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| Post-doc in microlensing at University of Warsaw (Poland) | Closing date: 2020-03-29
Contact: Radoslaw Poleski |
| Applications are invited for two research adjunct positions (postdoctoral research equivalent) at Astronomical Observatory, University of Warsaw (Poland) in a discipline of astronomy from Polish Returns grant by National Agency for Academic Exchange. Successful applicants will be working on wide-orbit and free-floating planet studies using gravitational microlensing technique including analysis of existing satellite data and planning future satellite experiments. Candidates will be hired full time for at least two years. Deadline for applications is March 29, 2020, 11am UT. | | ▸ more | Applications are invited for two research adjunct positions (postdoctoral research equivalent) at Astronomical Observatory, University of Warsaw (Poland) in a discipline of astronomy from Polish Returns grant by National Agency for Academic Exchange. Successful applicants will be working on wide-orbit and free-floating planet studies using gravitational microlensing technique including analysis of existing satellite data and planning future satellite experiments. Candidates will be hired full time for at least two years. The maximum employment period ends in December 2023. The employment should start in between April and July 2020. The salary will be higher than the University of Warsaw average at a comparable position by 10%-75%. Deadline for applications is March 29, 2020, 11am UT. Applications should be send via e-mail to hiring @ astrouw.edu.pl. The results will be announced via email and on Astronomical Observatory website. The expected date of results announcement is April 4, 2020.
Requirements:
- PhD in astronomy or related field (understanding of astronomical concepts will be required). Candidates may apply before PhD defence, but will have to present PhD diploma before starting position.
- Previous research experience and international experience adequate for the stage of scientific career. Preferred (not required) experience in areas of: gravitational microlensing, analysis of large datasets, applying for and executing astronomical observations, in particular adaptive optics, or Bayesian statistics.
- Good publication record.
- Good programming and data-visualization skills. Experience with Linux or Mac operating systems.
- Very good communication skills in written and spoken English.
Required documents:
- cover letter with scanned signature,
- CV,
- lists of most important publications, conference presentations, grants, and research experience explanation,
- copy of the PhD diploma,
- candidates should arrange 1-3 recommendation letters to be send to hiring @ astrouw.edu.pl by March 29, 2020, 11am UT,
- declaration of accepting the rules of job application: docx[1] or pdf[2],
- GDPR form[3].
This job advertisement is the first step of hiring process. If you have questions, please send an e-mail to hiring @ astrouw.edu.pl.
Links:
[1] https://www.fuw.edu.pl/tl_files/dokumenty/konkursy/Oswiadczenie_o_zapoznaniu_sie_z_zasadami_konkursow_na_stanowiska_nauczycieli_akademickich_na_UW_ang.docx
[2] https://www.fuw.edu.pl/tl_files/dokumenty/konkursy/Oswiadczenie_o_zapoznaniu_sie_z_zasadami_konkursow_na_stanowiska_nauczycieli_akademickich_na_UW_ang.pdf
[3] www.bsp.adm.uw.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/sites/166/2019/12/Klauzula-informacyjna-przy-rekrutacji-do-pracy_11_2019_EN.docx
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