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Postdoctoral position in infrared time-domain astronomy – CET-3PO
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Offer DescriptionWe are offering a 3-year (1 year renewable) post-doctoral position in time-domain astronomy at the Institute of Cosmos Sciences at the University of Barcelona (ICCUB), Spain. The postdoctoral researcher will join the research group led by Prof. Nadejda Blagorodnova, funded by the European Research Council (ERC) Project .The successful candidate will focus on the study of stellar merger transients and their remnants in the NIR and mid-IR wavelengths. To this end, the postdoctoral researcher will lead targeted follow-up campaigns with ground-based and space-based (HST, JWST) facilities, and analyse the observational data with dust radiation transfer codes (e.g. DUSTY, RADMC-3D, DAMOCLES) to derive the formation timescales, composition and mass of dust formed in the remnants. The researcher will also have privileged access to data and observational facilities available to the BlackGEM survey consortium and will be involved in the large international collaborations of Transients and Variable Stars Science (LSST), and ZTF.Applicants must hold a PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, or related fields by the time the contract starts. Previous experience in binary evolution, observational time-domain astronomy, large transient surveys, and modelling of infrared data will be regarded as a plus, as well as the motivation to learn new skills and work independently.Social security and public healthcare benefits, covering spouse and children. A generous research and travel allowance is also provided.Applications should be include cover letter, CV, publication list, statement of research interests (max 2 pages), and the details of at least two referees.We regard diversity as an asset within a team, and welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences.The ICCUB is an interdisciplinary center hosting a vibrant fundamental research program in cosmology, astrophysics and particle physics, with a strong technology unit supporting our participation in international collaborations in observational astronomy and experimental particle physics.Gross salary per year: 40.000 €.RequirementsResearch Field Astronomy Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsObservational time-domain astronomy.Modelling of IR data.Binary stellar evolution.Specific RequirementsProficiency in Python programming.Expertise with astronomical data reduction software.Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Astronomy Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Additional InformationEligibility criteria
- Suitability of the CV (max 30 points)
- PhD in astrophysics (20), other discipline (10 points)
- Cover letter (10 points)
- Research statement (20 points)
- References (20 points)
Selection processMinimum score to pass the selection process: 75/100 points.Additional commentsDuration of the contract of employment: 12 months, renewable up to 30/09/2027.The candidate proposed for hiring must accept the job offer within 5 working days from the date of notification of the selection.Priority will be given to people with disabilities (Law 89/2015 of June 2, reserve of quota 2% in favour of people with disabilities in companies of 50 or more people).Be aware that the starting date sets in this offer is an estimate date. The official starting date will depend on the bureaucratic time that will take the preparation of the labour contract and presentation of the necessary documents to be hired by the selected candidate.For additional information regards this offer, please, contact Dr. Nadejda Blagorodnova Mujortova:Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universitat de Barcelona Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08028 Street Martí i Franquès, 1-11 GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact State/ProvinceBarcelona CityBarcelona WebsiteStreetMartí i Franquès, 1-11 Postal Code08028 E-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIRED
Expected salary
€40000 per year
Location
Barcelona
Job date
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 06:54:25 GMT
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