Faculty position(s) in astronomy

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Archive Date: 
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Faculty Positions (tenure and tenure-track)
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 one or more faculty positions in astronomy. The position(s) can be filled at the assistant, associate or full professor level. We are seeking motivated individuals with a strong potential to enhance research at Leiden Observatory (www.strw.leidenuniv.nl) and SRON (Netherlands Institute for Space Research; www.sron.nl), whose headquarters will move to Leiden in 2021.

Leiden astronomers carry out observational and theoretical research in the fields of cosmology, formation and evolution of galaxies, Galactic structure, compact objects, gravitational waves, molecular astrophysics, star- and planet formation, exoplanets, and astronomical instrumentation. Staff members have access to a wide variety of telescopes on the ground and in space, as well as excellent computing facilities.

The department offers a complete undergraduate (BSc) and graduate (MSc, PhD) teaching program that focuses on integrating students into research as soon as possible. Successful candidates are expected to actively participate in the education and supervision of students.

The positions are open to candidates from all countries. Leiden University is strongly committed to diversity within its community, and we strongly encourage applications from individuals who add to the diversity and inclusiveness at Leiden Observatory.

Application forms and instructions are available at jobs.strw.leidenuniv.nl/2020/facpos. Applicants are requested to upload a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and experience, a vision for future research and teaching, and arrange for at least three reference letters. Complete applications received by 20 March 2020 will receive full consideration.

Information about Leiden University, including information on working and living conditions and benefits, can be found at www.universiteitleiden.nl/en and www.staff.universiteitleiden.nl/human-resources/new-staff?cf=science&cd=leiden-observatory.

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.

Application Deadline: 
Friday, March 20, 2020
Selection Deadline: 
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
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Attention To: 
Prof. Dr. H. Röttgering
Title: 
Director
Inquiries About Job
Attention To: 
Prof. Dr. Christoph U. Keller
Subject: 
Faculty position(s) in astronomy