University Assistant (post doc)

The University of Vienna announces availability of a 4-year postdoctoral position in observational and/or theoretical/numerical studies related to the formation and evolution of planets and their atmospheres. The position is part of the Star and Planet Formation group of Prof. Manuel Guedel that hosts a research program on star and planet formation, planet evolution, stellar activity, and exoplanetary habitability, offering many opportunities for participation and collaboration. The Department of Astrophysics provides a lively research environment including approx. 70 staff members, postdocs, and doctoral students. The candidate will have access to observatories of ESO and ESA; for numerical work, the Vienna Scientific Cluster will be accessible. The group's active involvement (at the Co-PI/Co-I/science team level) in the consortia of JWST/MIRI, CHEOPS, PLATO, Ariel, Athena, SMILE, METIS on ESO's ELT, and MARVEL offers opportunities for further international collaborations. Funds are made available to support travel expenses and conference participation. The position should be filled in spring 2022 but no earlier than 1 February 2022.

The candidate will develop research in the area of planet formation and evolution, preferably addressing planetary atmospheres and their interactions with the "space weather environment" including aspects of habitablity, but related topics are acceptable. Specialisation can be in the areas of both observations and theoretical/numerical modelling. The candidate will be expected to carry out a strong independent research program but is encouraged to collaborate with other members of our research group, also in the use of relevant numerical simulation codes if appropriate. Independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement and the supervision of students is also part of the tasks. The candidate will develop research in the area of planet formation and evolution, preferably addressing planetary atmospheres and their interactions with the "space weather environment" including aspects of habitablity, but related topics are acceptable. Specialisation can be in the areas of both observations and theoretical/numerical modelling. The candidate will be expected to carry out a strong independent research program but is encouraged to collaborate with other members of our research group, also in the use of relevant numerical simulation codes if appropriate. Independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement and the supervision of students is also part of the tasks.