Post-doc Research Position at Copernicus Astronomical Center

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Deadline: 1 December 2016
Open to: candidates holding Ph.D. with strong mathematical background
Position: one-year research position for work on accretion flows and jets

Description

The Copernicus Astronomical Center is announcing an opening for a one-year research position with Professor Włodek Kluźniak for work on accretion flows and jets. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. , must have a strong mathematical background and must have won recognition for their work at least at the national level. Preference will be given to recent doctoral degree recipients. The expected employment term is January 2017 through May 2018.

Eligibility

Candidates must hold a Ph.D., must have a strong mathematical background and must have won recognition for their work at least at the national level. Preference will be given to recent doctoral degree recipients.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of successful research in the general-relativistic hydrodynamics of luminous compact objects.

Remuneration

  • The position is financed by a grant of the Polish National Science Center;
  • Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and is expected to be competitive in the Polish academia.

How to Apply?

Applications, including letters of reference may be submitted electronically, preferably in pdf format, at wlodek@camk.edu.pl or by post at:

Sekretariat CAMK PAN
ul. Bartycka 18/
00-716 Warszawa
tel. +48 22 8411086,
“attn. GRRHD”

The application should include a CV, and a brief (no more than 2 pages) statement of purpose including a description of research interests and experience. Two (or more) confidential letters of reference should be solicited from senior scientists familiar with the candidate’s work to arrive by December 7.

Interested candidates are encouraged to seek additional information by e-mail, directly from Professor Kluźniak (wlodek@camk.edu.pl).

More information to be found on the website of The Copernicus Astronomical Center.

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