Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias
Tenerife, Spain
Tenerife, Spain
Description
The IAC invites applications for one postdoctoral contract within the framework of the project entitled “SCIENTIFIC EXPLOITATION OF THE PLANCK SATELLITE AND TUNE-QUIJOTE CMB EXPERIMENT. EUCLID SATELLITE PARTICIPATION”, (AYA2010-21766-C03-02), whose Principal Investigator is Dr. José Alberto Rubiño Martín. Research topics at the IAC include most areas of astrophysics: cosmology and the structure of the Universe, galactic astrophysics, the structure and evolution of stars, the interstellar medium, solar physics, telescope design and construction, high spatial resolution techniques, infrared and optical instrumentation, and astronomical space projects.It has been selected as a “Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence” in research by the Spanish Government. The IAC also leads the scientific teams responsible for the Day One instrument of the 10.4m GTC segmented telescope (http://www.gtc.iac.es), as well as their scientific exploitation. Further information about the IAC's research programme, its Observatories and the GTC is available on the IAC's Web page (http://www.iac.es/). Tasks:
- To conduct the observations, the data processing and data analysis of optical/IR images and spectroscopy for the study of the new galaxy clusters detected by the Planck satellite;
- To develop specific tools for the identification of new galaxy clusters in optical/IR images: overdensities, color-magnitude, spatial distributions, redshift determinations;
- To apply these tools to the optical/infrared images of the follow-up of new Planck clusters. Also apply these tools to archival data;
- To participate in the Science working groups of the space mission Euclid.
- To develop specific tools for the identification of new galaxy clusters in optical/IR images: overdensities, color-magnitude, spatial distributions, redshift determinations;
- To apply these tools to the optical/infrared images of the follow-up of new Planck clusters. Also apply these tools to archival data;
- To participate in the Science working groups of the space mission Euclid.
Requirements
The profile of the successful candidate should be that of a doctor in astrophysics with a solid background in observational astronomy, data processing of optical/IR images, and the observational study of galaxies clusters. The following expertise will be highly valued:
- Observational experience with optical/IR telescopes;
- Experience in the processing of optical/IR images and spectroscopy;
- Observational experience in the study of galaxy clusters and/or luminous red galaxies;
- Experience in the use of photometric redshift estimation methods;
- Experience with specific techniques for the detection of galaxy clusters at intermediate high redshift.
- Experience in the processing of optical/IR images and spectroscopy;
- Observational experience in the study of galaxy clusters and/or luminous red galaxies;
- Experience in the use of photometric redshift estimation methods;
- Experience with specific techniques for the detection of galaxy clusters at intermediate high redshift.
- Applicants must have a PhD in Astrophysics or Physics by the application deadline (March 31st ).
NOTE: Applicants who prepared their thesis at the IAC must present written evidence of having spent one continuous year, or 18 accumulated months, in other research institutes.
More information and applications
Duration: Starting during the first semester 2013, finalization no later than 31st December 2013 (end of the project).
Remuneration: The gross annual salary is 32.886 €per annum, subject to up to 20% tax and Social Security deductions. Medical insurance under the Spanish National Health Service will be provided, and will also cover your accompanying partner and children (if relevant).
Travel money: Ample travel funding is available.
Relocation grant: In the present call for applications we include a re-location grant for the successful candidate in which the following items are included: a flight ticket (booked and issued by the IAC), lodging for up to two weeks (organised by the IAC) and per diem for up to two weeks. This grant will be limited to a ceiling value of € 2,000.
Non-UE citizens: If you are citizen of a country not belonging to the European Union, you can apply for this position, but if selected, you will not be allowed to sign the contract with the IAC until you obtain the compulsory documentation required to live and work in Spain (NIE card). Please contact the Spanish consulate in your country for details in regard to your VISA.
Use our on-line application system,
http://www.iac.es/jobs/research/planckeuclidesquijote2013, submitting the information and documents as requested there. Alternatively, you can follow the instructions in the official job announcement (Spanish version only), on our website
Questions about the position can be addressed to the PI of the project; Dr. José Alberto Rubiño: jalberto at iac.es
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