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2019-02-06 12:29:45| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
SRONs mission is to bring about breakthroughs in international space research. Therefore the institute develops pioneering technology and advanced space instruments, and uses them to pursue fundamental astrophysical research, Earth science and exoplanetary research. As national expertise institute SRON gives counsel to the Dutch government and coordinates national contributions to international space missions. SRON stimulates the implementation of space science in our society. SRON stimulates the implementation of space science in our society. The Astrophysics progamme, through the Aspasia program and together with the NOVA school, offer a PhD position in the area of Xray highresolution spectroscopy and timing of Active Galactic Nuclei AGN under the supervision of Dr. Elisa Costantini SRON and Dr. Phil Uttley UvA. The project will be carried out mostly at the SRON location Utrecht with frequent visits at University of Amsterdam. PhD student fm vacancy number SRON1437 Project Outline The project is observational in nature. The successful applicant will study Active Galactic Nuclei ionised outflows under different observational conditions, investigating the energetics and geometry of this complex medium. Timing and spectroscopy will be jointly used to study both the ejection and accretion mechanisms in the AGN. She will make use of archival data from the Chandra, XMMNewton and Hubble Space telescope satellites. Requirements Candidates should have a masters degree in Astronomy or Physics. Candidates with previous experience in XrayUV data analysis and with programming skills are particularly encouraged to apply. SRON core competencies Innovative Focused on collaboration Responsibility A global player Flexibility Employment conditions Employment of this fulltime position at SRONUtrecht is by NWOI The Netherlands Foundation of Scientific Research Institutes and will be for a period of 1,5 years with extension until 4 years in total when your performance evaluation after 9 months is adequate. The salary will be in accordance with the salary scales of NWOI starting with 2,291.00 gross per month on a fulltime basis in the first year, to a maximum of 2,937.00 in the fourth year of employment. NWOI has good secondary employment conditions such as An end of year bonus of 8,33 of the gross yearly salary 42 days of vacation leave a year on fulltime basis A holiday allowance of 8 of the gross yearly salary An excellent pension scheme Options for additional personal development Excellent facilities for parental leave Information and application More information about SRON can be found at www.sron.nl. For further information about the position, please contact Dr. Elisa Costantini e.costantinisron.nl at 31088777 5721. Applicants should send a CV including a statement on their motivation to apply for this project and the names and email addresses of maximally two references as well as a short maximally 1 A4 outline of their knowledge and experience to jobssron.nl Please state the vacancy number SRON 1437 in the subject of your mail. Applications will be accepted until March 4th 2019. SRON Utrecht moves in 2021 to Leiden. In the event of equal suitability, preference will be given to female applicants. No commercial propositions please. Online screening may be part of the selection procedure.
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