Postdoctoral position in the field of high-energy astrophysics

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Publish Date: 
Monday, May 1, 2017
Archive Date: 
Monday, May 29, 2017
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Research Laboratory
Institution/Company: 
Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center
City: 
Warsaw
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Country: 
Poland
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Job Announcement Text: 

Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center (NCAC) in Warsaw, Poland, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the field of high-energy astrophysics. The successful applicant will collaborate with prof. Andrzej Zdziarski on the project "Inflows and outflows around black holes and neutron stars" funded by the Polish National Science Centre. The position is available for two years. Funding for travel and research equipment will also be provided. Additional benefits such as housing for an initial time period can be provided by the institute. The preferred starting date is October 1st, 2017, but it is to some extent negotiable. The salary of the successful candidate will be comparable to that of Polish researchers at the same career stage.

NCAC is the leading astrophysical institute in Poland. Current research at the institute encompasses a broad range of both observational and theoretical subjects in modern astrophysics. It hosts a total of about 50 Ph.D. astronomers and almost 30 Ph.D. students and provides a high-class work environment. NCAC scientists participate in many international projects, e.g. H.E.S.S., CTA, Fermi, Virgo, LIGO, SALT, Gaia-ESO, ATHENA.

A requirement for employment is the possession of a valid Ph.D. degree in astronomy or physics by the starting date but obtained not earlier than in 2011. Previous research on high-energy astrophysics is required.

The applicants should provide a CV, a copy of the Ph.D. diploma or a binding statement of its date of completion, a list of publications, a statement of scientific interests and plans (2 pages) and arrange for two letters of recommendation. For full consideration, the applications should be received by May 31, 2017. The review of applications will begin soon after this date and continue until the positions are filled. Applications (in pdf format) and questions concerning the positions should be sent to [email protected].

Included Benefits: 

No benefits information has been provided by the employer.

Application Deadline: 
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Current Status of Position: 
No Status Given (Opted Out)
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Andrzej Zdziarski
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Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center
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Bartycka 18
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Warsaw
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