Overview
The Max Planck Institute for Astronomy has an opening for a postdoc research fellow in the exciting field of planetary transits with the HAT-South project. HAT-South is the first global network dedicated to transiting planet search. With three stations around the globe (Australia, Namibia and Chile) and 24 telescopes, providing high-precision, 24-hour data coverage on millions of stars brighter than 14th magnitude it started operation in late 2009 and is now in the full data production phase.
Job description
We are searching for a postdoctoral research fellow who would participate actively in the HAT-South program at the stimulating work environment of the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA) in Heidelberg, Germany. The fellow would be part of an international team, consisting of members from the partner institutions: MPIA, CfA and the Australian National University, and would work closely together with Cristina Afonso, Thomas Henning and Gaspar Bakos.
The successful candidate would take part in many aspects of the project, such as: overseeing operations, data flow and analysis, related software development, follow-up observations (photometry and spectroscopy), interpretation of the data, and communication of the scientific results. The candidate should have experience with photometry and time-series analysis, as well as the necessary programming and observational skills.
The successful candidate will have privileged access to the twin 8.4 meter Large Binocular Telescope in Arizona, the 2.2 m MPG telescope on La Silla, the 2.2 and 3.5 m telescopes on Calar Alto through MPIA GTO.
Requirements
Applicants should have an advanced degree in the related fields: physics or astronomy.
Payment
Postdoc Fellowship
Application
Mail or E-Mail
Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, list of publications, and a description of research accomplishments and relevant technical experience (3pgs) to the address below. They should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address until November 30.
The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from women, disabled people and minority groups are particularly welcome. The MPIA supports its employees in their search for suitable child care.
Deadline for applications: November 30th, 2010.
Contact
Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie
Dr. Cristina Afonso
Königstuhl 17
69117 Heidelberg
Tel: ++49 6221 528492
E-mail: afonso@mpia.de
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
The Max Planck Institute for Astronomy has an opening for a postdoc research fellow in the exciting field of planetary transits with the HAT-South project. HAT-South is the first global network dedicated to transiting planet search. With three stations around the globe (Australia, Namibia and Chile) and 24 telescopes, providing high-precision, 24-hour data coverage on millions of stars brighter than 14th magnitude it started operation in late 2009 and is now in the full data production phase.
Job description
We are searching for a postdoctoral research fellow who would participate actively in the HAT-South program at the stimulating work environment of the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA) in Heidelberg, Germany. The fellow would be part of an international team, consisting of members from the partner institutions: MPIA, CfA and the Australian National University, and would work closely together with Cristina Afonso, Thomas Henning and Gaspar Bakos.
The successful candidate would take part in many aspects of the project, such as: overseeing operations, data flow and analysis, related software development, follow-up observations (photometry and spectroscopy), interpretation of the data, and communication of the scientific results. The candidate should have experience with photometry and time-series analysis, as well as the necessary programming and observational skills.
The successful candidate will have privileged access to the twin 8.4 meter Large Binocular Telescope in Arizona, the 2.2 m MPG telescope on La Silla, the 2.2 and 3.5 m telescopes on Calar Alto through MPIA GTO.
Requirements
Applicants should have an advanced degree in the related fields: physics or astronomy.
Payment
Postdoc Fellowship
Application
Mail or E-Mail
Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, list of publications, and a description of research accomplishments and relevant technical experience (3pgs) to the address below. They should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address until November 30.
The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from women, disabled people and minority groups are particularly welcome. The MPIA supports its employees in their search for suitable child care.
Deadline for applications: November 30th, 2010.
Contact
Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie
Dr. Cristina Afonso
Königstuhl 17
69117 Heidelberg
Tel: ++49 6221 528492
E-mail: afonso@mpia.de
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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