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Research possibilities on stellar astrophysics, astrometry, and advanced statistics applied to astronomy

5 Aug 2020

Hosting Information

Offer Deadline
EU Research Framework Programme
H2020 / Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Country
Chile
City
Santiago

Organisation/Institute

Organisation / Company
University of Chile
Department
Astronomy
Laboratory
Stellar astrophysics and astrometry
Is the Hosting related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Contact Information

Organisation / Company Type
Public Research Institution
Website
State/Province
Region Metropolitana
Postal Code
7591245
Street
Camino el Observatorio 1515, Las Condes

Description

We seek a highly motivated and talented post-doctoral level researcher to be hosted at the Astronomy Department of Universidad de Chile, in Santiago, financed for up to two years by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF) - Outgoing, as per the call posted here: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/msca-if-2020

The candidate will work with a team of astromers and other scientists in a variety of possible topics (to be defined upon with the candidate), ranging from binary and multiple stellar systems (including exoplanets) using interferometric techniques, galactic structure & kinematics, and resolved stellar populations of the Milky Waty and local group galaxies using astrometric and spectroscopic methodologies, studies of minor bodies of the solar system using astrometric measurements, as well as on the application of statistical techniques derived from information theory applied to the detection and characterization of astronomical sources on digital detectors.

The Department of Astronomy (DAS) at Universidad de Chile,  fosters an engaging and scientifically productive environment, with 24 faculty members and over 40 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. The DAS is one of the leading astronomy centers in Chile, it hosts large internationally recognized collaborations like the Chile-China Center, CCJCA, and the UMI-FCA, along with major research and technology grants such as CATA. Super-computing facilities are also available locally, and through the National Laboratory for High Performance Computing, NLHPC, at Universidad de Chile.

As a DAS post-doctoral fellow, the candidate will qualify as a member of the Chilean community to apply for the guaranteed 10% privileged access on all telescopes in Chile, including ESO/Paranal's 4x8m VLT and 4m VISTA, La Silla's 3.5m NTT and 3.6m and 2.2m telescopes, Gemini-South 8m, Carnegie's 2.5m and Magellan 2x6.5m, CTIO's 4m (Blanco), SOAR 4m, as well as ASTE, APEX, and ALMA.

For further details, please contact Dr. Rene A. Mendez (rmendez@uchile.cl).


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