As part of the Marie Curie Initial
Training Network, STARDUST, the Astronomical Observatory of Belgrade,
in collaboration with the Department of Astronomy (University of
Belgrade), offers a fully funded PhD (ESR) position in asteroidal
science.
This PhD project aims to better understand the transport of asteroids from the Main belt to the region of the terrestrial planets, by taking advantage of the recent availability of new data that provides a new opportunity to connect many specific NEAs with their origins. The focus will be on the contribution of different asteroid families to each of the sub-populations of near-Earth asteroids (NEAs). A successful candidate will work under the supervision of Bojan Novaković and Zoran Knežević.
How to apply: Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae (CV), two letters of reference and a cover letter explaining their motivation and research interests to Dr. Bojan Novaković, preferably by e-mail (bojan@matf.bg.ac.rs), or by mail to the address:
Department of Astronomy
Faculty of Mathematics
Studentski trg 16
11000 Belgrade, Serbia Job Requirements
This PhD project aims to better understand the transport of asteroids from the Main belt to the region of the terrestrial planets, by taking advantage of the recent availability of new data that provides a new opportunity to connect many specific NEAs with their origins. The focus will be on the contribution of different asteroid families to each of the sub-populations of near-Earth asteroids (NEAs). A successful candidate will work under the supervision of Bojan Novaković and Zoran Knežević.
How to apply: Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae (CV), two letters of reference and a cover letter explaining their motivation and research interests to Dr. Bojan Novaković, preferably by e-mail (bojan@matf.bg.ac.rs), or by mail to the address:
Department of Astronomy
Faculty of Mathematics
Studentski trg 16
11000 Belgrade, Serbia Job Requirements
All qualified candidates irrespective
of gender or nationality are welcome to apply as long as the following
conditions have been fulfilled:
• A successful candidate must hold (or expect to obtain) a Masters degree in Astronomy, Physics, Planetary Science or related fields.
• A successful candidate should have good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Applicants should be in the first 4 years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers, including the period of research training, starting at the date of obtaining the degree which would formally entitle them to embark on a doctorate.
• Applicants should not have resided or performed their main activity in Serbia for more than 12 months in the 3 year period immediately prior to the start date.
• Knowledge of computer programming (Fortran, C, Python, MATLAB) and/or numerical modeling would be an important advantage
Benefits: The ESR fellow will be employed according to the regulations of the Marie Curie Initial Network and the employment conditions of the Astronomical Observatory of Belgrade. The fellow is supposed to complete his/her PhD thesis by the end of the 3rd year of his/her employment.
• A successful candidate must hold (or expect to obtain) a Masters degree in Astronomy, Physics, Planetary Science or related fields.
• A successful candidate should have good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Applicants should be in the first 4 years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers, including the period of research training, starting at the date of obtaining the degree which would formally entitle them to embark on a doctorate.
• Applicants should not have resided or performed their main activity in Serbia for more than 12 months in the 3 year period immediately prior to the start date.
• Knowledge of computer programming (Fortran, C, Python, MATLAB) and/or numerical modeling would be an important advantage
Benefits: The ESR fellow will be employed according to the regulations of the Marie Curie Initial Network and the employment conditions of the Astronomical Observatory of Belgrade. The fellow is supposed to complete his/her PhD thesis by the end of the 3rd year of his/her employment.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Application Deadline: No specific deadline is set at the moment; interviews will be carried out until position has been filled.
Starting date: October, 2013
Contact information: For more information, contact Dr. Bojan Novaković (bojan@matf.bg.ac.rs)
Scholarship Application Deadline: No specific deadline is set at the moment; interviews will be carried out until position has been filled.
Starting date: October, 2013
Contact information: For more information, contact Dr. Bojan Novaković (bojan@matf.bg.ac.rs)
Application Deadline : 15 February 2013
