Position/Title: Scuola Normale Superiore - Renewable three-year position in Theoretical Astrophysics or Cosmology. Institution: Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa
Submit Resumes To: Attention: Fabio Beltram, Director Scuola Normale Superiore Piazza dei Cavalieri 7 pisa, pisa 56126 Italia
The closing date for receipt of applications: 01/28/2011
Job Description:
The Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa (SNS) invites applications for a renewable three-year position from scientists with at least two years of post-doctoral experience in the field of Theoretical Astrophysics or Cosmology.
Depending on the experience of the candidate, the salary will be in the range between 40.000 and 46.000 EU/year. Research funds will be available following the procedures of the SNS.
Interested applicants should submit CV, a research project and the indication of three referees to the Director of the SNS. Application deadline is January 28, 2011.
The research areas for the search include: theoretical cosmology, with emphasis on computation, simulation and data mining; experimental astrophysics, whit emphasis on first stars, cosmic reionization and gamma-ray bursts; theoretical particle physics as related to understanding dark matter and dark energy. We seek candidates with significant accomplishments and promise for further achievement in the above fields.