Job Reference: UFV-PA 2023/3996
Application deadline: 20 December 2023
Starting date: 01 Feb 2024
Where: Department of Physics and Astronomy of Uppsala University, Sweden
Duration of the contract: 2-year position extendable to another year, full time
Salary: –

Job Tasks 

The postdoctoral researcher is expected to join the Plato team in Uppsala and to work on the analysis and characterization of M dwarfs among the Plato targets. This involves among others adapting and testing a stellar abundances and atmospheric parameters pipeline based on a Bayesian inference method and artificial neural networks, the calculation of grids of synthetic spectra, and the collection and preparation of all further input data for the analysis pipeline.

More information is reported in the job announcement.

Profile’s requirements 

PhD degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in Physics, Astronomy or equivalent. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree in the three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

Additional qualifications
A background in stellar physics and stellar spectroscopy, as well as experience with the usage of astrophysical codes and general programming skills are considered an advantage. Candidates will also be assessed on their potential for performing the relevant duties and contributing to the positive development of the research environment.

How to apply 

The application is expected to contain a letter describing yourself and your qualifications and research interests (max 2 pages), a CV, a copy of the PhD degree certificate and a full publication list. The application should be written in English.

Applications shall be submitted through Uppsala University’s recruitment system no later than 20 December 2023.

Please read the detailed instructions or contact the reference people indicated in the job offer.