Postdoctoral research position on gravitational-wave and stellar astrophysics

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Saturday, July 2, 2022
Archive Date: 
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
University of Geneva
Department Name: 
Department of Astronomy
Street Line 1: 
Chemin Pegasi 51
City: 
Versoix
State/Province: 
Geneva
Zip/Postal: 
1290
Country: 
Switzerland
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

Applications are invited for two post-doctoral researcher positions at the Astronomy Department of the University of Geneva, within the group of Prof. Tassos Fragos. 

The positions focus on gravitational-wave astrophysics, stellar astrophysics and high-energy astrophysics, including but not limited to:

  • evolution of binary stars
  • modelling of stellar interiors and late stages of stellar evolution
  • population synthesis studies
  • interpretation and modelling of gravitational-wave data
  • computational hydrodynamics
  • stellar dynamics
  • statistics and machine-learning applications on astrophysical problems

The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work within the newly founded, inter-departmental, Gravitational-Wave Science Center (GWSC) of the University of Geneva and the POSYDON collaboration, as well as become members of the Einstein Telescope Collaboration and the LISA Consortium.

Applications should consist of (i) a cover letter, (ii) a statement outlining the candidate’s past research work and proposed future directions (<3 pages), and (iii) a CV including a publication list. Applications should be sent as a single PDF file to [email protected]. Candidates should also arrange for three letters of reference to be e-mailed independently to the same address.

Complete applications received by 15 July 2022 will receive full consideration, but the positions will remain open until filled. The starting date of the appointments is 1 September 2022, although later dates may be possible. The initial appointments will be for two years. Preliminary inquiries may be addressed via e-mail to [email protected].

 

Pay Compensation
Salary Min: 
$84600.00 (USD)
Salary Max: 
$93864.00 (USD)
Included Benefits: 

Standard Swiss Social Security, Accident Insurance, Pension contributions, Maternal leave and access to family support programs (see: https://www.snf.ch/en/ovil4ntsX4h2jEiU/funding/supplementary-measures/fl...)

Application Deadline: 
Monday, August 1, 2022
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
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Attention To: 
Tassos Fragos
Title: 
Prof.
Institution/Company: 
University of Geneva
Department Name: 
Department of Astronomy
Street Line 1: 
Chemin Pegasi 51
City: 
Versoix
State/Province: 
Geneva
Zip/Postal Code: 
1290
Country: 
Switzerland
Phone: 
+41 22 379 2481