Job Advertisement: Closing Date 14th December 2012
Postdoctoral Position in Star Formation and Astrochemistry
The Institut de Planetologie et d'Astrophysique de Grenoble
(IPAG) is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral position in star
formation and astrochemistry. The successful applicant will work with
Sebastien Maret (IPAG) and Benoit Commer (LERMA, Paris) on the
modeling of an extensive set of observations of young solar type
protostars obtained with the Plateau de Bure interferometer (PdBI)
as part of an IRAM large program (PI Philippe Andre). The postdoctoral
researcher will lead the development of a numerical model that couples
the result of state-of-the-art MHD simulations of pre- and proto-stellar
core dynamical evolution with a complete chemistry network. He/she
will also contribute to analyze and interpret the PdBI observations,
as well as follow-up observations that we plan on obtaining with ALMA
and NOEMA.
Applicants should have a PhD in astronomy and a strong background in
numerical modeling of the dynamics, chemistry and/or radiative transfer
of star forming regions. Knowledge of millimeter or sub-millimeter
interferometry is an asset. Good English communication skills and
ability to work in a team are essential (note that knowledge of the
French language is not required). Regular travels between Grenoble and
Paris are expected.
The postdoctoral researcher will be appointed for an initial period of
two years with the possibility of renewal for one year, with an
attractive salary that commensurate with experience. The appointment is
expected to start in early 2013. A full working environment, including a
laptop, a workstation, and an access to a 352-cores grid computer, will
be provided. Travel funds are also available upon prior agreement with
the postdoc supervisor.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a publication list, and a
statement of research experience and interests by email to Sebastien Maret
([log in to unmask]). They should also arrange for three
reference letters (to be sent directly by the referees by email).
Deadline for applications is December, 14th 2012.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Royal Astronomical Society Job List is provided free-of-charge through the JISC Mail Service. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the RAS cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy or validity, either directly or by implication, of job advertisements or other information posted to this list. For more information about the Royal Astronomical Society visit the website at www.ras.org.uk.
Royal Astronomical Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BQ, UK, tel. +44 (0)20 7734 3308, fax. +44 (0)20 7494 0166, www.ras.org.uk
|