[Mesa-users] Multiple PhD and Postdoc vacancies in TOS group at HITS (Germany)

[Jan Henneco]

The Theory and Observations of Stars (TOS) group at the Heidelberg 
Institute for Theoretical studies and at
the Heidelberg University invites applications for PhD and postdoc 
positions within the ERC-funded project DipolarSound.

Within the TOS group we are interested in understanding the physical 
processes that determine the structure
and evolution of stars using asteroseismology – the study of the 
internal structures of stars through their global
oscillations. The focus is on solar-like oscillators, i.e. low-mass 
main-sequence stars, subgiants and red-giant
stars that possess oscillations similar to those present in the Sun.

The DipolarSound project funded by an ERC consolidator grant focusses 
specifically on the use of dipole
modes in red-giant stars to infer the structure of these stars as well 
as differences in structures in red-giant
stars with different oscillation patterns. This project involves the 
analysis of both observational data, as well as
synthetic stellar models to understand what the observed phenomena mean 
in terms of the underlying
structure of the stars. The focus will be on the analysis and 
interpretation of the mixed-dipole modes to
investigate the conditions in the deep layers of these stars.

We are seeking highly motivated PhD students and Postdocs to join the 
DipolarSound project in the TOS
group. Candidates for admission for the PhD program should have a MSc 
degree or equivalent in physics,
astrophysics or a related discipline. Candidates at the post-doctoral 
level should possess a PhD degree or
equivalent qualification in physics, astrophysics, math, computer 
science or a related discipline and preferably
have experience in asteroseismology.

HITS offers a first-class research environment with outstanding 
computational resources and is embedded
within the vibrant Heidelberg astronomical community that includes the 
Center for Astronomy of Heidelberg
University and two Max Planck Institutes.
A generous research budget is available as well as a competitive salary 
and benefits package.

Applications need to be submitted by (15.04.2021) including:
- Cover letter with your motivation
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Statement (max 2 pages, for Postdoc candidates only)
- Names and contact details of at least 2 people that can be contacted 
for recommendation letters

Please understand that we only accept applications that are submitted 
via the following application links:
- Candidates PhD position: 
https://hits-ggmbh.jobs.personio.de/job/334789?language=en#apply
- Candidates post-doctoral position: 
https://hits-ggmbh.jobs.personio.de/job/334756?language=en#apply

The envisioned starting date is October 2021, negotiable. Initial review 
of applications will start on April 15,
2021 and may continue until the positions are filled.

Inquiries should be addressed to Prof.dr.ir. Saskia Hekker 
(saskia.hekker at h-its.org)

More info at: https://www.h-its.org/research/tos/jobs/