3 Postdoctoral Positions: Planet and Star Formation 822 views

The Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA) is inviting applications for a number of dedicated, highly qualified postdoctoral researchers. The positions are available in the framework of the ERC Advanced Grant “Origins” which aims to connect planet-forming disks with the properties of giant planets (PI: Th. Henning).

About the positions:

• 3 year postdoc position: Search for and characterization of young giant planets with adaptive optics assisted observations including the development of innovative data reduction tools.
• 5 year senior postdoc position: Development of a comprehensive model connecting the physics and chemistry of protoplanetary disks with the composition and spectra of giant planets.
• 5 year senior postdoc position: Development of a molecular ice experiment to study the evolution of volatile ices under conditions typical of protoplanetary disks.
• MPIA provides funds for publications, travel and computer equipment.

Requirements:

• Applicants should have a PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics or a closely related field.

Starting date: October 1st, 2019

Applications:

Applications to be submitted online and interested candidates should send the following (into a single PDF file):

• CV
• Publication list
• Brief statement of research