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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