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Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions in PSF
Job Summary
Category
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution
Max Planck Insitute for Astronomy
Department
Planet and Star Formation
Number of Positions Available
3
Duration
3 Years
Could the duration be extended?
Yes
Work Arrangement
In-Person
In-Person Location(s)
Heidelberg
Germany
Job Description
The Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA) in Heidelberg is seeking dedicated and highly qualified postdoctoral researchers with observational or/and theoretical backgrounds to work in any of the following areas: planet and star formation, astrochemistry, protoplanetary disk evolution, search for extrasolar planets, laboratory astrophysics and IR instrumentation.
The Planet and Star Formation Department (https://www.mpia.de/en/psf) at MPIA is pursuing a wide range of astrophysical research, encompassing large observing programs, instrumentation development, theoretical modelling, and laboratory astrophysics. A number of exciting research opportunities are available at MPIA. The successful candidates will have access to the Very Large Telescope as well as the IRAM and ALMA facilities.
MPIA astronomers have preferential access to the 2.2m MPG telescope on La Silla, the IRAM facility and the APEX sub-millimeter telescope in Chile. MPIA is part of the VLT/SPHERE, VLTI/MATISSE, VLTI/GRAVITY and JWST/MIRI consortia and is strongly involved in the design and preparation for ELT instruments MICADO and METIS.
Your Tasks
Postdoctoral researchers are expected to participate in ongoing research projects and to develop independent research related to the broad interests of the Planet and Star Formation Department.
Your Profile
Applicants should have a PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, chemistry or a closely related field.
Compensation and Benefits
Currency
467
Included Benefits
MPIA provides funds for publications, travel and computer equipment.
MPIA astronomers have preferential access to the 2.2m MPG telescope on La Silla, the IRAM facility and the APEX sub-millimeter telescope in Chile. MPIA is part of the VLT/SPHERE, VLTI/MATISSE, VLTI/GRAVITY and JWST/MIRI consortia and is strongly involved in the design and preparation for ELT instruments MICADO and METIS.
The Max-Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women, and all other historically under-represented groups, to apply. The MPIA supports its employees in the search for suitable child care. For questions concerning promoting equal opportunity for all employees and prospective employees at MPIA, please contact our equal opportunity officers ([email protected]). Regarding disability guidelines and regulations, please contact Ralf Launhardt ([email protected]).
Compensation Notes
The remuneration is based on the German collective wage agreement for the public sector (TVöD, level E14) depending on qualification and experience. Social benefits are granted according to the regulations for public service. There is flexibility in starting dates, with preference for starting dates after mid-2025.
Application Details
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should provide the following in their application:
• cover letter (1 page)
• brief CV (max. 3 pages)
• publication list
• brief research statement (including past, current, and future research – max. 3 pages not inc. references)
• 3 reference letters submitted by your referees
All application documents, except the reference letters, should be submitted in a single pdf file through our online application system, where you will receive a separate link for the reference letters. Please forward it to your referees.
For assistance in submitting your application please contact Frank Richter ([email protected])
• cover letter (1 page)
• brief CV (max. 3 pages)
• publication list
• brief research statement (including past, current, and future research – max. 3 pages not inc. references)
• 3 reference letters submitted by your referees
All application documents, except the reference letters, should be submitted in a single pdf file through our online application system, where you will receive a separate link for the reference letters. Please forward it to your referees.
For assistance in submitting your application please contact Frank Richter ([email protected])
Link to Online Application
Publication Start Date
2024 Oct 01
Application Deadline
2024 Nov 22
Reference Code
384