Several postdoctoral positions on planet formation in Chile. Theory and observations

The Nucleo Milenio for Planet Formation (NPF, http://www.npf.cl/en) multidisciplinary group, formed by researchers in Valparaiso and Vina del Mar, Chile, invites applications to fill several postdoctoral positions. The applicants should have a strong interest in (sub)stellar and planet formation, protoplanetary and/or debris discs, including around evolved and/or binary stars, and can have either an observational or theoretical background.

The postdoctoral scholars will be working directly with Amelia Bayo, Johan Olofsson (both at Universidad de Valparaiso), Matthias R. Schreiber (at Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria), Jorge Cuadra (at Universidad Adolfo Ibanez), and their respective groups and close collaborators (a total of ~25 researchers), including Olofsson's Max Planck Tandem Group. Moreover, they will interact with the engineers at UTFSM, Valparaiso, working on new astronomical mirror technology and challenges, in direct contact with the Planet Formation Imager team.

The appointments will be for 2 years initially, with the possibility of extension for up to 3 years in total, depending on funding renewal and satisfactory performance. The positions are available immediately, although later starting dates are possible.

The salary and benefits offered are competitive for Chilean standards. The universities provide an active, international academic environment, with weekly seminars and colloquia. As members of the Chilean community, the postdoctoral researchers will qualify to apply for the reserved 10% observing time on all telescopes in Chile.

Applicants should submit to [email protected] an updated CV and a short (max 3 pages) research statement, plus arrange for 2 reference letters to be sent to the same e-mail address. 

For further inquiries please contact NPF Director, Amelia Bayo, or the other NPF members mentioned above ([email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected])