PhD position on the signatures of the merging history of galaxies (1,0 fte)
| PhD position on the signatures of the merging history of galaxies (1,0 fte) (Groningen), 40 uur per week
University of Groningen
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| Job description |
| Job title: PhD position on the signatures of the merging history ofgalaxies Current galaxy formation theories postulate that galaxies formthrough the mergers of smaller systems. Such merger events leaveimprints in the spatial and kinematic distribution of the stars(streams, tidal tails). The goals of this project are i) tocharacterize these imprints and their evolution in phase-space from adynamical point of view; ii) to develop techniques to recover thesesignatures from observations; and iii) to apply such techniques toongoing surveys with the aim of reconstructing the formation history ofthe Milky Way galaxy. This project is set out from a theoreticalperspective that combines both analytic methods and numericalsimulations. The very large surveys of the Galaxy (SDSS and RAVE) thatare coming online, and those planned for the near future (Gaia), willprovide an unprecedented and extremely detailed map of our Galaxy, thatwill enhance the scientific return and timeliness of this PhD project. |
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Required education/skills: University Graduate
The position is open to students of all nationalities with theequivalent of a ‘doctoraal' (masters) degree in Physics or Astronomy.Affinity with theoretical work is an asset. The starting date will bein the fall of 2005 or early 2006. The University of Groningen offers a salary of € 1813 gross per monthin the first year up to a maximum of € 2283 gross per month in the lastyear. It concerns a full time appointment for a period of four years tobe concluded with a PhD examination after one year, the performance ofthe candidate will be evaluated to decide whether there is sufficientprogress to expect a successful completion of the PhD thesis within thecoming three years. A training programme is part of the agreement. Youand your supervisors will make a plan for the additional education andsupervising that you specifically need. This plan also defines yourteaching activities.
Workfield(s):
- Teaching & Research
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University of Groningen
Workingat the University of Groningen (RUG) means working at the frontiers ofknowledge. The RUG offers researchers and students the opportunity toexpand those frontiers, to develop their talents and together withothers realise top quality achievements. The RUG therefore deliberatelyopts for an interdisciplinary approach to knowledge. Discoveries areborn and innovation realised at the interfaces between the variousscientific fields. Researchers and students in Groningen benefit fromthe rich assortment of disciplines that the RUG has built up since itsfounding nearly four hundred years ago.
Knowledge is universal and transcends boundaries. The RUG hasdeliberately chosen to make a priority of intensive and worldwidecooperation with other leading universities and organizations. As wellas being outward looking, the RUG is also closely involved with its ownregion where it is one of the largest employers. The university's20,000 students and 5,000 staff have a distinct academic identity,firmly rooted in the wider social context. They are a vital element ofthe vibrant city of Groningen - a great place for students and staff. The RUG has a special careers advisory service for the partners of new staff who move to the area. The RUG is an equal opportunities employer. Because women are stillunderrepresented in a number of fields, they are particularlyencouraged to apply.
Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences
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| Conditions of employment |
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Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2283
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period Duration of the contract: Four years Maximum hours per week: 40 |
| Additional Information |
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Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Dr. A. Helmi, telephone number +31 50 3634073 /
Telephone number: +31 50 3634045 E-mail address: ahelmi@astro.rug.nl Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.
The application must in any case contain a cv and two letters ofreference, a statement on why the candidate is interested in thisproject, a complete description of the courses completed, includinggrades and expected date of masters graduation, ‘doctoraalexamen', adescription of undergraduate research, preferably a copy of the mastersthesis, ‘doctoraalscriptie, and the name(s) of the supervisor(s).
Applications must strictly send to: vmp@bureau.rug.nl |
| Application [how to apply for this vacancy] |
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You can apply for this job before 22-06-2005 by sending your application to:
University of Groningen
Personnel and Organization Department P.O. Box 72 9700 AB Groningen The Netherlands E-mail: vmp@bureau.rug.nl Whenapplying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT205157 andrefer to the fact that you found this vacancy throughAcademicTransfer.org.
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