ERC based research associate position on pulsating stars at CAMK

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Friday, February 4, 2022
Archive Date: 
Friday, March 4, 2022
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Pre-doctoral/Graduate Positions
Institution Classification/Type: 
Small Academic
Institution/Company: 
Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Centre of the Polish Academy of Sciences
City: 
Warsaw
State/Province: 
mazovia
Country: 
Poland
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

Applications are invited for 1 research assistant position  (equivalent to a PhD position) at the Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center of the Polish Academy of Sciences (CAMK PAN), in Warsaw, Poland, in the field of pulsating stars.

A successful candidate will work with prof. Grzegorz Pietrzynski on the characterization of the PL(Z) relationships in the LSST photometric system for classical pulsating variables (RR Lyrae, Classical and Type II Cepheids, etc.). Secondary goals might involve the study of light-curve shape - physical parameter relations in the Sloan bands, and the calibration of the minimum light colors of RR Lyrae variables, with the aim of individual extinction determination of these variables detected by LSST.

Excellent salary and working conditions are offered. To apply, please visit and follow the instructions on the official announcement page (https://www.camk.edu.pl/en/archiwum/2022/02/02/one-research-assistant-po...).

Review of applications will begin on April 1st, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. The expected starting date is October 1st, 2022 (negotiable).

Included Benefits: 

The position will be funded from the European Research Council Synergy grant, agreement no 951549  “Sub-percent calibration of the extragalactic distance scale in the era of big surveys” - UniverScale.  The person employed will be a member of the international Araucaria Group (https://araucaria.camk.edu.pl/) with guaranteed access to many telescopes.  Observing expeditions and extended research visits to our partner institutions in Chile, France and Germany will be possible.  Furthermore, CAMK PAN operates a collection of small telescopes located at Cerro Armazones Observatory in Chile, just in front of the construction place of the E-ELT. Exceptional weather conditions make this observatory an excellent tool for implementing research projects. CAMK PAN plans to significantly expand this observatory by building 4 new telescopes (0.6 – 2.5 m), from which the biggest one, the 2.5 m telescope is planned to be constructed within the framework of the UniverScale project. Therefore, candidates with observing / instrumental skills would find an excellent environment for their scientific development.

CAMK PAN is the leading astrophysical institute in Poland, hosting about 50 staff researchers and 30 PhD students. CAMK PAN scientists participate in many international projects. The research lines in CAMK, possibilities to develop career for young researchers, and life at the institute are presented in three movies available here.

CAMK PAN is an equal-opportunity employer and supports equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy.

The successful applicant will be offered an employment contract with excellent salary and working conditions. The employment contract embraces social security, public medical care, and participation in national pension scheme as well as access to non-public medical care and sports activities co-financed by the employer. She/he can also profit from the relocation costs reimbursement scheme according to CAMK PAN internal rules.

The successful applicant who is not citizen of a member country of the European Union must keep in mind that, prior to signing the contract, she/he must obtain a residence and work permit or visa (according to rules established between Poland and the country of the applicant origin).

Application Deadline: 
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Selection Deadline: 
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
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Attention To: 
prof. Grzegorz Pietrzynski
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prof. Grzegorz Pietrzynski
Subject: 
Research Assistant competition UniverScale