The Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich invites applications for apostdoctoral position in the field of planet formation for up to 3 years contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding. Experience in topics related to planet formation, protoplanetary disks, hydrodynamics, astrochemistry, or computational astrophysics is welcome but a broad range of related areas of expertise will also be considered. The position is offered in the research group led by Professor Til Birnstiel funded by the European Research Council (ERC) and the LMU Munich. Substantial supercomputing resources and funding for computing equipment and travel are available. Salary and social benefits are based on the German scale for public employees (100% TV-L E13). The group is stationed at the LMU within one of Europe's leading physics departments and embedded in the vibrant astrophysics environment in Munich consisting of MPE, MPA, LMU, and ESO, which together form one of the largest centers of astrophysical research in the world. To apply, please send a CV and statement of research interest (describing previous accomplishments and future interest, max. 2 pages) to [email protected]. In addition, please arrange for 2-3 letters of recommendation to be sent directly from the referees to the same address. All email correspondence should contain the applicant's name in the subject. Applications will start being reviewed on January 1st, 2019 and will continue until an offer is accepted. Starting date: on or after March 1st 2019.