Research Fellow in Astrophysics—Star Formation

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Archive Date: 
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Small Academic
Institution/Company: 
University of St Andrews
City: 
St Andrews
State/Province: 
Fife
Country: 
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

The School of Physics & Astronomy is seeking an ambitious Research Fellow to work on observational studies of the formation of massive stars and star clusters.

Applications are invited for an active researcher in the area of star formation, including astrochemistry.  The fellow will work with Dr. Claudia Cyganowski and collaborators on high-resolution (sub)millimetre and radio-wavelength observations of massive star-forming regions (including ALMA, Submillimeter Array, and Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array data).  Candidates with experience in (sub)millimetre interferometric data analysis, astrochemistry, and/or spectral modelling are encouraged to apply.

The School of Physics & Astronomy offers a young, vibrant and modern work environment. Astrophysics research in St Andrews combines theoretical, numerical and observational research in star formation, protoplanetary discs, extra-solar planets, stellar magnetic activity, star-planet interaction, gravitational lensing, active galactic nuclei, galaxy dynamics and cosmology.

The successful candidate should have a PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, or a closely related field by the appointment start date, with experience in (sub)millimetre/radio interferometry and/or astrochemical or spectral modelling.  The position is available immediately for an initial period of one year, with possible extension subject to grant funding and performance, and is in collaboration with Dr Claudia Cyganowski.  The position is funded by an STFC consolidated grant and includes funds for high performance computing and travel.  

Informal enquiries to Claudia Cyganowski, e-mail: [email protected].

Candidates should send a CV, publication list, and a brief statement of research experience and interests, and arrange for three letters of reference to be provided. 

Closing Date:  31 July 2017    

We encourage applicants to apply online at www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/welcome.aspx, however if you are unable to do this, please call +44 (0)1334 462571 for an application pack. 

Please quote ref:    AR1956SB  

The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland (No SC013532).

Included Benefits: 

Benefits include medical coverage by the National Health Service.

Application Deadline: 
Monday, July 31, 2017
Current Status of Position: 
No Status Given (Opted Out)
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Attention To: 
Mrs Margaret Lyndsay
Title: 
Office Manager - Human Resources
Institution/Company: 
University of St Andrews
Street Line 1: 
The Old Burgh School
Street Line 2: 
Abbey Walk
City: 
St Andrews
State/Province: 
Fife
Zip/Postal Code: 
KY16 9LB
Country: 
United Kingdom
Phone: 
441334462567
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+44 133446257
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