Attention: Mark McCaughrean / Hans Zinnecker,
We welcome applications from people experienced in optical, near/mid-IR, and millimetre studies of star formation, and we are keen to increase our expertise in near-IR spectroscopy and IR interferometry. People working on the formation and detection of planets, and/or analytical or numerical theory relating to star/planet formation are also encouraged to apply.
We have access to optical/IR/millimetre observational facilities on Calar Alto, La Silla, Paranal, Plateau de Bure, and Pico Veleta, and space facilities including HST and XMM through ESA. As part of the Research Training Network, we also have collaborative access to British, French, Italian, and Portuguese national facilities.
The institute is located in forested parkland in Potsdam on the outskirts of Berlin, with fast (30 minutes) access to this exciting city via a direct metrorail link or motorway.
The positions are at the German civil service BATIIa/O level with full benefits, yielding ~DM3000-3500/month after deductions, dependent on age and family status.
Please send a CV, full bibliography, names and contact information for two people familiar with your work, and a cover letter describing your present research and near-term goals. Informal enquiries are welcome.