Postdoc in astronomy, with specialisation in supernovae and their remnants - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

A two-year postdoc position in observational astronomy is available at the Department of Physics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology. The position will involve collaboration with members of the Astronomy Department at Stockholm University.  The departments at KTH and Stockholm University are both a part of the Oskar Klein Centre (OKC, http://www.okc.albanova.se) and located in the same building. The OKC provides a stimulating research environment with a large community working on different types of astronomical transients.

The first year of the position will primarily involve analysis and interpretation of HST observations of SN 1987A. There may also be a possibility to work on JWST observations. The research during the 2nd year is more flexible within the fields of SNe, SNRs and high-energy astrophysics in general, depending on the interests of the candidate. The successful candidate will be encouraged to take part in the supervision of master students and/or PhD students.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• A strong academic track-record, demonstrated by high-quality publications.
• Experience of analysis of astronomical data.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.
• Previous experience of working with HST observations.
• Research experience on supernovae and their remnants, or a closely related field.
• Teaching ability and experience of supervision.
• Strong collaborative skills as well as the ability to work independently.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency

Trade union representatives

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Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

Instructions: The application should include:

• CV, including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• List of publications.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximum two pages.
• Two letters of recommendation. These should be sent directly by the referees to Josefin Larsson (josla@kth.se).

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Other information

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