Assistant Professor of Submillimeter Astronomy, star formation and astrochemistry

A position as assistant professor is available in the group of Jes Jørgensen at Centre for Star and Planet Formation and the Niels Bohr Institute. The group focuses on understanding the physics and chemistry of the earliest stages of star and planet formation with particular emphasis on observations of such systems using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and other telescopes operating at far-infrared and (sub)millimeter wavelengths as well as link to theory through detailed dust and line radiative transfer modeling.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in these types of submillimeter interferometric observations and radiative transfer modeling – and will also have shown a strong interest in star formation and astrochemical studies documented by a solid list of publications within the field. She/he will have experience as an independent researcher, e.g., from previous post doc position(s).

The assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research: (s)he will have ample time to pursue her/his own ambituous research program but will also be involved in ongoing projects within the group. The position as assistant professor also carries obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within submillimeter astronomy, star formation and astrochemistry. To a limited extent this may also include performance of other duties.

Further information on the Department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/departments/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Jes Jørgensen (jeskj@nbi.ku.dk). The position is for 4 years and is open from 01 March 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

The starting salary is currently up to DKK 405,501 including annual supplement (+ pension up to DKK 69,341). Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vita – including names and E-mails of three people willing to serve as references
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Description and documentation of teaching experience and qualifications according to university guidelines
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 8 January 2016, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews will start immediately after the deadline.