Postdoctoral Position at the Astronomical Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic

Postdoctoral Position at the Astronomical Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic

Astronomical Institute invites applications for a post-doctoral position in astronomy and astrophysics. Several positions will be filled during 2013. This year deadlines for applications are: 20 April, 20 June, and 20 September. The starting date is expected about 3-4 months after each corresponding deadline. Preferences will be given to applicants who obtained PhD degree in 2009 or later. 

Astronomical Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic invites applications for a post-doctoral position in astronomy and astrophysics. Candidates must hold PhD degree in the field and present a certificate by the date of employment.

We are Public Research Organization and the largest professional astronomical institute in the Czech Republic, located at Ondrejov Observatory and in Prague. A successful applicant will collaborate with researchers who are organized in scientific departments and working groups. Experience in one of the subjects studied at the Institute is valued.

For further information about the Institute see http://www.asu.cas.cz/departments, and for information about research employment in Czech Republic see http://www.euraxess.cz.

Several positions will be filled during 2013. This year deadlines for applications are: 20 April, 20 June, and 20 September. The starting date is expected about 3-4 months after each corresponding deadline (can be negotiated to some extent). The appointment is initially for one year, an extension for another year is expected upon satisfactory scientific performance and availability of funds. A necessary condition is to satisfy legal requirements for the employment in Czech Republic (EU member state). Salary will be based on the domestic level.

Applicants should contact the faculty member with whom they wish to work in order to define a joint research proposal. Applications (containing Curriculum Vitae, List of Publications, and Summary of Research Plans) can be submitted by email to: sekretariat@asu.cas.cz (subject: "postdoc 2013", pdf file please). Please provide the date of PhD defense. Preferences will be given to applicants who obtained PhD degree in 2009 or later. Candidates can apply before finishing their PhD; in this case a letter from the supervisor stating the planned date of the defense should be included.

Indicate in a cover letter the working group you intend to join, and arrange for two recommendation letters to be sent directly.

Successful applicants will be notified. Other applications will be put on a waitlist and forwarded to the next selection deadline unless withdrawn.

Closing date: 2013-04-20