Researcher in Astronomy - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

We announce a researcher position for work on the connection between black holes, globular clusters and binary star systems and the formation of nuclear stellar clusters.  We are particularly interested in the connection between black hole binaries in globular clusters and intermediate-mass black hole formation, and in the properties of interacting binary systems in globular clusters.

We wish to compute our own N-body models of stellar clusters with a particular interest in the binary systems that they contain. The researcher is expected to collaborate widely within the department and apply their methodological knowledge to different astrophysical problems.

Work duties
This is an independent researcher position with emphasis on modelling stellar cluster evolution and the implications for the formation of interacting binaries, intermediate-mass black holes and nuclear stellar clusters.  50% of the time will be spent on own research and a track record of established collaborations is necessary.  Supervision of master students can be part of the work tasks.

Qualifications
The applicant must have a PhD within the subject of the position. The researcher shall have good knowledge in carrying out N-body simulations of stellar clusters, the extraction of information from simulations of globular clusters, and application to astrophysical problems. Experience of analysis using databases of stellar cluster models is required.  The researcher shall have completed or ongoing projects related to computing N-body models of globular clusters.

Knowledge of both direct-force N-body and Monte-Carlo methods is a strong merit.  A track record of working on the formation of nuclear stellar clusters is a merit.

A track record of collaboration in teams of a few researchers, both as leading author and as a collaborator on projects lead byothers, is necessary.Good scientific merits, in the form of well-cited refereed journal articles, is a strong merit. 

It is highly desirable that the candidate has experience of research education in the form of supervising master projects.

Terms of employment
Fixed-term employment full-time for 19 months.

Application procedure
Applications should consist of a CV, publication list, a short description of current research (max 1 page) and copy of the doctoral degree certificate.