Position open

IRAM --- Institut de Radioastronomie Millimétrique

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position at IRAM in Grenoble, starting in principle April 1, 1995. Applications from candidates who need to start earlier or later than April 1 will also be considered.
Post-doctoral positions at IRAM carry (like staff positions) the following tasks:

• participate in the service observing at the Plateau de Bure interferometer;
• assist visiting astronomer in calibration and reduction of interferometer data;
• take responsibility for one of several tasks related to the operation, quality assessment or improvement of the PdB interferometer, such as data archiving, pointing, surface adjustment, software development and/or maintenance, studies of atmospheric phase, etc ...

Post-doctoral astronomers are expected to pursue scientific projects

• either of their own;
• and/or in collaboration with other IRAM staff members;
• and/or in collaboration with outside institutes.

The initial appointment will be for a period of 2 years with the possibility of an extension by 1 year. The applicants should have a university degree in physics or astronomy. Experience in observational astronomy is required. The applicants will be evaluated primarily on their background in astronomy, but demonstrated capability and interest in instrumental physics will be a strong asset.

Applications should be submitted, no later than Dec 31, 1994, to:
Director
IRAM
300 rue de la Piscine
Domaine Universitaire
F-38406 St. Martin d'Hères Cedex, France