The Space Research Institute (IWF) with about 100 employees from twenty nations, is one of the largest institutes of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW). The institute hosts eight research groups on the astrophysics of the solar system, exoplanets, and space instrumentation. The IWF also operates a world-leading satellite laser ranging station at the Lustbühel Observatory.
The successful candidate will be part of Prof Christiane Helling’s research group Exoplanets:Weather & Climate at the IWF which is part of the OeAW’s effort to expand the theme of exoplanet research at the Space Research Institute (IWF) Graz.
Your profile:
• PhD in the relevant fields of astrophysics
• Experiences in interpreting ground based and space instrumentation data
• Experiences in 3D retrieval, polarimetry and/or gas-cloud radiative transfer modelling
• Knowledge in scientific programming, publishing, and proposal writing
Your tasks:
• Link complex modelling results (e.g., 3D atmospheres, cloud modelling) to observations
• Scientific data interpretation (e.g., CHEOPS) and preparation for PLATO, Ariel and other future missions
• Publication and proposal writing activitie
The appointment begins as early as November 01st, 2023 and will be for three years. We offer an annual gross salary of € 60.926,60, (full-time based, 14 payments) according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences.
Applications must include a cover letter in addition to (1) curriculum vitae, (2) list of publications, (3) statement of the applicant's research experience (max 2 page) and a research plan (max 1 pages), (4) certificates for full academic record, and (5) two references letters.
Please send the application in one PDF file, mentioning Job ID: IWF051PD123.
The Austrian Academy of Sciences pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
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