Lunds universitet, Naturvetenskapliga fakulteten, institutionen för astronomi och teoretisk fysik

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 for two years within astronomy and astrophysics at the Department of Astronomy and Theoretical Physics.

The successful candidate will work in the planet formation team. This team is led by Professor Anders Johansen, who has a large expertise and experience within the research area. 

Work duties
The researcher will work on the formation of planets by pebble accretion. The project involves calculating the growth and migration of planets in evolving protoplanetary discs. The composition of the planet, particularly the water contents, will also be calculated. The results will be compared with the observed population of exoplanets.

Qualifications
The applicant must hold a PhD in astrophysics and have a research profile within computational models of planet formation by pebble accretion and calculating the chemical composition of planets. Experience with running N-body simulations of planet formation is a requirement. Experience with simulating the formation of planets around stars with a wide range of masses is also a requirement.

Application procedure
The application should consist of a short description of current research (max 1 page), CV and publication list.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment June 1, 2020
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2020/828
Contact
  • Anders Johansen, Professor, +46-46-2221589, anders@astro.lu.se
  • Magdalena Brossing, HR coordinator, +46 46 222 95 62
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
Published 27.Mar.2020
Last application date 10.Apr.2020 11:59 PM CEST

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