Postdoctoral Fellow in Stellar Spectroscopy

Ref. No. SU FV-0145-24

at the Department of Astronomy . Closing date: 16 February 2024.

The Department of Astronomy has around 80 employees. The main research areas are Planets and Stars, Galaxies, Supernovae, Computational astrophysics and Solar physics. The Department has high international standing in many fields of astrophysics. The Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow whose expertise focuses on stellar spectroscopy to further the development of models with advanced physics and will work with Dr. Karin Lind. 

Project description
The successful candidate will join a group with three PhD students and three postdoctoral fellows, funded by the European Research Council and the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.

Main responsibilities
Research in the area of late-type stellar spectroscopy in the Milky Way in the group lead by Karin Lind. The successful candidate will work with three-dimensional radiation-hydrodynamic model atmospheres and line-formation in non-local thermodynamic equilibrium. Involvement in large spectroscopic stellar surveys is encouraged.

Qualification requirements
Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
The degree must have been completed at latest before the employment decision is made, but no more than three years before the closing date. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances. Special reasons refer to sick leave, parental leave, elected positions in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances as well as clinical attachment or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills. Applicants should also have demonstrated independence as researcher and have a strong publication record. The candidate should have a profile that includes experience in spectroscopic stellar analysis both in terms of underlying theory and application to large data sets.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date as per agreement.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from the head of the research group, associate professor Dr. Karin Lind, [email protected] .

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, [email protected] , Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, [email protected] , and [email protected] (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

• Your contact details and personal data
• Your highest degree
• Your language skills
• Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

• Cover letter
• CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
• Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
  – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
  – why and how you wish to complete the project
  – what makes you suitable for the project in question
• Copy of PhD diploma
• Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position .

You are welcome to apply!

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