Three Postdoctoral Research Positions in Infrared Astronomy-MAX PLANCK INSTITUTE FOR RADIOASTRONOMY

No. 11767
Three Postdoctoral Research Positions in Infrared Astronomy
MAX PLANCK INSTITUTE FOR RADIOASTRONOMY
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Bonn, D - 53121
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Email Submission Address: weigelt@mpifr-bonn.mpg.de
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Attention: Professor Gerd Weigelt, Director

• Star formation: multiplicity, disks, jets, and outflows of young stars.
  
• Late stages of stellar evolution: stellar surface structure and circumstellar dust shells (Mira stars, carbon stars, PPN, etc.).
  
• Active galactic nuclei: torus, jet, NLR, etc.
  
• Infrared long-baseline interferometry with the GI2T, IOTA, and VLT interferometer.
  

The successful applicants are expected to work primarily on the observation and interpretation of the above objects. Applicants should have a Ph.D. and observational or theoretical experience in one of the above fields. The appointment is initially for one year, and is renewable for up to five years. Interested scientists should email a letter of application with a summary of relevant experience and research interests, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and two letters of recommendation to Gerd Weigelt at the above address.

Review of applications will begin on 1 February 2001 and continue until the positions are filled. The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer.