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| Extragalactic postdoc (limited replacement) position in Vienna | Closing date: 2024-02-04
Contact: Bodo Ziegler |
| A replacement position for 4 months (with a possibility for an extension of 12+ months) as a postdoc researcher (University Assistant) within the extragalactic group of Prof. Bodo Ziegler is offered by the University of Vienna with application deadline 4 Feb 2024 and start date 22 Mar 2024 (fix). | | ▸ more | We are seeking a highly motivated senior astronomer with deep expertise in optical/NIR multi-object or 3D/IFU spectroscopy. The applicant should have strong experience with the investigation of chemical abundances, stellar populations, kinematics, and morphologies of distant (non-local) galaxies. The successful candidate will pursue projects exploring chemical enrichment, star formation history, and mass assembly.
Our group exploits mainly HST and ESO/VLT to quantitatively study distant galaxies with an emphasis on the environmental dependance in galaxy groups and clusters. 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.
More detailed information is provided with this link:
https://jobs.univie.ac.at/job/University-Assistant-postdoctoral/1024066001/
Contract will be for 40 hours/week with salary regulated by collective bargaining agreement. Applicants must have a PhD degree in astrophysics or a closely related field. A very good knowledge of English and the ability to work in teams, high oral and written expressiveness as well as didactic qualifications (up to 4 hours/week participation in teaching) are required.
Interested candidates should upload their application via the above link. Please prepare your application as a single PDF file that includes a motivation letter, a curriculum vitae (with a list of publications), a statement of research interests (maximum of 3 pages), and contact details of 2 persons who can provide a letter of recommendation.
Selection and interviews will be made end of February 2024.
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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