Job Advertisement: Expires 30th June 2008
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Centre for Astrophysics Research
University of Hertfordshire
Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the Centre for Astrophysics Research
&28,200pa (may be higher for exceptional candidates or those with
extensive experience)
Fixed term contract of 2.5 years in the first
instance
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the area of
nearby galaxy research, in particular through participation in the
THINGS and LITTLE THINGS collaborations and closely related projects.
THINGS, The HI Nearby Galaxy Survey is a Large VLA project which has
gathered high (6" and 5 km/s) resolution observations in the 21cm line
of neutral hydrogen of a sample of 34 galaxies chosen from the Spitzer
Infrared Nearby Galaxy Survey (SINGS) with which it is closely linked.
LITTLE THINGS is a similarly ambitious project, extending the project
to dwarf galaxies. You are expected to participate in the analysis of
this stunning data base. Experience in nearby galaxy research and
familiarity with radio astronomical techniques or demonstrable
complementary expertise will be an advantage.
You should have a PhD in the Physical Sciences, or expect to be
awarded a PhD before the start date; this post is available from 1st
October 2008.
For informal enquiries please contact Professor Elias Brinks
(telephone: +44 1707 286072, e-mail: [log in to unmask]) or
Professor James Hough, Director of Astronomy Research, Centre for
Astrophysics Research (telephone: +44 1707 284500, fax: +44 1707
284514; e-mail: [log in to unmask]). Also see
http://star.herts.ac.uk/ for additional information on the CAR.
Applications (which should be accompanied by a full CV, a summary of
past achievements and personal statement) should be submitted to the
Human Resources Department at UH: http://recruitment.herts.ac.uk/recruit/
You should arrange for 2 references to be sent to Professor Elias
Brinks by the closing date of June 30, 2008 to the address below.
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Centre for Astrophysics Research
College Lane
Hatfield AL10 9AB
Tel: +44 1707 286072
FAX: +44 1707 284514
Email Submission Address: [log in to unmask]
Email Inquiries: [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask]
Closing Date: 30 June 2008
Quote Reference: EN8475
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