PI: prof. dr hab. Łukasz Wyrzykowski

Application deadline: 2025-01-28

Start Date: flexible

Location: Pasteura 7, 02-093 Warsaw

Funding within the ACME Horizon Europe project under the leadership of Prof. Łukasz Wyrzykowski.

Description of tasks:

• Work in a research team under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) and senior co-Investigators (co-Is) on tasks related to the implementation of the ACME grant.
• Analyse observational data, interpret results and prepare scientific publications and conference presentations related to the project.
• Promote research findings through various dissemination activities.
• Manage and maintain the list of astronomical targets in the BHTOM system.
• Coordinate observation requests using a global telescope network.
• Enhance the existing photometric data standardisation procedures in BHTOM.
• Pursue independent research in time-domain astronomy using observing time allocated through BHTOM.
• Participate in the scientific life of the Astrophysics Division, including attending meetings, seminars, and co-organizing workshops, conferences, and other events.
• (Co)-supervise and provide support to PhD and undergraduate students working on the project.

Requirements for the candidate:

• A Ph.D. in astronomy, astrophysics, or a closely related field.
• Proven research experience, documented through publications and conference presentations.
• Strong expertise in photometric data processing and Python programming.
• A track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Additional assets:

• Documented experience in international scientific collaborations.
• Documented skills in observation scheduling and telescope data management.
• Practical knowledge of Machine Learning techniques in astronomy.
• Knowledge of additional languages is considered an asset.

We offer:

• Employment in one of the largest research Institute in Poland
• Good learning environment. Support of an experienced team
• Excellence with full research autonomy and being part of a diverse and supportive team of professionals
• External and internal trainings in hard and soft skills as well as participation in conferences
• Work in Polish and international networks with research institutes and industrial companies
• Employment based on an employment contract
• Stable working conditions without overtimes and friendly atmosphere
• A rich travel budget, including opportunities to visit partner institutes and observatories (e.g., in Italy, Greece, Spain, South Africa) and attend international conferences.
• Participation in cutting-edge time-domain astronomy projects (e.g. Gaia, LSST) and global collaborations (ACME, LCO)

Required documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Full publication list
• A scan/copy of degree diploma
• Two references letters, arranged by applicants and directly submitted by the letter writers before the application deadline,
• Any other possible documents that might influence the assessment
• A cover letter that explains the motivating factors for considering the position (max. 1 pp)

Contact: prof. dr hab. Łukasz Wyrzykowski, e-mail: lukasz.wyrzykowski@ncbj.gov.pl

Apply: Applications in electronic form should be submitted in English to: lukasz.wyrzykowski@ncbj.gov.pl

Funding: ACME Horizon Europe

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