Postdoctoral Position Open

IRAM -- Institut de Radioastronomie Millimétrique

 
Applications are invited for a

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN ASTRONOMY

 

at IRAM Granada/Spain.
IRAM Granada operates the 30m millimeter wave telescope, located 50 km from Granada in the Sierra Nevada at an altitude of 3000 m, and offices (laboratories/library/administration) in the town of Granada. The total size of the group is about 30 persons.
The post-doc astronomer is expected :

• to participate in projects to improve the telescope system in such areas as software, receivers, backends and optics, as well as to play a role in the ongoing development and improvement of observing possibilities (such as spectral line on-the-fly observing and frequency switching)
• to carry out part of the regular test observations (pointing, calibration, etc.) and participate in their analysis
• to regularly participate in the astronomer-on-duty service at the 30 m telescope to support guest observers.

 
These activities will occupy about of the post-doc's time. In addition he/she has the possibility to pursue his/her own scientific projects, also in collaboration with IRAM astronomers and/or outside groups.  
The applicant should have a Ph.D. in astronomy or physics and preferably some experience in observational astronomy. Knowledge in some areas related to the hardware or software of a millimeter wave telescope is an advantage. The ability to work at high altitude (3000 m) is essential. Good knowledge of English is required.  
The initial appointment will be for a period of two years with the possibility of renewal. Applications should be submitted before September 30th, 1997, to:

Prof. Dr. M. Grewing
Director
IRAM
300 rue de la Piscine
Domaine Universitaire
F-38406 St. Martin d'Hères Cedex, France
e-mail: grewing@iram.fr

Further information can be obtained from Dr. W. Wild, Station Manager, e-mail: wild@iram.es