One Postdoctoral Contract Low Frequency Foregrounds 2024 (PS-2024-093)
Offer DescriptionThe (Tenerife) announces ONE postdoctoral contract to work on the project linked to the line of research “Anisotropies of the cosmic microwave background”, within the context of low-frequency foreground studies with CMB experiments in collaboration with the University of Milan. The contract is co-funded by the project “Enabling precision cosmology with the cosmic microwave background: QUIJOTE and other microwave experiments at the Teide Observatory” (PID2023-151567NB-I00), led by Prof. José Alberto Rubiño Martín, and the “Agreement between UniMi, INFN and the IAC on the installation and operation of the STRIP experiment” (P/301503).Research topics at the IAC include most areas of astrophysics: Solar Physics (FS), Exoplanetary System and Solar System (SEYSS), Stellar and Interstellar Physics (FEEI), The Milky Way and The Local Group (MWLG), Formation and Evolution of Galaxies (FYEG), and Cosmology and Astroparticles (CYA-CTA). All of these are supported by an ambitious instrumentation programme. In 2020, the IAC was granted by the Spanish Government the status of , a prestigious recognition awarded for the third time to the IAC as a leading research institute in Spain. Further information about the IAC’s research programme, its Observatories and the 10.4m GTC is available at the IAC’s web page:Tasks: The successful candidate will pursue research in the following fields:
Particular attention will be given to applicants with experience in the field of observational cosmology and CMB research.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Astronomy » Astrophysics Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsParticular attention will be given to applicants with experience in the field of observational cosmology and CMB research.Specific RequirementsThe candidates must have an excellent research record, commensurate with the duration of their research career. They must be in possession of a Ph.D. degree in Astrophysics or Physics by the application deadline. Applications from candidates not in possession of a PhD will be rejected without further consideration. Candidates who prepared their thesis at the IAC have to present accreditations of complementary training at other research centers (this period should be either 1 continuous year or 18 accumulated months) by the application deadline. The IAC is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage, in particular, applications by women and by members of minorities.Languages ENGLISH Level GoodResearch Field Astronomy » AstrophysicsAdditional InformationBenefitsRemuneration: The gross annual salary will be 38.371 Euros, with deductions of up to 20% for income tax (IRPF) and social security (dependent on the candidate’s personal situation). The contract provides social security cover for spouse or de facto partner and children.Extra financial support to start the contract: The present job offer includes financial support related to the incorporation of the selected candidate at the IAC. You may apply for up to 2500€ to cover any necessary – and duly documented – relocation costs when you take up your post at any IAC workplace. These costs must fall under the following categories and must have been incurred within a period of 14 days prior to the date of the commencement of your contract: (1) Plane or boat ticket from your former place residence to Tenerife (arranged by the IAC). The price of the ticket will be at the cheapest rate. (2) Accommodation costs for the two weeks (13 nights) also arranged by the IAC. (3) A per diem of 37.40€ x 14 days.No other expenses (bus, train, taxi, etc.) shall be reimbursed. This grant is considered as taxable income and the corresponding taxes (IRPF*), payable by physical persons, will be retained.Those researchers who, having benefited from it in the past, have not passed 12 months since the last termination of their contract at the IAC, cannot be beneficiaries of this grant. In addition, those researchers whose place of residence, at the time of their application, is Tenerife will not be able to benefit either.Selection processThe selection process consists of two phases: merit assessment and interview.1. First phase: merit assessment. The Selection Panel will verify and rate the merits documented by the applicants. The maximum score that can be awarded in this phase is 80 points, calculated as the sum of the scores obtained in each of the following two sections.a) CV (maximum score: 60 points). Main criteria will be:
b) Adequacy to the objectives of the contract (maximum score 20 points)Adequacy of the candidate’s training and experience to this contract.
Form of accreditation for both sections: A report of the candidate’s technical and research activity, accompanied by documentation accrediting the activities mentioned.2) Second phase: interview. (maximum score 20 points)
Of the maximum 20 points to be awarded:
To pass the second phase a minimum score of 15 points will be necessary.To pass the selective process, a minimum of 65 points must be reached. If there is a draw in the score of two or more candidates, priorities will be set according to the Equality Plan of the IAC.Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias Country Spain State/Province Santa Cruz de Tenerife City La Laguna GeofieldContact State/ProvinceSanta Cruz de Tenerife CitySan Cristóbal de La Laguna WebsiteStreetVIA LÁCTEA STREET Postal CodeE-38200 E-Mailsecinv@iac.esSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page
€38371 per year
San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Islas Canarias
Wed, 25 Dec 2024 03:37:00 GMT
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