Senior Scientist at the Department of Astrophysics in Vienna

The Department of Astrophysics at the University of Vienna is looking for an outstanding candidate for a currently 50% Senior Scientist position to strengthen our instrumentation group. Initially, this post is to be filled for 4 years. Afterwards, there is a possibility to extend the post to a permanent contract.

You will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team on science projects while profiting from the international environment in the department within the lively city of Vienna. The department is involved in the development of international astronomical instrumentation projects, both at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and the European Space Agency (ESA). 

Your position involves active participation in science, education, and management. This includes coordination and implementation of instrumentation projects connected with ESO. Project management, (co-)supervision and (co-)organisation within the institute's "laboratory for astronomical instrumentation". Conducting independent teaching, (co-)supervision of students, and contributions to general organisational and administrative tasks.

You should have a doctoral/PhD degree in astronomy or astrophysics and experience in astronomical software development. Ability to lead a team and excellent communication skills in English are required. Experiences in teaching and training, (co-)supervising students, and (co-)organising events are desirable. 

If you are interested, please apply on-line via https://personalwesen.univie.ac.at/en/jobs-recruiting/job-center/ (job 11590) before the closing date of 15 January 2021. Your application should include a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae (with a list of publications and presentations) and a statement of research interests (maximum of two pages). Please also give names and contact details of 3 persons that can provide on request a recommendation letter.