The Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences at the Jagiellonian University invites applications for 2 positions within the Astronomy education program along with full-time appointment at the rank of Research Assistant funded through the research project of the European Research Council (ERC) titled “Hydrogen and deuterium survey of minor bodies: transformative science with a purpose-built CubeSat” (101089312 HYADES). The project leader, Dr. Michał Drahus (Institute - Astronomical Observatory, Faculty of Physics, Astronomy, and Applied Computer Science, Jagiellonian University), offers the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree related to the project’s theme.
Required qualifications for position 1:
- MSc degree in astronomy or astrophysics
- Documented experience in observational astronomy/astrophysics
- Excellent academic track record
- Interest in the project objectives and motivation to participate in the planned research
- Proficiency in written and spoken English (B2 level or higher)
Additional qualifications for position 1:
Experience in small solar system body observations and astronomical observations of the Lyman alpha emission will be particularly valued.
Required qualifications for position 2:
- MSc degree in astronomy or astrophysics
- Documented experience in numerical modeling in astronomy/astrophysics
- Excellent academic track record
- Interest in the project objectives and motivation to participate in the planned research
- Proficiency in written and spoken English (B2 level or higher)
Additional qualifications for position 2:
Experience in modeling of the cometary comae and modeling of the Lyman alpha emission will be particularly valued.
We offer:
- Stable employment at the rank of Research Assistant on a 48-month employment contract
- Gross salary of about EUR 2700
- High-quality mobile workstation for personal use to carry out project-related tasks
- Unlimited access to the team’s computing resources
- Financial support for travel expenses related to project work
- Benefits including sports activities, the option to purchase a Multisport Card, medical packages, and group insurance
- Additional social benefits
Deadline for submitting applications (closing date for IRK applications): 16 Nov 2023
Entrance examinations: 20 Nov 2023
Announcement of results: 22 Nov 2023
Enrollment: 23-24 Nov 2023
Expected start date of education: between 1 Jan 2024 and 1 Mar 2024
Requests for additional information on this offer may be sent to project PI at drahus@oa.uj.edu.pl or michal.drahus@uj.edu.pl.