NEW OPENING FOR A SEVERO OCHOA POSTDOC POSITION: "Star formation in the Galactic Centre"

  Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas   Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía   Excelencia Severo Ochoa   HR Excellence in Research
Deadline: 
October, 17th 2019
Type: 
SO-IAA postdoc
Code: 
SO_R3_002
Introduction: 

There is a new opening for a Severo Ochoa Postdoc position at the IAA, funded by the Severo Ochoa Excellence grant. Candidates are expected to carry out their activity in the research line of Star formation in the Milky Way and Local Universe.
This is a two year position with the possibility of extending it for one year. Candidates should have a good familiarity with infrared high angular resolution observations of the Galactic centre; Expertise in stellar proper motion measurements from high angular resolution imaging; Track record of (observational) research on Galactic center science; Excellent knowledge of English

Tasks: 

The project aims at identifying so far undetected young stellar clusters at the Galactic centre through proper motion measurements based on our GALACTICNUCLEUS survey, the HST Paschen-alpha survey of the Galactic centre, and on future observations with high angular resolution imaging cameras, in particular, HAWK I/VLT. Probable cluster members should be identified via statistical procedures and the star formation rate in the past ~50 Myr at the GC as well as the related initial mass function should be derived. Follow-up observations with spectroscopic or imaging instruments (e.g. the upcoming ERIS/VLT) may be necessary.

Period (months): 
24 months

The fellowships include a competitive salary and full health insurance. Selected candidates will be included in SO-IAA grants, which provide additional funds for scientific visits, attendance to advanced schools and workshops, and other training activities.

IAA is an equal opportunity institution. Applications to this program by female scientists are particularly encouraged.

Should you need any further information or assistance concerning the application, please contact the IAA at severoochoa[at]iaa.es