Comet science/Infrared/Rosetta

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Publish Date: 
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Archive Date: 
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
LESIA/Observatory of Paris
City: 
Meudon
State/Province: 
Country: 
France
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

Post-doctoral position for the analysis of VIRTIS/Rosetta data

A 2-year post-doctoral position in cometary science is opened at the Observatory of Paris (LESIA, CNRS, Meudon). Successful candidates will be expected to start their fellowship before December 2017.

The successfull applicant will analyse infrared spectra of the atmosphere of comet 67P/Churyomov-Gerasimenko obtained with the high-spectral resolution channel of the VIRTIS/Rosetta instrument (Visible Infrared Thermal Imaging Spectrometer) built at the Observatory of Paris. The project will focuss on the study of the distributions of H2O, CO2 gases and organics, and their seasonal, diurnal, and regional variations to understand the processes which control cometary activity. Other topics of studies could be considered. The applicant will benefit of a dynamic research environment, with the possibility to interact with scientists involved in several Rosetta instruments. Conference travel and equipment support will be provided.

  A PhD in astrophysics is required. The following skills will be considered in the evaluation process of the applicants :
  - working knowledge in planetary science, and comets
  - expertise in the reduction of spectroscopic observations
  - previous experience in space missions, in particular Rosetta, is an asset.

  Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a short review of previous works and statement of research interest. They should arrange for two reference letters. Applications should be sent via email to [email protected]. The closing date is 4 June 2017.

 

Medical and dental insurance, maternity leave. Partial reimbursment of transport card.

Included Benefits: 

Medical and dental insurance, maternity leave. Partial reimbursment of transport card.

Application Deadline: 
Sunday, June 4, 2017
Current Status of Position: 
No Status Given (Opted Out)
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Attention To: 
Dominique Bockelee-Morvan
Title: 
Dr
Institution/Company: 
LESIA-Observatory of Paris
Street Line 1: 
5 place Jules Janssen
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City: 
Meudon
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Zip/Postal Code: 
92195
Country: 
France
Phone: 
33145077605
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