PhD & PostDoc posit. U Leiden (Netherlands): Galaxy Formation, IM

Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 22:28:56 +0200 (MEST)
From: Joop Schaye
To:
Subject: vacancies, please circulate

Dear colleague,

Leiden Observatory has openings for one post-doc and one Ph.D. student to
work on problems (modeling and/or data analysis) in the field of galaxy
formation and the intergalactic medium.

I would be very grateful if you could circulate the attached
advertisements among suitable candidates in your department.

Best regards,

Joop Schaye



Ph.D. Position
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Leiden Observatory
P.O. Box 9513
2300 RA Leiden
The Netherlands

Fax: +31-71-5275819
E-mail submissions and enquiries:

Attention: Dr. Joop Schaye

Ph.D. position (Galaxy Formation)

Following the award of a Marie Curie Excellence Grant, Leiden
Observatory invites applications for a 4-year Ph.D. position to work
on problems related to the chemical enrichment of the intergalactic
medium under the supervision of Dr. Joop Schaye.

The project will focus on statistical analyses of quasar absorption
spectra (taken with the VLT and Keck telescopes) and their
interpretation using computational and analytic models. The succesful
candidate will have the opportunity to work on both theoretical and
observational projects in collaboration with an international team of
researchers. More information can be found at
http://www.strw.leidenuniv.nl/~schaye/ext/

Leiden Observatory is the oldest university astronomy department in
the world, and the largest astronomy department in the
Netherlands. Leiden is a charming university town with international
flair. More information on Leiden Observatory can be found at
http://www.strw.leidenuniv.nl/

The position comes with a competitive salary and full benefits. The
starting date is negotiable, but should be no later than September
2005.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of
research experience and interests, and arrange to have three letters
of recommendation sent directly to the above (email) address.
*Email applications are preferred*. The successful candidate must have
a university degree by the starting date.

The application review process will begin December 11, 2004 and will
continue until the position has been filled.

The position is open to students of all nationalities. Candidates who
would contribute to the diversity of the research group in terms of
gender and/or nationality are particularly encouraged to apply.

This position is subject to confirmation of funding by the European
Commission (expected by the end of 2004).


Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Leiden Observatory
P.O. Box 9513
2300 RA Leiden
The Netherlands

Fax: +31-71-5275819
E-mail submissions and enquiries:

Attention: Dr. Joop Schaye

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Galaxy Formation)

Following the award of a Marie Curie Excellence Grant, Leiden
Observatory invites applications for a postdoctoral research position
to work on problems related to the chemical enrichment of the
intergalactic medium. The successful applicant will join the newly
formed research group lead by Joop Schaye. He/she will have the
opportunity to work on both theoretical (particularly computational)
and data analysis projects and will in addition be encouraged to
pursue other research topics of mutual interest. More information can
be found at http://www.strw.leidenuniv.nl/~schaye/ext/

Leiden Observatory is the oldest university astronomy department in
the world, and the largest astronomy department in the
Netherlands. Leiden is a charming university town with international
flair. More information on Leiden Observatory can be found at
http://www.strw.leidenuniv.nl/

The appointment will be for one year initially, renewable annually
based on satisfactory performance, for a total of up to four
years. The position comes with a competitive salary and full
benefits. The starting date is negotiable, but should be no later than
September 2005.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, publication list and a
brief statement of research interests, and arrange to have three
letters of recommendation sent directly to the above (email)
address. *Email applications are preferred*. The successful candidate
must have a Ph.D. by the starting date.

The application review process will begin December 18, 2004 and will
continue until the position has been filled.

The position is open to candidates of all nationalities. Candidates
who would contribute to the diversity of the research group in terms
of gender and/or nationality are particularly encouraged to apply.

This position is subject to confirmation of funding by the European
Commission (expected by the end of 2004).