Experiments:CTA
Deadline: 2016-10-30
Region: South America
Job description:
ASTROPARTICLE PHYSICS: POSTDOC
Application deadline: 30th October 2016
The astroparticle physics group at the São Carlos Institute of Physics of the University of São Paulo invites applications for a postdoc position inastroparticle physics with special focus on the science scope of the CTAObservatory. Main subjects of interest are: gamma-ray/cosmic-ray connection including propagation effects, dark matter, Lorentz Invariance Violation andair shower physics.
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in physics, astronomy (or equivalent) defended in the last 7 years
- Active role in the astroparticle physics international scenario
- Working experience with modern software tools
- Outstanding teamwork abilities
- Excellent communication skills and good knowledge of English
Conditions: The selected candidate will live in the city of São Carlos, SP Brazil. Thefellowship is offered by FAPESP within the Thematic Program for a period of 24 months with two possible extension of 12+12 months. It includes a monthly stipend (R$ 6.819,30) and research contingency funds to grant research activities.
Application: Applications should include a curriculum vitae with a list ofpublications(please highlight 5 publications), a short research statement and thenames and email addresses of two referees. Full consideration will be given toapplications arriving before 30thOctober, 2016. Applications arrivingafter the givendeadline will be considered until the position is filled.
Contact: Send your application and possible inquires to Prof. Vitor de Souza, email: vitor@ifsc.usp.br, phone: +55-16-33738727, skype: lvsfilho, address: Av. Trabalhador Sancarlense, 400, CEP 13566-590 - São Carlos - SP - Brazil.A unique pdf file sent by email is preferable.