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| Trottier Postdoctoral Fellowship in Exoplanetary Science at iREx | Closing date: 2018-11-30
Contact: Nathalie Ouellette |
| The Institute for Research on Exoplanets (iREx), affiliated with the physics department of the University of Montreal (UdeM), invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in experimental, observational or theoretical astrophysics applied to the study of exoplanets. A PhD in physics, astronomy or related discipline is required at the time when the position starts. The submission deadline is November 30, 2018, but the position will remain open until filled. | | ▸ more | The Institute for Research on Exoplanets (iREx), affiliated with the physics department of the University of Montreal (UdeM), invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in experimental, observational or theoretical astrophysics applied to the study of exoplanets. A number of iREx projects are described below for reference.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a statement of research interests (max 2 pages), and should arrange to have three referees send a letter of reference. All application materials including letters of reference must be received electronically at the following address: irex @ astro.umontreal.ca, by November 30th, 2018 for full consideration. This position will, however, remain open until filled.
A PhD in physics, astronomy or related discipline is required at the time when the position starts. Preference will be given to applicants within 3 years of obtaining their PhD.
The iREx consists of a growing team of over 40 people (professors, postdocs, research assistants and students) mostly from UdeM and McGill University all working on various research programs focused on the study of exoplanets and related fields of stellar astrophysics. Members of iREx are actively involved in large international projects related to the detection and characterisation of exoplanets, notably the future James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the Gemini Planet Imager, SPIRou and NIRPS. In addition, iREx researchers will have access to guaranteed observing time with JWST, SPIRou and NIRPS. More information on iREx research programs can be found here: http://www.exoplanetes.umontreal.ca/research/?lang=en.
The successful applicant is expected to start between May and September 2019. The position is for two years, renewable for a third year subject to performance and availability of funds.
Social Benefits:
Postdoctoral researchers at iREx at UdeM enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, see:
http://www.fesp.umontreal.ca/fileadmin/Documents/PDF/GuideStagiairePostdoctoral_Eng.pdf
The Institute for Research on Exoplanets promotes employment diversity, inclusion and equity. We encourage applications from women, visible and ethnic minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
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