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| Three postdoctoral positions in asteroseismology of intermediate- and high-mass stars: clusters, binaries, and yields | Closing date: 2022-02-28
Contact: Conny Aerts |
| The Institute of Astronomy of KU Leuven in Belgium is looking for three junior post-doctoral researchers to join its asteroseismology research group for a period of 3 to 5 years each. All three projects involve Kepler/TESS photometry, Gaia astrometry, and asteroseismic modelling of intermediate- and high-mass stars. The three positions concern 1) gravity-mode asteroseismology of open clusters; 2) dynamical asteroseismology of eclipsing binaries and tidal evolution; 3) yield computations calibrated by asteroseismology and the chemical enrichment of galaxies. | | ▸ more | The Institute of Astronomy (IoA) of KU Leuven is a young and vibrant research group of some 90 scientists, engineers, and administrative staff, including 6 full-time and 3 part-time professors. The institute is an expertise centre in stellar and exoplanetary astrophysics and astronomical
instrumentation, and is active in several international consortia and collaborations, involving
telescopes at observatories worldwide and in space. Members of IoA have access to parallel
computing facilities at the Flemish Supercomputer Centre. The IoA is responsible for the organisation
of the Master of Astronomy & Astrophysics and the Advanced Master of Space Studies of the Faculty
of Science, and operates the 1.2m Mercator telescope at Roque de los Muchachos, La Palma
Observatory, Canary Islands. The institute has a long tradition in instrumental, observational,
computational and theoretical studies of stellar structure and evolution, with emphasis on stellar variability.
The successful applicants will be embedded in a team of asteroseismologists led by Conny Aerts,
Joris De Ridder, and Andrew Tkachenko. They will be working jointly on mapping the internal rota(on
and mixing profiles of stars as a function of their global stellar properties such as mass, age,
metallicity, initial angular momentum, and multiplicity. The selected postdocs are expected to take
up responsibilities in the supervision of BSc, MSc, and PhD students. They will receive ample training
in the writing of personal competitive project applications as an important aspect of their future career development.
The projects rely heavily on data from the Kepler/TESS and Gaia space missions, as well as from
ground-based spectroscopic surveys characterising stellar surface properties. The assembled time
series contain a tremendous amount of information, yet to be exploited jointly. As an overarching
aim, the three postdocs will work together with a group of PhD students to extract optimal
observables from data of non-radial pulsators assembled by the surveys and exploit them to improve
the theory of stellar structure and evolution.
The three projects cover a multitude of concrete aims and tasks to be done, requiring various skills.
Candidates wishing to apply for more than one posi(on are requested to express their order of
preference.
1) Gravity-mode asteroseismology of open clusters
The applicant will develop customized methods to extract optimal lightcurves from TESS full-frame
images of open clusters, by maximally eliminating instrumental effects in the Fourier domain and by
treating crowded fields. Thorough time series analysis will be carried out for all cluster stars to
identify and extract signatures of gravity-mode oscillations, rotational modulation and possible
binarity. The applicant will perform mode identification and model the identified modes of all
pulsators and all binaries per clusters jointly with their Gaia data, featuring the strongest set of
constraints on each member?s properties. The pioneering goal is to evaluate current stellar evolution
theory and to reveal empirical relations deduced from all observed properties of the cluster stars as
new recipes for stellar evolution predictions.
2) Dynamical asteroseismology of eclipsing binaries and tidal evolution
The applicant will extract optimally defined observables from the survey data to perform joint
modelling of photometric, spectroscopic, and astrometric time series of eclipsing binaries, with the
aim to deduce accurate dynamical masses and radii. The latter quantities will be used to deduce the
ages of the binaries for two large samples of intermediate- and high-mass stars, from stellar
modelling based on the latest evolutionary models of stellar interiors and atmospheres. This will lead
to an assessment of the so-called mass discrepancy of binary stars, pulsating and non-pulsating, in
terms of their metallicities, evolutionary stages, and orbital characteristics. From the multitude of
observational constraints, the theory of binary evolution will be re-evaluated and improved
with the aim to assess the effects of tides on internal rotation and mixing of stars, and of angular
momentum of the systems.
3) Yield computations calibrated by asteroseismology and the chemical enrichment of galaxies
The applicant will calibrate internal mixing profiles due to convection, rotation, magnetism, and
possible binarity from gravity-mode pulsators in the mass range [3,25] solar masses. This will be achieved
from asteroseismic modelling based on TESS, Gaia, and spectroscopy data. The asteroseismically
calibrated mixing profiles and the resulting He and C core masses during the main sequence (MS)
and post-MS evolution will be used to calculate new stellar models up to the remnant phase. The
corresponding chemical yield predictions will be computed with tools from the ChETEC INFRA
(https://chetec-infra.eu/) EU infrastructure (2021- 2026). These chemical yields will then be used to
assess the difference between asteroseismically calibrated yields and those for current models not
calibrated by asteroseismology. The final aim is to evaluate how much these differences impact
chemical evolution models of the galaxy and Magellanic Clouds.
Requirements, offer, and online application tool via:
https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60088185?hl=en&lang=en
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| Two Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions in the Centre for Astrophysics Research at the University of Hertfordshire | Closing date: 2022-02-20
Contact: Prof. Kristen Coppin |
| We are seeking to appoint two promising early-career researchers to lead original investigations in any area of theoretical or observational astrophysics that will complement active areas of research in the Centre for Astrophysics Research (CAR) at the University of Hertfordshire. | | ▸ more | Details of CAR staff research interests/activities and facilities may be found here: https://www.herts.ac.uk/research/centres/car. CAR also has strong links and overlapping interests with the Centre of Data Innovation Research (CoDIR; https://www.herts.ac.uk/research/centres/codir), a relatively new research centre that combines data science and machine learning expertise from astrophysics and computer science and addresses cross-disciplinary research questions.
The postholder will have a good track record of scientific research in their area of expertise, including leading projects and submitting/publishing their work in refereed astronomical journals. Whilst this is an independent fellowship, there is an expectation that the successful candidate(s) will start new or strengthen existing collaborations with members of CAR, including leading/collaborating on external grant bids, helping out with some light departmental teaching, and should be prepared to contribute more generally to the general research environment.
Candidates should have (or submitted for) a PhD in astronomy/astrophysics before taking up the posts, which are available from August 1, 2022 and should be taken up (ideally) no later than October 1, 2022. The starting salary is expected to be £34,304 per annum, incrementing annually, with a higher salary possible based on previous postdoctoral experience. The fellowship duration is for 3 years on a full-time basis (1 FTE), but the possibility of fractional / part-time working will also be considered.
For further details please see our recruitment website (https://www.herts.ac.uk/staff/careers-at-herts; JobID 039075), where you will also need to submit your application by February 20 2022 including a CV, list of publications, a research proposal for the duration of the fellowship (making sure to indicate how your proposed research is complementary to CAR, and not exceeding two sides of A4 paper), and the contact details of two referees willing to write on your behalf.
Informal enquiries can be directed to Prof Kristen Coppin (Director of CAR, k.coppin @ herts.ac.uk)
Included Benefits:
The Centre for Astrophysics Research group is is a thriving research group of ~60 academic staff, research fellows and postgraduate students and is part of the Department of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics. The department takes pride in the diversity of its staff, and holds both an IoP Juno Champion and an Athena-Swan Silver award. We encourage applications from all individuals meeting our essential criteria, irrespective of gender or membership of underrepresented groups.
The UH vision is to transform lives and UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. UH offers a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave and discounted Sports Village memberships, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts
A standard package of benefits will be provided for successful candidates, including funding for travel and equipment expenses.
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| JUNIOR GROUP LEADER (F*M) in Space Instrumentation | Closing date: 2022-03-31
Contact: Cosima Muck |
| The Space Research Institute (IWF) is with about 100 employees from twenty nations one of the largest institutes of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW). The institute is located in the Victor Franz Hess Research Center of OeAW in the south of Graz. The IWF also operates a world-leading satellite laser ranging station at the Lustbühel Observatory. | | ▸ more | Job ID: IWF184JGL121
The Space Research Institute (IWF) is with about 100 employees from twenty nations one of the largest institutes of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW). The institute is located in the Victor Franz Hess Research Center of OeAW in the south of Graz. The IWF also operates a world-leading satellite laser ranging station at the Lustbühel Observatory. The Space Research Institute invites applications for a position as
JUNIOR GROUP LEADER (F*M)
in Space Instrumentation
(full-time, 40h per week)
We invite ambitious candidates who are interested in technology development for new and existing fields of scientific instruments at the IWF. We strive for a tight collaboration between instrumentation and space science as we understand instrumentation as science enabler.
Your profile:
- PhD in engineering or physics/astrophysics
- Experiences in development of space-qualified instrumentation and related engineering disciplines: electrical, electronics, mechanical, software, quality assurance as well as other engineering fields which fit to the scientific activities of the institute
- Proven track record in development of at least one spaceborne instrument or in leading subunit development or in being responsible for one of the mentioned engineering fields
- Proven track-record in project and in people management
Your tasks:
- Leading an existing research group with focus on instrument development and development support in direct link with the IWF?s research activities
- Management (jointly with senior engineers of the research group) of already existing projects (Router and Data Compression Unit for PLATO and IWF?s contribution for SXI aboard SMILE to be finalised; Digital Processing Unit for MANiaC aboard Comet Interceptor and IWF?s contribution for the Wide Field Imager aboard ATHENA under preparation)
- Initiation of new developments in accordance with the scientific core activities of IWF
- Technical and financial proposal writing and reporting
- Coordination of all activities to fulfil technical and schedule requirements
- Supervision of group members, incl. PhD students and PostDocs
- Publication activities
The appointment begins as early as September 01, 2022 for initially 4 years with the option for tenure track. More senior applicants can be offered the position of a group leader for an initial duration of 6 years with a tenure-track option. We offer an annual gross salary of ? 54.661,32 for a junior group leader according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences. Group leaders expect a higher enumeration.
Applications must include a cover letter, their curriculum vitae, list of publications, a statement of the applicant's research experience (2 pages) and a research plan (1 page), certificates for full academic record, and the full contact information for two references letters. Please send the application as one PDF file, to cosima.muck @ oeaw.ac.at, mentioning Job ID: IWF184JGL121, no later than 31 March 2022. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Cosima Muck.
The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
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| Ten CATA Postdoctoral Fellowships in observational, theoretical, and computational astrophysics | Closing date: 2022-02-25
Contact: Prof. Ezequiel Treister |
| The Center for Astrophysics and Applied Technologies (CATA) calls for applications to the CATA postdoctoral research fellowship program, covering the areas of observational, theoretical, and computational astrophysics. CATA is a large government-funded astronomical Center that ? incorporating 12 member universities across 6 provinces, 40+ professors, 50+ postdoctoral researchers, and 70+ graduate students ? provides a vibrant, dynamic, and productive international astronomical research environment. We welcome applications across all scientific areas. | | ▸ more | The postdoctoral research fellowships are anticipated to be funded initially for two years with a one-year extension subject to a performance evaluation. Successful fellowship applicants are expected to carry out independent research in close collaboration with one or more faculty members of CATA, and develop research at any of the CATA member universities, including Universidad de Chile, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Universidad de Concepción, Universidad Andrés Bello, and Universidad Diego Portales, amongst others. Successful fellows will have privileged access to the Chilean 10% time allocation on all telescopes in Chile, as well as Chilean access to membership in selected large surveys (e.g., LSST, SDSSV). CATA fellows will have access to supercomputers and GPU clusters, as required by their projects. In addition, CATA fellows will have access to CATA-provided administrative support, as well as the opportunity to explore the varied and striking natural landscapes of Chile, from high deserts to lush rainforests.
CATA scientific areas include:
Area 1 - Cosmology and Galaxy Formation: Goals in this area include cosmological simulations of galaxy formation and large-scale structure properties, as well as the study of the CMB observables.
Area 2 - Supermassive Black Holes and Energetic phenomena: Concentrates on observational studies of supermassive black hole growth using current and planned facilities (Vera Rubin, E-ELT, GMT, EHT, VLT-MOONS, 4MOST), as well as energetic phenomena using the Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA) and the Southern Wide-field Gamma-ray Observatory (SWGO).
Area 3 - Galaxies: The research focus is the formation and evolution of galaxies and AGN, including the effects of the environment, across cosmic time throughout the electromagnetic spectrum, with significant involvement in current and upcoming surveys like the Rubin Observatory LSST, S-PLUS, SDSS-V, LAGER, PHANGS-JWST, and the ALMA Large Programme CRISTAL.
Area 4 - Local Universe: Research will focus on areas of fundamental stellar astrophysics, Galactic stellar populations, Milky Way and Local Group structure and evolution, and galaxy formation and evolution in the nearby Universe (at the group/cluster level).
Area 5 - Star and Planet formation: Current hiring priorities include: early science exploitation of the SDSS-V Local Volume Mapper (LVM) program; exploitation of ALMA data of forming clusters and specifically the kinematics (via e.g. the ALMA-IMF Large Program); observational programs (e.g., ALMA, VLT, Magellan) focused on the chemistry and evolution of planet-forming disks and young planets.
Area 6 - Exoplanets & Astrobiology: Aims to observationally and theoretically tackle current questions related to the formation and evolution of the solar system and exoplanets, with the goal of exploring the origins of rocky planets and the possible extension of life beyond Earth.
Area 7 - Theoretical Astrophysics: Focuses on simulations in the context of star formation, astrochemistry, and magnetic fields; supermassive black hole and star cluster formation; stellar dynamos, stellar and black hole mergers as well as machine learning techniques.
Applicants should declare (see below for requested materials) which science area(s) they envision working in. Research programs that exploit multi-area synergy are encouraged. We also encourage applicants to make early contact with CATA professors working on their area(s) of interest.
Applicants should submit here the following materials as a single pdf file: a brief cover letter; a CV including exact or expected Ph.D. date; a publication list; a research statement (max. 3 pages) describing past and future proposed CATA research; an optional 1-page technical skills statement; and the names of three contacts for letters of recommendation.
CATA is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workforce. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Included Benefits:
Generous research budget, and administrative support (e.g. for visa processing and relocation), and support for health insurance.
Related URLs:
Application form
Description of CATA Scientific Areas
Announcement and Position Description
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| Astronomy Data Science Engineer | Closing date: 2022-01-26
Contact: Mark Allen |
The selected candidate will work within the Strasbourg astronomical Data Centre (CDS) to provide data science expertise for the operation of the EOSC Future Project.
| | ▸ more | The selected candidate will work within the Strasbourg astronomical Data Centre (CDS) to provide data science expertise for the operation of the EOSC Future Project.
Activities:
The selected candidate will provide expertise for the use of data access techniques and visualisation tools for the EOSC Future Science Projects in the area of multi-messenger astrophysics. This will involve the application of techniques for the indexation of astronomical data using the standards and tools that have been developed in the astronomical Virtual Observatory framework, in particular the Hierarchical Progressive Survey (HiPS) and Multi-Order Coverage map (MOC) systems. The activities also include the development and presentation of training materials for the use of astronomy data interoperability systems in the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC). This work will involve interaction with the technical and scientific staff of the CDS as well as with the ESCAPE and EOSC Future partners.
Skills:
The role would suit candidates with a research background with strong skills in data science techniques.
- Expertise in astronomical data analysis or data science.
- Expertise with astronomical data (observational or simulation).
- Experience with Python language tools and notebooks.
- Experience with Virtual Observatory tools.
- Experience with astronomical visualisation would be beneficial.
- Good communication skills and ability to present work to technical and scientific audiences.
- Interest in contributing to the development of data sharing techniques and practices for Open Science.
- English, spoken and written at level of C1.
- Doctorate in astrophysics or a degree from an engineering school (or equivalent experience).
Work Context:
The Strasbourg Astronomical Data Centre (CDS) is dedicated to the collection and dissemination of astronomical data and information, as well as to the development of innovative techniques for the scientific exploitation of very large data sets. The CDS provides the SIMBAD reference database, the VizieR service for astronomical catalogues and tables published in scientific astronomical journals, the Aladin interactive sky atlas and the CDS portal. The CDS also contributes to the development of the Astronomical Virtual Observatory. (For more information, see http://cds.unistra.fr)
The CDS is participating in the ESCAPE and EOSC Future projects funded by the European Commission. ESCAPE is the "European Science Cluster of Astronomy & Particle physics ESFRI research infrastructures?. ESCAPE addresses the open science challenges shared by ESFRI infrastructures in the fields of astronomy and particle physics (CTA, ELT, EST, FAIR, HL-LHC, KM3NeT, SKA) as well as other pan-European research infrastructures (CERN, ESO, JIVE, EGO-Virgo). (for more information, see - https://www.projectescape.eu)
EOSC Future is a European funded project to integrate, consolidate, and connect e-infrastructures, research communities, and initiatives in Open Science. EOSC Future project includes the support of science projects that will serve as show cases of the use of open science tools and services. The CDS goals in the project are to support the use of Virtual Observatory services in EOSC to serve the scientific needs of the ESCAPE communities, and to develop training materials for scientific use of the systems.
Renumeration and starting date:
Remuneration : 2487 to 3157 euros gross per month depending on experience
The position is for an initial 12 month contract as a Research Engineer. The position is available immediately, and the starting date should be before April 2022.
To apply - provide a CV and Letter of motivation through the CNRS Employment Portal (note that the advertisement is available in both French and English.
https://bit.ly/3m5S6Gk
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| 6-year Research Position in Dynamics of Planetary Systems | Closing date: 2022-02-15
Contact: Alexandre Correia |
| The Physics Department of the University of Coimbra, Portugal, invites applications for a research position in Dynamics of Planetary Systems under the CEEC FCT program. Applicants can be researchers of all nationalities, who have the potential to develop innovative research and have a relevant scientific CV in Astrophysics. | | ▸ more | Description:
The successful applicants are expected to do research in one of the following topics: solar system dynamics, TNOs, planet formation and evolution, dynamics of multi-planetary systems. Computational experience is required and a background in celestial mechanics is a plus. Applications by researchers working on other research topics related to the field of solar system or exoplanets will also be evaluated.
Qualifications:
PhD in Astrophysics or similar already concluded.
Application deadline: 15th February 2022
Expecting starting date: October 2022, to be agreed upon with the successful candidate.
Host institution: CFisUC, Department of Physics, University of Coimbra, PORTUGAL (EU).
Type of contract: 6 year Contract:
Salary: from 30.000 to 60.000 EUR / year (depending on experience).
Benefits include social security and 23 vacation days.
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
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Job Reference: CEEC-FCT
Language: English
Candidates should contact Prof. Alexandre Correia (acor @ uc.pt) before February 15th 2022, with the following documents:
1. CV (including publication list)
2. A brief research plan (maximum 3 pages)
3. Name and contact of 2 scientists who can provide a letter of recommendation.
4. Motivation letter
The pre-selected candidate(s) will get the support from the University of Coimbra to apply to the CEEC program.
Contacts and further information:
Alexandre Correia:
http://faculty.uc.pt/uc44419
University of Coimbra:
https://www.uc.pt/fctuc/fisica/en/
FCT Program:
https://www.fct.pt/apoios/contratacaodoutorados/empregocientifico/ceec_ind_5.phtml.en
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| Post-doctoral position at Ecole Normale Supérieure on the energy budget of galaxies | Closing date: 2022-01-31
Contact: Edith Falgarone |
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position funded by a European Research Council (ERC) project that focusses on several facets of the dissipative physics of baryonic matter in the local and high-redshift universe.
The proposed research project addresses the energy budget of a sample of galaxies and their environment, using existing data and the models of molecular emission of turbulent dissipation regions developed by the team in the perspective of forthcoming data collected by the JWST.
| | ▸ more | Scientific context and environment:
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in Paris in the field of star and galaxy formation. The fellowship is funded by the European Research Council (ERC). The MIST (Molecules, Magnetic fields and Intermittency in Cosmic Turbulence) project focusses on several facets of the dissipative physics of baryonic matter in the local and high-redshift universe.
The MIST project fosters strong interactions between three main research axes: (1) observations of the chemical and thermal markers of turbulent dissipation in the high-redshift and local universe, (2) statistical analyses of the magnetic and velocity fields in samples of unprecedented size and sensitivity to study the non-Gaussian signatures of turbulent dissipation, and (3) numerical experiments dedicated to the space-time structures of turbulent dissipation and the formation of molecules in their wake.
The post-doctoral research project addresses the energy budget of a sample of galaxies and their environment, using the models of molecular emission of turbulent dissipation regions developed by the team in the perspective of forthcoming data collected by the JWST.
The MIST team is part of the astrophysics group at the Physics Department of Ecole Normale Supérieure and has close ties with astrophysicists in the Paris area. The successful candidate will benefit from this broad and stimulating research environment.
Perspectives:
The interpretation of ancillary data will be followed by the analysis of data
collected by the JWST. The JWST will allow to observe the infrared ro-vibrational lines of H2 with a sensitivity and a spatial resolution 100 to 1000 times greater than Spitzer and VLT/SINFONI/KMOS, and will therefore open the possibility to spatially and spectrally resolve H2 line emission in the population of galaxies explored in this project.
Desired profile of the candidates:
Candidates should have a good background in physics and astrophysics along with computational skills in python and/or fortran. An observational or theoretical expertise of extragalactic environments would be an invaluable asset to the project.
Application procedure:
The appointment is for 2 years with a possible extension to 3 years. The offer includes French social security benefits and funding for travel.
Applicants should submit a CV (max. 2 pages), a letter of intent, a publication list, and two letters of recommendation.
Applications should be sent via email to benjamin.godard @ obspm.fr and to
edith.falgarone @ ens.fr
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The contract will have to start before 1 September 2022.
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| Post-doctoral position at Ecole Normale Supérieure on dissipation of cosmic turbulence | Closing date: 2022-01-31
Contact: Edith Falgarone |
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position funded by a European Research Council (ERC) project that focusses on several facets of the dissipative physics of baryonic matter in the local and high-redshift universe.
The proposed research includes numerical simulations of magneto-hydrodynamical turbulence dedicated to dissipation scales, with openings towards the formation of molecules in the wake of dissipative structures.
| | ▸ more | Scientific context and environment:
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in Paris in the field of star and galaxy formation. The fellowship is funded by the European Research Council (ERC). The ERC MIST (Molecules, Magnetic fields and Intermittency in Cosmic Turbulence) project focusses on several facets of the dissipative physics of baryonic matter in the local and high-redshift universe.
The MIST project fosters strong interactions between three main research axes: (1) observations of the chemical and thermal markers of turbulent dissipation in the high-redshift and local universe, (2) statistical analyses of the magnetic and velocity fields in samples of unprecedented size and sensitivity to study the non-Gaussian signatures of turbulent dissipation, and (3) numerical experiments dedicated to the space-time structures of turbulent dissipation and the formation of molecules in their wake.
The post-doctoral research project builds up on our recent achievements and includes numerical simulations of magneto-hydrodynamical turbulence dedicated to dissipation scales, with openings towards the formation of molecules in the wake of dissipative structures (shocks and current sheets).
The team of the MIST project is part of the astrophysics group at the Physics Department of Ecole Normale Supérieure and has close ties with astrophysicists in the Paris area. The successful candidate will benefit from this broad and stimulating research environment.
Perspectives:
Beyond the interpretation of molecular line and magnetic fields observations, the study of coherent structures in turbulent media is a promising alley. It could lead to a significant step forward in understanding key issues in the way turbulence dissipates and transports. We expect our results will impact a range of modern questions in plasma physics from solar physics to the various phases of the interstellar medium.
Desired profile of the candidates:
We are looking for a numerically oriented physicist, well acquainted with fluid mechanics. Programming fluency in python and/or Fortran is wished. Prior experience in high performance simulation is not requested but will be an asset. The successful candidate will have access to the local cluster of the ERC, which is well suited for the needs of the project.
Application procedure:
The appointment is for 2 years with a possible extension to 3 years. The offer includes French social security benefits and funding for travel.
Applicants should submit a CV (max. 2 pages), a letter of intent, a publication list, and two letters of recommendation.
Applications should be sent via email to pierre.lesaffre @ ens.fr and to
edith.falgarone @ ens.fr
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The contract will have to start before 1 September 2022.
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| Post-doctoral position on space astrometry (to process resolved binaries within Gaia DPAC) | Closing date: 2022-01-31
Contact: Alain Jorissen |
| The Gaia Data Processing and Analysis Consortium (DPAC) is the consortium responsible for processing the data that arrives from ESA's Gaia satellite. A major problem to be solved for Gaia Data Release 4 relates to stellar images not correctly matched by a single point-spread function (PSF). These situations cause problems in the further astrometric and binary-star processing, handled by the so-called Coordination Units "Core Processing" (CU3) and "Object Processing" (CU4). The objective of the project is to solve this problem by adding the necessary processing to the existing architecture. | | ▸ more | Although based in Brussels (Université libre de Bruxelles), the successful candidate will
work in close collaboration with colleagues from CU3 and CU4, located at ESAC (Madrid), Observatoire de Paris and CNES (Toulouse).
The Brussels Gaia DPAC team consists of three researchers (A. Jorissen, C. Siopis, G. Sadowski) working in the framework of Gaia CU4-NSS ("Non-single stars") who will provide regular guidance as well.
Applicant's Profile:
- The candidate must have a PhD in physics, preferentially astrophysics.
- The candidate must have a strong interest in "big data" processing (knowledge of Java is an asset).
- Some knowledge about image processing, astrometry and the Gaia DPAC environment will be a strong asset.
- Working in such an international team requires capacity of teamwork and a very good level of English language.
Interested candidates should send their CV with a motivation letter and request two referees to send their recommendation letter directly to A. Jorissen (Alain.Jorissen at ulb.be)
The contract is for one year, with possible extension depending on funding.
It is funded by Belspo - PRODEX (Belgian Science Policy Office).
Applications are open until January 31, 2022. The position should start as soon as possible.
Université Libre de Bruxelles is a complete university maintaining 40 bachelor and
150 master programs, for 30 000 students of 140 nationalities, and hiring 9000 employees.
More information on the Institut d'Astronomie et d'Astrophysique, belonging to the Physics Department of the Science Faculty, can be found at http://www.astro.ulb.ac.be
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| Research Position in data intense radio astronomy | Closing date: 2022-01-10
Contact: Dominik Schwarz |
Big Bang to Big Data (B3D) is an interdisciplinary cluster in Nordrhein-Westfalen (Germany) for research,
technology and education in the field of data-intense radio astronomy. It brings together radio astronomy
and astrophysics with data science and data technology. We are a group of eight universities and research
institutes in NRW. We are involved in the development, operation and exploitation of leading radio
observatories (incl. ALMA, APEX, Effelsberg, FYST/CCAT-prime, LOFAR, MeerKAT, SKA, SOFIA) and the
handling and analysis of their radio data, or bring in data science and data technology expertise. W | | ▸ more | At Bielefeld University we are engaged in the fields of radio cosmology and pulsar astronomy, as well as the
data storage and management aspects of larges radio astronomy infrastructures like LOFAR, MeerKAT and
the SKA. In the context of B3D we will lead the work package on graduate education.
Your Tasks / research tasks (100 %):
- curriculum development for an integrated astronomy and data science graduate education
- development of new research questions by identifying synergies between LOFAR, MeerKAT and other radio astronomy instruments
- support of fund raising, especially application for a DFG reserach training group
- independent research
Your Profile
We expect:
- completed scientific degree
- completed doctorate in a field closely related to data-intensive radio astronomy, e. g. physics, astronomy, computer science, data science, etc.
- relevant research experience as evidenced by publications and conference presentations
- very good communication skills
- fluency in spoken and written English
Preferred experience and skills:
- experience in project management
- radio astronomical and astrophysical research experience
- knowledge in the field of IT
- knowledge or research experience in the field of data science
- experience in the acquisition of third-party funds
- proficiency in the German language, both spoken and written
We offer:
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L fixed-term (3 years) (§ 2 (1) sentence 2 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on
Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
- fulltime
- internal and external training opportunities
- wide range of health, consulting and prevention service
- reconcilability of family and working life
- flexible working hours
- job ticket for regional public transport network
- collegial working environment
- open and pleasant working atmosphere
- exciting, varied tasks
Application Procedure:
We are looking forward to receiving your application by January 10, 2022. Please include in your application names and contact of at least three persons that are willing to provide letters of reference for you. They will be contacted by us when required. For full consideration, your application should be received via email (a single PDF document is required) sent to reder @ physik.uni-bielefeld.de.
Please mark your application with the identification code:
Wiss22049.
The details can also be found on the University website:
https://uni-bielefeld.hr4you.org/job/view/1029/research-position-in-data-intense-radio-astronomy?page_lang=en
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| Postdoctoral research position on distant star-forming galaxies | Closing date: 2022-03-01
Contact: Daniel Schaerer |
| The research group on "Galaxies and the Universe" of the Geneva Observatory expects to recruit new PhD students and post-docs to start in fall 2022. | | ▸ more | The successful candidates will work on projects studying star-forming galaxies in the nearby and distant Universe, involving multi-wavelength observations and/or state-of-the-art modeling. The projects include in particular cycle 1 spectroscopic observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (the LyC22 survey with NIRSpec/JWST), and other studies of emission line galaxies, Lyman continuum emitters and related objects. A related project will focus on new, ambitious spectral models for star-forming galaxies. The candidates will work with the group of Prof. Daniel Schaerer in Geneva and within international collaborations.
The Geneva Observatory and the associated Laboratory of Astrophysics of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) carry out observational, interpretative and theoretical research in the fields of extra-solar planets, stellar physics, high energy astrophysics, galaxy evolution, and observational cosmology.
The post-doc appointment will be for one to three years, renewable.
PhD appointments are for four years. Starting dates are in sept-oct 2022, negotiable.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to send the following material in a *single* pdf file
via email:
- post-docs (subject "post-doc Geneva-2022"): CV and publication list, description of
research experience and interests, and contact information of three references
- PhD students (subject "PhD Geneva-2022"): CV, motivation letter, list of MSc courses
and grades, and contact information of two or three references
Applications received by 1 march, 2022 will receive consideration.
Informal enquiries with Daniel Schaerer (daniel.schaerer @ unige.ch) are welcome.
For information on the research group visit https://www.unige.ch/sciences/astro/starbursts/en/
Included Benefits:
Standard Swiss Social Security, Accident Insurance and Pension contributions.
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| Detection and characterization of planetary systems | Closing date: 2022-01-10
Contact: Pedro J. Amado |
The Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (CSIC) in Granada, Spain, offers a postdoctoral position to work in exoplanets and stellar physics. Candidates are expected to carry out their activity in the research line of "Towards the understanding of the planetary systems" in the frame of the CARMENES collaboration.
| | ▸ more | This collaboration aims at detecting terrestrial temperate exoplanets around small red stars with the radial velocity technique to characterize the planetary system as a whole, including its star and circumstellar environment, as we are already doing with Proxima Cen and other benchmark systems. We also aim at understanding and characterizing the exoplanet atmospheres. Besides, our group contributes with our expertise in asteroseismology and stellar models.
The candidate will also have the opportunity to engage in the Phase B activities of HIRES/ELT and the preparation of the PLATO mission.
Tasks:
* Scientific exploitation of the CARMENES spectrograph (Calar Alto Observatory, Spain), with data obtained through guaranteed time observations, and of its extensions (CARMENES Legacy-Plus) or through open time.
* Exoplanet characterization through the analysis e interpretation of high-resolution spectra and the determination of high-precision radial velocities and orbital parameters.
* Depending on the complementary candidate expertise, the candidate will carry out any additional studies of dynamical stability of the planetary system, the circumstellar environment, planet formation, system evolution, influence and correction of the stellar activity on the planetary parameters or atmospheric characterization through the study of wavelength-dependent radial velocity curve amplitudes at transit time, to name a few possibilities.
Requirements:
* Degree in physics and PhD in astrophysics.
* Postdoc with a good scientific record of publications on planet detection and/or characterization.
* Knowledgeable in scientific programming and fluent in spoken and written English.
* Applications should be sent to Pedro J. Amado (pja @ iaa.csic.es) and include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, and a full list of publications. Candidates should arrange for at least two letters of recommendation to be emailed to the same address by the deadline.
Duration: The appointment will be for 2 years with possibilities for extensions. We estimate that the date of commencement will be during the first quarter of 2022.
Salary: 38 300 Euros/yr (taxes included)
Deadline: January 10, 2022, UT 23:59
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| Assistant Researchers in the Planetary and Space Sciences related to Astrobiology at the University of Hawai'i | Closing date: 2022-03-15
Contact: Eric Gaidos |
| The School of Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology and the Institute for Astronomy at the University of Hawaii at Manoa have embarked on a NASA- and NSF-supported mission to understand the factors that govern the behavior of the light elements critical to habitability and life during planet formation, and the potential diversity of outcomes -- including Earth-like worlds -- around other stars. We are recruiting outstanding postdoctoral researchers to join our team of astronomers, cosmochemists, planetary scientists, and geophysicists in this pursuit. | | ▸ more | The School of Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology and the Institute for Astronomy at the University of Hawaii at Manoa have embarked on a NASA- and NSF-supported mission to understand the factors that govern the behavior of the light elements critical to habitability and life during planet formation, and the potential diversity of outcomes -- including Earth-like worlds -- around other stars. We are recruiting outstanding postdoctoral researchers to join our team of astronomers, cosmochemists, planetary scientists, and geophysicists in this pursuit. We are especially interested in talking to prospective candidates in these areas:
* High-pressure mineral physics: experimental approaches to understand the behavior of light elements in the interiors of rocky planets during their accretion and early evolution, control by conditions at formation, and the effect on planetary outcomes.
* Cosmochemistry and meteoritics: investigation of meteorites and laboratory samples to understand the distribution, behavior, and transformation of key volatile elements in the primordial nebula and building blocks of the inner Solar System, especially Earth.
* Protoplanetary disks and planet formation: investigations of the inner planet-forming regions of disks related to disk chemistry, the distribution of biogenic elements, and the abundance of short-lived radionuclides using ground- and space-based observations.
* Exoplanet astronomy, confirmation and characterization of transiting planets, and studies of their host stars, including young planetary systems, to understand the composition, origins, evolution, and escape of their atmospheres.
Benefits include a competitive salary with full benefits, interaction with a team of experts in diverse fields of astronomy, planetary science, and Earth science, and access to all astronomical facilities on Maunakea and cutting-edge laboratory instruments for isotopic, chemical, and mineralogical investigation of planetary materials. Successful applications will become part of a multi-institutional, Interdisciplinary Consortium for Astrobiology Research. They will be granted PI status, have the ability to write grant proposals, and will receive structured mentoring on proposal writing, research organization, student supervision and instruction, and other aspects of research and teaching. They will also have the opportunity to participate in public engagement, education, and outreach events.
Qualifications: Applications must have received a PhD in astronomy/astrophysics, or planetary or Earth sciences. Appointments are initially for one year, with an additional two years based on satisfactory performance; additional years are possible depending on availability of funding.
Start date: negotiable, but before the end of 2022.
For all inquiries and application information, contact Eric Gaidos at gaidos @ hawaii.edu
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| Postdoc position at LERMA-LPENS on the statistical charaterization of the 21-cm signal from the Epoch of Reionization | Closing date: 2022-06-31
Contact: Benoit Semelin |
| The LERMA at Observatoire de Paris and the astrophysics group at LPENS are seeking candidates for a post-doctoral position funded by the ?Initiative Physique des Infinis? at Sorbonne Université on the development of novel statistical characterizations of the 21-cm signal from the Cosmic Dawn (CD) and Epoch of reionization (EoR). | | ▸ more | Context and project:
The LERMA at Observatoire de Paris and the astrophysics group at LPENS are seeking candidates for a post-doctoral position funded by the ?Initiative Physique des Infinis? at Sorbonne Université on the development of novel statistical characterizations of the 21-cm signal from the Cosmic Dawn (CD) and Epoch of reionization (EoR).
The team at LERMA has a strong expertise in the numerical modelling of the 21-cm signal from the CD-EoR while the team at LPENS has been developing novel statistical techniques based on Scattering Transforms for several years and applied them to astrophysical problems. Both teams are members of the Cosmic Dawn Key project on the NenuFAR radio-interferometer (https://nenufar.obs-nancay.fr).
The goal of the project is to explore the uses of the various flavors of scattering transforms to characterize the 21-cm signal, including non-gaussianity. Such novel summary statistics have potential in multiple applications such as in the foregrounds-signal separation or as a metric in the inference of the signal?s underlying model parameters. An application to the CD-EoR data from NenuFAR is intented.
Profile of the candidates:
The candidate will either be a cosmologist with expertise in statistical inference methods and some familiarity with the 21-cm signal science, or a data scientist with preferably previous experience in applying data science methods to astronomical data. He/she will play a federating role between the two teams.
Practical considerations:
The appointment is for 2 years with a possible extension to 3 years. The offer includes French social security benefits and funding for travel.
Applicants should submit a CV (max. 2 pages), a letter in intent, publication list, and two letters of recommendation. Applications should be sent via email to benoit.semelin @ obspm.fr and francois.boulanger @ phys.ens.fr . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The contract will have to start no later than 22 Dec 2022.
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| Joint postdoctoral fellowship for AGN research in Bologna - JAB fellowship | Closing date: 2022-01-25
Contact: Roberto Gilli |
| The National Institute for Astrophysics - Observatory of Astrophysics and Space Science (INAF-OAS) and the University of Bologna, Department of Physics and Astronomy (UniBO-DIFA) are advertising their first Joint postdoctoral fellowship for AGN research in Bologna (JAB fellowship). | | ▸ more | The National Institute for Astrophysics - Observatory of Astrophysics and Space Science (INAF-OAS) and the University of Bologna, Department of Physics and Astronomy (UniBO-DIFA) are advertising their first Joint postdoctoral fellowship for AGN research in Bologna (JAB fellowship).
INAF-OAS is one of the main Departments of INAF, the main infrastructure in Italy for research in Astrophysics, made by a network of 17 Departments spread across the country. UniBO-DIFA is one Department of the Science School of UniBO, and one of the most scientifically productive Physics Departments of Italy, internationally well-known for its activities in a wide range of research fields.
Both institutes are located in the newly established Bologna Astrophysics campus, which also includes the INAF - Institute for Radio Astronomy hosting the Italian ALMA Regional Center, and the headquarters of the Cherenkov Telescope Array, all within walking distances and with shared facilities. This is the largest center for astrophysics in Italy, with a strong group at the forefront of European research in the field of galaxy formation, Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN), and AGN-galaxy co-evolution, and one of the largest astrophysics communities worldwide.
Applications are invited for an independent fellowship position to work on one or more AGN-related themes, such as the physics of accretion onto Supermassive Black Holes (SMBHs), the coevolution between SMBHs and their host galaxies, the small-to-large scale AGN feedback, the environment, demographics and cosmic evolution of AGN, the search for the most distant and hidden SMBHs. The prospective candidate is expected to develop an original research program, mainly of observational type, in collaboration with personnel at INAF-OAS and UniBO-DIFA.
Applicants should have a PhD in Physics or Astronomy obtained before January 25th, 2019. The position is expected to start by July 2022 and is for two years in the first instance and renewable afterwards, depending on fund availability and performance review. The yearly gross salary is 34,000 Euros. Generous funding will be allocated for publications, computing and travel expenses.
The applicant should prepare a CV, publication list, brief research project and fill all the application forms following the instructions of the official call: https://www.oas.inaf.it/en/opportunities/bando-191-2021-en/
All applications should be submitted via email to: inafoasbo @ postecert.it by January 25th, 2022. Up to three reference letters should be e-mailed separately to roberto.gilli @ inaf.it by the same deadline.
For inquiries, please contact any member of the search committee: Dr. Roberto Gilli (INAF-OAS; roberto.gilli @ inaf.it), Dr. Marcella Brusa (UniBO-DIFA; marcella.brusa3 @ unibo.it), Dr. Giorgio Lanzuisi (INAF-OAS; giorgio.lanzuisi @ inaf.it).
INAF and UniBo are equal opportunity employers. Members of underrepresented or disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.
Any personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 679/2016 EU (GDPR) on the Protection of Individuals.
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| Post-doc position on "Physics of the ISM in galaxies through spec. surveys" at the Arcetri Obs. (Florence) | Closing date: 2022-01-15
Contact: Giovanni Cresci |
The Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory (INAF), in Florence, Italy, invites application for a two years post-doc position.
The fellow will focus on the study of the Interstellar Medium in galaxies (chemical abundances, dynamics and ionization conditions) using optical and near-IR spectroscopy, including data from GTO time on forthcoming new facilities such as MOONS and ERIS at the VLT. The activity will be carried out under the supervision of Dr. Giovanni Cresci, and in close collaboration with F. Mannucci, F. Belfiore and A. Marconi | | ▸ more | The official announcement can be found at https://www.arcetri.inaf.it/images/data/Concorsi/DD1272021/DD_127-2021_-Bando-MOONS_signed.pdf
A PhD in physics, astronomy or related discipline is required, or alternatively a Master degree and at least three years of documented experience in scientific activities. The position should start preferably before October 1st, 2022, and is tenable for two years after a review at the end of the first year. Applications must consist of:
- an application form consisting of Annex 1 & 2 (see the official announcement) and a certification form signed and dated by the applicant;
- A copy of a valid identity document (ID card for EU-citizens or passport for non-EU citizens);
- A CV, signed and dated by the applicant;
- A list of publications;
- a brief statement of research interests, up to three pages in length (12 pt Times New Roman);
- two reference letters to be sent before the deadline directly by the referees to the address: inafoaarcetri @ pcert.postecert.it, reporting in the subject line the indication of the related procedure: DD 127/2021 and the name of the candidate;
- A copy of the Masters and/or PhD certificate, and respective English translations (if the original is not in English);
Previous experience with optical and near-IR spectroscopy, chemical abundances in HII regions and galaxies, physics of the ISM and tools for data reduction and analysis of spectroscopic data will be considered as preferential qualifications.
All material shall be submitted in English. The deadline for applications is January 15th, 2022 1.00 p.m. (CET). The application must be submitted electronically at inafoaarcetri @ pcert.postecert.it .
Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview likely in late January. The gross salary will be of 28000 euro/year. Employment conditions include social benefits granted according to applicable Italian regulations for public sector employment.
More information on the Extragalactic group of the Arcetri Observatory: https://www.arcetri.inaf.it/en/research/galaxies-and-cosmology
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| Senior Scientist at the Department of Astrophysics at the University of Vienna | Closing date: 2022-01-10
Contact: Werner Zeilinger |
We are looking for an outstanding candidate for a full-time senior scientist position to strengthen our instrumentation group of the Department of Astrophysics.The department is involved in the development of international astronomical instrumentation projects, both at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and the European Space Agency (ESA).
Initially, this post is to be filled for 4 years. Afterwards, there is a possibility to extend the post to a permanent contract. | | ▸ more | Senior Scientist at the Department of Astrophysics at the University of Vienna
Reference number: 12495
Deadline for application: December 12, 2021
Applications should be submitted via the Job Center to the University of Vienna (http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) mentioning reference number 12495.
Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within a dedicated team on forefront science while profiting from the international environment in the Department of Astrophysics within the lively city of Vienna. The department is involved in the development of international astronomical instrumentation projects, both at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and the European Space Agency (ESA). We are looking for an outstanding candidate for a full-time position to strengthen our instrumentation group. Initially, this post is to be filled for 4 years. Afterwards, there is a possibility to extend the post to a permanent contract.
Job Description:
i) Coordination and implementation of astronomical projects connected with ESO, in particular, but not exclusively, instrumentation projects for the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT). Individual tasks include software development, (co-)organisation of and participation in international consortium and collaboration meetings, project administration and correspondence with funding agencies, and contributions to preparatory studies;
ii) Project management, (co-)supervision and (co-)organisation within the department's "laboratory for astronomical instrumentation" which comprises, apart from ESO and ESA related projects, also the university-owned Leopold Figl Observatory and a local student telescope for education.
iii) Conducting independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement;
iv) (Co-)supervision of students;
v) Contributions to general organisational and administrative tasks.
Profile:
- PhD or doctoral degree in Astronomy/Astrophysics
- Experience in astronomical software development for data analysis of optical and infrared instrumentation
- Experiennce with programming languages (C, Python) and astronomical software tools (ESO data reduction pipelines)
- Ability to work in a team
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in teaching and training
- Experience in (co-)supervising students
- Experience in (co-)organising events
The application should include a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae (with a list of publications and presentations) and a statement of research interests (maximum of two pages). Please also give names and contact details of 3 persons that can provide on request a recommendation letter.
Link to the official job announcement: https://univis.univie.ac.at/ausschreibungstellensuche/flow/bew_ausschreibung-flow;jsessionid=581CEE5879FDE447D60EBBABC28A4CB9?_flowExecutionKey=_cBF576DE2-8239-F5BC-8781-D6D92E994A36_k2C530F0C-7A7D-F390-EC1F-064B097C416E&tid=88367.28&_language=en
For further information please contact:
Werner Zeilinger (werner.zeilinger @ univie.ac.at) +43-1-4277-51865
Bodo Ziegler (bodo.ziegler @ univie.ac.at) +43-1-4277-53825
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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| Tenure-track Astrophysicist (m/f/d) position in the field of exoplanets | Closing date: 2021-12-31
Contact: Prof. Dr. Katja Poppenhaeger |
The Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) invites applications for a
Tenure-track astrophysicist
who will strengthen our research in the section Stellar Physics and Exoplanets, led by Prof. Dr. Katja Poppenhaeger. This section has a focus on investigating star-exoplanet systems through observations and simulations. The tenure-track researcher will enhance the section's profile through their expertise in the field of exoplanets, exoplanetary atmospheres, or stellar-planetary relations. | | ▸ more | This position gives the opportunity to pursue an independent research program within the section and contribute to the supervision of students at the undergraduate and graduate level. The AIP is a consortium member of the HIRES spectrograph for the ELT and has institutional access to several ground- and space-based observatories; candidates are encouraged to outline connections of their planned research to the relevant observational facilities of the current and next decade.
Qualifications
Applicants need to have a PhD in astrophysics, astronomy, or a closely related field. A convincing publication record in relevant topics and experience in acquiring external funding are expected. Experience in supervising students is welcome.
Salary and benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with those of public service organizations in Germany at the TV-L E14 level and include employer contributions to medical and dental insurance, parental leave, retirement benefits, and a subsidy for a public transportation ticket. The appointment will be for an initial period of five years, with tenure based on a successful performance review. For exceptional candidates with commensurate qualifications a directly tenured appointment may be considered. The position is anticipated to start in fall 2022, but this is subject to individual arrangements.
Application
To apply, please register at the AIP recruitment portal:
https://jobs.aip.de/rec119
and follow the instructions to upload the following documents, all in PDF format: A cover letter motivating your application, your curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a research plan (max. 3 pages), a summary of your past research (max. 2 pages), and the names of three individuals willing to provide reference letters upon request.
Applications received before 31.12.2021 will receive full consideration.
In case of questions please contact Prof. Poppenhaeger at the following email address:
bewerbung-2021-29 @ aip.de
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| Professorship in Astrophysics | Closing date: 2021-12-17
Contact: Prof Paul Callanan |
The Department of Physics, University College Cork (UCC), Ireland invites applications for a permanent whole time senior professorship, with specialisation in astrophysics, gravitational physics or cosmology.
| | ▸ more | The Department of Physics, University College Cork (UCC), Ireland invites applications for a permanent whole time professorship, with specialisation in astrophysics, gravitational physics or cosmology.
UCC is one of Ireland?s foremost research universities, with ~18,000 students and 3,000 staff. The Department of Physics has a long established reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Current strengths include optics and photonics, condensed matter theory, experimental quantum topological matter, quantum information technology, laser spectroscopy and astrophysics. Cork is a dynamic and engaging city of ~200,000, recently rated by Lonely Planet as one of the top ten cities to visit in the world. Ireland has a thriving astronomy community and is a member of ESA, the LOFAR radio network, and ESO.
Applicants must hold a doctoral qualification in Physics or a closely related area, and a portfolio of significant research accomplishments and publications. The appointee will be required to contribute teaching to the range of BSc degrees offered by the Department of Physics, as well as at postgraduate level. Demonstrated teaching ability is essential, as is ability to generate research funding. Applicants should have research interests and accomplishments specific to astrophysics, gravitational physics or cosmology. Note that an additional position in UCC, with an emphasis on theoretical astrophysics, has also been advertised.
For further information on the Department of Physics, see http://physics.ucc.ie
UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. Appointments will be made on the Professor or Professor (Scale 2) Salary Scale [new entrants 2021]: 99,097 - 150,712 euro.
Application forms must be completed and are available together with full details, from www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacancies or the Department of Human Resources, University College Cork, Ireland. Email: recruitment @ per.ucc.ie / Tel: +353 21 4901814/ Fax: +353 21 4271568.
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| Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cosmology (Euclid) at the University of Oslo | Closing date: 2021-12-15
Contact: Per Barth Lilje |
| The Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics, University of Oslo, has available a 3-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for research within the Euclid Consortium Science Working Groups. | | ▸ more | This position is dedicated to the Institute?s participation in the European space mission Euclid, and especially in Euclid?s Cosmological Simulations and Cosmological Theory Science Working Groups (SWGs). Possible projects for the postdoctoral research fellow include, in coordination with the mentioned SWGs, to perform theoretical predictions for weak lensing observables, to do post-processing of simulations performed within the SWGs and to perform data preparation for the galaxy mock production in theories beyond General Relativity. Candidates that are already involved in Euclid on similar projects critical for the success of the mission will also be considered.
Previous experience with cosmological simulations, especially for cosmological models beyond the Lambda-Cold-Dark-Matter paradigm, is considered highly beneficial for this position, as are strong computing and programming skills. The Institute has access to world-class computing facilities, both in-house, on-campus and nationally, that are directly available to the candidate.
For further information and application portal, see https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/214136/postdoctoral-research-fellow-in-cosmology-euclid
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| Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Astrophysics at the University of Oslo | Closing date: 2021-12-15
Contact: Per Barth Lilje |
| We are seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative postdoctoral researcher to join the extragalactic astrophysics group led by Drs. Sijing Shen and Claudia Cicone. | | ▸ more | The extragalactic astrophysics group studies the formation and evolution of galaxies, observationally as well as through numerical simulations, with a focus on both the local and the high-redshift Universe. Special scientific interests are the interstellar and circumgalactic media of galaxies and the baryon cycle. In the selection, the academic quality and promise of the candidates will be of primary importance, as well as their ability to work within the extragalactic astrophysics group.
For further information, and application portal, see: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/214124/postdoctoral-research-fellow-in-extragalactic-astrophysics
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| Trottier Postdoctoral Fellowship in Exoplanetary Science (iREx) | Closing date: 2021-12-15
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 number of iREx projects are described below for reference. | | ▸ 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 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. Applicants may also include a cover letter, but this is not mandatory. All application materials including letters of reference must be received electronically at the following address: irex @ astro.umontreal.ca, by December 15th 2021 for full consideration.
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 resulting from parental, medical or family leaves, or other causes are invited to mention these in their cover letter, if so desired. The successful applicant is expected to start between May and September 2022. The position is for two years, renewable for a third year subject to performance and availability of funds.
The iREx consists of a growing team of over 60 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 such as the JWST, SPIRou and NIRPS. More information on iREx research programs can be found on our website.
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| M2FINDERS-3 - TWO POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS (m/f/x) IN RADIO ASTRONOMY | Closing date: 2021-12-31
Contact: Eduardo Ros |
| The Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (MPIfR) - the leading radio astronomical institute in Germany - is recruiting up to two postdoctoral researchers in Radio Astronomy to join the project M2FINDERS (Mapping Magnetic Fields with INterferometry Down to Event hoRizon Scales) led by Prof. J. A. Zensus (ERC grant No 101018682). | | ▸ more | MPIfR operates the 100-m radio telescope in Effelsberg (as a single telescope and as an element of the European VLBI Network - EVN and the Global Millimetre VLBI Array - GMVA), the LOFAR DE1 station, which is part of the International LOFAR Telescope, the APEX telescope in Chile (also an element of the Event Horizon Telescope - EHT), and a state-of-the-art VLBI (Very Long Baseline Interferometry) correlator. The department of Radio Astronomy/VLBI, led by Prof. Dr. J. A. Zensus, has a broad research portfolio, with a focus on compact extragalactic objects (AGN) and their broad-band emission, through very-high-resolution studies with mm- and space-VLBI imaging and blazar monitoring.
The MPIfR is recruiting up to two postdoctoral researchers in Radio Astronomy to join the project M2FINDERS (Mapping Magnetic Fields with INterferometry Down to Event hoRizon Scales). M2FINDERS is led by Prof. Zensus as the principal investigator, with funding from the European Research Council (grant agreement No 101018682). The project will measure and model the three-dimensional morphology of the magnetic field in the immediate vicinity of supermassive black holes. The primary goal is to use VLBI observations to measure the strength and distribution of the magnetic field within 10000 gravitational radii of the black hole and to use these measurements as a probe of physical conditions on the event horizon scale. The postdoctoral researchers will work on Magnetic field measurements in the vicinity of supermassive black holes. For this purpose, multifrequency polarimetric VLBI observations of a sample of radio-loud AGN with the available cm- and mm-wavelength VLBI arrays will be carried out, in order to obtain linear polarisation and Faraday rotation information. These observations will be used to map the structure of the magnetic field: Faraday rotation measure, core shift, and turnover frequency/flux density distribution.
There will also be opportunities to supervise and collaborate with PhD students and gain teaching experience in the International Max Planck Research School for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IMPRS).
We are looking for researchers with related scientific interests, qualifications and skills. Experience in polarimetric and/or astrometric radio interferometry techniques and VLBI is desirable.
Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by submitting their curriculum vitae, list of publications, and a research motivation letter. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the MPIfR application portal at the address given below by December 31, 2021.
The initial appointments are for two years with the possibility of extension after review. The anticipated starting date is February 2022, or later. The recruitment process will remain open until the positions are filled. Remuneration is within the framework of the German wage agreement for the public service (TVöD-Bund) in level 13.
The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.
Please submit your application at
https://s-lotus.gwdg.de/mpg/mbra/perso/mpifr_bonn_sci_012.nsf/application
Contact information for inquiries:
Prof. Dr. Eduardo Ros
Tel. +49 228 525 125
ros @ mpifr.de
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| M2FINDERS-1 - TWO POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS (m/f/x) IN RADIO ASTRONOMY | Closing date: 2021-12-31
Contact: Eduardo Ros |
| The Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (MPIfR) - the leading radio astronomical institute in Germany - is recruiting up to two postdoctoral researchers in Radio Astronomy to join the project M2FINDERS (Mapping Magnetic Fields with INterferometry Down to Event hoRizon Scales) led by Prof. J A. Zensus (ERC Grant No 101018682). | | ▸ more | MPIfR operates the 100-m radio telescope in Effelsberg (as a single telescope and as an element of the European VLBI Network - EVN and the Global Millimetre VLBI Array - GMVA), the LOFAR DE1 station, which is part of the International LOFAR Telescope, the APEX telescope in Chile (also an element of the Event Horizon Telescope - EHT), and a state-of-the-art VLBI (Very Long Baseline Interferometry) correlator. The department of Radio Astronomy/VLBI, led by Prof. Dr. J. A. Zensus, has a broad research portfolio, with a focus on compact extragalactic objects (AGN) and their broad-band emission, through very-high-resolution studies with mm- and space-VLBI imaging and blazar monitoring.
The MPIfR is recruiting up to two postdoctoral researchers in Radio Astronomy to join the project M2FINDERS (Mapping Magnetic Fields with INterferometry Down to Event hoRizon Scales). M2FINDERS is led by Prof. Zensus as the principal investigator, with funding from the European Research Council (grant agreement No 101018682). The project will use multifrequency polarimetric, spectral, and astrometric measurements to measure and model the strength and the three-dimensional morphology of the magnetic field in the immediate vicinity of supermassive black holes in order to probe the physical conditions on the event horizon scale. The project will comprise a dedicated in depth study of prominent nearby AGN, using multifrequency VLBI observations with the VLBA and EVN at 15, 22, and 43 GHz, the GMVA at 86 GHz, and the EHT at 230 GHz. The successful candidates will work on reconstruction of the 3D structure of the magnetic field near supermassive black holes in these AGN. One of the two positions will be dedicated to development and application of methods for obtaining information about the magnetic field from polarisation mapping and Faraday rotation, turnover frequency imaging, and frequency dependent opacity (core shift). The other position will focus on developing and applying analytical and numerical modelling frameworks for estimating the strength and reconstructing the morphology of magnetic field from the observational measurements listed above. The two researchers will be working in close coordination with each other and with the entire M2FINDERS team.
There will also be opportunities to supervise and collaborate with PhD students and gain teaching experience in the International Max Planck Research School for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IMPRS).
Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by submitting their curriculum vitae, list of publications, and a research motivation letter. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the MPIfR application portal at the address given below by December 31, 2021.
The initial appointments are for two years with the possibility of extension after review. The anticipated starting date is February 2022, or later. The recruitment process will remain open until the positions are filled. Remuneration is within the framework of the German wage agreement for the public service (TVöD-Bund) in level 13.
The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.
Please submit your application at
https://s-lotus.gwdg.de/mpg/mbra/perso/mpifr_bonn_sci_011.nsf/application
Contact information for inquiries:
Prof. Dr. Eduardo Ros
Tel. +49 228 525 125
ros @ mpifr.de
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| Long-term post-doctoral position in stellar spectroscopy of multiple systems | Closing date: 2021-12-15
Contact: Griet Van de Steene |
The Royal Observatory of Belgium and the Université Libre de Bruxelles are looking for a postdoc with some experience (between 3 and 12 years after the PhD) on a long-term position (5-10 years).
The candidate is to work on the BISTRO-project: 'The influence of binary stars on stellar and Galactic evolution, as revealed by current and large surveys' | | ▸ more | In the first two years the activities of the researcher will be dedicated to developing an automated spectral fitting package using machine-learning techniques relying on artificial neural networks for the study of single stars and multiple systems in current and future large spectral surveys.
For more details on the project and how to apply, see http://aa.oma.be/Jobs
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| Post-Doctoral Position in Radio Astronomy SAASST | Closing date: 2021-12-31
Contact: Prof. Ilias Fernini |
| We are looking for an individual to join our research laboratory as a postdoctoral researcher. Technical mastery of radio interferometry techniques is a must, as well as a good publication record. The candidate with complementary skills to our research portfolio are especially encouraged to apply. The appointee will be expected to help build a 1-km radio interferometer and collaborate closely with other researchers. SAASST and the Department for Applied Physics and Astronomy offer the opportunity for the candidate to supervise students in the MSc in Astronomy and Space Sciences. | | ▸ more | The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) is recruiting a qualified individual for a postdoctoral appointment in radio astronomy. This position is based in the Radio Astronomy Laboratory led by Prof. Ilias Fernini.
The research laboratory has a broad research portfolio. Key research topics focus on the investigation of AGN, GRS (Giant Radio Sources), Sun observations, Jupiter observation, and Hydrogen line observation. The SAASST Radio Astronomy Laboratory operates two main systems: (1) A Decametric Radio Array that works at 20 MHz, and (2) a 40-m Radio Interferometer that works at 1.4 GHz.
We are looking for an individual to join our research laboratory as a postdoctoral researcher. Technical mastery of radio interferometry techniques is a must, as well as a good publication record. The candidate with complementary skills to our research portfolio are especially encouraged to apply. The appointee will be expected to help build a 1-km radio interferometer and collaborate closely with other researchers. SAASST and the Department for Applied Physics and Astronomy offer the opportunity for the candidate to supervise students in the MSc in Astronomy and Space Sciences.
Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by submitting curriculum vitae, list of publications, research interests, and have three letters of recommendation sent to Prof. Ilias Fernini (ifernini @ sharjah.ac.ae).
Included Benefits:
The initial appointment is for one year, and renewed every year based on the performance. The incentives are within the bylaws of the University of Sharjah and are as follows: (1) a monthly salary of 16,000 AED, (2) an extra 2,000 AED per month for housing, (3) free medical insurance, and (4) a one time flight ticket. (1 USD ~ 3.67 AED)
For more information about SAASST, please check the following link: www.saasst.ae
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