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SAAO postdoctoral research position | Closing date: 2020-09-20 Contact: Vanessa McBride |
The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) invites applications for a two year (with 1 year possible extension contingent on funding and performance) postdoctoral position to start before 1 March 2021. We seek outstanding candidates with research interests in any area of observational astrophysics, instrumentation or modelling. | ▸ more | The research fellowship is intended to offer an opportunity for excellent early career researchers to establish a track record of independent research. You are encouraged to contact any staff astronomers you may collaborate with, to discuss your research plans.
The minimum requirement for this position is a PhD in astronomy or related discipline. An excellent publication record, commensurate with career stage, is desirable.
For more details on this role and the SAAO please see http://www.saao.ac.za/opportunities/postdoctoral-opportunities. Informal enquiries may be directed to A/Prof. Vanessa McBride vanessa @ saao.ac.za.
Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement outlining their research and broader interests, and should arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent to Mrs Linda Tobin linda @ saao.ac.za, by 20 September 2020.
The filling of this position will be in line with the NRF's Employment Equity Policy.
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