04 Postdoctoral fellowships in Astrophysics at Paris Observatory 813 views

PSL University (Paris Sciences et Lettres) invites applications for four PSL post-doctoral fellowships in astrophysics at Paris Observatory. The positions are funded for one year, renewable for a second year (based on satisfactory performance).

About the fellowship:

• The selected applicants will be expected to conduct research related to the priorities of the Paris Observatory laboratories, of the Virtual Observatory Paris Astronomical Data Centre, and to the themes and programs highlighted by the Paris Observatory Scientific Council for the 2019 – 2023 period.

Themes:

• Solar physics and heliosphere
• Solar system
• Exoplanets and conditions for life
• Stellar physics
• The Galaxy
• Cosmology, galaxy formation and evolution
• Interstellar medium
• High-energy astrophysics, compact objects, Active Galactic Nuclei
• Fundamental physics and gravitational waves
• High performance computing in astrophysics
• Laboratory physics and astrophysics.

Nationality: Open to applicants from any nationality.

Note: Only research plans developed in coordination with a team from Paris Observatory will be eligible.

Remuneration: approx. 2,630 € per month + full health insurance and retirement pension

How to apply

• Applicants are required to send following documents (single pdf file; size not exceeding 2 Mb) in English to vp.cs@observatoiredeparis.psl.eu:
• A CV (including date of birth);
• A two-year research program including a plan for the first year (max. 4 pages);
• A complete list of publications and a separate list of first-author publications;
• The PhD certificate or, if not yet earned, the date of defense;
• A support letter from the hosting team;
• 02 letters of reference must be sent directly by scientists outside of the Paris Observatory
• An approval letter by the director of the hosting laboratory must be sent directly to the same address.

Timelines:

• The final selection is expected to be announced by mid-February 2019.
• Fellowships will normally start between September and December 2019.