Post-Doctoral Positions available within the Max Planck Partner Group of Max-Planck-Institute of Solar System Research (MPS), Göttingen at the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, India
General Statement and Description
The Max Planck Partner Group of the Max-Planck-Institute for Solar System Research (MPS), Göttingen on “Coupling and Dynamics of the Solar Atmosphere” at the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune invites applications for post-doctoral positions in the solar physics group at IUCAA. The aim of this partner group is to strengthen the already existing strong ties between the solar group at IUCAA and that at MPS. The successful candidates will do research in close collaboration with the head of the Partner Group as well as with members of the solar physics group at MPS and, depending on performance, will have the chance to spend part of their time working at MPS.
Specific Job Description
We are looking for candidates with strong interest and background in the heating of the solar atmosphere and eruptive phenomena such as flares and CMEs, who will continue and strengthen the current observational and theoretical studies of various heating processes of the chromosphere and corona, formation and dynamics of solar prominences, coronal mass ejections (CMEs) and associated phenomena and Sun-climate relations by studying the global properties of total and spectral solar irradiance. The IUCAA solar group’s ongoing research concentrates on heating and dynamics of solar active regions from imaging and spectroscopic observations, MHD waves in the solar atmosphere, dynamics of solar prominences and initiation of CMEs. In addition, we are the PI institute for the proposed Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) onboard the proposed Aditya mission of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The successful candidates will primarily be working on the observations recorded by space missions like Hinode, the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), Interface Region Imaging Spectrometer (IRIS) and other ground based observatories.
Duration and Start Date
The appointments are for a period of one year with possible further extension up to two more years. The expected start date is November 01, 2014 or as soon as possible after that.
Nature of the Appointment and Salary
The selected candidates will be appointed with a full time temporary contract. The salaries (Rs 35000 per month) will be paid through the funding provided by the Max Planck Partner Group of MPS at IUCAA. Reasonable support will be provided for attending national and international conferences and other contingent requirements. Free medical benefit as per IUCAA rules will be available for successful candidates and their dependent family members. Based on availability, IUCAA may be able to provide rent-free fully furnished on-campus one bedroom apartment. In case an on-campus accommodation is not available, a 20% (Rs 7000 per month) house rent allowance (HRA) will be provided.
IUCAA has a fully functional highly subsidized canteen facility, which provides all three meals and snacks.
Who can apply
Candidates either having submitted their Ph.D. thesis or are already holding a PhD in Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Solar Physics can apply. Knowledge in spectroscopic techniques, image processing, IDL programming and solar-software will be a plus. The position is open to nationals of all countries.
Application Procedure
Candidates must submit the following documents on or before August 31th, 2014
- a Curriculum Vitae including a list of publications
- a brief report on the past research activity (1 page)
- future research plans (2-3 pages)
- three letters of recommendations sent directly by the persons recommending the candidate
All the documents must be sent to the following E-mail address:
E-mail: durgesh@iucaa.ernet.in
Concerning details about the positions: please contact Prof Durgesh Tripathi (durgesh@iucaa.ernet.in)