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| Postdoctoral position in computational planet formation (Preston, UK) | Closing date: 2024-03-14
Contact: Dimitris Stamatellos |
| The Jeremiah Horrocks Institute for Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy, University of Central Lancashire, is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to work with Dr. Dimitris Stamatellos on the of field computational planet formation. The project will focus on determining the chemical composition of disc-instability planets. This is a 3-year, STFC-funded position and it will be available for start from 1st April 2024, or soon thereafter. | | ▸ more | Applicants must have a PhD in Astrophysics or in a closely related field. The successful applicant will be expected to have previous experience in computational astrophysics. Experience in hydrodynamic simulations modelling protostellar discs and planet formation is highly desirable. Hands-on experience in using SPH codes (e.g. PHANTOM), chemical evolution codes, or radiative transfer codes will be beneficial. Funds for computing resources and conference/collaboration travelling may be provided.
The Jeremiah Horrocks Institute is comprised of ~30 staff with a wide range of interests that cover theoretical and observational aspects of star formation, exoplanets, and life in the Universe. The Institute is located on the University's main campus, on a pleasant site in the centre of Preston. Preston topped the charts of the top 10 family-friendly towns and cities in the UK in 2023. The city is nestled on the edge of the beautiful Ribble Valley and the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Lake District, Peak District, and Yorkshire Dales are all within an hour reach. Both Manchester and Liverpool are just 45 minutes away.
For informal inquires potential applicants may contact Dr Dimitris Stamatellos (dstamatellos @ uclan.ac.uk).
View the details of the position and apply online at https://www.uclan.ac.uk/jobs/postdoctoral-research-assistant-in-astrophysics .
Please provide your CV, your publication list, and a statement of your current and future research interests (2-page max).
The deadline for applications is 14th March 2024.
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