Job postings
(Senior) Scientist (m/w/d)
40 h/w - Employment Start: Oktober 2024 - Application deadline: 15.05.2024
Your Responsibilities
- Work on the implementation of development goals in research, teaching and administration
- Autonomous and cooperative research in the field of stellar atmospheres and variability: The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development of a simulation grid of 3D stellar atmospheres and their spectra, including the impact of the magnetic field. This work will include modifying the radiative magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) code MURaM and the radiative transfer code MPS-ATLAS to enable realistic simulations of the atmospheres of the coolest main sequence stars. The successful applicant is expected to actively contribute to the development of models of stellar variability, including the magnetic contamination of exoplanet transmission spectra and radial velocity measurements
- Independent publication activity in the field of stellar astrophysics
- Participation in research projects of the institute in the field of stellar astrophysics
- Participation in the application process for third-party funded projects
- Independent teaching of courses and conducting of examinations
- Supervision of students
- Cooperation in organizational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures
- Participation in public relations work in Astrophysics
Your Profile
- Completed doctorate/PhD in the field of Astrophysics
- Excellent publication activity in the field of stellar astrophysics
- Knowledge of FORTRAN and experience in developing sophisticated numerical codes
- Experience in developing computationally efficient approaches for radiative transfer in stellar atmospheres and in conducting radiative magnetohydrodynamics simulations of stellar atmospheres
- Experience with the MURaM and MPS-ATLAS code and experience in modelling magnetically-driven stellar variability will be considered as an advantage
- Excellent command of English and German
- Enjoyment of working with people in an internationally oriented environment
- Interest in the supervision of students and in teaching
- Independent working style and high level of initiative
- Ability to communicate and work in a team
We offer an annual gross salary of € 66,532.20 for a fulltime position.
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About us
At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers face the great challenges of society and carry the knowledge out. We work for tomorrow. Become part of it!
At the Institute of Physics, a committed team of international scientists performs research in physics in its full range. The University of Graz and the Graz University of Technology are joining their physics institutes to form the new Graz Center of Physics. The institute covers the field of astrophysics in research and teaching, with internationally recognised research groups in solar physics, heliospheric physics and stellar activity. The institute runs the Kanzelhöhe Observatory for Solar and Environmental Research as well as the Lustbühel Observatory Graz. We offer a friendly and vibrant working environment that leaves space for creativity and independent research. We promote an atmosphere of respectful interaction, family friendliness and diversity.
Contact
Dr. Alexander Shapiro (shapiroa@mps.mpg.de) und Univ.-Prof. Dr. Astrid Veronig (astrid.veronig@uni-graz.at)
The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.
Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.
