Job Advertisement: Closing Date 20th November 2012
Senior Lecturer in Astrophysics at Department of Astronomy, Stockholm
University
Stockholm University announces a tenured position as Senior Lecturer in
Astrophysics. Applicants working with theoretical or observational studies
in the following areas will be considered: The physics, evolution and late
stages of stars; compact objects; the formation of stars and planetary
systems; exoplanets; the physics, formation and evolution of galaxies;
large scale structure; interstellar and intergalactic matter; and
astronomical instrumentation.
Approximately 50 people are actively working at the Department of
Astronomy, Stockholm University. The activities include research,
education and outreach. The research span over a wide range of subjects,
from the sun, exoplanets, the formation and death of stars, and galaxies
to the distant and early universe. Through the Swedish memberships in ESO
and ESA there is access to world class observational facilities.
The main tasks for a senior lecturer are research, teaching and
supervision of students.
Fluency in the Swedish language is not a requirement. However, some
undergraduate teaching at the department is in Swedish. If the candidate
who is hired is not fluent in Swedish, he or she will be given opportunity
to learn the language during the first few years
Further information about the position can be obtained from department
head Goran Ostlin, email: [log in to unmask]
Potential applicants are invited to visit the formal announcement, and
further instructions, available at: Department of Astronomy homepage:
http://www.astro.su.se/english/about-us/vacancies
Stockholm University vacancy web page:
www.su.se/english/about/vacancies/lecturers-researchers
In order to apply for this position please use the Stockholm University
web-based application form. Only applications received through the
Stockholm University web-based application form will be considered.
Reference number SU 612-1833-12. Deadline for application: Nov 20, 2012.
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