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9 PhD positions in Space Astrometry (ELSA) |
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Written by Suleman Shahid
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Sunday, 11 February 2007 |
PhD Study and Postdoc
Positions
European
Leadership in Space Astrometry (ELSA)
ELSA is a Marie Curie Research Training Network (RTN) funded by
the EU's 6th Framework Programme.
The aim is to develop new
theoretical understanding and practical analysis tools for ESA's space
astrometry mission Gaia (http://www.rssd.esa.int/GAIA), to be launched in
2011. The network, coordinated by Lund Observatory (Sweden), consists of leading
research groups in 12 countries.
We seek
candidates for 9 PhD
study fellowships (appointed for 3 or 4 years) and 5 postdoc fellowships (2
years) to collaborate on several interconnected research topics ranging from
theoretical and empirical investigations of detector properties, through the
modelling and simulation of astronomical objects, to the calibration and
analysis of observational data as generated by Gaia.
Candidates should have an excellent background in astronomy,
physics, physical engineering or software engineering, must have good
communication skills and the ability to work in an international environment
including extended stays at collaborating institutes. All positions come with a
competitive salary and full social benefits.
The host institutes for the PhD study fellowships are located in Athens (Greece),
Barcelona (Spain), Brussels (Belgium), Geneva (Switzerland), Helsinki
(Finland), Padova (Italy), Leiden (The Netherlands), Lund (Sweden) and Nice
(France). The postdoc fellowships are hosted by institutes in Heidelberg
(Germany), Torino (Italy), Leiden (The Netherlands), Ljubljana (Slovenia) and Meudon (France). Subject to RTN rules, all
positions are open to candidates of all nationalities. However, candidates must
normally move to a different country when taking up a position. For a full description of research topics, host
institutes and eligibility conditions please consult our web site http://www.astro.lu.se/ELSA Candidates for the PhD study fellowships are invited to submit applications (by
e-mail) not later than 22 March 2007. Please refer to the ELSA web pages for
detailed instructions about how to apply. We
also invite potential postdoc candidates to visit our web pages for further
information about these positions. |
