Two Oort Postdoctoral Fellowships at Leiden Observatory

Leiden Observatory invites applications for two Oort Postdoctoral Fellowships

This Fellowship supports postdoctoral researchers who are working in two specific areas, extragalactic astronomy and extrasolar planets. 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.

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Applications should be submitted electronically at:

https://jobs.strw.leidenuniv.nl/2023/OortPD

by December 15, 2023. 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, and/or the Faculty of Science. Additionally, state if you have any other academic talents (beyond research skills) that would benefit the department.