Job title:
2024_7_46 – A postdoctoral position in gravitational wave physics at the University of the Balearic Islands
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Job description
Offer DescriptionFor this call, we are seeking applications for one postdoctoral position in gravitational wave physics to bolster our involvement in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, LISA and ET. The successful candidate will be involved in research lines (LIA-3) ‘Gravitational Wave Experiments and Multi-messenger Astronomy’ and (LIA-8) ‘Computation, big data and artificial intelligence’ for the project ‘Advanced Technologies for the Exploration of the Universe and its Components’.In particular, the successful candidate will study coalescing binaries of compact objects and waveform modelling of emitted signals to analyse data from LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA. Research in the gravitational physics group at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) spans a wide range of topics, including gravitational wave data analysis, waveform modelling and numerical relativity. The group comprises PIs Alicia Sintes and Sascha Husa and faculty members David Keitel, Xisco Jiménez-Forteza and Jaume Carot, as well as several postdoctoral researchers and PhD students. It is involved in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the LISA Consortium and the Einstein Telescope project. For further details, please see: .PI: Dra. Alicia Magdalena Sintes OlivesFunding body: Govern de les Illes BalearsInstitution: Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of Balearic Islands (UIB)RequirementsResearch Field Astronomy » Astrophysics Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsPhD in Physics, Astrophysics, Mathematics or similar.Specific RequirementsExperience in gravitational waveform modelling.Language requeriments
A command of English. No accreditation required.Prior experience
The selection committee will also consider:
– Publications in peer-reviewed journals on topics related to gravitational waves
– Conference papers
– Student mentoring
– Research fellowships.Research Field Astronomy » Astrophysics Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Internal Application form(s) neededNormalitzat_Cvi_registreiseguiment_english_2.pdfEnglish(47.04 KB – PDF)Additional InformationBenefitsGross monthly salary: 2.800,00 €National Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance)Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract: Thursday, Setember 25, 2025Eligibility criteria
- Curricular merits in the field (max. 40 points).
- Qualifications in the specialist area (max. 20 points), other (max. 5 points).
- Video curriculum and, if applicable, personal interview (max. 20 points).
- Experience in the field (max. 15 points). E.g.:
3 years (10 points),
3 years (5 points).
- Other merits (max. +5 points). E.g.: recommendation letters.
Eligibility threshold: 60 points.Selection processIn accordance with article 8 of the REGULATORY AGREEMENT 145140 of 15th June 2022 that approves the regulation governing the recruitment of research staff under chapter 6 allocation of the university budget, as well as technical or operational research staff.Selection comitee
i. The relevant Pro-Vice-Chancellor for research (or delegated representative) as chair.
ii. The supervisor (or delegated representative).
iii. The members of the Research Area Assessment Committee (CARAI).
iv. One or more expert members in the topic pertaining to the recruitment and chosen by the chair of the committee,
where applicable.
v. The head of FORHU (or delegated representative), as secretary, who may speak but not vote.Additional commentsPlease check the official website ( ) for updates and details of this offer, as they may be subject to change and will not be reflected in this publication. Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) Country Spain GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact State/ProvinceIlles Balears CityPalma WebsiteStreetCra. de Valldemossa Km 7,5 Postal Code07122 E-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIRED
Expected salary
€2800 per month
Location
España
Job date
Wed, 08 May 2024 04:43:04 GMT
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