Research Associate for the Project “Fossil fields in Ap/Bp stars: an origin from star formation[...]

Universität Hamburg; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 24.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Universität Hamburg is offering two PhD positions focused on the DFG-funded project exploring fossil magnetic fields in Ap/Bp stars. This role involves collaborative research, numerical modeling, and opportunities for international engagement in a leading research environment dedicated to sustainability and innovation.

Leistungen

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements

Continuing education opportunities

University pensions

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance opportunities

Health management, EGYM Wellpass

Educational leave

30 days of vacation per year

Aufgaben

• Conduct research in the DFG-funded astrophysics project.
• Pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.
• Engage in multi-physics high-resolution simulations.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of astrophysics

Experience with numerical simulations

Ausbildung

University degree in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

Your responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications. They may also pursue doctoral studies outside of working duties.

Research within the DFG-funded project "Fossil magnetic fields in Ap/Bp stars: an origin from star formation and protostellar evolution". This research project focuses on exploring the origin of magnetic fields in radiative Ap/Bp-type stars, where stellar dynamos cannot operate due to the absence of convection. Instead, we explore a possible fossil origin with magnetic fields resulting from the star formation process. These magnetic fields need to survive the phase of protostellar evolution. The project aims to make significant advances on this topic by pursuing multi-physics high-resolution simulations of intermediate-mass star formation to predict the strength of fossil magnetic fields and assess their survival during the protostellar phase, considering possible decay due to interactions with convective phases.

This multidisciplinary project will be conducted in international collaboration with partners in Rome (Sapienza University, Prof. Dr. Dominik Schleicher), Freiburg (Institute for Solar Physics, Dr. Petri Käpylä), and Florence (Prof. Dr. Daniele Galli, INAF Astrophysical Observatory of Florence). We are offering two PhD positions based in Hamburg, with opportunities for international collaboration and mutual visits. We seek students interested in international and multidisciplinary work, with a strong interest in numerical modeling.

Your profile

• A university degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of astrophysics and experience with numerical simulations.

We offer

• Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
• Continuing education opportunities
• University pensions
• Attractive location
• Flexible working hours
• Work-life balance opportunities
• Health management, EGYM Wellpass
• Educational leave
• 30 days of vacation per year

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence—is one of Germany’s leading research institutions. Our work in research, teaching, and knowledge exchange fosters the next generation of responsible global citizens. Our guiding principle, “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age,” drives collaboration locally and globally. We invite you to join our community in creating sustainable and digital change for a diverse society.

The University of Hamburg values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including gender, identity, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, or chronic illness. We are committed to increasing the number of women in academia and welcome qualified female applicants. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if equally qualified.