Job Advertisement: Closing Date 28th February 2014

Postdoctoral Position on High-Angular Resolution Studies of 
Protoplanetary Discs

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.

Applicants must possess a PhD in astrophysics or a related discipline, 
or expect to have earned one before taking up the position. The salary 
will range from =A325,014 per annum on Grade E to =A332,590 on Grade F, 
depending on qualifications and experience. Supercomputing resources and 
funding for computing equipment and travel will be available, and we 
will provide assistance with relocation costs where eligible.

Application deadline: February 28, 2014

For further information on how to apply please visit the following 
website or contact Dr. Stefan Kraus (email: [log in to unmask]):

https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=3D0007019ITv&WVID=3D3817591jNg&LANG=3DUSA

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