Contexte
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher position at the Paris Observatory (LESIA) to work on gas in planetary systems with Dr Quentin Kral in France. The application is funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR) for the project called REVOLT (the revolt of gas in planetary systems). The position will be funded for 16 months and more funding may come as a second step. Additional funding is available for computer equipment, science travel, publication charges, ...
Missions
We are looking for a candidate with, ideally, experience working on gas and/or circumstellar disks. In the first year, the candidate will have to apply for observing time on relevant telescopes to observe gas in debris disks. They will also work on more theoretical/numerical perspectives and tackle new original projects related to the origin of the gas release in planetesimal belts as well as provide observational tests that could be carried out.
Activités
The postdoc position is very complete as it is a mixture of theory/modelling/observations.
Compétences
A PhD in (astro)physics is required by the time the appointment starts (Oct 2021). Full working proficiency in either French or English is required.
Modalités
Applications should be submitted by 12 June 2021 to quentin.kral obspm.fr, including :
– a motivation letter
– a curriculum vitae
– a publication list
– a statement of research interests (no more than 2 pages but shorter is better)
– two letters of reference
