Postdoctoral research fellowship in astrophysics (solar physics or cosmology) in Oslo

[Per B. Lilje]

A position as postdoctoral research fellow is available at the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics of the University of Oslo. The fellowship period is 3 years. Salary NOK 438500 – 499500, depending on qualifications and seniority. The selected candidate must be able to start in the posititon before October 1, 2010.

The research activity of the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics is concentrated around Solar Physics and Cosmology. Both the Solar Physics group and the Cosmology group are among the University's selected top-tier research groups. The Solar Physics group participates heavily in the Hinode and IRIS space borne solar observatories, and guaranteed access to 40 observing days per year at the Swedish 1m Solar Telescope is utilized vigorously. A very strong activity has been built up within numerical modelling of astrophysical plasmas and radiation fields, with main application to heating of the solar chromosphere and corona. For the Cosmology group, participation in the European flagship mission Planck and the ground based CMB polarization experiment QUIET, and a strong effort in fundamental cosmological theory, act as the two foci for developing the group as one of Norway’s internationally most visible research groups in the physical sciences.

The position is open for candidates both within Solar Physics and within Cosmology. In selection, weight will be given to the documented research potential of the candidates, and to how their research competences can interact with and complement the research activities of one of the two research groups.

For information contact: Head of Department, Professor Per B. Lilje, phone: +47 22856517, e-mail: per.lilje@astro.uio.no

Application must be sent to apply-to@matnat.uio.no before May 31, 2010, and MUST have "Ref no 2010/4502" as subject. The application must include project description, CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity), copies of educational certificates and letters of recommendation, a complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee and names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number).