Senior scientist in numerical astrophysics for planetary and stellar astrophysics

Department of Astrophysics at the University of Vienna is searching for a Senior scientist to contribute to the development of numerical codes used by the Solar System Evolution group and other groups at the department. Our ideal candidate has a scientific background in stellar and planetary astrophysics and strong background in computational astrophysics.

Tasks: participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You build an excellent research profile in the field of planetary and stellar astrophysics, and Solar System research.
• You lead and participate in scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international meetings.
• You contribute software expertise to other computational astrophysical groups.
• You (co-)supervise Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral students in Astronomy.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You take on administrative tasks in research and teaching as well as evaluation procedures.

You must have:

• A completed doctoral/PhD degree in astronomy/astrophysics
• A proven track record in scientific programming in software development teams with applications to various scientific tasks
• A versatile research profile with works from different areas of astrophysics (e.g., stellar astrophysics, planetary science)
• Research competence and initiative proven through international publications in peer-relevant media
• Excellent abilities to work in a team and excellent communication skills in English

Additionally:

• Previously acquired third-party funding is desirable
• Supervision and teaching experience is an advantage
• Good organisational skills are desirable
• Presentation experience in an international setting is a benefit
• Visible scientific track record (invited talks, panel participation) is a strong asset

For more details, see: https://jobs.univie.ac.at/job/Senior-Scientist-in-Numerical-Astrophysics-for-Planetary-and-Stellar-Astrophysics/1382762933/