Postdoctoral Position in Planetary Dynamics and Atmospheres

23 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Amsterdam (UvA)

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

1 Apr 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

38.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at the Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy (API) at the University of Amsterdam Netherlands (UvA) to work with Assistant Professors Silvia Toonen and Antonija Oklopčić on dynamical and atmospheric evolution of exoplanets. The primary responsibility of the position is to lead research projects that connect the architectures and dynamical histories of planetary systems with the properties and evolution of their atmospheres. We seek a curiosity-driven researcher with an interest in interdisciplinary work and exploring as-yet untapped regimes of exoplanet studies. Candidates with a background in atmospheric and/or dynamical modeling are encouraged to apply, and we are also open to other areas of expertise within astrophysics.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop and pursue their own research program related to the described topics, as well as to contribute to existing research projects. In this position the PD will use, advance, and develop an array of numerical tools.

The successful applicant will join the vibrant and stimulating environment at API, with opportunities to collaborate with over 20 researchers in stellar astrophysics, astrochemistry, exoplanets, and planet formation. Furthermore, the University of Amsterdam has a developing profile in Origins of Life research, with opportunities to explore areas connected to astrobiology and biosignatures.

What are you going to do?

• You will be a member of the research groups of Assistant Professors Antonija Oklopčić and Silvia Toonen which are located at the Astronomy Institute (API) of the University of Amsterdam (UvA);
• You will devise a research plan, conduct research, and publish research results in the areas of planetary dynamics and atmospheric evolution;
• You will collaborate with other faculty members, postdocs, and students in the “Exoplanets and Planet Formation” and “Massive Stars and Stellar Populations” groups at API;
• You will advise and supervise research projects of Bsc, Msc, and PhD students;
• You will write or assist in writing research proposals;
• You will contribute to administrative/organizational tasks and to creating an open, safe and inclusive working environment.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

• A PhD degree in astrophysics or related field on arrival;
• A committed researcher, demonstrated by publications in international refereed academic journals and academic publishers;
• The ability and willingness to collaborate and adapt in a team;
• Good communication skills in oral and written English.

Previous experience with dynamical modelling and/or atmospheric evolution is preferred but not required.

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer a temporary employment contract for 38 hours per week for a period of 12 months, with a possible extension up to 24 months contingent on performance. The starting is negotiable, but the preferred starting date is 01 September 2024.

Besides the salary and a vibrant and challenging environment at Science Park we offer you multiple fringe benefits:

• 232 holiday hours per year (based on fulltime) and extra holidays between Christmas and 1 January;
• multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;
• multiple courses on topics such as leadership for academic staff;
• multiple courses on topics such as time management, handling stress and an online learning platform with 100+ different courses;
• 7 weeks birth leave (partner leave) with 100% salary;
• partly paid parental leave;
• the possibility to set up a workplace at home;
• a pension at ABP for which UvA pays two third part of the contribution;
• the possibility to follow courses to learn Dutch.

Are you curious to read more about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits, take a look here .

Selection process

If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your application. You can apply online via the button below. We accept applications until and including 01 April 2024.

Applications should include the following information (all files including your cv should be submitted in one single pdf file):

• a detailed CV including the months (not just years) when referring to your education and work experience;
• a list of publications;
• a letter of motivation (up to 1 page);
• a research statement, which describes past and current research and your scientific interests (up to 3 pages);
• three letters of reference to be sent via email to [email protected] and [email protected] .

A knowledge security check can be part of the selection procedure (for details: national knowledge security guidelines ).

Only complete applications received within the response period via the link below will be considered.

The interviews will be held in the course of May.

Additional comments

Do you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact:

Antonija Oklopcic, Assistant professor, [email protected]

Silvia Toonen, Assistant professor, [email protected]

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/338144/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Faculty of Science

Country

Netherlands

City

Amsterdam

Postal Code

1098XH

Street

Science Park 904

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/338144/postdoctoral-position-in-planetary-d…

Contact

City

Amsterdam

Website

http://www.uva.nl/

Street

Spui 21

Postal Code

1012 WX

STATUS: EXPIRED