theoretical postdoctoral position in Tidal Disruption Events

Leiden Observatory invites applications for a postdoctoral position on Theoretical and computational studies of Tidal Disruption Events in Prof. Elena M. Rossi’s group. Her group currently consists of five PhD students and two post-docs, who work on various galactic nuclei phenomena (including but not limited to these https://vega-p.strw.leidenuniv.nl/). The position is for 2+1 year, and it is broadly within the context of Rossi’s NWO funded project TDE-RICH: https://vici-tde-rossi.strw.leidenuniv.nl. Computational skills are particularly appreciated, but analytical skills are also highly valued.

Leiden Observatory, founded in 1633, is the oldest university astronomy department in the world. With about 35 faculty, over 40 postdoctoral associates and about 65 PhD students it is the largest astronomy department in the Netherlands. Leiden is a charming university town with an international flair. Most Leiden researchers have an international background. English is the common language.