X-ray astronomy focussed Oort Postdoctoral Fellowship at Leiden Observatory

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Archive Date: 
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
Leiden University
Department Name: 
Leiden Observatory
City: 
Leiden
State/Province: 
Zuid-Holland
Country: 
Netherlands
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

Leiden Observatory invites applications for the Oort Postdoctoral Fellowship focussed on X-ray astronomy.

This Fellowship supports postdoctoral researchers who are working in the field of X-ray astronomy specifically. The applicant is expected to establish scientific collaborations with SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research (https://www.sron.nl/) which is located on the same grounds as Leiden Observatory. SRON is closely involved in current and upcoming X-ray space missions such as Athena and XRISM. The proposed research could involve observations, numerical simulations, theory, and/or instrumentation. Candidates should have a proven record of high-quality work, impact in their field, and independence. In addition, academic achievements beyond research are highly valued (e.g., supervision, outreach, actions towards improving the academic environment).

Oort Fellows have the freedom to pursue their own research and will be provided with generous funding for travel and computing. The fellowship will be tenable for three years, subject to a review during the second year. The position comes with a competitive salary and full benefits (e.g., maternity and paternity leave). The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. by the starting date. Interested candidates should seek a sponsor from among Leiden Observatory faculty before applying. Information about Leiden Observatory and its faculty can be found at http://www.strw.leidenuniv.nl.

Applications should be submitted electronically at https://jobs.strw.leidenuniv.nl/2021/OortPD2/ by November 26, 2021. You will be asked to provide contact information for three referees, and upload a cover letter (limited to 1 page), a curriculum vitae, a publication list, a summary of past research (limited to 1 page total, excluding references), and a research proposal (limited to 2 pages total, excluding references). In the cover letter mention your sponsor and any other possible collaboration within the department or SRON.

Included Benefits: 

The position comes with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, disability insurance, maternity and parental leave, and social security and retirement benefits. Medical insurance is compulsory but not included and comes to 100-120 euro/person/month.

Application Deadline: 
Friday, November 26, 2021
Selection Deadline: 
Monday, January 17, 2022
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
Apply to Job
Attention To: 
Huub Rottgering
Title: 
Prof. Dr.
Institution/Company: 
Leiden University
Department Name: 
Leiden Observatory
Street Line 1: 
Niels Bohrweg 2
City: 
Leiden
State/Province: 
Zuid-Holland
Zip/Postal Code: 
2333 CA
Country: 
Netherlands
Inquiries About Job
Attention To: 
Prof. H. Rottgering
Subject: 
X-rays Oort Fellowship inquiry