Postdoctoral Research Position in Millimeter Astronomy for NOEMA

IRAM is an international research organization for millimeter and submillimeter astronomy supported by the CNRS (France), the Max-Planck Gesellschaft (Germany), and the IGN (Spain). The organization operates two world-class research facilities, the IRAM 30-meter telescope in Spain, and NOEMA, the largest millimeter interferometer of the northern hemisphere in the French Alps. By 2021, NOEMA will have twelve antennas and offer ten times the sensitivity and twice the spatial resolution of the former Plateau de Bure interferometer. The institute also houses one of the nodes of the European ALMA science support center.

We are seeking a qualified candidate for a position in the NOEMA Science Operations Group (SOG). We expect the candidate to invest 50% of the time on astronomical research programs in collaboration with astronomers within and outside IRAM. The current position offers the opportunity to work with world-class research facilities in very dynamic and competitive fields of research. IRAM's research programs cover a wide range of subjects from ISM chemistry, planetary science, young stellar objects, late stage stellar evolution, to extragalactic research at low and high redshift.

The candidate will also spend 50% of the time to support the commissioning of NOEMA subsystems, provide assistance to the scientific operation of NOEMA, support the user community in the preparation of proposals and observations, and provide technical expertise in the analysis and interpretation of data obtained with the NOEMA interferometer. Depending on experience and skills, the successful candidate may also take part in software developments aimed at extending NOEMA's capabilities.

We are seeking qualified candidates with a PhD, preferably with a demonstrated observational experience and a strong interest in (sub)millimeter wave interferometry. Good communication skills and a strong sense of team spirit are essential attributes. Aptitude and interest in developing software applications and working experience in an international research environment are assets. Applicants must possess a driver's license.

Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae, bibliography, a brief statement of research interests, an outline of future plans, and arrange for two letters of reference. Applications received before Aug 31, 2020 will be given full consideration, but will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. The appointment is for two years with the possibility of extension, and could start as early as possible. Applications and reference letters are to be submitted by email to the IRAM personnel department ([email protected]). Questions should be directed to the head of the astronomy and science support group ([email protected]).