Postdoc: Binary Star Accretion & Mass-Loss Research

Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center; Polska; On-site; PLN 95,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Grant fellowship under NCN SONATA 20

Travel and computing budget included

Job summary

The Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center in Warsaw invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the project “Tracking Mass Flow in Binary Systems with Accreting White Dwarfs,” funded by the NCN SONATA 20 grant. The successful candidate will work on accretion and mass-loss processes in interacting binaries, using spectroscopy, photometry, and modelling.

Responsibilities include independent and collaborative research, data analysis, publication of results, and collaboration with the

Qualifications

• PhD in astrophysics, astronomy, or closely related field required.
• Good working knowledge of English.
• Experience with scientific programming and data analysis is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research within the project scope.
• Analyze and interpret observational data; develop theoretical models as needed.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences.
• Collaborate with the project team and contribute to scientific activities.

Skills

Scientific programming

Data analysis

English proficiency

Independent research

Education

PhD in astrophysics / astronomy

Job description

The Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center in Warsaw invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the project “Tracking Mass Flow in Binary Systems with Accreting White Dwarfs,” funded by the NCN SONATA 20 grant. The successful candidate will work on accretion and mass-loss processes in interacting binaries, using spectroscopy, photometry, and modelling.

Responsibilities include independent and collaborative research, data analysis, publication of results, and collaboration with the