Professorship in Astrophysics

The Astronomy & Astrophysics Section (www.dias.ie/astrophysics) at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) invites applications for a Professorship in exoplanets or related fields. This is a permanent position and an appointment will be made at either the level of Professor or Assistant Professor.

The Astronomy & Astrophysics Section has active research groups in planetary magnetospheres, solar physics, space weather, and star and planet formation. The Section is involved in ESA and NASA space missions such as JUICE, ARIEL, JWST and Solar Orbiter, and ground-based facilities, such as Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) and the European Southern Observatory (ESO).

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in observational exoplanet research, or related areas that complement existing research in the Section.

The successful candidate will have an established international research reputation and will be expected to secure grants to support their research and build an active research group that complements and enhances existing research in the Section. As this is a dedicated research position, there are no undergraduate or teaching responsibilities but mentoring of research scholars and fellows is expected. The level of the appointment will be determined having regard to how the academic profile and experience of the preferred candidate matches the grade specifications. Additional information on the position, the terms of employment and academic requirements can be found here.

Qualifications: PhD in Physics, Astrophysics or related discipline together with Postdoctoral Research experience and a track record of securing funding and building a research group as an independent researcher.