Postdoctoral Positions in Star and Exoplanet Research

The stellar and exoplanetary physics group at the Institute for Astrophysics (IAG) at the Georg-August-University Göttingen invites applications for

2 Research Assistants

and

2 PhD Students

We are looking for highly motivated researchers to strengthen our group in the fields of astrophysical observations and theory, and instrument development.

IAG covers research in the fields of extrasolar planets, solar and stellar physics, galactic and extragalactic astrophysics, and cosmology. With an instrument engineering group and qualified workshops, IAG participates in the development of modern astronomical instrumentation, e.g., for ESO’s VLT and ELT. The institute operates local facilities for hardware development, as well as telescopes in Texas and South Africa. The stellar and planetary physics group covers a broad range of  research, e.g., stellar activity, low-mass stars, the search for extrasolar planets, and exoplanet atmospheres. We are members of the CARMENES and CRIRES+ consortia with privileged access, and of the ELT instrument HIRES. From Göttingen, our group is carrying out benchmark observations of the Sun.

The University of Göttingen is an internationally renowned research university founded in 1737. Göttingen is situated in the geographical center of Germany, between the Harz Mountains and the Weser River. It offers a broad range of subjects across 13 university faculties, five Max Planck Institutes, and other scientific institutions. With over 30,000 students, the University is one of the largest in Germany.

Positions should be filled by Aug 1, 2019. Pay grade 13 TV-L. The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer with particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. See full ad for more info.