Applications are invited for the position of an Experimental Astrophysicist with the Kiepenheuer-Institut für Sonnenphysik in Freiburg, Germany, to start after Dec. 1, 2016.

Applications are invited for the position of an
Experimental Astrophysicist
with the Kiepenheuer-Institut für Sonnenphysik in Freiburg, Germany, to start after Dec. 1, 2016.
KIS is a foundation of public law of the State of Baden-Württemberg and a member of the Leibniz Association. Its mission is to perform fundamental astrophysical research with an emphasis on solar physics. Current research foci include the magnetized solar atmosphere, global magnetic activity in the sun and stars, and high resolution techniques. KIS operates the German solar facilities at the Teide Observatory on Tenerife, including the new 1.5m Gregor solar telescope, to carry out observations at visible and near-infrared wavelengths, and pursues a forefront instrument development program including solar adaptive optics and high-precision polarimetry. Further information can be obtained via the web page of the Institute.
Applicants should have a PhD in physics or astrophysics and a record of several years of post-doctoral research in astrophysics, preferentially in the area of solar physics. We expect the successful candidate to take over the responsibility for the instrument development of the German facilities in Tenerife, to participate in research programs with the German facilities and other solar observatories, to cooperate with a team of scientists, to acquire third-party funding, and to contribute to the education of students and young scientists. KIS is committed to increasing the number of female scientists and therefore encourages qualified women to apply.
The initial appointment will be for a term of up to 5 years according to German legislation and depending on the expertise and scientific standing of the successful applicant. A decision about promotion to an indefinite appointment will be made based on an evaluation. The salary and benefits are according to the rules for government employees of the State of Baden-Württemberg (TV-L).
The application should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, copies of three relevant publications, a list of three potential referees, and a description of the research planned at KIS.
The selection of candidates will start after April 30, 2016. Please send your application to
Prof. O. von der Lühe
Kiepenheuer-Institut für Sonnenphysik
Schöneckstrasse 6
D-79104 Freiburg
Germany
Tel.: +49-(0)761-3198-0
E-mail: vorstand@kis.uni-freiburg.de