PDRA Job Advertisement: Closing Date 1st October 2014
PDRA Job Advertisement: Closing Date 1st October 2014 /
Keele University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Astrophysics Group /
Research Associate in Theoretical Stellar Astrophysics
PDRA Job Advertisement: Closing Date 1st October 2014
Keele University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Astrophysics Group
Research Associate in Theoretical Stellar Astrophysics
Fixed Term for 2 Years
Starting salary: Grade 7 £31,342
Keele University wishes to appoint a Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) for a duration of 2 years starting 1 January 2015, in order to conduct research on theoretical stellar astrophysics.
You will work in the group led by Dr Raphael Hirschi within the Astrophysics Group at Keele University as part of an ERC-funded project entitled "Stellar HYdrodynamics, Nucleosynthesis and Evolution" (SHYNE).
You will lead the explosive nucleosynthesis component of this project, which includes grids of models as well as impact studies of key nuclear reactions. You will also contribute to the other components of the project and be encouraged to develop your own research program and your leadership skills.
You should have or be expecting to obtain a PhD in astrophysics or a related area within a year of appointment and should have a demonstrated aptitude for research. Experience in theoretical stellar astrophysics is essential and experience with parallel computer programming is highly desirable.
For more details of this post and the Keele Astrophysics Group, and for information on how to apply, see http://www.astro.keele.ac.uk.
For further enquiries please contact Dr Raphael Hirschi at r.hirschi@keele.ac.uk.
For full post details and to apply, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/RE14-10
Closing date for applications: 1st October 2014
Interviews may be conducted remotely if needed (via skype or similar technology)
Post reference: RE14/10
Keele University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Astrophysics Group
Research Associate in Theoretical Stellar Astrophysics
Fixed Term for 2 Years
Starting salary: Grade 7 £31,342
Keele University wishes to appoint a Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) for a duration of 2 years starting 1 January 2015, in order to conduct research on theoretical stellar astrophysics.
You will work in the group led by Dr Raphael Hirschi within the Astrophysics Group at Keele University as part of an ERC-funded project entitled "Stellar HYdrodynamics, Nucleosynthesis and Evolution" (SHYNE).
You will lead the explosive nucleosynthesis component of this project, which includes grids of models as well as impact studies of key nuclear reactions. You will also contribute to the other components of the project and be encouraged to develop your own research program and your leadership skills.
You should have or be expecting to obtain a PhD in astrophysics or a related area within a year of appointment and should have a demonstrated aptitude for research. Experience in theoretical stellar astrophysics is essential and experience with parallel computer programming is highly desirable.
For more details of this post and the Keele Astrophysics Group, and for information on how to apply, see http://www.astro.keele.ac.uk.
For further enquiries please contact Dr Raphael Hirschi at r.hirschi@keele.ac.uk.
For full post details and to apply, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/RE14-10
Closing date for applications: 1st October 2014
Interviews may be conducted remotely if needed (via skype or similar technology)
Post reference: RE14/10