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| PhD POSITION IN OPTICAL STUDIES OF BINARY MILLISECOND PULSARS | Closing date: 2021-07-31
Contact: Manuel Linares |
We welcome applications for one PhD position at the Department of Physics of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
The position has a duration of three years, with a possible extension to a fourth year contingent on availability and optional teaching duties. The expected start date is January 2022.
| | ▸ more | The selected candidate will join a growing and multifaceted research team funded by the H2020 ERC Consolidator Grant LOVE-NEST (PI: M. Linares). The main focus of the ERC team is the study of compact binary millisecond pulsars, which has an impact on a broad range of science topics (including super-massive neutron stars, nuclear physics, gravitational wave astronomy, cosmic rays, accretion flows and pulsar winds).
The position is based in Trondheim: a vibrant multicultural city surrounded by beautiful landscapes and the third largest municipality in Norway (renowned as its technological capital). NTNU is the largest University in the country and provides excellent working conditions.
About the group:
The Astrophysics and Particle Physics (APP) Group carries out research in high-energy astrophysics, astroparticle physics and multi-wavelength astronomy, as well as particle physics. Its current scientific interests include compact objects, cosmic ray production, transport and detection, astrophysical neutrinos, active galactic nuclei and quantum chromodynamics.
The APP Group is part of the Department of Physics, which currently employs about 160 people. On average some 2000 NTNU students follow courses at the Department of Physics every year.
Duties of the position:
The PhD candidate will work on topics related to compact binary millisecond pulsars (aka 'spiders') within the LOVE-NEST team. She or he is expected to implement, analyze and capitalize a large ground-based optical survey of spiders and related systems.
Required selection criteria:
-A MSc in Astronomy or Astrophysics (by the start date of the position)
-Experience in observational optical astronomy (photometry)
-Your education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree programme, where 120 credits are obtained at master's level
-You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and an average grade from the master's degree program, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared with NTNU's grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic basis. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be assessed if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education.
-You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's doctoral program (https://www.ntnu.edu/studies/phfy)
-Fluent English communication,written and oral.
Preferred selection criteria:
-Hands-on experience in ground-based astronomical observations
-Published experience in optical surveys and photometry
-Knowledge of astronomical software for optical data analysis (IRAF/PyRAF, Astropy, SIMBAD, Starlink)
Personal characteristics:
-Enthusiasm for science
-Independent
-Social and collaborative skills (ability to work in a team and contribute to its success)
-Systematic
We offer:
-Exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
-An open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
-Favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
-Employee benefits
-Ample budget for travel, computing equipment and other work expenses
-Access to the computer cluster at the Department of Physics
-Access to telescope time through dedicated ERC funds and the Nordic Optical Telescope
Salary and conditions:
PhD candidates are remunerated in code 1017, and are normally remunerated at gross from NOK 482 200 per annum before tax. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
The period of employment is 3 years with a possible extension to a fourth year contingent on availability and optional teaching duties.
About the application:
The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English.
Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. Please note that applications are only evaluated based on the information available on the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above.
The application must include:
-Cover letter (summarize your background and motivation to apply; max. 1p)
-CV (max. 4p; and the most important certificates/diplomas, with English translation when necessary)
-List of publications (briefly describe your contribution in the case of large collaborations; max. 4p)
-Two reference letters sent directly by the academic references to Manuel.Linares @ ntnu.no
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Manuel Linares (Manuel.Linares @ ntnu.no). If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Magnus Gautvik (Magnus.Gautvik @ ntnu.no).
Application deadline: 31.07.2021
For full details and application see:
https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/207154/phd-position-in-optical-studies-of-binary-millisecond-pulsars
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