瑞典斯德哥尔摩大学2022年招聘博士后（星系天文学）

瑞典斯德哥尔摩大学2022年招聘博士后（星系天文学）

Postdoctoral Fellow In Extragalactic Astronomy

Stockholm University

Description

atthe Department of Astronomy. Closing date: 19 September 2022.

The Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Extragalactic astronomy. The Department of Astronomy has around 90 employees. The main research areas are Galaxies, Supernovae, Computational astrophysics, Solar physics, and Planet and star formation. Stockholm University has access to a range of facilities including ESO, LSST, and NOT membership, and the Galaxies group leads several major research campaigns with the Hubble (HST) and James Webb Space Telescopes (JWST), and ESO/VLT.

Project description The position will be to work on spectroscopy of a large sample of galaxies in the early universe, and is coupled to a recently-awarded ‘Large Programme' with ESO/VLT, Hubble Space Telescope, and/or JWST/NIRISS.

Main responsibilities The position involves reduction and analysis of optical spectra obtained from the FLAMES instrument at VLT or HST slitless spectroscopy.

Qualification requirements Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria The degree must have been completed at latest before the employment decision is made, but no more than three years before the closing date. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances. Special reasons refer to sick leave, parental leave, elected positions in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances as well as clinical attachment or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills. Expertise with galaxies in the early universe will be a strong advantage.

Terms of employment The position involves full-time employment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date autumn 2022 or as per agreement.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact Further information about the position can be obtained from, Matthew Hayes, telephone: +46 8 5537 8521, matthew.hayes@astro.su.se.

Union representatives Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

Your contact details and personal data

Your highest degree

Your language skills

Contact details for 23 references

Recommendation letters should be sent separately to: fv-3175-22.refletters@astro.su.se

and, in addition, please include the following documents

Cover letter

CV degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications

Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing: why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement why and how you wish to complete the project what makes you suitable for the project in question

Copy of PhD diploma

Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.