POSTDOC POSITION (F*M)

Updated: over 2 years ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 03 Jan 2022

Job ID: IWF152PD121

The Space Research Institute (IWF ) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW ), Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution, has been studying the physics of space plasmas and the atmospheres of planets inside and outside our solar system for 50 years. With about 100 employees from twenty nations, it is one of the largest institutes of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW). The institute is located in the Victor Franz Hess Research Center of OeAW in the south of Graz. At the Lustbühel Observatory it operates a satellite laser ranging station, which is one of the best in the world. The IWF is offering a

Postdoc Position (f*m)

in Exoplanet Atmosphere Modelling

(full-time, 40h per week)

The successful candidate will be part of Prof Christiane Helling’s newly forming research group Exoplanets: Weather & Climate (Complex Atmosphere Modelling) 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:

  • Hold a PhD in physics, astrophysics or geoscience
  • Be experienced in command-line programming
  • Expected to have a substantial background on cloud formation modelling in diverse chemical environment and a proven record of accomplishment of applying this knowledge in complex modelling environments.
  • Experiences in working with students would be beneficial.

The appointment begins as early as April 1, 2022 for a duration of three years. We offer an annual gross salary of € 49.718,34 according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences.

Applications must include a cover letter in addition to curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of the applicant's research experience (max 2 page) and a research plan (max 1 pages), certificates for full academic record, and the names of two references with the full contact information. Please send the application in one PDF file, mentioning Job ID: IWF152PD121, to [email protected] no later than January 03, 2022.

Inquiries about the position should be directed to Prof Dr Christiane Helling. More information about the institute: http://www.iwf.oeaw.ac.at .

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) 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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