Postdoctoral Contract Opportunity : Letters of Intent Invited

Sociedad Española de Astronomía; Donostia/San Sebastián; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative research group is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to explore the fascinating field of evolved stars. This role involves analyzing complex data from interferometric mapping and spectroscopic studies, contributing to groundbreaking projects aimed at understanding the physical and chemical properties of circumstellar envelopes. With a focus on collaboration and cutting-edge research, this opportunity offers a platform to engage in significant scientific inquiries and propose new investigations into the dynamics of stellar evolution. Candidates with a strong background in astrophysics and data analysis will find this position both challenging and rewarding.

Formación

• Strong research record in astrophysics with a focus on evolved stars.
• Experience with high-resolution interferometry and optical spectroscopy.

Responsabilidades

• Calibration and analysis of interferometric mapping and spectroscopic data.
• Modeling emissions from AGBs and related sources.
• Drafting proposals for innovative investigations.

Conocimientos

Astrophysics

Data Analysis

Radiative Transfer Modeling

Interferometry

Educación

Ph.D. in Astrophysics or Physics

Herramientas

CASA

GILDAS

Descripción del empleo

Postdoctoral Contract Opportunity: Letters of Intent Invited

Postdoctoral

Vie, 06 / 09 / 2024

Vie, 18 / 10 / 2024

The MESON (Madrid Evolved Stars Outflows Network) research group, funded by the Spanish AEI / MICIU, is pleased to announce an upcoming postdoctoral position in 2025. The selected candidate will contribute to the projects "AGB and post-AGB Circumstellar Envelopes: Companion's Role In Shaping Nebulae of Evolved Stars (CRISPNESS)" (PID2023-146056NB-C21) led by Drs. J. Alcolea and M. Santander (OAN, IGN), and "AGB and Post-AGB Circumstellar Envelopes: Multidiagnostic Insights and Bias Mitigation" (PID2023-146056NB-C22) led by Dr. C. Sánchez Contreras (CAB, CSIC-INTA).

Research Field :

The research will focus on studying the physical and chemical properties of circumstellar envelopes around low-to-intermediate mass evolved stars, including Asymptotic Giant Branch (AGB) stars, post-AGB stars, and Planetary Nebulae (PNe).

Key Responsibilities :

1. Calibration, data reduction, and analysis of interferometric mapping (millimeter-wavelength and/or NIR/MIR) and/or optical/NIR spectroscopic data (long-slit/IFU) of AGBs/pPNe/PNe.
2. Modeling the continuum and spectral line emissions from these sources, including dust, molecules, atomic, and/or ionized gas.
3. Active involvement in formulating and drafting new proposals for innovative investigations into structures critical for jet-launching and the role of binaries.

Desired Expertise :

Candidates must have a strong research record and should possess, or be in the process of obtaining by 2025, a Ph.D. in Astrophysics or Physics.

Experience in the following areas is highly desirable :

• Research focus on evolved stars.
• High-resolution interferometry: (sub)mm-wavelengths and/or mid-infrared.
• Familiarity with software such as CASA and GILDAS.
• Familiarity with tools for reducing and analyzing optical spectroscopy (long-slit and/or IFU).
• Radiative transfer modeling.

How to Apply :

Interested candidates who meet some of the above criteria are invited to submit a Letter of Intent and a CV to any of the project PIs.

Deadline : Please submit your Letter of Intent by October 18th, 2024.