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Job Advertisement: Closing Date 31st July 2012 Institute for Astrophysics University of Goettingen Applications are invited for two PhD positions in the search for extrasolar planets and stellar activity at the Institute for Astrophysics, University of Goettingen. The graduate students will work primarily under the supervision of Prof. Ansgar Reiners and Dr. Sandra Jeffers and will be actively involved in the collaborative programme 'Astrophysical Flow Instabilities and Turbulence', funded by the German DFG. The rapidly expanding 'Stellar Activity and Extra-solar Planets' research group at the Institute for Astrophysics at the Georg-August University, G=F6ttingen, offers a young and dynamic work environment. Research at the IAG combines theoretical and observational work in stellar astrophysics, extra-solar planets, astro and helioseismology, solar physics, instrument development as well as other fields. It is participating in the development of ESO VLT and E-ELT facilities and of the exoplanet survey CARMENES at Calar Alto Observatory. G=F6ttingen is a historic university city with a vibrant student population situated close to the Harz mountains in central Germany. The University of G=F6ttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Disabled persons with equivalent aptitude will be favoured. Further information can be found here: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/203293.html or by email from: [log in to unmask] The deadline for applications is 31.07.2012 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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