Institut de Radioastronomie Millimetrique
Saint Martin d'Heres, France
Description
Applications are invited for an astronomer position at IRAM Grenoble. IRAM operates two of the most advanced mm/submm facilities in the world: an interferometer of six antennas located at Plateau de Bure (France) and a single-dish telescope near Granada (Spain). IRAM has now entered the construction phase of NOEMA, an ambitious plan to extend the scientific capabilities of the Plateau de Bure interferometer by doubling the number of antennas and increasing the performances of receivers and correlators. As an interface between NOEMA and the user community, IRAM has established a science support group, with the aim to prepare the arrival of NOEMA and provide support to NOEMA users, both scientifically and technically. As part of IRAM’s science support group, the successful candidate will:
1) contribute to the observing support of PHIBSS2, a world-wide, four-year Legacy Program aiming at investigating early galaxy evolution from the perspective of their molecular gas reservoirs. The program is built on the enhanced sensitivity and imaging capabilities of the NOEMA array. The successful candidate will be involved in the planning and preparation of observations, data quality assessment and calibration, data archiving process, and participate in the scientific data analysis,
2) contribute, within the limits of competence, expertise and time, to the overall IRAM activities and in particular to the activities of preparation, characterization and commissioning of the NOEMA array. The successful applicant may also take the lead on some aspects of NOEMA array testing based on her/his background and interests,
3) be expected and encouraged to actively conduct astronomical research. The current position offers the opportunity for astronomers to work with world-class research facilities and pursue their career in a very dynamic and competitive field of research. IRAM’s research program covers a wide range of subjects including ISM chemistry, planetary science, young stellar objects, late stage stellar evolution, and extragalactic research at low and high redshift.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should have experience in astronomical interferometry (mm/submm), be familiar with handling and analyzing large datasets, have knowledge of astronomical data reduction packages (GILDAS, CASA, or others) and be able to develop web-based applications. Experience in testing instrumentation is a plus. Good communication and interpersonal skills are required, with the ability to adapt and work efficiently in an international environment, both independently and within a team.
More information and applications
Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae, bibliography and statement of research interests, and arrange for three letters of reference. The appointment is for two years, extendable by one year, and could start as early as possible. Funds for travel and research will be available. Applications are to be submitted by email quoting reference VN 2013/02 to the IRAM Director (schuster@iram.fr) and be copied to both the personnel department (indigo@iram.fr) and the head of the astronomy group (neri@iram.fr). Questions should be directed to neri@iram.fr
Deadline to Apply for Job: July 1, 2013
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