Support Astronomer Postdoc
Publication date:
16 April 2025Workload:
100%- Place of work:Bern
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Job summary
Join the University of Bern as a Support Astronomer Postdoc! Exciting opportunity in stellar flare research awaits.
Tasks
- Develop a stellar flare observing program at Zimmerwald Observatory.
- Support observations and conduct science on solar and stellar flares.
- Collaborate with a dynamic research group in astronomy.
Skills
- PhD in physics, astronomy, or similar discipline with stellar flare experience.
- Experience in astronomical observations and data analysis required.
- Proficiency in programming, especially Python or IDL, is a plus.
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Support Astronomer Postdoc
Published 14 April 2025 Workplace Bern, Bern region, Switzerland CategorySupport Astronomer Postdoc
80-100 %
The Space Weather group of the Astronomical Institute, University of Bern invites applications for a Support Astronomer Postdoc (80-100%) to develop a stellar flare observing program at the Zimmerwald Observatory.
The University of Bern hosts many domains of astronomy, from solar physics, to exoplanets, and satellite observations. The successful candidate will work in the space weather group, which focuses on understanding solar and stellar flares. The Astronomical Institute operates the Zimmerwald Observatory with 5 telescopes from 20 cm to 1 m. The postdoc will have preferential access to multiple optical telescopes, including an 80 cm telescope for which a new high-resolution spectropolarimeter is being developed. The goal of this position is to develop an observing program, support observations, and carry out science in the domain of stellar flares. The Observatory has the advantage that long-duration surveys of objects are easily feasible and there is significant freedom to explore different observing programs.
We are looking for highly motivated candidates with previous experience in the field of stellar flares and obser-vations. You will be part of a research group of 10 people that combines instrumentation, machine learning, observations and models to answer questions such as "What are the origins and mechanisms of solar flares and stellar superflares?". Support for conferences and collaborations is available
- PhD degree in physics, astronomy, or a similar discipline, with a strong research background in stellar flares.
- Experience with astronomical observations, data reduction, and analysis.
- Knowledge of astronomical instrumentation is an asset.
- Experience in programming with Python or IDL, further programming languages are considered an asset.
- High motivation, strong publication record, and new scientific ideas.
- Teamplayer who likes to work with other group members and students.
Appointment
After August 1, 2025, open until filled. 2-year position with an option for prolongation
Application
deadline: May 15, 2025 via email to L. Kleint, containing (
as one pdf file
):
CV, a list of publications, motivation letter for this specific position, max. 2-page research statement, names of 3 references that can be contacted.
Salary
Based on the regulations of the University of Bern and the experience of the selected candidate, starting at 88 (early postdoc) or 100 (advanced postdoc) kCHF/year
Contact
For more details or to apply for this position please contact Prof. Dr. Lucia Kleint (lucia.kleint@ unibe.ch).
An equal opportunity environment is important to us, and we welcome applicants from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in physics and astronomy. We will be particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the advertised position.
