PhD - Instrumentación espacial

AEGORA (Astronomía Espacial y Gestión Óptima de Recursos Astronómicos)

España

Descripción

El grupo de investigación AEGORA (Astronomía Espacial y Gestión Óptima de Recursos Astronómicos) en el marco de la convocatoria de ayudas para contratos predoctorales de FPU, publicada en el BOE de 21/11/2013, ofrece la posibilidad de realizar una tesis doctoral enmarcada en el proyecto del Observatorio Espacial Mundial de Ultravioleta.

Título del Trabajo: Instrumento de imagen ultravioleta ISSIS para el Observatorio Espacial Mundial de Ultravioleta (WSO-UV).

WSO-UV es un proyecto internacional liderado por la Agencia Espacial de la Federacion Rusa (ROSCOSMOS) y desarrollado para garantizar el acceso al rango ultravioleta (UV) una vez que la vida del Telescopio Espacial Hubble llegue a su fin. Este telescopio espacial de 170 cm que será lanzado al final de esta década ha sido concebido como un observatorio para la formación de imágenes y espectroscopia astronómica. España está desarrollando en su totalidad ISSIS, uno de los tres instrumentos de los que constará el WSO-UV.

El desarrollo de nueva instrumentación espacial para aplicaciones científicas, como es el caso de ISSIS, conlleva la definición de objetivos concretos a alcanzar con los nuevos instrumentos (nuevos retos que no hayan sido alcanzados con misiones espaciales anteriores y avanzar en áreas del conocimiento poco o nada exploradas en el pasado).

El investigador predoctoral en formación participará en las tareas de diseño y construcción de ISSIS, así como en la definición y en el desarrollo de los test de verificación del instrumento.

Enlace: www.wso-uv.org y www.wso-uv.es

Incorporación a un un grupo líder internacional en la astronomía UV y con experiencia en observación y calibración de datos de misiones espaciales UV. Trabajo en un grupo muy dinámico. Desarrollo de labores de investigación, en diversos centros internacionales de gran prestigio (impulsores de misiones espaciales como Hubble, GALEX...).

Tenured faculty position - Astrophysics

The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Birmingham

United Kingdom

Closing Date: 31st March 2014

Description

The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Birmingham invites applications for a tenured faculty position in Astrophysics at the Lectureship level, or exceptionally at a higher level.

The Astrophysics Group has a wide range of research activities, spanning theory, observations and instrumentation. Research areas include galactic and extra-galactic astrophysics, gravitational lensing and cosmology, exoplanets, and gravitational-wave science. Members of the group play important roles in major international efforts and collaborations, such as the Euclid Consortium, XXL, LoCuSS, GAMA, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the GEO Collaboration, the European and International Pulsar Timing Array Collaboration, and the Einstein gravitational-wave Telescope. Further information about the Astrophysics Group and its work can be found at <http://www.sr.bham.ac.uk/>.

The appointment is expected to complement and expand existing research activities. We encourage especially applications in the areas of extra-galactic astrophysics, cosmology and gravitational-wave instrumentation, but exceptional individuals in any field will be considered. The successful applicant will also contribute to the School's undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

PostDoc - Space physics

IRF

Uppsala, Sweden

Closing Date: 15th March 2014

Description

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position to study space plasma physics in the European Project: "Solar system plasma Turbulence: Observations, inteRmittency and Multifractals" (STORM). Scientific studies would be based on the data from the multi-spacecraft mission Cluster. The Space Plasma Physics group at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) is a partner in the research Consortium STORM,

funded by the EU Seventh Framework Programme (FP7).

PostDoc - Chemical evolution and abundance of massive stars

Astrophysics Research Institute

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Description

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position working with Ben Davies at the Astrophysics Research Institute, Liverpool John Moores University. The aim of the project is to develop and exploit the use of massive stars as probes of their host galaxy's abundances and chemical evolution. This will be done using state-of-the-art model atmospheres in conjunction with near-IR spectroscopy from the VLT and Keck.

PhD - Astrophysics

University of Leicester

United Kingdom

Description

Several research council funded studentships will be available from Autumn 2014 at the University of Leicester for promising potential PhD students in observational and theoretical astrophysics and space science.

Research areas with projects available include high-energy astrophysics, transient searches, galaxy evolution, planet formation and exoplanet studies.

PostDoc - Solar physics

Astronomical Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic

Ondrejov, Czech Republic

Closing Date: 10th March 2014

Description

A one year position as a post-doctoral research fellow in solar physics is available at the Astronomical Institute  of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Ondrejov, near Prague. The post-doctoral fellow will be working on the project "Flare Chromospheres: Observations, Models and Archives" funded by the EC programme FP7-SPACE-2012. 

PostDoc - High-angular resolution studies of protoplanetary discs

The astrophysics group at the University of Exeter

United Kingdom

Closing Date: 28th February 2014

Description

The astrophysics group at the University of Exeter invites applications for a postdoctoral position (Associate Research Fellow / Research Fellow) to work primarily with Dr. Stefan Kraus on observational studies related to star and planet formation. This position is funded through grants from the EU Marie Curie actions and the Leverhulme Trust. The post is funded for a fixed term period of 3 years and is expected to commence around October 2014, with a 12 month probationary period.

The broad goal of the position is to carry out original research on protoplanetary discs using high-angular resolution observations. The successful applicant will work in collaboration with the PI on modelling VLTI infrared and/or ALMA sub-millimeter interferometric data and complementary spectroscopic data. We are particularly interested in applicants with experience in modelling the line/continuum emission of protoplanetary discs or a strong background in accretion/outflow-launching physics. Prior experience with the technique

of interferometry is not required, but would be an asset.

PhD - Astronomy & astrophysics

The Astrophysics Group at Keele University

United Kingdom

Closing Date: 28th February 2014

Description

The Astrophysics Group at Keele University has several funded studentships (STFC/Keele funding) in astronomy/astrophysics to start in September 2014.

Possible projects include (title, main supervisor):

- Transiting extra-solar planets with WASP-South, Prof Coel Hellier.

- High-resolution imaging of transiting planet host stars, Dr John Taylor (Southworth).

- Nuclear astrophysics: impact and sensitivity studies, Dr Raphael Hirschi.

- Laboratory astrophysics at the Diamond Light Source, Prof Nye Evans.

- Star formation and stellar ages from the Gaia-ESO Spectroscopic Survey (Prof. R. D. Jeffries).

- Outer solar system chemistry (Dr Jacco van Loon, Prof. A. Evans).

- Star formation in the Magellanic Clouds (Dr. Joana Oliveira).

- Atmospheric properties of A, F and G stars (Dr Barry Smalley).

PostDoc - Solar physics

The Max Planck Institute

Germany

Closing Date: 1st March 2014

Description

The Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in solar physics, dedicated to modelling of solar spectral irradiance variations using the output of 3D radiation MHD simulations and the observed magnetograms. The project is attractive not just from the science point of view, but also because of its relevance to global climate change.

PhD - Astrophysical research

Jeremiah Horrocks Institute, University of Central Lancashire

United Kingdom

Description

The Jeremiah Horrocks Institute invites applications for PhD studentships in Astrophysics, commencing in October 2014, in the following areas of research:

• Solar Physics.
• Observational Star formation.
• Multi-waveband analysis of galaxies.
• Modelling of nuclear star clusters in galaxies.
• Galactic Archaeology.
• Astrophysical jets.

PostDoc - Astrophysical research

The Geneva Observatory

Geneva, Switzerland

Closing Date: 1st May 2014

Description

The Geneva Observatory in Geneva, Switzerland, announces the availability of a research position at the postdoctoral level, open to applicants of all nationalities.

The successful candidate will work on projects aimed at studying starburst galaxies in the distant Universe, involving multi-wavelength observations and/or modeling. He/she may in particular work with ground-based near-IR and longer wavelength observations including VLT, HST, Spitzer, Herschel, IRAM, APEX, and ALMA data from approved and upcoming projects, such as follow-up of the Herschel Lensing Survey, the VIMOS Ultra Deep Survey, and others. He/she will also have access to state-of-the-art modeling tools including 3D radiation transfer, SED fitting, and evolutionary synthesis codes. The candidate will work with the group of Prof. Daniel Schaerer in Geneva and within international collaborations.

The Geneva Observatory and the associated Laboratory of Astrophysics of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne carry out observational, interpretative and theoretical research in the fields of extra-solar planets, stellar physics, high energy astrophysics, galaxy evolution and dynamics, and observational cosmology.

Contract - Domain specialist in the area of telescope operations

Jodrell Bank Observatory

Cheshire, United Kingdom

Closing Date: 14th February 2014

Description

The Square Kilometre Array is a global project to build a multi-purpose radio telescope that will play a major role in answering key questions in modern astrophysics and cosmology.  It will be one of a small number of cornerstone observatories around the world.

We seek a Domain Specialist in the area of Telescope Operations.  Domain Specialists are staff with extensive experience in a particular field of interest to the SKA.  They may cross work breakdown structure boundaries and advise more than one work package manager. They support the SKA Architect in the generation of the top-level requirements and any re-baselining activities.  Domain Specialists provide engineering performance analysis as well as costing and other information to work package managers.

Requirements

The post-holder will have a relevant degree (or equivalent) in engineering or physical sciences and will be able to demonstrate experience at a high level in both the strategic planning and the day-to-day technical operations of a large science facility.

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PhD - Theoretical physics

Institute for Theoretical Physics

Innsbruck University, Austria

Closing Date: 31st January 2014

Description 

We offer a 3-year PhD position (30 hours/week) starting as soon as possible in the field of theoretical high energy astrophysics at the Institute for Theoretical Physics at Innsbruck University. The candidate is expected to work on models for non-thermal emission of massive binary star systems and particle acceleration, and to collaborate with the Astroparticle Physics group at Innsbruck University. The position is part of a FWF funded project of Assoc.-Prof. Dr. Anita Reimer at Innsbruck University. 

Requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a Master degree / diploma in physics, astrophysics or astronomy. Good knowledge of astroparticle physics and/or gamma-ray astrophysics with strong interest in theory, experience in programming and good English language skills are required.

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PostDoc - IFU Galaxy Evolution

University of Portsmouth

United Kingdom

Closing Date: 3rd February 2014

Description

The Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth (www.icg.port.ac.uk) intends to appoint a Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in integral field unit spectroscopy and data processing development to work on the upcoming project MaNGA (Mapping Nearby Galaxies at APO). MaNGA, as part of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey IV. MaNGA is an optical fiber-based multi-object IFU that will target

10,000 galaxies over a 6-year campaign with start of operations on 1st July 2014. The successful applicant will participate in the development of MaNGA's data processing software and in the scientific analysis of

MaNGA data with Dr Daniel Thomas, Dr Karen Masters, Dr Claudia Maraston and other MaNGA team members at the ICG and within the SDSS-IV collaboration.

Requirements

A PhD in astronomy or physics is required. Experience with data processing of large data sets and software development is preferable, and previous involvement in IFU observations and analysis will be considered an advantage. Experience with or interest in stellar population analysis and/or kinematics would be useful.

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. Portsmouth is member of the Athena SWAN charter and an Institute of Physics Project Juno Supporter. These projects show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote gender equality in science and create a better working

environment for women and men.

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Several astrophysical research positions

Armagh Observatory

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Closing Date: 21st February 2014

Description

Applications are invited for fixed-term postgraduate research studentships tenable at the Armagh Observatory from Sept/Oct 2014.

Armagh Observatory, located in Northern Ireland, is an astrophysical research institute with a heritage covering more than two centuries. Currently it has 8 staff astronomers, 2 post-doctoral fellows, a dozen PhD students and several visiting astronomers. Research interests include Solar Physics, Solar-System Science, Stellar and Galactic Astrophysics.

Requirements

Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second class honours degree or equivalent, in an appropriate discipline (e.g. Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy or Astrophysics). Successful candidates will enroll at an appropriate university and carry out a research programme at the Armagh Observatory. Applications are encouraged from candidates of any nationality.

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PhD - Heliophysics

University of Exeter

United Kingdom

Closing Date: 15th January 2014

Description

A College PhD studentship, starting October 2014 (for 3.5 years), is available for research on ‘Multi-spacecraft investigations of solar and heliospheric plasmas’. The project will investigate plasma and dynamical properties of magnetic structures in the solar corona and in the solar wind, by developing and exploiting multi-spacecraft data analysis of remote and in-situ observations.

The project is supervised by Dr. Claire Foullon, in the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, at the University of Exeter, UK.

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PhD - Solar system research

University of Oxford

United Kingdom

Closing date: 24th January 2014

Description and requirements

The University of Oxford has several Planetary Physics DPhil (PhD) positions available in the Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics (AOPP) department from October 2014.

The available projects cover a broad range of planetary atmospheric science: studies of brown dwarfs spectroscopy; Rosetta investigations of cometary atmospheres; ground-based observations and Spitzer studies of planetary processes at work on ice giants Uranus and Neptune; Cassini studies of Saturn's seasons; ground-based observations of Jupiter's weather; and experimental studies of planetary heat transport. Please visit the following website for specifics of each project:

http://www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/study-here/postgraduates/atmospheric-oceanic-and-planetary-physics/planetary-physics

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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. 

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PhD - Heliophysics

University of Exeter

United Kingdom

Application deadline: January 15 2014

Description

A College PhD studentship, starting October 2014 (for 3.5 years), is available for research on ‘Multi-spacecraft investigations of solar and heliospheric plasmas’. The project will investigate plasma and dynamical properties of magnetic structures in the solar corona and in the solar wind, by developing and exploiting multi-spacecraft data analysis of remote and in-situ observations.

The project is supervised by Dr. Claire Foullon, in the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, at the University of Exeter, UK.

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PhD - Observatorio espacial mundial de ultravioleta

S. D. Astronomía y Geodesia, Facultad de Ciencias Matemáticas, Universidad Complutense

Madrid, España

Fecha límite: 16/12/2013

Descripción

El grupo de investigación AEGORA (Astronomía Espacial y Gestión Óptima de Recursos Astronómicos) en el marco de la convocatoria de ayudas para contratos predoctorales de FPU, publicada en el BOE de 21/11/2013, ofrece la posibilidad de realizar una tesis doctoral enmarcada en el proyecto del Observatorio Espacial Mundial de Ultravioleta.

Título del Trabajo: Instrumento de imagen ultravioleta ISSIS para el Observatorio Espacial Mundial de Ultravioleta (WSO-UV).

WSO-UV es un proyecto internacional liderado por la Agencia Espacial de la Federacion Rusa (ROSCOSMOS) y desarrollado para garantizar el acceso al rango ultravioleta (UV) una vez que la vida del Telescopio Espacial Hubble llegue a su fin. Este telescopio espacial de 170 cm que será lanzado al final de esta década ha sido concebido como un observatorio para la formación de imágenes y espectroscopia astronómica. España está desarrollando en su totalidad ISSIS, uno de los tres instrumentos de los que constará el WSO-UV.

El desarrollo de nueva instrumentación espacial para aplicaciones científicas, como es el caso de ISSIS, conlleva la definición de objetivos concretos a alcanzar con los nuevos instrumentos (nuevos retos que no hayan sido alcanzados con misiones espaciales anteriores y avanzar en áreas del conocimiento poco o nada exploradas en el pasado).

El investigador predoctoral en formación participará en las tareas de diseño y construcción de

ISSIS, así como en la definición y en el desarrollo de los test de verificación del instrumento.

Enlace: www.wso-uv.org y www.wso-uv.es

Requisitos

Los solicitantes deberán acreditar una nota media del expediente académico en la escala 0-10, igual o superior a 7.30 para el grado en Ciencias, 8.22 para el Master en Ciencias, 6.85 para el grado en Ingeniería y 8.06 para el Master en Ingeniería.

Los solicitantes deben estar matriculados o tienen que estar en condiciones de matricularse en el curso 2013-2014 en un programa de doctorado de una Universidad Española, preferentemente con “mención hacia la excelencia” en el curso 2012-2013 o evaluación favorable de la ANECA.

Fecha de finalización de los estudios:

Los solicitantes deberán haber concluido sus estudios en los periodos que a continuación se indican:

a) Con posterioridad al 1 de enero de 2010, en el caso de licenciados, ingenieros y arquitectos o equivalente en sistemas universitarios extranjeros no adaptados al EEES.

b) Con posterioridad al 1 de enero de 2009, en el caso de diplomados, ingenieros técnicos y arquitectos técnicos o equivalente en sistemas universitarios extranjeros no adaptados al EEES, que hayan realizado el Master para acceso al doctorado.

c) Con posterioridad al 1 de enero de 2009, en el caso de estudios de Grado del EEES de 180 créditos.

d) Con posterioridad al 1 de enero de 2010, en el caso de estudios de Grado del EEES de 240 créditos.

e) Con anterioridad a las señaladas y posterioridad a 1 de enero de 2006 en los siguientes

casos:

e.1) Los que se encuentren en posesión del título oficial de la especialidad en Medicina, Farmacia, Biología, Química o Psicología que en el momento de solicitar la beca estén en posesión del título Oficial de Especialidad Médica (MIR) o Farmacéutica (FIR) o cuenten con el Certificado Oficial de Especialidad en Biología (BIR), Química (QUIR) o Psicología (PIR).

e.2) Los que se hayan dedicado a la atención y cuidado de hijos menores de seis años entre el 1 de enero de 2006 y el 1 de enero de 2010.

e.3) Para los solicitantes que posean una discapacidad igual o superior al 50 por ciento, el periodo de finalización de estudios señalado en los apartados a), b), c) y d) precedentes quedará ampliado en dos años respectivamente.

La duración máxima de las ayudas será de cuarenta y ocho meses, contados a partir de la fecha de alta en el centro de adscripción, sin perjuicio de los descuentos por becas y ayudas para la formación doctoral disfrutadas con anterioridad.

Posibilidades:

Incorporación a un un grupo líder internacional en la astronomía UV y con experiencia en observación y calibración de datos de misiones espaciales UV.

Trabajo en un grupo muy dinámico.

Desarrollo de labores de investigación, en diversos centros internacionales de gran prestigio (impulsores de misiones espaciales como Hubble, GALEX...).

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