research adjunct in astronomy

Candidates will be hired full-time for two and a half years with a possibility of an extension for additional two and a half years. The employment should start between January and September 2023. We offer a salary at the maximum value allowed by a grant from the Polish National Science Center. Job location: University of Warsaw Astronomical Observatory (Al. Ujazdowskie 4, 00-478 Warsaw, Poland). Standard benefits under Polish labor law.

- Ph.D. in astronomy or related field (understanding of astronomical concepts will be required) received during last 7 years. This limit is extended by 18 months for women who have given birth to or adopted a child. Candidates may apply before the Ph.D. defense but will have topresent a Ph.D. diploma before starting the position.

- Previous research experience and international experience adequate for the stage of the scientific career. Preferred (not required) experience in areas of: gravitational microlensing, Galactic bulge studies, analysis of large datasets, Bayesian statistics, or applying for and executing astronomical observations, in particular adaptive optics or optical interferometry.

- Good publication record.

- Good programming and data-visualization skills. Experience with Linux or Mac operating systems.

- Very good communication skills in written and spoken English.

The candidates have to conform to the conditions stated in art. 113 of Higher Education Law dated Jul 20, 2018 (Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland 2022, item 574).

Required documents:

1. CV.

2. Explanation of research experience including lists of the most important publications, conference presentations, and grants.

3. Cover letter in PDF format with a signature (scanned or electronic).

4. Copy of the Ph.D. diploma.

5. Information on the processing of personal data (GDPR) - information clause and consent clause - attachment to the announcement (available on the website https://bsp.adm.uw.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2021/01/Klauzula-informacyjna-przy-rekrutacji-do-pracy_11_2019_EN.docx ) - the PDF format with a signature (scanned or electronic).

6. Statement on reading and accepting the rules for job applications for a position of an academic teacher at the University of Warsaw (available on the website https://www.fuw.edu.pl/dokumenty-i-formularze.html ) - the PDF format with a signature (scanned or electronic).

Candidates should arrange for 1-3 confidential recommendation letters to be sent to [email protected] by Dec 5, 2022.

Selected candidates will be informed about an interview with the selection committee individually.

The selection process is expected to conclude by Jan 15, 2023.

The candidates will be informed individually about the results via e-mail. The results will also be presented on the University of Warsaw Astronomical Observatory website.

http://www.astrouw.edu.pl