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| Postdoc Position in Extragalactic Astronomy at Department of Astrophysics Vienna | Closing date: 2022-06-25
Contact: Bodo Ziegler |
Vienna offers a Postdoc position (University-Assistant) within the extragalactic group of Prof. Bodo Ziegler for 4 years starting summer 2022 with application deadline 25th June 2022.
We expect excellence in optical/nearinfrared astronomy with strong expertise in multiobject or 3D/IFU spectroscopy and very good experience with galaxy kinematics and morphologies. | | ▸ more | We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified senior astronomer able to conduct independent research and to attract funding and observing time. We expect excellence in optical/nearinfrared astronomy with strong expertise in multiobject or 3D/IFU spectroscopy and very good experience with galaxy kinematics and morphologies. Our group exploits mainly HST and ESO/VLT to quantitatively study distant galaxies and mapping local galaxies with MOS/IFU spectroscopy and investigating x-ray detected groups and clusters (galaxy kinematics, stellar populations, star formation, AGN activity). We are a member of the ELT/MOSAIC and Wide-field Spectroscopic Telescope instrument consortia so that participation in the respective Science Working Groups is expected, too.
We offer a vibrant and enthusiastic environment and a comfortable working atmosphere. Austria being a member of ESO and ESA has access to all their first-class facilities. The city of Vienna has a long tradition of leading world-wide rankings for its high living quality.
Contract will be for 40 hours/week with salary regulated by collective bargaining agreement.. Contract includes health & unemployment insurance and long-term care. Funding for travel is available. Start of contract is intended for Aug - Oct 2022.
Profile: Applicants must have a PhD degree in astronomy or astrophysics. A very good knowledge of English and the ability to work in teams, high oral and written expressiveness as well as didactic qualifications are required. The selected researcher is expected to conduct frontier research with advanced knowledge for reducing and analyzing datasets, to write papers, to present results at international conferences, to actively propose observations with ground-based and/or satellite facilities, to take part in raising third-party funding and to actively participate in institute life. Participation in teaching and education on a modest level (up to 4 hours per week) is required as regulated in the collective bargaining agreement. For further information please contact Prof. Ziegler at bodo.ziegler @ univie.ac.at .
Application: Interested candidates should upload their application electronically online via the Job Center (http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at, ID number 13118, https://tinyurl.com/2p8fttsn). It should contain a curriculum vitae, a statement of past (max. 2 pages) and planned research programs for the 4-years duration of the employment (max. 2 pages), and a publication list, preferably altogether in 1 PDF file. Applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation sent by the referees directly to the above address.
The University of Vienna pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity (http://diversity.univie.ac.at/).
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