Postdoctoral research fellowship in the field of Planetary SystemsRef: IA2022-08-BIPD
The Centro de Investigação em Astronomia/Astrofísica da Universidade do Porto (CAUP) opens a call for
one postdoctoral research fellowship in the field of planetary systems at the Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA).
The Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA) is the most prominent research unit in the field of Astrophysics in Portugal, integrating researchers from the Universities of Porto, Lisbon and Coimbra, and is responsible for a major fraction of the national productivity in international ISI journals in this area. The research and development effort at the IA include most of the topics at the forefront of research in Astrophysics and Space Sciences, complemented by work on instrumentation and systems with potential use in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
The position is offered in the context of the project “
Planets - Towards Understanding their General circulation Atmospheres (P-TUGA)” funded by Portuguese funds through FCT - Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (reference PTDC/FIS-AST/29942/2017), under the following conditions:
1.- Scientific Area: Astronomy and Astrophysics
2.- Requirements for admission: The applicants must:
a.) have completed a PhD degree in Astronomy or a related area, and that degree must have been obtained within the three years prior to the date of submission of this application;
b.) not exceed with this contract, including the possible renovations, an accumulated period of 3 years in this type of fellowship, continuously or with interruptions;
c.) have obtained the PhD degree in a host institution different of CAUP.
Only applications from candidates having an adequate background in Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, or other relevant domains, will be considered.
3.- Additional optional skills and qualifications: Expertise in the study of planetary atmospheres using high resolution spectroscopy and programming skills.
4.- Work plan: We expect the candidate to adapt the Doppler velocimetry method presently developed by our team to the study of the atmosphere of Jupiter (as a model for similar exoplanets).
5.- Legislation framework: The fellowship contract will comply with Lei nº 123/2019 de 28 de Agosto - ''Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação'' in force [https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/estatutobolseiro] and Regulamento nº 950/2019 de 16 de Dezembro de 2019 - ''Regulamento de Bolsas e Investigação da Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia'' in force [https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/regulamento.phtml.pt], and CAUP Fellowship Regulation (available at www.astro.up.pt/documentos/CAUP-RegulamentoBolsas.pdf).
The fellowship holder’s functions are carried out under a scheme of exclusive dedication, in accordance with the terms established in the Research Fellowship Holder's Statute (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação). For more information, see in particular article 5 - Performing Duties [https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/estatutobolseiro].
6.- Monthly allowance: According to the FCT table values [http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores], the monthly allowance will be € 1 686,00 (tax free) and will be paid monthly by bank transfer.
The fellowship holders will have a personal accident insurance.
Funds for traveling (conferences, collaborations, observing missions) are also available.
7.- Place of work: The work will be developed at Centro de Investigação em Astronomia/Astrofísica da Universidade do Porto (CAUP), Rua das Estrelas, 4150-762, under the scientific supervision of Dr. Nuno C. Santos.
8.- Fellowship duration: The fellowship should start on the 1st of June n March 2022 and has a duration of 3 months.
9.- Application: The application must be submitted through the web form indicated below, and it must include the following information:
a.) Cover letter with a brief description of the candidate's experience and motivation;
b.) Curriculum Vitae describing the academic curriculum and research experience (up to 4 pages with at least 10pt font size) and a separate list of the completed curricular units with the respective marks;
c.) PhD degree diploma or certificate;
d.) Name and contact details (position, email, address) of two referees, available to provide information about the candidate (these will be contacted at the jury's discretion).
The documents that prove the entitlement of the academic qualifications and diplomas, or the proof of registration in the academic degree or diploma, can be dismissed during the application period and replaced by a declaration of honour from the applicant. If they were not provided at the time of submission, these documents must be submitted before the signing of the contract. Their delivery is mandatory during the fellowship contractualization.
In the event that the degree was awarded by a foreign higher education institution, that degree must comply with the provisions of Decree-Law no. 66/2018 of 16th August (approves the legal regime for the recognition of foreign higher academic degrees) and Portaria nº 33/2019 of 25th january, and all formalities established therein must be complied with up to the date of hiring.
Applicants are advised to check the website of the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES) for further information: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition. Also can check information on the website of University of Porto: https://sigarra.up.pt/up/en/WEB_BASE.GERA_PAGINA?p_pagina=1005819.
10.- Deadlines: This call for applications is open from 2 to 13 May 2022.
11.- Selection criteria and evaluation: The curricular evaluation of the candidates will be done based on:
a.) (10%) Cover letter with a brief description of the candidate's experience and motivation;
b.) (450%) CV, considering the degree and the previous academic training, including outcomes and contents of completed curricular units and the relevance of that training for the topic;
c.) (540%) Relevance and adequacy of previous research experience to the work plan.
An ordered list of candidates will be defined by the selection committee based on the submitted documents and the criteria mentioned above. If judged necessary, reference letters may also be asked to the aforementioned referees and will be taken into account in the evaluation process.
12.- Selection Committee: Nuno Santos (Chair)
Pedro Machado
Olivier Demangeon
Jarle Brinchmann (alternate)
13.- Awarding of the contract: Following the evaluation process, the fellowship will be offered according to the ordering list proposed by the selection committee. The position will be granted only if suitable candidates are identified. Only candidates with a minimum grade of 70% will be accepted. All the candidates will be notified by e-mail, sent by the call holder, with the selection meeting minutes enclosed.
14.- Time limits for the appeal procedure: In case of negative decision, the candidates have 10 working days, after the date of announcement of the results of the candidates’ evaluation, to pronounce their disagreement through the e-mail jobs@iastro.pt and to the Chair of the Selection Committee. Appeals against the final decision may be submitted to the Executive Board of CAUP (direcao@astro.up.pt) within 15 working days after the notification date.
15. - Non-discrimination and equal access: CAUP promotes a policy of non-discrimination and equal access, thus no applicant candidate may be privileged, benefited, damaged or deprived of any right or exempted from any duty. This includes ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family situation, economic situation, education, origin or social condition, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic disease, nationality, ethnicity or race, land of origin, language, religion, political or ideological beliefs, or trade union affiliation.
Publication date29 April 2022
The period for application submission has ended for this opportunity.
