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PD Astrofísica Estelar Universidad de Florida

Centro/Institution: 
Universidad de Florida
Tipo/type: 
Postdoctoral
País/Country: 
United States
Fecha inicio solicitud: 
Lun, 22/02/2021
Fecha límite solicitud: 
Lun, 15/03/2021

Descripción/Description: 

En el marco del Acuerdo entre el IAC y la Universidad de Florida,  la UFL contratará
a un investigador postdoctoral de nacionalidad española, para trabajar con la Dra. Rana Ezzeddine y su
grupo de Astrofísica Estelar en proyectos relacionados con la espectroscopía estelar y
la Arqueología de galaxias. (Ver descripción abajo)

Los investigadores interesados enviarán su CV (incluyendo lista de publicaciones), un
breve resumen de sus actividades relacionadas con este campo (max 3 páginas), y tres
cartas de referencia, en inglés, a jav@iac.es antes del 15 de Marzo a las 14:00h.

Finalizado el plazo se enviará la documentación recibida a la Univ. de Florida para su
evaluación y posterior selección del candidato/a.

-- DESCRIPCIÓN DEL PUESTO--

"A Post-doctoral Associate posiTIon is available in Stellar Astrophysics to work on projects related to stellar
spectroscopy and Galac0c Archaeology led by Dr. Rana Ezzeddine in the Department of Astronomy at the
University of Florida.

The applicants (Spanish nationals only) must have PhD in astrophysics or closely related field by the date of appointment.

Experience with stellar spectroscopy, chemical abundances, physics of stellar atmospheres (NLTE and/or
3D radia0ve transfer), chemical and dynamical studies of the Milky Way structure is preferred. Selected
candidate will have the privileged access to the 10m Gran Telescopio Canarias, and are encouraged to
lead proposals as Principal Investigators. They will collaborate on various interdisciplinary research
projects with Dr. Ezzeddine who is involved in a number of large science collabora0ons and surveys,
including the R-Process Alliance (RPA), Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer (MSE), DESI, as well as the
JINA-CEE and IRENA networks.

This position will be initially awarded for one year, and, contingent upon strong performance and
conduct and availability of funds, may be renewed for up to three years.

For full considera0on, applications must be submited online to the IAC (jav@iac.es) and must include:

(1) a short (limited to three pages) statement of scien0fic interests,

(2) a CV including list of publications,

(3) three ltters of reference to be provided separately by the same date.

Applications will be reviewed beginning March 15th, 2021 and decisions made by end of March. The position is expected to start in Autumn
2021. For addi0onal informa0on you may address your specific questions to Dr. Rana Ezzeddine
(rezzeddine@ufl.edu).

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of
criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon
hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible.
Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a
professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Associa0on of Credential Evaluation
Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and
inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an
accommoda0on due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477
or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

The Department particularly welcomes applicants who can contribute to a diverse and inclusive
environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. The university and
greater Gainesville communi0es enjoy a diversity of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor
recreational activities, and social opportunities."