Post-doctoral program of the Paris Observatory - PSL

Applications are solicited for up to three post-doctoral positions in astrophysics at Paris Observatory-PSL The positions are funded for one year, renewable for a second year.
Paris Observatory is one of the largest astronomical centres in the world with 850 employées and 840 publications per year. It represents one fourth of French astronomy with teams covering a wide range of research fields and participating in the largest instrumental, theoretical, numerical and experimental projects of modem astronomy. Research teams are located on three main sites, amongst which two are in the Paris area (Paris and Meudon). The third one is the Nançay astronomical radio observatory. Paris Observatory-PSL is part of a rich astronomical environment in the Paris area comprising about 800 scientists.
Paris Observatory is a founding member of Paris Sciences et Lettres - PSL, a young university federating nine prestigious research and higher éducation institutions in the fields of sciences, humanities, and arts, such as the Paris École Normale Supérieure, or Paris-Dauphine University, and involving as well ten associate institutions.
Applicants are expected to conduct research related to the Strengths, "Pépites", and Emergences of the Paris Observatory.

Selection criteria and procedure
Applications will be selected according to the following criteria:

a) Scientific interest of the project in the context of the spécifie field of research and how it fits within the priorities of the Paris Observatory and of the research laboratory;

b) Scientific track record of the applicant and relevance of the proposed project in his/her employability and longer-term career. Selected candidates are strongly invited to apply for permanent positions in one the Paris Observatory laboratories during their stay.

c) Work plan for two years : pertinence and consistency with respect to the scientific objectives;

d) Synergy between the project and the host team; e) Clarity and pedagogy of the application documents.