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Job Advertisement: Closing Date 31st May 2011 Two staff positions in the Astronomy Group at ASTRON Dwingeloo, the Netherlands) For the two staff positions, ASTRON is looking for enthusiastic candidates with a PhD in astronomy, astrophysics or a related discipline, demonstrated ability for ground-breaking research, an excellent publication record and the potential to secure external funding. One of the appointments will be made at a senior level - the candidate should be willing to assist in the management of this expanding and dynamic group. Both appointments are initially for two years with the prospect of becoming permanent subject to a positive evaluation. The selected candidates are expected to carry out innovative research in her/his own field of expertise. In addition, she/he is expected to provide valuable input into the various astronomical and technical programs at ASTRON and to take part in defining, developing & commissioning new facilities in which ASTRON is involved. ASTRON offers a vibrant research environment with strong technical expertise and influence in the new generation of emerging radio facilities such as LOFAR, WSRT-Apertif and the SKA, including the latter's pathfinder and precursor instruments. The Astronomy Group includes ~ 20 astronomers (staff and post-docs) who (co)supervise more than 10 PhD students. More information about ASTRON Astronomy Group and ASTRON in general can be found at http://www.astron.nl. See the AAS Job Register for more details, also about the application procedure and employment benefits: http://jobregister.aas.org/job_view?JobID=3D39315 Deadline for applications is 31 May, 2011. For further enquiries please contact: Prof. Dr. Raffaella Morganti ([log in to unmask]), Head of the Astronomy Group. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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