Postdoctoral Fellowships at Excellence Cluster Universe, Munich

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Jochen Weller
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Postdoctoral Fellowships at Excellence Cluster Universe, Mun

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Research Fellow in Astrophysics, Cosmology, Nuclear and Particle Physics

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http://www.universe-cluster.de/?id=89&kennung=20100218s0fp9


Category: "Fellow"
Job Period: 01.11.2010 - 31.10.2012
Application Deadline: 30.04.2010

Research Area(s): A, B, C, D, E, F, G
Job Description

The Cluster of Excellence ‘Origin and Structure of the Universe’ is a joint research institution at the Technical University Munich funded by the Excellence Initiative of the Federal Government of Germany. It is a co-operation by the physics departments of the Technical University Munich and the Ludwig-Maximilians University, four Max-Planck Institutes (MPA, MPE, MPP, IPP) and ESO. The main goal of the Cluster is to solve fundamental questions of astrophysics and cosmology by interdisciplinary research.

For our FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM we are looking for excellent young scientists on the postdoc level who will pursue their individual research activities and are interested in a strong collaboration with existing Cluster research groups. Fellows benefit from an ideal scientific infrastructure at the Campus Garching and the attractions of the Munich area. The duration for contract is 2 years. Fellows receive their own budget for running costs.

The advancement of women in the science is an integral part of the cluster and the university’s policy. Women are therefore especially encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities will be given preference to other applicants with equal qualifications.

Application
Applicants should prepare a covering letter and the following documents as PDF files: a CV, a publication list, certificates (diploma, PhD), past research activities and a research plan. These files can be uploaded by pushing the Application button on the right-hand side. Further, applicants are asked to arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent by e-mail to [Log in to view email]). The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 April 2010.

Contact
Technische Universität München • Excellence Cluster Universe
Dr. Andreas Müller • Boltzmannstrasse 2
85748 Garching • Germany
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