Field of Interest:astro-ph
Experiments:ICECUBE
Deadline: 2016-11-15
Region: Europe
Job description:
OPTICAL
TRANSIENTS
DESY, Zeuthen location, is seeking:
Postdoc (f/m) Multi-Messenger Astronomy and/or Cosmology
DESY
DESY is one of the world’s leading research centres for photon science, particle and astroparticle physics as well as accelerator physics.
DESY at its Zeuthen location in the outskirts of Berlin is a leading centre for astroparticle physics with a focus on gamma-ray and neutrino astronomy. Together with the active Supernova & Cosmology group at the Humboldt University (HU) of Berlin, DESY participates in the building and science operations of the new wide field optical survey Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF), which will see first light in 2017 and provide an unprecedendent large number of optical transients. The DESY group is leading the optical follow-up program of the IceCube neutrino observatory, aiming at the detection of the sources of the newly discovered flux of extragalactic neutrinos. The postdoc would work primarly on ZTF and has the opportunity to join the multi-messenger or cosmology effort.
The position
-Leading role in ZTF data analysis and follow-up programs
-Close interaction with the multi-messenger groups at DESY
-Participation in the supervision of students
Requirements
-PhD in physics or astronomy
-Strong data-analysis and computing skills
-Experience in optical image processing and identification of transient sources is seen favourably but is not required
-Excellent communication and team working skills and knowledge of English
For further information please contact Dr. Marek Kowalski +49 33762 7-7187.
The application should include three letters of references submitted on your behalf.
The position is limited to 2 years, with a possible prolongation for another year.
Salary and benefits are commensurate with those of public service organisations in Germany. Classification is based upon qualifications and assigned duties. DESY operates flexible work schemes. Handicapped persons will be given preference to other equally qualified applicants. DESY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women.
We are looking forward to your application quoting the reference code preferably via our electronic application System: Online-Application
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Human Resources Department | Code: FHPO014/2016
Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg | Germany | Phone: +49 40 8998-3392
Deadline for applications: 15 November 2016
www.desy.de
The Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest scientific organisation.
www.helmholtz.de
More Information:http://www.desy.de/about_desy/career/online_application/index_eng.html
Experiments:ICECUBE
Deadline: 2016-11-15
Region: Europe
Job description:
OPTICAL
TRANSIENTS
DESY, Zeuthen location, is seeking:
Postdoc (f/m) Multi-Messenger Astronomy and/or Cosmology
DESY
DESY is one of the world’s leading research centres for photon science, particle and astroparticle physics as well as accelerator physics.
DESY at its Zeuthen location in the outskirts of Berlin is a leading centre for astroparticle physics with a focus on gamma-ray and neutrino astronomy. Together with the active Supernova & Cosmology group at the Humboldt University (HU) of Berlin, DESY participates in the building and science operations of the new wide field optical survey Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF), which will see first light in 2017 and provide an unprecedendent large number of optical transients. The DESY group is leading the optical follow-up program of the IceCube neutrino observatory, aiming at the detection of the sources of the newly discovered flux of extragalactic neutrinos. The postdoc would work primarly on ZTF and has the opportunity to join the multi-messenger or cosmology effort.
The position
-Leading role in ZTF data analysis and follow-up programs
-Close interaction with the multi-messenger groups at DESY
-Participation in the supervision of students
Requirements
-PhD in physics or astronomy
-Strong data-analysis and computing skills
-Experience in optical image processing and identification of transient sources is seen favourably but is not required
-Excellent communication and team working skills and knowledge of English
For further information please contact Dr. Marek Kowalski +49 33762 7-7187.
The application should include three letters of references submitted on your behalf.
The position is limited to 2 years, with a possible prolongation for another year.
Salary and benefits are commensurate with those of public service organisations in Germany. Classification is based upon qualifications and assigned duties. DESY operates flexible work schemes. Handicapped persons will be given preference to other equally qualified applicants. DESY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women.
We are looking forward to your application quoting the reference code preferably via our electronic application System: Online-Application
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Human Resources Department | Code: FHPO014/2016
Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg | Germany | Phone: +49 40 8998-3392
Deadline for applications: 15 November 2016
www.desy.de
The Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest scientific organisation.
www.helmholtz.de
More Information:http://www.desy.de/about_desy/career/online_application/index_eng.html