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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.
We announce a Researcher position within astronomy and astrophysics in the Department of Astronomy and Theoretical Physics.
The successful candidate will work in the planet formation team. This team is led by Anders Johansen, who has a large expertise and experience within the research area. The group has achieved funding to employ a researcher on a two-year contract.
Work duties
The researcher will work on the formation of planets by pebble accretion. The project involves calculating the sublimation of pebbles as they enter a planetary envelope and how this pollution with heavy elements affects the accretion of gas onto a protoplanetary core.
Qualifications
The applicant must hold a PhD in astrophysics and have a research profile including publications within computational models of planet formation by pebble accretion and the accretion of gas onto planetary cores. Experience with supervising Master's students is a merit. Experience with co-supervising PhD students is also a merit.
Application procedure
The application should consist of a CV and publication list.
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | October 22, 2019 |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2019/2758 |
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| Published | 11.Sep.2019 |
| Last application date | 24.Sep.2019 11:59 PM CEST |