Job Advertisement: Closing Date 1st April 2011
Post-doctoral Researcher in Extrasolar Planet Atmosphere Studies
Department of Physics, University of Oxford
We invite applications for a postdoctoral research position starting on
1 July 2011 or soon thereafter, to work on the interpretation of
atmospheric spectra of extra-solar planets, as part of a joint effort
between the Astrophysics and AOPP (Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary
Physics) sub-departments. The project aims to adapt existing spectral
inversion techniques, developed in the solar system context, to
extra-solar planets. The focus of this position is to improve the
spectroscopic line data for key molecules using existing lab facilities,
to incorporate these into the NEMESIS spectral inversion package, and to
work with Astrophysics observers to interpret existing and prepare
future observations of exoplanet atmospheres.
The appointment is for two years, initially based in AOPP, and moving to
Astrophysics after approximately six months. The candidate will work
closely with Drs S Aigrain (Astrophysics, observations of transiting
planets), N Bowles (AOPP, spectroscopy experiments) and P Irwin (AOPP,
NEMESIS package), but will be encouraged to interact with other faculty
members working in related areas.
Only applications received before noon on Friday, 1 April 2011 can be
considered. You will be required to upload a statement of research
interests, curriculum vitae, and list of publications, and the names and
addresses of three referees as part of your online application. In
addition, candidates should arrange for the three letters of reference
to be sent to [log in to unmask] by the closing date. Applications are
acknowledged but not referee letters. For further enquiries contact
Suzanne Aigrain ([log in to unmask]). For detailed information
on how to apply please see
https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form
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