The Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) invites applications for PhD and postdoctoral positions in solar and stellar physics. The successful candidates will join the SOLVe project based on an ERC Starting Grant and led by Alexander Shapiro. Building on the solar paradigm and models SOLVe aims at explaining rich patterns of stellar brightness variations observed by the Kepler and CoRoT missions and at improving techniques for detecting and characterizing exoplanets.
PhD projects can be more theory or data oriented, depending on the candidate profile. Please apply via the IMPRS portal (https://www.mps.mpg.de/phd/applynow), indicating "ERC SOLVe" as funding line in the application. The deadline for applications is 15 November 2016.
Applicants for postdoctoral positions must hold a Ph.D. degree and should have an outstanding research record and experience in solar or stellar physics. Experience in MHD simulations and/or numerical radiative transfer modeling is of particular advantage. The positions are available as early as 1 February 2017 or later and are offered for initial period of two years. Applications, including a CV, a short description of past research activities (max. 3 pages), and a publication list should be sent as one pdf file to [email protected]. In addition, applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference sent separately to the same address. Review of applications will begin 15 November 2016 and continue until positions are filled.
The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from women. The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more handicapped individuals and encourages them to apply. For further information please contact Alexander Shapiro (shapiroa at mps.mpg.de) or Johannes Stecker (stecker at mps.mpg.de).
No benefits information has been provided by the employer.