ETH Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
Description
The Institute for Astronomy at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zurich) is searching for an infrared astronomer to help lead our Laboratory for Astronomical Instrumentation with a scientific focus on the search for, and characterization of extra-solar planets. Current projects include development of high contrast imagers and spectrographs in the infrared for existing large telescopes, as well as the next generation ELTs. Our group is involved in:
i) SPHERE (a soon to be commissioned second-generation instrument for the VLT);
Description
The Institute for Astronomy at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zurich) is searching for an infrared astronomer to help lead our Laboratory for Astronomical Instrumentation with a scientific focus on the search for, and characterization of extra-solar planets. Current projects include development of high contrast imagers and spectrographs in the infrared for existing large telescopes, as well as the next generation ELTs. Our group is involved in:
i) SPHERE (a soon to be commissioned second-generation instrument for the VLT);
ii) ERIS, a new infrared camera/spectrograph to take advantage of the new adaptive secondary for the VLT;
iii) METIS (a planned mid-IR instrument for the E-ELT); and
iv) and EPICS (a proposed high-contrast instrument for the E-ELT).
We are also involved in CHEOPS, a Swiss-led exoplanet characterization space mission, as well as the NIRCam and NIRISS instrument science teams for the NASA/ESA/CSA JWST. Key activities in the next two years include: a) design and testing of filters, grisms, and diffraction-suppression optics from 1-5 microns in support of the ERIS project; and b) work on METIS including local project management, hardware development, interface with department workshop and industry partners, and project level support.
More information and applications
International applications are invited for positions ranging from Postdoctoral Fellow to Assistant Scientist capable of directing the lab. Salary will be commensurate with experience (starting at CHF 85'300 to over CHF 100'000) with junior appointments for a minimum of two years, and up to six+ years for senior candidates. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to: i) carry-out independent research; ii) work with students and other members of the group; and iii) access the full resources of the Star and Planet Formation Research Group. Switzerland is a member of ESO and ESA, and successful applicants will have full access to their facilities, as well as data from ongoing programs utilizing the Spitzer Space Telescope, HST, Herschel, the VLT, and other telescopes.
Applications should consist of a CV, past research and instrumentation experience, and proposed future activities (combined length not to exceed 10 pages) with a separate publication list. These materials (as a single pdf file) as well as up to three letters of reference (directly from the referees) should be sent via email. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Email: chiesinm@phys.ethz.ch
We are also involved in CHEOPS, a Swiss-led exoplanet characterization space mission, as well as the NIRCam and NIRISS instrument science teams for the NASA/ESA/CSA JWST. Key activities in the next two years include: a) design and testing of filters, grisms, and diffraction-suppression optics from 1-5 microns in support of the ERIS project; and b) work on METIS including local project management, hardware development, interface with department workshop and industry partners, and project level support.
More information and applications
International applications are invited for positions ranging from Postdoctoral Fellow to Assistant Scientist capable of directing the lab. Salary will be commensurate with experience (starting at CHF 85'300 to over CHF 100'000) with junior appointments for a minimum of two years, and up to six+ years for senior candidates. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to: i) carry-out independent research; ii) work with students and other members of the group; and iii) access the full resources of the Star and Planet Formation Research Group. Switzerland is a member of ESO and ESA, and successful applicants will have full access to their facilities, as well as data from ongoing programs utilizing the Spitzer Space Telescope, HST, Herschel, the VLT, and other telescopes.
Applications should consist of a CV, past research and instrumentation experience, and proposed future activities (combined length not to exceed 10 pages) with a separate publication list. These materials (as a single pdf file) as well as up to three letters of reference (directly from the referees) should be sent via email. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Email: chiesinm@phys.ethz.ch
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