Post-doctoral positions in protoplanetary discs and planet formation

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Publish Date: 
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Archive Date: 
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
University of Leicester
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Leicester
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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The Theoretical Astrophysics Group at the University of Leicester invites applications for one or more post-doctoral Research Associate positions. These positions are funded by a European Research Council (ERC) grant awarded to Dr Richard Alexander, and will initially be for a period of three years, with the possibility of extension depending on progress and funding considerations.

The project (“BuildingPlanS”) will use large suites of numerical simulations to link the architectures of observed exoplanet systems to their formation in protoplanetary discs. The successful applicants will be expected to carry out independent and collaborative research for this project, and will also have opportunities to collaborate more widely within the Theoretical Astrophysics Group (whose existing research programme includes star and planet formation, AGN physics, accretion discs, galactic dynamics & dark matter). We are therefore particularly interested in candidates with expertise in protoplanetary discs, planet formation and migration, or numerical hydrodynamics, but all applicants with a strong background in theoretical astrophysics are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have a PhD in astrophysics (or a related discipline), or expect to be awarded a PhD before taking up the position. The positions are available from 1st July 2016, but the starting date is flexible. The salary scale is £32,600 - £37,768, depending on experience. The successful applicants will have access to substantial expenses for relocation, travel and computing equipment, as well as extensive access to high-performance computing facilities.

Applications should be submitted electronically, via the URL listed above. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Richard Alexander ([email protected]). All applications received by June 30th 2016 will be given full consideration.

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No benefits information has been provided by the employer.

Application Deadline: 
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Current Status of Position: 
No Status Given (Opted Out)
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Lisa Brant
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Theoretical Astrophysics Group, Dept of Physics & Astronomy, University of Leicester
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