The Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC) in Barcelona, is offering two junior Postdoctoral Fellowships. Candidates should be within 2 years after the PhD, excluding maternity/paternity leaves. The appointments are for 2 years. The fellow is expected to develop her/his independent research and to interact with one or more of the research lines within the Institute.

Postdoc position in the UK, an excellent opportunity to work with LOFAR-VLBI and uGMRT on extragalactic radio surveys. It offers strong links with the SKAO and SKA regional centre prototypes.

1) PhD position: PhD project: "Connecting Present-day Galaxies and their Progenitors with Stellar Population-Dynamics". Details: https://visess.univie.ac.at/how-to-apply/phd-projects/archeogal. Contact info: Anahí Caldu Primo (anahi.caldu@unive.ac.at), Glenn van de Ven (glenn.vandeven@univie.ac.at). Application deadline: 15 Nov 2023.

2) Senior Scientist (time limited): Details: https://jobs.univie.ac.at/job/Senior-Scientist/992436901. Contact info: Petrus Martinus van de Ven (glenn.vandeven@univie.ac.at). Application deadline: 31 Oct 2023

The Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics Graduate Fellowship Program offers a unique opportunity for a select group of physics doctoral students to spend a minimum period of 5 months (and up to 6 months) at KITP, participate in KITP research programs, and broaden their pursuit of theoretical physics in areas of current research. Students may apply, or be nominated by an advisor. In either case the application must include a CV, a letter of recommendation, and a 500-word essay that answers the question: “How will working at KITP during the 5 months of this graduate fellow appointment advance my development as a physicist?” Applications for the Winter/Spring 2025 KITP Graduate Fellowship are due by September 15, 2024. KITP provides graduate fellows an office, reimbursement for lodging and travel, and the opportunity to participate in the following programs, which run from January through June 2024: What is String Theory? Weaving Perspectives Together; Turbulence in Astrophysical Environments; Correlated Gapless Quantum Matter; Towards a Physical Understanding of Tidal Disruption Events; Dark Matter Theory, Simulation, and Analysis in the Era of Large Surveys; Interconnections between the Physics of Plasmas and Self-gravitating Systems. Best wishes, Susie Groves, Assistant to the Director, KITP

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Joint JWST Cycle 3 - ALMA Observing Proposals: As some of you may be considering preparing JWST Cycle 3 proposals, we wanted to remind you that JWST and ALMA now offer Joint Proposals for projects that are fundamentally of a multi-wavelength nature, and for which both the JWST and ALMA data are required to meet the science goals. Joint JWST-ALMA proposals should be submitted to the JWST call if the JWST part of the proposal is the larger time request. The ALMA Helpdesk on the Science Portal (https://almascience.nrao.edu/) is available for support towards the preparation of the technical justification of the ALMA portion of joint proposals. Note that the ALMA document of reference for proposal preparation is the ALMA Cycle 10 Proposers' Guide and that the Cycle 10 ALMA Observing Tool version should be used for program validation. ALMA observations proposed to JWST can request any ALMA configuration scheduled between the time the project will enter the ALMA queue and the end of Cycle 11, including extended configurations. All policies and details specific to this opportunity can be found on the JWST web pages.

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Data Reduction, Proposal and Publication Support

The NAASC offers face-to-face (f2f) visits for North American investigators of successful ALMA programs or archival researchers. Visits are typically 1 week long and are offered in both in-person and virtual formats. Virtual options include a “NAASC Chat”, which is an opportunity for a user to interact with NAASC staff members at a dedicated time (1-2 hours) without committing to a multi-day f2f visit but when more assistance is needed than is practical through a Helpdesk ticket. Week-long virtual visits are also possible. The f2f visitor program supports data reduction visits, visiting scientists, and sabbatical visits, including those who would like to come for archival research.

If you need any help in preparing proposals, reducing data, or obtaining optimum results from your data to finish writing up your next ALMA paper, consider signing up for a f2f visit to work closely with our data analysts and scientific staff. For more information and to request a visit, please see https://science.nrao.edu/facilities/alma/visits and submit a ticket to the face-to-face visits department of the ALMA Helpdesk. You can also consult with our EPO team to see if your results would have broader public interest and to explore outreach opportunities. Travel funds are available!

Page charge support for US-based authors publishing ALMA data is also available! See https://library.nrao.edu/pubsup.shtml.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact the ALMA Helpdesk at https://help.almascience.org.

The Department of Space and Climate Physics at University College London (UCL) seeks to appoint up to three motivated Research Fellows. The appointment for each position will be for three years to work in the research group led by Dr. Paola Pinilla, Associate Professor in the field of Planet Formation and Exoplanets. Part-time applications will be considered. The starting date is flexible within 2024. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct exciting research related to understanding the “Global Evolution of Planet-forming Disks (GEPOD)”, a project funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under the UK government’s Horizon Europe funding guarantee from ERC. Specifically, candidates will focus on (1) understanding the physical processes that dominate the evolution of protoplanetary disks, and how do these processes affect the chemical composition of close-in planets, (2) understanding if planet formation can happen early- and possibly during the star formation process, and (3) understanding how the simultaneous evolution of the host stars affect the disk evolution. All candidates are encouraged and expected to develop and pursue independent research ideas related to planet formation and the connection to the discovery and characterization of exoplanets. The successful candidates are expected to hold or about to hold a PhD in astronomy, physics, astrophysics, mathematics, computer science, or a closely related discipline. The ideal candidates will be experienced in one or more of the following areas: star or planet formation, hydrodynamical modelling, radiative transfer simulations, observations of protoplanetary disks at different wavelengths, data analysis. Candidates should send directly to p.pinilla@ucl.ac.uk a brief statement of past and future research interests (4 pages maximum), CV, and publication list. An statement on commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is desirable (1 page). In addition, please provide the contact details of three potential referees, who will be contacted for short-listed candidates. In addition, all applicants should submit an application form from https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?nPostingId=6662&nPostingTargetId=15218&id=Q1KFK026203F3VBQBLO8M8M07&LG=UK&languageSelect=UK&mask=ext. We particularly encourage applications from candidates currently underrepresented in UCL’s academic, research and teaching workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and women.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters has released a solicitation, titled NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities (NSTGRO) - Fall 2024, on August 23, 2023. The solicitation is available at https://tinyurl.com/NSTGRO24. This fellowship opportunity, titled NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities – Fall 2024 (NSTGRO24), solicits proposals on behalf of individuals pursuing or planning to pursue master’s or doctoral (PhD) degrees in relevant space technology disciplines at accredited U.S. universities. NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Fellows will perform research at their respective campuses and also at NASA Centers. Each recipient will be matched with a technically relevant and community-engaged NASA researcher who will serve as the research collaborator on the award. Through this collaboration, graduate students will be able to take advantage of broader and/or deeper space technology research opportunities directly related to their academic and career objectives, acquire a more detailed understanding of the potential end applications of their space technology efforts, and directly disseminate their research results within the NASA community. Awards resulting from this competitive selection will be made in the form of grants to accredited U.S. universities with the faculty advisor as the Principal Investigator. This solicitation covers only proposals for new awards; continuation of existing awards is handled separately. All proposals must be submitted electronically through NSPIRES by a university Authorized Organizational Representative (exceptions may apply; see full solicitation for details) and are due by 6 PM ET on November 1, 2023. Detailed submission instructions are provided under "Other Documents" on the NSPIRES webpage associated with the NSTGRO24 solicitation. Potential proposers are urged to access the NSPIRES electronic proposal system well in advance of the proposal due date to register with NSPIRES, familiarize themselves with its structure, and to enter the requested information. Comments and questions may be addressed by email to the Space Technology Research Grants Program, at HQ-NSTGRO-Call@mail.nasa.gov. Responses to inquiries will be answered by email and may also be included in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document located on the NSPIRES page associated with the solicitation; anonymity of individuals/institutions who submit questions will be preserved.

We welcome applications for a 1-year (renewable to a second year) postdoctoral position funded by the Italian Ministry of University (PRINMUR 2022) with title: "*AGN-sCAN: zooming-in on the AGN-galaxy connection since the cosmic noon*". The position will be held at INAF/Brera Observatory (Milan), working with Dr. Ivan Delvecchio, coordinator of the project, and in close collaboration with INAF/IRA and with the University of Bologna. The successful candidate will exploit deep interferometric radio data obtained with the VLBA in the COSMOS field to characterize the incidence of radio AGN and the interplay with star formation across a sample of ~500 galaxies at redshift 0.5<*z*<4. We seek candidates with a strong interest and documented knowledge in AGN/galaxy evolution. Experience in radio surveys and data analysis is desirable but not essential.

The “la Caixa” Foundation Postdoctoral Junior Leader Fellowships programme is offering 40 three-year postdoctoral fellowships (25 in the Incoming programme and 15 in the Retaining programme) to support the best scientific talents to conduct excellent and innovative research. The Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC, in Barcelona, Spain) is one of the host institutions for applicants to these fellowships, as it has recently received the 'María de Maeztu' seal of excellence. Requirements: The candidates should be outstanding experienced researchers in terms of the originality and significance of their contributions in their scientific discipline, as well as having the leadership skills to head their own research group. - Applicants should have earned their doctoral degree two to seven years prior to the deadline of the call for applications. - Incoming programme: Candidates must not have resided or have carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than twelve months in the three years immediately preceding the closing date of the call. Short stays, such as holidays, will not be taken into account. - Retaining programme: Candidates must have resided or have carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than twelve months in the three years immediately prior to the closing date of the call. Short stays, such as holidays, will not be taken into account.

ESA's postdoctoral Research Fellowship programme offers early-career scientists and engineers the possibility to carry out research in a variety of disciplines related to space science, space applications or space technology. Research Fellowships in Space Science specifically offer the opportunity to contribute to ESA's endeavour to explore our Solar System and the Universe in the fields of heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics and fundamental physics. ESA Fellowships provide a unique opportunity to work with scientists and engineers at the forefront of space science, and experience first-hand how ESA works with communities across the Member States to maximise the scientific return from our missions. Approximately 13 ESA Fellowships will be offered this year in Space Science, joining the pool of about 25 Research Fellows. Duration: Appointments are for a maximum of three years. The initial project is for two years. An extension for a third year requires a dedicated proposal and is very frequently granted. Location: Research Fellowships in Space Science (SCI) can be taken at any of three locations: European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC) in Villafranca del Castillo near Madrid, Spain; European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk, the Netherlands; The ESA office at Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

I would like to share with you this public call for three permanent positions to join our Institute for Physics and Astronomy at the Universidad de Valparaíso. On this occasion we are looking for candidates to strengthen these three areas of research: Stellar or Exoplanetary Astrophysics; Extragalactic Astrophysics; Gravitation, Cosmology or Particle Physics. The deadline for applications is on September 28th, 2023. The positions are expected to be filled starting in January 2024. Informal inquiries of any kind may be addressed to positions@ifa.uv.cl. For more information, just visit the AAS Job Register link https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/58543600

The Astronomy Department at the University of La Serena (ULS) announces the opening of applications for the PhD program in Astronomy for the academic year 2024. The University of La Serena has a privileged geographical location within the astronomical community, being located near important international centers such as the observatories Inter-American of Cerro Tololo, Gemini South, SOAR, Las Campanas, La Silla and Vera Rubin. The students of the Program will benefit from cooperation agreements with international institutions such as AURA, the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics (MPA), and the University of Padova, as well as access to 10% of observing time in all observatories located in Chile. Additionally, the ULS is a node of the Latinamerican Chinese European Galaxy Formation Network (LACEGAL). The main lines of research developed by the ULS Astronomy Group are related to Massive Stars, Binary Stars, Variable Stars, Interstellar Medium, Formation and Stellar Evolution, Galactic Structure, Formation and Evolution of Galaxies, Kinematics of Galaxies, Interacting Galaxies, Clusters and Groups of Galaxies, Dwarf Galaxies, Galaxies at high redshift, Galactic and Extragalactic Surveys, and Numerical Astrophysics. Admission requirements: To apply, candidates must have an undergraduate and/or master's degree in Astronomy/Physics, or have either an academic degree or related professional degree with similar level, content and duration. Applicants must submit: i) a curriculum vitae; ii) a concise list of undergraduate and postgraduate (when applicable) courses with their corresponding grading, and a clear indication of the grading scale system; iii) a copy of the academic degree and / or professional title; iv) a motivation letter to enter the Program; v) and two letters of recommendation. To apply visit the following link: https://phoenix.cic.userena.cl/modulos/admin_y_matricula/postulacion_postgrado/fx_postulacion_postgrado_recepcionar.php?lang=en. The selection of candidates will be made by a committee based on the documentation listed above. Duration of Program: The PhD program lasts 4 years (8 semesters) on a full time basis. Financing: The program will support the highest qualified applicants with grants to cover living costs and tuition fees. Additionally, selected candidates must apply for ANID scholarships. Important dates: Start of Applications: August 7th, 2023. Closing Applications: September 15th, 2023. Start of the Program: March 2024. Applicants will be notified of the results during the second half of October, 2023. More information can be found on the Program website (http://doctoradoAstronomia.userena.cl) or by contacting the secretary of the Program, Ms. Carolina Sunkel (candrade@userena.cl)

Predoctoral contract in Extragalactic Radio Astronomy. One predoctoral contract is available within the framework of the Comunidad de Madrid project "Illuminating the dark, missing and magnetised cosmic web", with reference 2022-T1/TIC-23797. The student will primarily use radio galaxy data from Square Kilometre Array (SKA) pathfinder telescopes (e.g. LOFAR, ASKAP), in order to constrain the magnetised properties of the cosmic web. These data will be combined with multi-wavelength tracers of cosmic structures to determine the role this diffuse magnetised gas plays in the evolution of galaxies and the cosmic web in general. The predoctoral student will work under the supervision of Dr. Shane P. O'Sullivan (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3968-3051) and will join the UCM Group of Extragalactic Astrophysics and Astronomical Instrumentation (https://guaix.ucm.es/). Interested applicants should send a CV, a transcript of Bachelor and MSc (or equivalent) grades, and a one-page motivation letter to s.p.osullivan@ucm.es before the 3rd of September 2023. The contract is for 4 years and the salary is commensurate with other Spanish PhD fellowships. The expected start date is Oct - Nov 2023. Applications are especially encouraged from people from underrepresented groups. Interested candidates can contact Shane O'Sullivan (s.p.osullivan@ucm.es) for further information.

The Institute of Astrophysics at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (IA-PUC) invites applications to our Ph.D. (4-yr) and Master’s (2-yr) programs, beginning March 2024, from talented students with undergraduate backgrounds in all areas of astrophysics and physics, or closely related fields (see https://astro.uc.cl/). Program Details: One of the leading astronomy centers in Latin America. Active and dynamic international community comprising ~15 faculty, ~20 postdocs, and ~60 graduate students. Cutting-edge observational and theoretical research in cosmology; extragalactic, galactic and stellar astrophysics; stellar and planetary dynamics; astrochemistry; high-energy astrophysics; numerical simulations; and astronomical instrumentation. 10% privileged access to a wide array of world-class observing facilities in Chile. Rich and vibrant scientific life including mentorship with world-class faculty, weekly seminars and colloquia, daily journal-club discussion, group meetings, strong visitor program, and travel to national and international conferences, all of which offer plentiful opportunities for networking and collaboration at many levels. Guaranteed external or internal 4-yr scholarships to all accepted Ph.D. applicants, and a limited number of internal 2-yr scholarships to exceptional Master's degree applicants. Includes stipend for living expenses plus tuition and fees. Funding for travel, research, publications and computers. English is the default language of the Institute. Provide advanced training as a professional researcher, who will be able to compete effectively for academic positions if s/he chooses to do so, or pivot into observatory or industry careers. Requirements: Applicants should have an undergraduate and/or master’s degree in Astronomy (or closely related fields), full-time commitment, and a good command of the English language. Previous research experience is beneficial. Application materials: Cover letter outlining applicant’s motivation to train as a researcher in astrophysics, and in particular at IA-PUC in the Ph.D. or Master’s program, research experience (if any), research interests, and career plans and goals (max 2 pages). Curriculum Vitae (max 3 pages, including any publications). A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 letters of recommendation sent directly by the recommenders, written in Spanish or English, by people who know the applicant well and can give a thorough assessment of the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses (e.g., classwork, teaching, investigation, and personal character). Recommenders will receive an automatic email on where to upload their letters. Copy of official undergraduate (and graduate, if available) academic transcripts, translated into English or Spanish if necessary, and a clear indication of the grading scale system and the student's ranking within their class. Copy of title, academic degree certificate, or an official letter from their University indicating expected graduation date. Any other information that the student would like to add: e.g., results of some standardized test such as the GRE and/or TOEFL. All application materials (aside from letters of recommendation) should be submitted via our application form. Shortlisted applicants will be scheduled for interviews. All questions should be directed to gradapp@astro.puc.cl. Important deadlines: Application Deadline: Thursday, August 31, 2023. Selection Deadline: Wednesday, October 25, 2023. IA-PUC is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in its workforce, including but not limited to religious freedom.

The Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC) offers 4 PhD positions within the framework of the Maria de Maetzu Program and are available within the three generic research lines: RL1) The fabric of the Universe: https://www.ice.csic.es/images/PDFs/Jobs/PhDProject_RL1_June2023.pdf. RL2) The extreme Universe: https://www.ice.csic.es/images/PDFs/Jobs/PhDProject_RL2_June2023.pdf. RL3) From star formation to life: https://www.ice.csic.es/images/PDFs/Jobs/PhDProjects_RL3_June2023.pdf. Positions are for 3.5 years and salaries are commensurate with other Spanish PhD fellowships. Starting date can be as soon as September 2023, but there is flexibility. Application procedure: When applying, candidates should specify in the motivation letter to which RL they apply and include, in prioritized order, two projects within the primary RL. In case candidates wish to be considered for other RL, they should include one additional project corresponding the secondary RL of their choice. Applications should include: CV + A transcript of Bachelor and MSc (or equivalent) grades + A motivation letter, including the information specified above + Two reference letters (minimum one) to be sent directly to phdmdm2023@ice.csic.es. Applications should be sent to Noemí Cortés at phdmdm2023@ice.csic.es (Application deadline is July 7th, 2023). For inquiries about applications, contact us at phdmdm2023@ice.csic.es. About the Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC): The Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC) has been distinguished with the María de Maeztu Excellence Seal, as one of the top research centers in the country. It currently has 27 faculty members (3 others will joining soon). Their areas of research vary from engineering applied to several space missions to fundamental physics and cosmology, from high-energy astronomy to theoretical astrophysics. ICE-CSIC is part of the "Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas" (CSIC, the Spanish National Research Council). CSIC is the largest public institution dedicated to research in Spain and the third largest in Europe. ICE-CSIC strives to build a culturally diverse community of researchers, dedicated to contributing to an inclusive environment. We encourage, in particular, applications by women and members of minorities. ICE-CSIC is located in a modern building on the Campus of the Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona in Bellaterra, just outside Barcelona. The Campus is well served by public transportation (railways and buses), and a variety of accommodation options can be found both in Barcelona city center and in the smaller towns close to the University Campus (Cerdanyola, Sabadell, Terrassa, Sant Cugat, Sant Quirze, Rubí, and others).

“Early star formation in Galactic protoclusters: evolutionary study of fragmentation, dynamics and chemistry with the ALMAGAL Survey”. The ERC Synergy project "ECOGAL: Understanding our Galactic ecosystem -- From the disk of the Milky Way to the formation sites of stars and planets" brings together European research groups in observational and theoretical astrophysics with the goal to build a unifying predictive model of star and planet formation in the Milky Way, and to understand the Galaxy as a complex dynamically evolving ecosystem. The main participating institutions are INAF/IAPS Rome, CEA Saclay, Heidelberg University and Università di Bologna. The ECOGAL INAF-IAPS Group in Rome is seeking highly motivated candidates to fill a post-doctoral position to work in the ALMAGAL Survey project. ALMAGAL is a cycle 8 ALMA Large Project in which we observe, in millimeter continuum and spectroscopy, more than 1000 sites of Galactic high-mass star formation at a 1000AU-scale in a variety of evolutionary stages and locations in the Galaxy. The selected candidate will lead studies of fragmentation, chemistry and/or dynamics in clustered high-mass star formation using the survey data, also comparing it to predictions from numerical simulations developed in the Heidelberg and Saclay ECOGAL nodes. She/he is expected to contribute to the development, testing and optimization of advanced ALMA data reduction scripts, as well as to lead follow-up studies with ALMA and other facilities. Previous experiences in submillimetre/radio interferometric techniques, analysis of continuum and molecular spectroscopy data, post-processing of numerical models for comparison with observations, will be considered as assets. The successful candidate will work as part of a large international team with frequent visits at the other ECOGAL sites. Applicants should have a PhD in astronomy or astrophysics. The appointment will be for a period of two years renewable for a third year, with a gross salary of 32k€/year, indicatively corresponding to a monthly net salary around 2100€. Benefits include full public healthcare coverage for the family under the Servizio Sanitario Nazionale, paid sick leave and maternity/paternity leave. Start of work in Rome is indicatively expected in February/March 2023 (the exact date is negotiable). Applications will be handled according to INAF rules and procedures as detailed in the application documentation available (in Italian and English) in the link below. For any additional enquiries, and to receive guidelines for the application procedure, interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Sergio Molinari at sergio.molinari@inaf.it

A post-doc position is open in the Star and Planet formation group of the Rome Observatory. The INAF-Rome Astronomical Observatory invites applications for a postdoctoral research position (Assegno di Ricerca) for the Star and Planet Formation group. The position is for one year renewable for a second year. The selected candidate will be involved in one of the following research activities, depending on her/his background: 1) Study of accretion and ejection processes in Young Stellar Objects through medium/high optical/IR spectroscopy. The post-doc will work in particular on spectral surveys of star formation regions with VLT instrumentation (CRIRES/UVES/ESPRESSO) in the framework of the Large Program PENELLOPE, and with JWST, in the framework of the NIRSpec GTO. She/he will be also involved in the preparation and first analysis of the Young Cluster GTO program of the new-generation multi-object spectrometer VLT-MOONS. 2) High spatial resolution observations with AO-assisted instruments for the study of jets and winds in Young Stellar Objects and accreting proto-planets. The post-doc will work in particular on the data analysis of GO and GTO programmes obtained with the VLT/MUSE and ERIS instruments, and on the analysis of the first data of the SHARK-VIS instrument at the Large Binocular Telescope. For any additional enquiries, and to receive guidelines for the application procedure, interested applicants are encouraged to contact me at brunella.nisini@inaf.it. Best wishes, Brunella Nisini.

INAF-Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri (INAF-OAA) is inviting applications for 11 postdoctoral positions and fellowships in different research topics, including: star formation in our Galaxy and the local Universe; galaxy and AGN evolution; high energy astrophysics and particle acceleration in star clusters; deep learning and software development; ESO-ELT instrumentation. All the research projects will be carried out within international collaborations. Details about the positions, as well as instructions on the application procedure, deadlines, and requirements are available at the link below and https://www.arcetri.inaf.it/lavora-con-noi. The duration of the appointments varies between one and two years, with possible extensions subject to performance and fund availability. Interested candidates are encouraged to get in touch with the responsible person for each position for further information. INAF-OAA offers a stimulating environment; it is located in Firenze on the Arcetri hill in a rich scientific area which includes the historical seat of the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Firenze, the Galileo Galilei Institute for Theoretical Physics, the National Institute for Optics of CNR. INAF-OAA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. I wish everyone a happy holiday break, Sofia Randich.

The call for the recruitment program for predoctoral researchers at the University of Barcelona (PREDOCS-UB), 2022 will be open from January 16 until February 10, 2023. The aim of this call is to select trainee predoctoral research staff and regulate the procedure for the renewal of these grants, with the aim of promoting research in UB departments and training qualified predoctoral staff in university research and teaching. This University of Barcelona (UB) programme joins other public calls for application for the purpose of strengthening and increasing the prevalence of predoctoral staff at the UB. A maximum of a four year contract, subject to an annual assessment. The gross salary compensation will be 1.414,31€ per month in the first two years, 1.515,33€ per month in the third year and 1.894,16€ per month in the fourth year (these amounts have been calculated in December 2022, and they can change according to the Law)... For more details, see the link below.

UK-ATC is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to help developing science cases for the AtLAST telescope study. The role would be suitable for someone seeking their first or second postdoc. This will be posted on the AAS Job Register in the next few days, and in the meantime can be found at https://www.totaljobs.com/job/scientist/science-and-technology-facilities-council-stfc-job99211152. Reino Unido

Vacancy notice for ALMA Regional Centre Astronomer at ESO (Garching). Deadline for application 10th January 2023.

The doctoral fellowship programme INPhINIT ”la Caixa” is devoted to attracting talented Early-Stage Researchers of any nationality to pursue their PhD studies in the best Spanish and Portuguese research centres and units with excellence distinction.

OAS (Osservatorio di Astrofisica e Scienza dello Spazio di Bologna) is inviting applications for multiple postdoctoral positions in different scientific research topics including: galaxy evolution, cosmology, gravitational lensing; as well as technological and big data oriented projects: machine learning, software development and adaptive optics. The research projects will be carried out within international collaborations and rely on data sets of current ground based telescopes and space missions as well as participation in future enterprises. The duration of the appointments varies between one and two years, with possible extensions subject to performance and fund availability. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the scientific responsible person for each position for further information. OAS is located in the Bologna Astrophysics Campus and offers a rich scientific environment which includes the Bologna University Astronomy Department, the Radio Astronomy Institute and the Cherenkov Telescope Array Headquarters. All together we count over 200 staff scientists and almost 300 astronomers including graduate students and postdocs. The Bologna Astrophysics Campus has the higher “surface density” of astrophysicist in Italy and among the top 3-4 in Europe. INAF—OAS is an Affirmative Action Institution. Women, Minorities, and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply. Best regards, Andrea Comastri.

Some options to do the master in Spain.

Con el propósito de realizar una contratación por obra determinada, el Departamento de Física de Plasmas e Interacción de Radiación con Materia del Instituto de Ciencias Nucleares invita a las personas que reúnan los requisitos aquí señalados a participar en el proceso de selección para ocupar el puesto equivalente a Investigador Asociado C de Tiempo Completo. Se requiere tener título de Doctorado en Química o áreas afines, con experiencia en exobiología, química prebiótica, plasmas planetarios, química analítica, en particular en el fundamento y manejo de equipo especializado, tal como los instalados en el Laboratorio de Química de Plasmas y Estudios Planetarios del ICN. También se requiere haberse desempeñado en algún programa de posdoctorado por al menos dos años al momento de iniciar el contrato, así como contar con obra publicada reciente en las áreas mencionadas en revistas de circulación internacional y con estricto arbitraje.

We are hiring two new postdoc positions at the University of Toronto, both with application deadline Dec 1: Radio polarimetry: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22777 and Transients (joint with Hebrew University of Jerusalem): https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22885. Please get in touch if you’re interested, and please pass on to anyone else who you think might be interested in applying. Contact: Bryan Gaensler

The European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere awards several studentship positions each year in both Germany and Chile. The goal of the ESO studentship program is to connect Ph.D. students and their advisors throughout the ESO community with the activities and people at one of the world's foremost observatories, and offers an invaluable training opportunity for the next generation of Astronomers and users of ESO facilities. In Germany and Chile, positions are open to students enrolled in a university Ph.D. programme, preferentially but not necessarily in an ESO member state. Additionally, ESO provides up to two studentship positions per year at ESO Santiago for students enrolled in Chilean universities.” Deadline: November 30, 2022

Call for two Tenured Researcher Positions in the Astrophysics Department of the National Institute of Optical and Electronic Astrophysics (INAOE).

There are currently 4 open positions at the SKA Observatory: Telescope Configuration Manager, Standards Engineer, Payroll Accountant, SKA-Low Legal Manager.

The Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC) offers 3 PhD positions within the framework of the Maria de Maetzu Program and are available within the three generic research lines: RL1) The fabric of the Universe; RL2) The extreme Universe; RL3) From star formation to life: Searching for and characterizing extrasolar Earth-like planets, understanding how they form, and the analogy with our own planetary environment. Research areas include star formation, stellar physics, exoplanet science, solar system (minor objects, planets), Earth observations, and more. Deadline for applications is July 4th, 2022. For inquiries about applications, send an email to phdmdm2022@ice.csic.es

We are pleased to announce that the applications for the Submillimeter Array (SMA) Postdoctoral Fellowship program are now open. We anticipate offering one or more SMA Postdoctoral Fellowships starting Summer/Fall 2022. The deadline for applications is October 15, 2021. The SMA is a pioneering radio interferometer designed for arc-second imaging in the submillimeter spectrum. In addition to its outstanding record in astronomical research, the SMA is a world leader in the design of wide-bandwidth, high-frequency radio receivers for astronomy. The SMA has commissioned a significant upgrade to its correlator to process up to 48 GHz of total bandwidth at a uniform spectral resolution of 140 kHz across the entire processed spectral range, providing significantly enhanced science capability. These positions are aimed chiefly at research, both observational and theoretical, in submillimeter astronomy. Successful candidates will participate in remote and on-site observations with the SMA, research in their interpretation, and/or instrument development. While the SMA fellowships are intended primarily for research associated with the SMA, our main offices at the Center for Astrophysics (CfA) provide Fellows with unique opportunities to develop collaborations within the broader CfA community and with extraordinary freedom in structuring their research activities. Applicants must have a recent Ph.D. in astronomy or a related field. The SMA is a collaboration between the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and the Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics in Taipei, Taiwan. The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, a part of Center for Astrophysics, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer where all qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, creed, national origin or gender. The CfA is a supportive environment for many active STEM outreach and educational programs at the local and national level, especially those reaching underserved communities. We also conduct research on effectiveness of such innovations and offer professional development opportunities to enhance proficiency in communication and teaching. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact smapostdoc@cfa.harvard.edu.

Postdoc Research Position in Millimeter Astronomy, at IRAM. Deadline for applications is March 07, 2021.

The team leading the development of a SKA Regional Centre (SRC) Prototype at the IAA-CSIC in Spain is seeking a motivated radio astronomer to fill a 2-yr post-doctoral position (with the possibility of additional extensions) at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC, Granada). This is a position for a radio astronomer with experience in science archives and services for their exploitation, user support and analysis of radiointerferometric data. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of the SRC prototype at the IAA-CSIC, collaborating, among others, on the design and implementation of a science archive and providing scientific user support, with 30-40% of time for their own research. The start date is negotiable, although sooner is preferable. The IAA-CSIC has coordinated the scientific and technological participation of the Spanish community in SKA since 2011, and in June 2018 Spain became a member of the Square Kilometre Array Organisation [1,2]. It is also leading the development of a Prototype SKA Regional Centre fully engaged with Open Science principles [3]. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of astronomers and engineers with a wide expertise in radio astronomy, distributed computing infrastructures, Open Science and Data Science. The IAA-CSIC is a leading research institution in Astronomy and Astrophysics awarded with the Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence Accreditation, in recognition of its cutting-edge research, high competitiveness, ambitious strategic plans, high-quality production, and a great ability to attract talent. The IAA-CSIC is situated in Granada, a historic, vibrant city at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, and only a short drive from the Mediterranean coast. Applications: Interested candidates should send their CV, a cover letter (max. 2 pages) stating the motivation for this specific job and suitable background to lourdes -at- iaa.es and jgarrido -at -iaa.es, as well as to arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent to the same addresses. Deadline: 28th February 2021. Full consideration will be given to all applications submitted before the deadline, but the position will remain open to applicants until it is filled. Equal Opportunities: CSIC is a public research organisation in which the right to equality and gender non-discrimination is preserved, while promoting the conditions to real and effective equality of the individuals. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

As part of the 20th anniversary celebration of the Green Bank Telescope, the Green Bank Observatory is having an image contest with cash prizes. Eligible entries using data from the GBT include radio images, multiwavelength composite images, animations, data visualizations, 3-D models, and others.

The MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research (MKI) is looking for one POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE to carry out independent and collaborative research programs in stellar astrophysics, with broad emphasis on star formation, such as the evolution of accreting low-mass stars with circumstellar disks, accretion, jets, and gas and dust clouds. In addition to pursuing their own independent research, the candidate will lead the analysis of an 100 orbit HST program. This program serendipitous observes parts of star forming regions to identify cluster members, look for disks, and discover new jets and outflows. Other projects that the candidate could be involved in include multi-wavelength spectroscopy (IR to X-rays) of young stars, observations of stellar jets, or stellar X-ray activity, to name just a few examples. The candidate is expected to be familiar with either imaging or high-resolution spectroscopy in the optical, UV, or X-ray range.

We are looking for a motivated and analytical PhD candidate who wants to investigate outstanding questions in astrochemistry. You will have the opportunity to work on theoretical and observational investigations of chemical evolution in star-forming environments under the supervision of associate professor Eva Wirström, in connection to the Chalmers Initiative on Cosmic Origins and international collaborators. This research project will focus on the formation and build-up of water and organic molecules in molecular clouds and envelopes from which young stars form, where the presence of microscopic dust grains has a major impact on the chemistry. Your major responsibilities as a PhD student is to pursue your own doctoral studies to become an independent researcher. The position may also include teaching or performing other duties, thereby increasing the duration of the position beyond 4 years. Position: Full-time temporary employment for 4 years starting in mid-2021, including course work corresponding to 1 year. To qualify for the position you must have completed a MSc or equivalent degree in astrophysics, astronomy, chemistry, physics, or scientific computing by July 2021. Completed courses in astronomy and experience in programming (e.g. python, C++, Matlab) or radio astronomy observational techniques, teaching, scientific writing and communication are all considered assets for the position. Application deadline 28 February. Read more and apply from the Chalmers Vacancies webpage, Ref 20200553, see link below.

The ISM group at the Astrobiology Centre in Madrid, invites applicants to pursue an observational study on the dynamics and chemistry of the molecular gas toward a sample of Infrared-Dark Clouds in the Galactic Disk and of Giant Molecular Clouds in the Galactic Centre. The successful applicant will work with Dr. Izaskun Jimenez-Serra, Dr. Victor Rivilla and Prof. Jesus Martin-Pintado, experts on star formation and astrochemistry. The Astrobiology Centre (CAB) provides a lively and stimulating research environment, which includes over 100 staff members, postdocs, and PhD students, and which covers research topics as diverse as prebiotic chemistry, biochemistry, planetology, and the discovery of biosignatures in planets in our Solar System. The position is to be filled as soon as possible and no later than 1 September 2021. For questions, contact Dr. Izaskun Jimenez-Serra (ijimenez@cab.inta-csic.es) or Dr. Victor Rivilla (vrivilla@cab.inta-csic.es). The candidate should be in possession of a PhD. This is a 2-year position with the possibility of an extension for a third year depending on funding availability. Applications should include a motivation letter, a CV, a publication list, and a summary of past research (max 2 pages). These documents must be sent via email to I. Jimenez-Serra (ijimenez@cab.inta-csic.es) and V. Rivilla (vrivilla@cab.inta-csic.es). Review starts on 10 March 2021.

The Max-Planck-Institut für Radioastronomie (MPIfR) is recruiting up to two postdoctoral/staff researchers in radio astronomy. These positions are based in the Radio Astronomy/VLBI department led by Prof. J. Anton Zensus. Research topics focus on the investigation of AGNs, with a special emphasis on very-high-resolution studies. These include mm- and space-VLBI imaging and blazar monitoring with MOJAVE/TANAMI. The MPIfR operates a state-of-the-art VLBI correlator, the 100-m radio telescope in Effelsberg (element of EVN and GMVA), the LOFAR DE1 station, and it is a major partner of APEX in Chile (element of EHT). We are looking for researchers with a science interest matching our research topics and technical activities. Technical mastery of radio interferometry techniques and VLBI is of advantage, as well as a good publication record. The appointees will be expected to engage in our central research activity on the study of jet physics at the nearby environment of super-massive black holes in the centre of active galactic galaxies. The appointee may also take the role of assistant scientist to engage in the group-driven operations of the Global Millimetre VLBI Array and the Event Horizon Telescope. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.

NRAO has funding to support students working on highly-rated VLA and VLBA observing programs from semester 21A, as well as large projects from previous semesters with active observations. The awards are decided on a competitive basis by an external committee, and support is expected for about three students this semester. Students at US universities are eligible, and awards can be up to $35,000. Eligible expenses include a student stipend, computing hardware, and student travel to present results at a conference. The science ranking of the associated observing program is an important factor in determining awards, so A-ranked projects have an advantage. However, those with B-ranked projects are certainly eligible to apply, and with a compelling case a B-ranked project could also get a favorable ranking, especially if the application has a smaller budget. The deadline to apply for funding is December 11, 2020. Jim Braatz, NRAO Student Programs Coordinator.

ESO-HQ, Garching b. München, Germany / or virtually, from 5th July to 13th August 2021. The ESO Summer Research Programme provides a unique opportunity to students not yet enrolled into a PhD programme, to carry out a 6-week long research project at the ESO Headquarters in Garching (Germany)*. This fully funded programme will allow the participants to choose between a wide range of research projects, covering many areas of astronomy from planet formation to cosmology. The ESO Summer Research Programme will also provide opportunities beyond research, including lectures, a mini-workshop, and social activities. The Summer Research Programme will be hosted in Garching if all accepted students are able to travel to ESO HQ. If the COVID-19 pandemic does not allow an in-person visit, the programme will be held virtually as it was done in 2020. Enquiries: summerresearch@eso.org. The Summer Research Programme at ESO is an exceptional opportunity for students to work inside an institute that is both the headquarters (HQ) of the most productive observatory in the world and a top-class research organisation. People at ESO’s HQ are active in research and are also designing and operating cutting-edge telescopes and their instruments, including: the VLT; ALMA; and the forthcoming ELT, which will be the world’s biggest optical-near infrared telescope.If it is possible to host the programme in person, travel costs to/from Garching will be covered for participants of the programme. Accommodation will be provided, free of charge, in a shared apartment in Garching (with electricity, heating and internet included). Students will also receive a modest stipend to cover living costs during the programme.Interested students should carefully read the eligibility criteria and application instructions before submitting their application through our online form.