Lunds universitet, Naturvetenskapliga fakulteten, Fysiska institutionen

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.


Simulating and analysing the evolution of comets of the beta Pictoris exoplanet system at the Division of Astrophysics, department of Physics.

Work duties
In this project, the candidate will work on carrying out and analysing the simulation of the gravitational evolution of the Beta Pictoris system. The objectives are to use the REBOUND N-body code to determine the orbits of comets in the system, and to evaluate the effects of evaporation. The work will also include the analysis of spectroscopic observations from the high-resolution HARPS spectrograph, and the reporting on methods and results in written form.

 Qualifications

Education: Bachelor degree in Physics, and/or 45 credits in Astrophysics. Experience: prior experience with carrying out research projects in an astrophysics context, as well as with scientific writing. Knowledge: Python language, orbital evolution of minor bodies Competences: Usage of gravitational N-body simulations, and the analysis of high-resolution spectroscopic observations of exoplanet systems, Bayesian statistical analysis.

 Other merits

Experience: analysis of data with the HARPS spectrograph. Short-term project-based scientific work. Knowledge: application of the REBOUND N-body model and Numpyro/JAX for Bayesian fitting.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen the work within the unit/department, as well as contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment

This employment is aimed for the period 6 September 2024 until 31 December 2024, at a part-time rate of 20 % of full time. The contact person is Jens Hoeijmakers.

 Instructions on how to apply

Applications should include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the employment corresponds to your qualifications. The application should also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Type of employment Special fixed-term employment
Contract type Part-time
First day of employment 2024-09-06 or according too agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 20
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/2506
Contact
  • Jens Hoeijmakers, +46462221606,jens.hoeijmakers@fysik.lu.se
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Published 20.Aug.2024
Last application date 03.Sep.2024 11:59 PM CEST

Return to job vacancies