift determinations.
? To develop and apply specific tools for the determination of dynamical masses for galaxy clusters, using MOS observations. Determination of the scaling laws for those clusters.
? To participate in the Science working groups for the preparation of the WEAVE surveys.
? To participate in the Science working groups of the space mission Euclid.
Position requirements: The candidates must have a good publication record and provide evidence of experience in leading original research.
Qualification requirements: To be eligible for admission, applicants must have obtained a Ph.D. degree in Astrophysics or Physics, by the application deadline (November 1, 2018). A copy of the degree or corresponding stamped certificate (issued by the University where the degree was obtained) must be included. Applicants who have not completed their Ph.D. degree within the application deadline will not be considered.
Selection stage: The selection process will consist of two stages: a merit assessment phase and an interview.
In the merit assessment stage, the Selection Committee will verify and rate the merits documented by the applicants. The maximum score that can be awarded for the assessment of merits will be 80 points, which will be calculated as the sum of the scores obtained in each of the sections.
A) Maximum score: 60 points
? Scientific and technical contributions to the field of research.
? Scientific publications, in quality and quantity, listed in the Science Citation Index (SCI conference contributions, teaching tasks, participation in scientific committees, membership of scientific conference committees, conference organization, journal refereeing, and stays at other research centres.
? Every career stage since the defence of the doctoral thesis will be taken into consideration
B) Maximum score: 20 points
Adequacy of the candidate?s training and experience for the contract applied for
? Observational experience with optical/IR telescopes.
? Experience in the processing of optical/IR images and spectroscopy.
? Observational experience in the study of galaxy clusters.
? Experience in the use of photometric redshift estimation methods, and methods for the determination of dynamical masses.
? Experience with specific techniques for the detection of galaxy clusters at intermediate/high redshift.
Method of accreditation for both sections: Research statement, which includes a report on the technical and research activity carried out, accompanied by documentation that proves what was stated in it.
C) Interview. Maximum score: 20 points
Candidates who have obtained the minimum score to pass the first phase (50 points) will be called to the second assessment phase at a specific time and date. The second phase will consist in an interview that can take place either in person at the IAC headquarters or using internet communication software (e.g., skype or zoom) that allows voice and image transmission.
During the interview, the candidates will present, for a maximum of 20 minutes, their vision about the suitability of their professional profile to the position applied for and the development of their research activity if awarded the contract. The Selection Committee may then ask questions about the contents of the presentation and any other aspects that they deem relevant.
The presentation may be in either Spanish or in English.
In this exercise a score of 0 to 20 points will be awarded, of which:
Up to 10 points, correspond to the suitability of the professional profile to the position applied for.
Up to 10 points, correspond to the candidate's vision of the future and planned research activity in the context of the position applied for.
To pass this second phase a minimum score of 15 points will be necessary.
To pass the selective process, it will be necessary to obtain a minimum score of 65 points.
In order to ensure the effective equality of opportunity for men and women, in pursuance of the provisions of the IAC's Second Plan of Equality, and to ensure that certain documented circumstances of candidates do not prejudice the success of their application, the following special circumstances will be taken positively into account:
? Maternity leave, up to 18 months after the date of birth or adoption.
? Paternity leave, as provided for by Social Security, for the duration of the corresponding permit.
? Severe illness or accident with medical leave for a minimum of 3 months.
? Care of dependents for a minimum period of 3 months, as provided for by Law 39/2006.
? Work permits for the care of dependent children or adults.
Training: Those candidates who have done their Ph.D. research at the IAC must have undertaken a period of training in other research centres. This period must consist of either one continuous year or 18 accumulated months (including periods of training during their doctoral period).
Duration: The appointment will be for a period of 1 year. The starting date is expected to be in January, 2019.
Remuneration: The gross annual salary is 33,547 Euros, subject to up to 20% income tax and Social Security contributions (depending on the personal situation of the candidate). Medical insurance under the Spanish National Health Service will be provided for the candidate and will also cover spouse or registered partner (de facto partner) and children (if relevant).
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| ESO Fellowship Programme Europe and Chile 2018/2019 | Closing date: 2018-10-15
Contact: Pauline Conlon |
Fast track your scientific career at Europe's leading astronomy organisation.
Each year, several outstanding early-career scientists have the opportunity to further develop their independent research programmes at the European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere. The top caliber and highly dynamic scientific environment support ESO Fellows in steering their career by gaining new skills, unique insights and valuable experience.
Fellowships are available both at ESO's Headquarters in Garching near Munich, Germany, and at ESO's astronomy centre in Santiago, Chile. | | ▸ more | ESO Headquarters is situated in one of the most active research centres in Europe, boasting one of the highest concentrations of astronomers. High calibre scientists, instrument experts, and other professionals are all within easy reach, providing fellows with valuable opportunities to start collaborations and learn new skills. ESO's offices are adjacent to the Max Planck Institutes for Astrophysics and for Extraterrestrial Physics and close to the observatory of Munich's Ludwig-Maximilian University. Additionally, ESO participates in the Excellence Cluster Universe at the Garching campus, which brings together nearly 200 scientists.
In Chile, fellows interact with visiting astronomers covering a broad range of research areas and have opportunities to collaborate with the rapidly growing Chilean astronomical community and with astronomers at other international observatories located in Chile. The ALMA building next to ESO's Santiago offices with its many astronomers and fellows further enhances the stimulating scientific environment available to ESO Chile Fellows.
At both sites, ESO Fellows are expected to actively participate in ESO's scientific life by proposing and getting involved in the organisation of scientific workshops, co-supervising PhD students, coordinating thematic research groups, joining scientific committees, organising seminars, etc.
The ESO Fellowship Programme
The fellowships positions in Garching are 3 years in duration. In addition to developing their independent research programmes, ESO Garching Fellows are expected to engage in functional work for up to 25% of their time. Previous fellows have rated functional work as positively influential in their career as it equips them with essential professional skills. Duties are varied and can relate to instrumentation, the VLT/I, ALMA, APEX, ELT, science operations support either in Garching or at one of ESO's observatories in Chile, software development, or public outreach and education via e.g., the unique on-site ESO Supernova. The opportunity to gather experience from ESO's frontline projects and operations provides fellows with a privileged vantage point no matter where their career path takes them next.
The fellowships in Chile are granted for 4 years. During the first three years, the fellows are assigned to one of the science operation groups of Paranal, ALMA or APEX, where they will contribute at a level of 80 nights per year. For ALMA fellows a fraction of their duties can alternatively be spent on data processing, participation in the ALMA review process as technical experts, software testing, optimisation and extension of the array capabilities. At Paranal, fellows have the opportunity to join an Instrument Operations Team (IOT). In the role of Instrument Fellow, they gain an in-depth knowledge of different aspects of a given instrument such as engineering and technological characteristics, operations and data reduction. They further develop useful skills as notions of project management, team coordination, and communicating in a multidisciplinary environment. This unique mix of technical knowledge combined with close contact with the science carried out at the Observatories, allow ESO Chile Fellows to build a solid research programme that can boost one's future career.
During the fourth year, a Chile fellow may choose to spend the year either at ESO's astronomy centre in Santiago, at ESO Headquarters in Garching or at any astronomy/astrophysics institute in an ESO member state. There are no functional duties during the fourth year, except in the case that the fourth year is spent at ESO Chile, where fellows are expected to carry out functional work for up to 25% of their time. Under certain conditions, the fellow may also be hosted by a Chilean institution where she/he will be eligible to apply for time on all telescopes in Chile through competition for Chilean observing time.
Qualifications
The programme is open to applicants who will have achieved their PhD in astronomy, physics or a related discipline before 1 November 2019. Early-career scientists from all astrophysical fields are welcome to apply.
Remuneration and Contract
We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary and allowances (tax-free), comprehensive social benefits, and we provide financial support for relocating families.
Applications
If you are interested in enhancing your early career through an ESO Fellowship at the most advanced ground-based observatory in the world, then please view the full vacancy for more information, and apply online, at http://jobs.eso.org.
While scientific excellence is the primary selection criterion for all fellowships, candidates should also explain (in their motivation letter) how ESO's facilities and environment and their work at ESO would facilitate their scientific development.
Please include in your application:
_ a cover/motivation letter;
_ a curriculum vitae with a list of refereed and accepted publications. Please include submitted and non-refereed publications as a separate list;
_ a brief summary of relevant experience (e.g., observing / instruments / algorithmic / programming / simulations / modelling) of maximum one page;
_ a proposed research plan (maximum of two pages);
_ the names and contact details of three persons familiar with your scientific work and willing to provide a recommendation letter. Referees will be automatically invited to submit a recommendation letter. However, applicants are strongly advised to trigger these invitations (using the web application form) well in advance of the application deadline.
The closing date for applications is 15 October 2018.
Review of the application documents, including the recommendation letters, will begin immediately. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
For further information, please view the full vacancy, and apply online, at http://jobs.eso.org.
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