Lund University, Department of Astronomy and Theoretical Physics

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Astronomers at Lund Observatory carry out a broad range of research in astrophysics.  In particular we study the formation and growth of galaxies and their contents, including single and binary stars and planetary systems. 

Theoretical astrophysics at Lund encompasses planet formation and dynamics, galaxy formation, galactic dynamics and evolution, star formation and dynamics, binary stellar evolution, and high-energy astrophysics. We have strong observational links, including involvement in the ESA missions Gaia, CHEOPS, PLATO and LISA, and participation in ground-based surveys including 4MOST and WEAVE.

Observational work in Lund focusses on understanding the Milky Way as a galaxy. To that end we are engaged both in exploiting data from Gaia and preparing for future facilities.  In particular, Lund is a member of both the 4MOST (www.4most.eu) and WEAVE (www.ing.iac.es/weave) spectroscopic surveys. Together these surveys will obtain spectra of tens of millions of stars, providing data such as radial velocities and elemental abundances.

We are now looking to hire a researcher to strengthen our studies in theoretical and observational astrophysics.  We are open to applicants with a broad range of backgrounds, both observational and theoretical, and diverse research interests, to work with researchers at Lund Observatory on the topics described above.  The position is for two years with a possibility of a one-year extension.

Work description

Successful candidates will work together with researchers in the Department of Astronomy and Theoretical Physics, and also pursue their own research programmes.  Emphasis will be put on the ability of candidates to formulate an independent research programme describing planned collaborations with with researchers in Lund as well as elsewhere.

Qualifications

The applicants should hold a PhD in astronomy, astrophysics or equivalent. The applicant should have documented research, e.g. published scientific papers, in an area of research relevant to the scientific activities described above.

Application

The application is done online. Candidates should upload a CV, publication list, and a statement of research interest by December 13, 2018. The statement of research interest should include the applicant's plans for their own research that they wish to carry out in Lund, and an explanation of how they would collaborate with senior researchers at Lund Observatory.  Names and contact information for three persons willing to give references should also be supplied.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2019 by agreement for two years
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2018/3824
Contact
  • Anders Johansen, Professor, +46-46-2221589, anders@astro.lu.se
  • Ross Church, Senior university lecturer, +46-46-2221609, ross@astro.lu.se
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, +46-46-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, +46-46-222 93 64
Published 26.Nov.2018
Last application date 13.Dec.2018 11:59 PM CET

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