Postdoc Position in Munich

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Jochen Weller
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Postdoc Position in Munich

Post by Jochen Weller » October 08 2008

The Cluster of Excellence 'Origin and Structure of the Universe'
announces the opportunity for a Postdoctoral position in the area of
cosmology. Scientists who
have or expect a PhD in Physics, Astrophysics or related fields by
October 2009 are invited to apply. Successful applicants will be
expected to conduct original research in theoretical, phenomenological
or observational cosmology in an active interdisciplinary
environment. We aim to fill the position with a start date in autumn
2009, initially for a period of two years, but with possibility of
extension. The positions are part of a new research group being formed
under the lead of Professor Jochen Weller at the Cluster of Excellence.

For the Postdoctoral position we are looking for a person with a background in either
theoretical, phenomenological or observational cosmology including the
areas of dark energy, large scale structure, clusters of galaxies and
the cosmic microwave background. But this is an open call, so all
cosmologists are encouraged to apply. The PDRA will be given the
opportunity to work closely with the research groups involved in the
excellence cluster (MPE, MPA, ESO, USM), but is also encouraged to
pursue their own research program. The Excellence Cluster has access
to the research infrastructure of the Garching Forschungszentrum
Campus and the Leibniz Rechenzentrum.

The Cluster of Excellence is a joint research institution at the
University Campus Garching near Munich. The cluster is funded by the
Excellence Initiative of the Federal Government of Germany and
represents 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 (big bang, dark energy, dark matter, black holes,
fundamental forces, particle hierarchy, nucleosynthesis
etc.). Astrophysicists, particle and nuclear physicists face these
challenges within the cluster and find solutions in a joint effort.

The salary is paid according to the German public service pay
agreement TV-L E13. The advancement of women in science is an integral
part of the cluster’s and the university‘s policy. Therefore, women are
especially encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities will be
given preference to other applicants with equal qualifications.

Applicants should prepare a covering letter and the following
documents as pdf files: CV, publication list, past research activites
and research plan. These files can be uploaded by clicking the
Application button on the right.
Further, applicants are asked to arrange at least two letters of
recommendation to be sent to the address below (preferably
electronically by e-mail to [Log in to view email]). The
closing date for receipt of applications is 2008 Dec 15.


Professor Jochen Weller
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet
Excellence Cluster Universe der TU Muenchen
Boltzmannstr. 2
85748 Garching
Germany

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