Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico
Description
The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) has openings for postdoctoral researchers to work on the High Altitude Water Cherenkov (HAWC) observatory, a high-energy gamma ray observatory under construction in the Sierra Negra Volcano, Puebla, Mexico. HAWC will be the world’s most sensitive wide field of view detector of gamma rays at high energies (above 100 GeV). HAWC is anticipated to begin science operations in September 2013. Information about HAWC is available at the website, http://hawc.umd.edu. The UNAM group includes the Astronomy, Physics, Nuclear Physics and Geophysics Institutes with interests in Gamma Ray Bursts, Blazars, Pulsars, dark matter and Solar Flares. The group is actively involved in the science verification of the instrument construction, database warehouse, and data analysis.
Requirements
Applicants must have a Ph.D in Physics or Astronomy with a background in cosmic ray physics, particle and gamma ray astrophysics. Strong experience with programming object-oriented software as C++ and/or Python or with data analysis or software development is preferred. Applicants must have obtained their PhD between March 2011 and March 2014 and they must be less than 36 years old by March 2014. The appointment is offered on a full-time fixed-term basis for a period of 1 year, starting as early as March 2014, with possible extension for a second year. The fellowship provides support for traveling and publishing. Candidate’s applications will be considered before July 29th, 2013. The requirements (on age and graduation date) could not apply for applicants interested in solar physics and dark matter since funding for these areas could come from grants. Also the position can be filled immediately and will be open until it is filled.
More information and applications
Interested applicants send an e-mail to Dr. Magda Gonzalez (magda@astro.unam.mx) who will provide information on the corresponding requisites.
Deadline: July 29, 2013
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