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| Two postdoctoral positions on exoplanet atmosphere science | Closing date: 2018-02-15
Contact: Jeremy leconte |
| Two postdoctoral appointments are offered for research associated with exoplanet atmospheric studies. The candidates will join the team funded by the ERC Starting Grant project "WHIPLASH" led by Dr. Jeremy Leconte at the Bordeaux Laboratory for Astrophysics (LAB, France). The initial appointments will each be for two years, with a possible extension for up to four years total. | | ▸ more | The successful candidates will work closely with Dr. Leconte and also with members of the exoplanet team at LAB (ECLIPSE; http://astrophy.u-bordeaux.fr/en/eclipse-exoplanets-climates-and-planetary-systems-evolution/), such as F. Selsis, P. Bordé, P. Auclair-Desrotour, S. Raymond, etc. They will also be involved in the ESA candidate mission ARIEL (https://ariel-spacemission.eu).
The main goal of the project is to link 3D numerical modeling of exoplanetary atmospheres to current and upcoming observations of exoplanet characterization. We are looking for
1) An expert in exo-atmosphere observations analysis and modeling, with the ability to propose new observations and lead observational programs.
2) An expert in numerical modeling of exoplanet atmospheres. In particular, expertise in cloud formation and radiative effects, radiative modeling of hot atmospheres, and/or 3D atmosphere models is strongly thought after.
The successful candidates will be hosted by the LAB, newly relocated on the campus of the University of Bordeaux, in the beautiful city of Bordeaux, in southern France. The institute provides a dynamic and diverse environment for professional development, and a stimulating work environment.
The postdocs will also each receive a 4000 Euros-per-year travel grant to attend international conferences. Benefits include complete health insurance coverage and social security, as required by French law.
Requirements: Applicants are expected to have completed a PhD in astronomy, planetary sciences, or similar field by the time of starting the position. Applicants should send a single PDF document that includes curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a short statement of research interests also describing how they see their own contribution to the project. They should also arrange for two reference letters to be sent independently. Send all applications and information requests to jeremy.leconte @ u-bordeaux.fr. Applications received before February 16, 2018 will be given full consideration, but will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled.
More information wan be found at http://perso.astrophy.u-bordeaux.fr/JLeconte/whiplash.html
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