Job Advertisement: Closing Date 15th December 2010
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN ASTROPHYSICS
for research in the project "the pathway to SKA: science with the
next generation of radio telescopes"
The Multidisciplinary Centre for Astrophysics (CENTRA) at
Instituto Superior Tecnico in Lisbon and the Centre for Astronomy and
Astrophysics (CAAUL) at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of
Lisbon invite applications for two postdoctoral positions in
Astrophysics. We are seeking candidates with a Ph.D. in astronomy,
astrophysics, physics or a closely related field, preferably with
experience in radio interferometry principles, observations and
algorithms for data processing.
Job Description: The successful candidates will be part of the
on-going FCT-funded research program, which incorporates CENTRA and
CAAUL participation in the development and exploitation of future
facilities (ASKAP, ALMA, Westerbork-Apertif and the SKA). The scientific
focus for these two postdoctoral positions will be, respectively, the
study of the Epoch of Reionization and the use of next generation
radio-interferometers to probe the high redshift 21cm signal
(coordinated by Dr. Mario Santos at CENTRA) and the study of Galaxy
Formation and Evolution using data from recent and planned ultra-deep
radio surveys (coordinated by Dr. Jose Afonso at CAAUL). The successful
candidates will interact extensively with other international groups and
an adequate travel allowance will be provided for that effect.
Salary will be 1495 euros/month (tax-free) plus social security
benefits. The positions are for one year with the possibility of renewal
(renewals after two years are dependent on availability of funding). The
appointment should begin by early 2011.
Deadline for applications is December 15th, 2010. Late applications will
be accepted until the positions are filled. Applications (CV,
publications list and a short statement of research interests,
identifying which postdoctoral topic the candidate is applying to and
two letters of recommendation) should be emailed to Dr. Mario Santos
([log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>).
Further information: Please contact Dr. Mario Santos
([log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>) and consult:
http://path2ska.org
http://centra.ist.utl.pt
http://www.oal.ul.pt/caaul
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