PostDoc - Astrophysics

National Observatory of Athens

Greece

Description

Two Postdoctoral positions are available for the optical investigation of the most extensive, but faint, emission line phenomena at high galactic latitudes: these are the 100 degree long radio spurs, the HI bridge between the Magellanic Clouds and the Galaxy, the foreground for correction of the cosmic microwave background (CMB) measurements, the detection and study of large-scale filamentary structures (i.e. supernova remnants).

A very sensitive, fully-funded, state-of-the-art, instrument is being constructed for this purpose (the Manchester-Athens Wide Field Camera -- MAWFC) in a joint project between the National Observatory Athens (Dr. P. Boumis) and Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics (Prof. J. Meaburn, Dr. C. Dickinson). The successful applicants will drive the project from Greece (National Observatory of Athens, Institute of Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Applications and Remote Sensing) but must be prepared to observe world-wide and must embrace hands-on observations with an unusual instrument and analysis of the data.

Requirements

A PhD degree in astrophysics is a prerequisite. The positions will be funded by the "ARISTEIA II" program of the Greek Secreteriat of Research and Technology. 

More information and applications

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of current and future research interests (in PDF format) and three letters of reference, sent directly by e-mail to Dr. P. Boumis.

Consideration of applications will begin on December 10th, 2013 and will continue until the positions are filled. A starting date in January 2014 is anticipated. The duration of the positions, depending on the starting date, will be up to 2 years. The net monthly salary is =A41600.

Submission and inquires should be addressed to Dr. P. Boumis (e-mail: ptb@astro.noa.gr, tel.: +30 2108109162, fax: +30 2108040453).